Thanks, will do! I tried to dive deep enough while still covering everything. Appreciate ya! Did you or do you have a Yonex and feel like you have a favorite from their options? Maybe you just wanted to know what makes them different but don't plan on getting one...
Ive been getting back into tennis for the first time in 15 years haha, loving it and in a few months thinking about getting a Vcore 100 after im 100% back in form cheers for the advice!@@ZeroLoveTennis
Why do you think you did and they didn't? I wish I liked it a bit more. I'm just too crazy to look past the larger grommet holes of some rackets so I can only seriously entertain the 97D and 100D but even those are slighly larger than some lol. I'm glad you can just be happy :) The 97 or 100 is realistically my favorite if I look past other things. Likely the rackets I use now are more my style anyway, just a bit. So it's all good.
Hey time410! Demoing is not available here, so here I am watching reviews! I’m going for yonex, because of better quality control. I’m a talented junior and can’t decide between the ezone 98 and vcore 98. Your video made me realise even more that both are good frames!
What draws you to those? Have you tried them both? I might say VCORE. I would personally opt for Percept over VCORE. They are a bit more similar than they were in the previous generations and in a very good way. I just don't think the ezone is predictable enough but it's great for hard and penetrating shots. I just feel it is a bit boxed into that way of playing!
@@ZeroLoveTennis Thanks for the reply! Any help is appreciated. I haven’t tried them, demo is not available here. I’m going for a 98 frame that is versatile: some control, spin, power, to help me grow as a talented junior. Radical mp, pa98, etc. I decided to go with yonex, because of better quality control. Yonex only has vcore and ezone in 98 (I havent considered percept I see it’s 97 lol, but percepts are more expensive now). So between the two I though ezone is for more aggressive players and vcore for more counter punchers. I thought you could do anything with the ezone that the vcore does but it has better control
Great video! I’m just getting back into tennis after over 20 years. I stopped playing at age 19 and am now 40. I bought a Wilson Precision 100 Pro Staff racket off the shelf at dicks sporting goods. After a few months I’m in the most advanced class at my club and think I should start looking for a new racket. What are your thoughts? Also what do you think would be the best Yonex for someone with a 1 handed backhand? I used to hit a two hander but since coming back I decided to use a 1 hander.
Is it the 320 gram strung one? That seems not too beginner friendly that you'd be really held back by it, all in all. Hard to say. Yonex...I think the Percept series might have a couple options I would standby the most for many people. First one to come to mind is the Percept 100. Kind of depends if you want a stiffer or softer racquet or something in between. A spin or flat racquet or in between, etc. but that 100 is quite middle ground in all these ways while more comfortable than many, more spin than some and power in the middle. You can always try lower tensions to get more power on lower power racquets and that can be quite comfortable as well. My personal choice is the Dunlop SX 300 and SX 300 Tour. Extremely comfortable, very spin friendly, can be quite diverse with some weight added to the head around 3/9
@@ZeroLoveTennis thanks for the advice! I actually tried a bunch out yesterday and went with the Babolat Pure Drive 100. It just felt different and better than the others I tried out. If I find it doesn’t work out I can always switch again to another racket.
Very nice! Glad to hear something meshed. My rackets felt terrible yesterday and I got in my head about it a little. Today they felt great. Sometimes you just can't take a single experience seriously lol. Takes time 😭
Do try the 2023 vcore 98 Tour when you have a chance. I had the 98 with led tape and played around with that some but couldn’t quite get it the same as the Tour. I sold the 98’s and switched over to the Tour and couldn’t be happier. Tons of spin, good plow and power.
Great review! I have used Ezone 98 and 100 for the past 3 years which I have always enjoyed. Recently switched to Percept 97 and I absolutely love it. I feel I can can hit much heavier and be more aggressive as it is more forgiving. Haven’t tried the Regna, but this review certainly peaks my interest.
Nice! And thank you. I know what you mean. The EZ98 (and that whole family honestly) is rather punishing to slight variation in power input. The Percept is much more forgiving in how it feels but also plays in response to power. So, you get some free control and a larger window to swing big without it flying over the fence. Percept and Regna would be my top choices of Yonex. I would say they play somewhat similarly but feel very different. As I said before, the Regna is hard to describe as it has a feel to the flex I haven't quite experienced before haha. Hopefully you can check it out sometime!
Excelent Review. I just would say that it expended a little too much time talking about old vcore pros over and over again. Overall great review. Thanks for sharing
Yes but racquet can only mean one thing and apparently it is more used. Probably due to it being an international sport. And I did a poll on it once and most preferred racquet.
Ezone 98 all the way - best racquet for me 😍. Tried the some of the Percept, while feeling good - they just did not give me that "fun" while playing. Oh, great video btw!
@time410s maybe, yes. I just started tennis again after 25 years. Used the ezone lite for almost 1 year, cause I was way too tired with the normal one. But bought the normal 98 in November and I just find it very versatile and personally my tennis improved a lot in one year. I tried babolat did not work at all. Also Wilson and some other yonex. Wilson, don't remember which one, was also good, bilut I always wanted a yonex, and a local tennis club is yonex partner and is selling yonex gear, totally cheap. 150 for the ezone brand new. Long story short: every time since the normal ezone 98 I walk off the court with a huge smile, for days, and no more shoulder pain, that I had with the light version, is totally gone.
I love my Percept 97H. I am mainly a flat hitter. And it hits amazing. I love heavy rackets. I actually have a leather grip and lead tape at 3, 9, and 12. Total weight: 374 grams. 10 points headlight. I can hit some really good heavy balls.
Love the video and specific details! I am playing with a Pure Strike 2nd Gen, 98 - 16x19 with some lead from 4 to 12 and I find it difficult some times, I love the control but sometimes I lose a lot of power, especially in long matches. I would love to move to Yonex, probably with a bigger sweet spot and some more power but still keeping a good level of control. Which one would you recommend? Thank you!!
Wonderful! I think some or most of the Percept models will offer just a little bit more. The vcore would a fair bit more and EZONE even more. I don't really love the EZONE. If I'm being totally honest you might really love that Regna. So either that or a percept model (one of the 16/19) would be my top suggestion. Very similar but just a bit more power.
Thank you! I actually feel like quite a few could work well but maybe there are some I would recommend against. Any of the D or Tour models I might suggest against. I might also suggest against any light versions. I would stick to the standard model so it's not too heavy or too light or weirdly balanced. Beyond that, it's hard to say which lineup would be better for you put my personal choice would be Percept 97 or 100. My second would be the vcore 98 or 100.
Hehe that might be nice. If I really wanted one I'd just buy it. But I'm such a stickler for the small grommets and unfortunately the REGNA doesn't feature that. So I see some crooked patterns going on that really disappoint my despite how great everything else is.
I have been playing with the Vcore 100 for a few matches. Singles and doubles and practice. Lots that I love and haven't experienced in another racket. If you connect the ball well, you get such a rush of power and feels great. Feel so solid. It's very soft on arms with the right string setup. Very comfortable. Serves great, power great - I was looking for something with more free power - however where the racket has been problematic is if I drop my swing speed during matches on forehand, I started hitting long. That part can become unpredictable. You have to commit. I have noticed this more when I play singles. I have more unforced errors. When I play doubles it's amazing - but thats to do with shorter rallies - which I have to admit might be because of my arm strength and fitness level. When we test rackets - arm strength is a big one. You start hitting the gym again and you might find the racket play differently. haha. If during a match I switch to control players racket I immediately feel the drop in power, especially on serve. So there is something I really love about the vcore 100- I am going to demo the 98 and see if I can get a bit more consistency with the slight drop in power and the 98 has a lower swing weight. I also need to note that my matches are 3.5-4.2 level where I have most of my issues with over hitting when I hit against the lower level players who hit with less pace and I have to generate more pace and then I think it becomes unpredictable.
Is it a spin thing? Big swings to keep the ball in with spin with that kind of power? I notice how big of a deal arm strength and coordination is now that I'm seriously working on a lefty forehand haha the differences are apparent right away as I am switching between both forehands at any given point in a rally so I know what you mean. Working on killing short balls is great. Maybe I should do a video on it. It's pretty footwork heavy and technique should be clean but once that is solid, it should be relatively easy to take complete control of the point but it's easy to get lazy or underestimate the work that goes into a slow/floaty ball in a weird part of the court.
I am always critical of the VCP to lack power because it's too soft. I think on full power strokes, such as a serve, this is where you get punished most. Yes, Percept series across the whole lineup is better in this regard. I would choose any Percept over any VCP. It is a good nudge in the direction I would prefer but not too far that it's just another EZONE or VCORE
Vcore Tour 97 310 (from 2012. red and white one) is the goat of the Percept/Vcore Pro line. 16x20 string pattern was spot on for this line. Excellent blend of control, spin and power. A lot stiffer than the new ones but I like that.
@@ZeroLoveTennis i was talking about Vcore Pro/Percept line. But even the basic Vcore line of racquets had 16x20 pattern in the past. The last model was Vcore SV 98. which is also my racquet of choice. After that they changed to 16x19. I guess 16x20 pattern fits my game the best so I sticked with the older models. I tried newer ones but it's not the same. The last Vcore 98 is terrible in my opinion. So soft and noodly. I absolutely hate that in a racquet. But like I said, I love stiffer racquets. The only newer racquet that compares to Vcore Sv 98 is Pure Aero 98. So if you get a chance, try the SV 98.
I was actually pretty intrigued by the sv98. But yeah, hard to find. I kinda lose interest in a racquet once it's no longer so easy to replace. Would be great if they could continue making older models but that's a pro privilege. Maybe you can find new inventory pro stock.
Heyyyy what a very good review on the Yonex universe good job ! 🎉 A little question, do you think the ezone 100 is beginner/intermediate friendly ? If no what racket do you think it is in the Yonex universe ?
I'd say it is, yes. They call it EZONE because it's to stand for Easy One. Easy to use. Advanced players use it as well. It's just one of those racquets with a wide target audience.
Love the format, love the content. I am considering moving to Yonex. I currently play with a Wilson Clash V1, 100 Tour. Luxilon string, Alu power (I think). I hit the ball pretty flat for the most part, especially the forehand which is my most aggressive shot - but play with more spin on the backhand side. Average intermediate player in their late 40s. Which of the Yonex lineup would you recommend? I like a slightly heavier racquet and 100 head, hence my current choice.
Nice! For sure the Percept will have the most in common with the clash but offer something a little more...advanced. You might as well jump at the Percept 100 then. At least for the first one to demo against your clash! Hopefully a demo has good strings strung well. Demos can be funny but if you outright buy one, you can get the time and trails needed to get a good idea. What do you think you will do? Buy or demo first?
Agree that the VCore 95 is very different, in terms of specs, than the other two VCores. I got 3 of the VCore 95 2021 since they were on sale for $120, and it has everything I want in a racquet. If the trajectory of the ball is wrong or if I shank it, I know 100% it's my fault and not the racquet's. I love the dense string pattern, and with a bit of tungsten tape at 10 and 2, I get plenty of power. Weird that Yonex made the string pattern in the 2023 version more open- I hear this diminished its consistency which is the best part about it.
They did open it up a bit in some areas and close it up in others. I think it averages out to about the same density but yeah, that density got moved around. I forget which one went which way more but I did a video on that somewhere. I enjoyed the extremely linear relationship to power input and output! Felt super 1:1
Open to trying Ether and Wasabi X? You might get better feel. I'd suggest 52/54 mains/crosses with Wasabi Pro. Do 55 all around if you do ether/wasabi x.
You are right! I didn't go over it. Can't speak on it from personal experience but I would think that it's more or less what I assume, which is a lighter 97L haha. Mostly lighter in handle, a little lighter in the head. Might be nice, can weigh it up if you want!
At what tension did you try the 1st and 2nd Gen of the Vcore pro 97H? Cause I think your critic of beign to "smushy" comes from the tension and the type of strings your are using. I play with 1st and 2nd Gen of 97H with 58lb tension and they dont feel smushy at all. When I want my ball can generate a lot of speed and power. Im waiting for my 97HD 2nd gen. And see if control is better. Althoug I will say its fairly difficult to genearate spin without proper technique with this thin classic heavy racquets. This racquets will suit an aggressive player with a semi eastern to western grip. That try to find the ball early in the stroke. Also for one HB this are so pleasent when you hit with the sweet spot.
Hey! I know it was in the high 40s to mid 50s, I tried on a few occasions. I agree technique matters but the spin still felt limited beyond the technique. It's not as though technique can indefinitely overcome certain traits inherent to a racquet. Agree it was one of the smoothest feeling racquets ever tho and it had very good touch.
It is great. The package will tell you to go up 2lbs in the crosses. I think that is fair. Hmm...maybe 50lbs lowest and 55 highest. I did 47 with Zero on the 98. I'd go a few lbs higher with Wasabi and even a couple more with the 100. So that's a window of tension I would suggest. If you end up thinking the feel was too muted or something with Wasabi Pro, try Ether with Wasabi X in the crosses. Or ReString Zero with the same.
I am a relatively new tennis player, I finally felt i made enough progress to get a better racket than the starter racket I have. I demoed a lot of rackets from Babolat to Wilson's. I initially liked the Ezone 100 plus but I tried the Vcore and I immediately knew it was that racket for me. It feels so comfortable and so easy to hit with spin.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I did the regular 100 and I purchased the le Sand Beige which is a really really cool color. The Vcore just had a feel when I hit it that felt so good. Really happy with the choice.
@@ZeroLoveTennisI’m looking for a racket with good net clearance and free power. I know these are generally “control” rackets but I’m wondering which will suit my game the most. Blade 16x19, pure strike, or percept. Thanks!
Long time pro staff user and currently on a ProStaff 97 v13 but getting older and wanted something with just a little bit lighter swing weight and a bit more forgiving - been struggling to decide between the EZ98 and the Percept 97, but this settles it I'm going with the percept. Great comparison! Do you have any string/tension recs for the P97?
Oh very nice! I was a ProStaff guy for a couple years. The RF97 (2nd gen) I'm glad to see you go with the Percept! String tension...always depends on string but it seems like a mid to low 50's kinda racquet for most options if using poly.
Nice reviews. Didn’t realize the new Percept had addressed the “noodliness” of the old VCP. I’m intrigued but the color bums me out. Which is an ongoing problem with Yonex. 🤷🏻♂️
Which one has the best color scheme? Maybe Regna haha but besides that? Glad I was able to pass on the info of the noodliness being addressed! You may or may not like the color better in person but maybe you've already seen it.
@@ZeroLoveTennis Regna is the only correct answer, in my opinion. But I’m not a Yonex guy so I should probably stop trying to sound like one. I did like the old Ai98 quite a bit. The shape was closer to a traditional oval. The isometric look doesn’t do anything for me.
i recently got a vcore pro (like a week before percept was announced 🤦♀️) but i love it! i’ve only been playing for a year and i personally love the way it feels (as my first racquet i trialed). i do understand the power feeling but it works for me as a high school player for now, as my game improves that may change but loving it currently! it’s super arm friendly and the cosmetic alone was enough to sell me haha
Oh cool! Which one did you get? I think it's a good beginner racquet because it could teach you swing out and through a lot and develop some strong mechanics of your own since you have to. Growing pains can go anywhich way but my positive outlook on it is you develop good strokes and then move to a racquet with a little more power and really enjoy the deadly blows it delivers while you enjoy the forgiving nature of what you are using currently.
@@ZeroLoveTennis i got the 100. i’ve been hitting a lot more recently (as high school season is in a few months) and i still generate good power but it does feel a bit limited. i can still hit winners off rallies and serves though! it’s also pretty stable at the net. i’m enjoying it! it’s really forgiving and has an awesome sweet spot
Totally agree with your thoughts on the Ezone 98. It has been my racket of choice for the last 2 years but yes its easy to hit long from time to time. Just switched to the Percept 100 and its such an amazing racket. Cant see me going back to the Ezone now. Great video and content as always, thank you!!
Thanks, great video! What do you think about Percept 100L (280 gr)? Some say that rackets that weight 300 gr or more are too heavy for late 30s or 40s yo players.
I would say those 300 or more numbers being too heavy is a wild claim. I don't even really like the idea of beginners starting with stuff around the 280's but the reasons get a little complicated. Has to do with how those tend to be balanced and how much that weight can hold your growth back or deal with faster balls terribly or enable bad technique, etc. I still consider 300 grams to be very light. My racquets, after stringing and customizing are often around 350 grams. I would say that 300-315 should not be too heavy and might be way better than something 280. That 280, when strung, might be about 300 grams. Usually, the heavier racquets will mostly be heavier in the handle, which is a very manageable area to have the extra weight and I think that makes it much easier to swing properly. If you can demo the standard weight version and the lighter, I would do that. You might quickly find you prefer and are fine with the standard option. Let me know? I wish you luck on finding the right racquet.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I see, thanks for your recommendation! It would be great too, if you have a review on the lighter version of the yonex rackets, like Vcore 100L, percept 100L, or even Ezone 100L.
Hard for me to be objective about that weight class anymore because the tennis I play just wouldn't suit it so I'd struggle with those racquets and to have an opinion that would crossover to the person who would be suited for it. My suggestion for beginners is generally not to get a beginner racquet haha.
Really hard to say. Percept 97D, 100 maybe and maybe the VCORE 95. I want to try the 100 D again soon. I might prefer the 97 to the 95 but the idea of all 3 being Percepts makes me second guess the answer 😅
been playing tennis for 5 years now, have played with the old dark green Vcore Pro 97s for most of that time, and lately i've been wondering why i can never get any power or even counterpunch well against anyone with power; thought there was something majorly wrong with my technique, maybe, but after watching this, now i feel like i have woken up, lol. i always thought the racket just felt great in the hand, so maneuverable and like surgically precise at the net (and loved the pretty green). i wouldn't call it a wet noodle at all, i'd call it more like a piece of cardboard? which is obviously not better. tried my friend's Percept the other day and i was immediately playing so much better :( also demo'd the Ezone Tour and liked that, felt like my flat serve was twice as fast. trying to decide if i am an Ezone or Percept guy now. thanks for the detailed review, though.
Haha I know what you mean! I always test a bunch of racquets so it was easy for me to put that racquets power output quickly into perspective. Yes, very limiting of power the more and more you hit. Percept is a great move in the right direction, imo! It's like the VCORE Pro in all the ways I liked and none of the ways I didn't! I'd start there. The EZONE is way further in that direction but maybe too much. If you like the EZONE I would honestly suggest Babolat over Yonex with something like the Pure Aero 98 or something.
Totally understand and agree with what you said regarding the VCore Pros…I bought the 2021 97D last year to try after speaking to you on my other account(yehshano) and the harder I hit, the mushier it got to the point it felt like the frame was bending in half😅…hated it except for some spongy soft touch volleys..The VCore 95(2018) I bought last week is totally different and way more solid to my surprise, definitely need to drop the tension though from 48 to low 40s for sure but I really like that racquet..Got a 2023 Vcore 98 to try now to…Ezone 98 to me was pretty nice and solid to but I just wanted to thump everything with that😅
Haha your new name is awesome. Glad to see your thoughts were so similar! I also enjoyed it on some shorter balls. The touch/angle, etc. Very easy to hit drop volleys and drop shots but yeah, no punch. More punch meant more sponge. Frustrating.
@@ZeroLoveTennis Haha yeh my kids call me that so I thought I’d use it for just a Tennis specific account and started doing a couple videos on here, extremely raw though😅 but it’s a bit of fun anyway…Yeh I couldn’t believe how soft that racquet was, crazy really and it actually had me laughing because of how much it felt like it was bending.
Recently bought a percept 97D and first time Yonex user. Any tension recommendation you can make for a natural gut poly hybrid? I usually go with natural gut in the mains and Polly in the crosses at 50 and 47.
Launch angle is the height the ball leaves the stringbed. This can vary quite a lot between racquets. 2 racquets at the same angle of contact can have very different heights. Like if you were to compare a Pure Strike 18x20 against a Pure Aero, you'd likely observe a much higher "launch angle" but you could also call this "shot trajectory" but that is a little more specific, as trajectory refers to the entire trajectory, not just the lauch... plow through refers to how easily a racquet can go through a ball. This is generally always a side-effect of how heavy a racquet is, particularly the swingweight. Higher swingweight/weight, more plow through. I hope that helps!
@@ZeroLoveTennisthanks very much. This is clear. With regards to angle, isn't that am inverse function of the angle the ball arrives? Or you're assuming the rackets are measured at the same arrival angle? BTW, any recommendations for arm friendly sticks for someone that had rotator cuff injury, recovered frozen shoulder? I have a full swing with flat to medium spin. Just started a week ago. Fully recovered, no pain. Just being cautious and want to avoid a future reoccurrence. Ironically, the injury was not caused by tennis. We'll, probably tennis, with boxing and judo, contributed to it as it's normally a repetitive injury. Ironically, hedge trimming did me in.
@t2dev it might be an increase function but the intensity of it might be exaggerated or lessened depending on the racquet. I think that is actually what is happening. Some racquets are pretty low launch angle no matter how you attack the ball. Something you notice more and more as you hit with more spin. I'm actually becoming a big fan of Prokennex. The black Ace 105 is my current racquet. The black Ace pro is also great but a little softer for sure. Very versatile racquets and I think the Kinetic technology is very compliment of other arm friendly traits. I'm working on a video why but my shorts, recently, conver that a bit So right now, prokennex is my top suggest. Second to that would be Yonex Percepts or Babolat Pure Strikes. Many suggest the Wilson clash but I don't love that racquet but I see why people like it but it's generally for that reason specifically; arm friendliness.
I recall the autograph having more spin. Maybe more power as well. A bit stiffer. Was my regular racquet for a while so I should recall it well and believe I do.
I've got a ezone 100sl and would like to try the Toroline Wasabi hybrid Pro string. Is it a good choice? and what tension would you recommend? Thanks! i think main 53 cross 55, or is it better main 50 and cross 52, or what ur suggestion?? thanks again..
@@ZeroLoveTennis iam just start to playing tenis a while ago, now i am using 2 wilson blade 100l v9 with solinco confidential and hyper g at 53 lbs, i can't feel the difference yet, any sugestion for next string, i wanna try this hybrid too, should i sting 53/55 too?
Hybrid is the best, I think. I will make a video on why soon. I think Zero/Sync is great. I'd keep Sync around just to test as a cross string for a few different mains you may want to try. Even try with Tour Bite or Hyper G as the mains with Sync Crosses. Sync is one of the best poly crosses ever, I honestly think that. Wasabi X could be up there as well.
I own the very first-gen Regna 98. I think it is not worth it. To sum up it is ahead of all the competitors to come up with a "flex type" racquet. It flex in between clash and gravity but it was way ahead of its time. The forehand is ok, but the backhand for two-hander it is very strange
I loved whatever generation I used, can't speak for former versions and I only tried it with one string setup but I genuinely liked it on all the shots quite a lot. A very impressive racquet that still holds a very high spot on my list. I'm glad it was not just hype but a product that actually lived up to expectations for me.
I've recently started playing tennis and I'm currently using a friend's rackets: a Yonex Ezone 100 Air Impulse with grip size 2. I am looking on getting my own rackets and really like the blade shape of the Yonex. I find myself hitting the ball all over the place with this racket at times, as it might be too powerful for my lack of technique. What racket from the Yonex line would you recommend for a beginner like me, and what blade surface area? I am also quite unsure on what grip size I should pick, as a 2 might be a bit too small.
Kind of a hard racket to find out much about! I've never heard of it until now. Blade shape? Blade is a funny word to use since the Wilson Blade is the first thing most will think of in the tennis world. So what do you mean? Racket and technique both always matter. Some rackets grow well with you as your technique improves. I think quite a few novice rackets can hold good technique back. If you want Yonex, I think the Percept line is really interesting. None of them would be too powerful and a few should be powerful enough. I might suggest the Percept 100 first. But if you want more power than that, the EZONE 98 is a solid racket but I like Percepts better. EZONES can have a ball fly on you for what seems like no reason. And if you really want the Power of an EZONE I'd actually steer you away from Yonex and suggest you try Babolat, like the Pure Aero 98. LMK how your adventure goes! And why not start with grip size 3? It's a little bigger and the next size up, also the most common. Idk how big your hands are but for reference I am 190cm tall/6ft 3" and I like #4 but can happily use #3
@@ZeroLoveTennis thanks for the reply! The racket that I am currently playing with is the Yonex EZONE Ai 100 Air Impulse (G41/4). Its has a head size of 100, a length of 27 inches, a balance point of 320 mm, a weight of 300 grams and is made of graphite and nanometric(?). With blade shape I ment the shape of the head, as Yonex rackets are a bit flattened on the top side, so I'd like to stick with this kind of shape (and brand). I am a student still so I do not have the luxury of buying multiple rackets and see what I like best, so thats why I want to buy the best possible racket for a beginner that needs to get a hang of the technical aspects of tennis. Thats why the EZONE could be a bit too powerful and unforgiving for me. Do you think that a 98 is better than a 100? I feel that a larger head size allows for a larger sweet spot when hitting a ball. I am 198 cm, so quite tall. Currently im using a grip size 2, but a 3 might also be better for me then. Another question would be that tensioning of the head for a beginner player; is it better to use a lower of higher tension?
Oh wow you're taller than me! Most don't get to say that. Surely a grip size 3 would be better for you but perhaps even a 4 haha. You might notice it feels way more stable in hand with that much extra radius for leverage against the racquet. Anyway, I much prefer the 98 to the 100. The 100 is more powerful and hits a bit flatter so it's launchy all around. I really like the Percept from Yonex. I was suggesting you Demo if you can work with a local shop. Most offer demos so you can test a few and the price of demo generally goes towards a purchase. The Percept from Yonex still that have square-ish shape (called Isometric) and my top suggestion is the Percept 100. It's a bit less powerful than the EZONE for sure. You can actually hit about as hard but the power is more controlled. The EZONE has power more often than I want it and it's kind of touchy in that way.
I have tried the VCore 98, 95, VCore Pro 97H, and the Regna. Somehow the Regna doesn't do it for me. It is OK, but somehow it just doesn't wow me, and I never feel like I want to grab it and play tennis.
Totally fair. I think it's appeal is a bit more niche than some others from the lineups. Like if I compare an EZONE to the REGNA, I should be somewhat obvious which would be more popular to a broader audience and therefore just more people (regardless of level) I really liked it. But the Percepts maybe just as much!
Pretty different but maybe not too far away from what you are used to. Is that what you want? 97 will feel a bit softer for sure and offer less free power. If it's too far in that direction but close, you might want to try the 100. It's slightly firmer and slightly more powerful.
Thank you for doing this comparison video for the yonex line up. I have been playing with vcore 98 gen 6 for about 2 years and I just can't get use to the launch angle and how unpredictable ground strokes can be sometimes. Few questions here: 1. I am looking into yonex percept d either the 97 or 100 as I am looking for more of a lower launch angle racquet. What is your comparison between the 97D and 100D. I am not sure if you have done a video on this yet... 2. Besides Yonex, what other racquet you have demoed that would be your recommendation for me to try? Again, thanks for great video and look forward to future videos.
Hey! Thanks! I actually meant do to the Percept 100D with the 97D in a comparison. Didn't get to it yet but I have the footage. I think the 97D is more comforable. It is hard to tell which has a lower launch angle but they are both lower than the 98 for sure. I would persoanlly pick the 97D. Other racquets...Pure Strikes come to mind. The new 100 16x20 could be a great rival to the Percept series. Quite comfortable but versatile. It might be more similar to certain qualities of the VCORE 98 but softer and lower launch angle. Spin might be a little easier to generate than with the Percept D series but it will be close and kind of depends on how you like to hit the ball. I can't say anything for sure but I could highly suggest to try those racquets. If you want to get really custom, the Head Prestige MP-L would be a great platform racquet. I may also suggest the Gravity MP. Been hitting with that a lot. Probably lower launch angle to the VCORE 98 as well but also a good one to throw in the trials with the mentioned racquets. Hope this helps! Let me know what you end up doing/trying sometime!
Control is tricky to correlate with head size but it is pretty agreeable that a larger head is likely more powerful and also more stable. There are too many factors to accurately say this across all rackets but if you take two totally identical rackets and that is the only difference, then this is likely true. But I must say that power is more objective and control is much more subjective. And people too often think less power means more control. It isn't that simple.
PA98 much more stable. More versatile. I think better feel, as well. More connected to what is happening, better pocketing. Easier/faster serves...hard to say. They are quite close in that way and serves/ease of use is kind of hard to say. Both have kind of a large sweetspot and good power/spin so they are both quite accessible. But I'd choose the PA98 over EZ98 in like any scenario, personally. Any shot, etc...
@time410s tnxxxx...I tried friends pa98 n like it over my ezone 98... when I put both on top of each other the pa98 is little larger overall... it seems the pa98 is a 99...it's bigger then 98 and smaller then the aero100... Can you please double check my findings cause I trust you ...tnxxx
It might be hard to tell because the shape is subtly different. They should be the same surface area. Took me a while to appreciate the differences in the pa98 but once I did there was no going back. But my strings helped me be more open to that switch since they are so durable and i was really focused on durability at that time and didn't feel the EZONE sacrificed spin very much. So I tried to like it.
So I had the Ezone 98 and loved it but it hurt my elbow and now I understand why from your video. I switched to the Vcore 100 but I've had a harder time controlling it, however it's way more comfy. Feels like a Cadillac compared the Ezone 98. I now have the Whiteout 18x20 and love it so far. Curious to know if you could tell me if my WO 18x20 pattern is more open than the Ezone 98? That would help to explain some things for me.
I could look side by side sometime as it's the only way to really compare but I would assume it is actually more dense on the EZ98. That one is very surpringly dense. I've shown many times it is more dense than other seemingly more dense patterns. I don't think the EZ98 feels any good past 50lbs. It is also very sensitive to tension. Some racquets are chill within a wide range. This one is not...maybe between 44-50 is the only range I could suggest in most cases.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I find that quite interesting really. Sold it awhile ago due to arm issues. Must have been why! I would be curious to compare versus WO 18x20 whenever you get a chance.
Great job as always! If you consider tennis as the ability to have an effective fitness result from hitting sessions (not playing for result) several times a week, maybe the idea of using Vcore Pro or Vcore 95 with it buttery feel and powerless response could be a nice idea )) To hit harder and still put the ball inside the court lines. For sure it is not the way for average amateur if need to play games or seek for some tennis results. But to stay fit and grow some muscles on court - maybe not bad idea ))
I've thought the same thing. Just to develop that power since you'll have to. I think any racquet switch will end up requiring some adjustments down the road so as long as you're growing, it's all good. I used to hit with overly heavy racquets just to force myself to clean up my stroke and swing path. That could be a good idea for some players too at intermediate levels.
@@ZeroLoveTennis But I’ve found it hard to switch to 100sq in 300 g racquets after playing with heavy 95-97 320-340. all ended hitting the fence with each powerful approach ) Maybe didn’t give enough time
Sounds like a tricky adjustment. 300 is a bit light for me. My racquets end up being about 340-355g as well. Usually a powerful racquet is best used with a lot of spin to keep things in. My PA98 borders on being too powerful but it's just right on the edge of that.
Question: I just bought two vcore 100+ racquets (that I LOVE). Both *should* be identical, but one is 35 grams heavier than the other. Is this cause for concern? Obviously there will be some variation in spec but that seems nuts....more than the difference between the "light" model and the regular. Just wondering if you or any of your followers have encountered QC issues like this. Thanks!
WOW yeah that is so unheard of that something crazy must have happened. Idk what but...check inside the handle if you can? Where the heck does that big of a difference come from? That is a freak accident haha. Lmk. Did you get them used? Please lmk this is so insane lol
lol yeah, I showed it to my coach who suggested the vcore in the first place and his jaw dropped. It was brand new from TW, and they're replacing it (but with a used stick since new ones are backordered till March). There's a bunch of a clear substance around the grommets that he thought was a liquid they use to weigh down parts of the racquet as it dries (I thought it was glue?) and he suspects there was an accident with it where they infused too much? SUPER weird. I thought I was going crazy because my shoulder just started killing me and I was late to every ball after using it.
Totally, why not? It's not like it's too good of a string for anyone to use, or a bad string that pros shouldn't use...it's a very good string. But, I might suggest o-toro over wasabi now. It's hard to say. Definitely worth trying, though! It sets a high bar
Love my Regna 98. Looking to replace it because it's hard to find, but having played with all 3 recent vc95s, HD, 97D, and 22 ezone 98, I still like the regna. Testing now, tried vc98 and ez 98 and vc95 again, but still liking the Regna. Will retest percepts...and see. If you are seeing older rackets on the courts, I wonder if people realize rackets decay over a few years whether used or sitting in the closet? None of those old ones will play like they are supposed to .
Can't say there's a yonex that feels quite like a REGNA. Curious if you think the pure strike feels like it at all. I think it's surprisingly similar. Specifically the 16x19. But it isn't the same of course. My buddy's older pure drive broke in a few places hitting with me the other day. It was like 4 generations old. Head just caved in with a loud snap haha crazy to see. I suppose they know but maybe don't care or notice or some age better than others and some don't put it through the abuse to accelerate the decay.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I did use the Pstrike Pro for a bit 6 years ago, so hard to remember, but I wouldn't compare the Pstrike 16x19 to the Regna, the Pstrike has more power, noticeably more power. The feel though might be closer to the regna than other Yonex sticks for me, but still it's a babolat. I think the Pstrikes are great though and I automatically respect an unkown opponent if they are using one, until they play, but usually they are serious players.
I have a Gravity Pro but I want to buy a Yonex, what is the best option? I love the control of the gravity but sometimes it feels too "soft" for me. Any suggestions?
I think the new ones are slightly softer than I'd like as well. Just a little. I guess the percept! You can try a couple, it has a pretty good range. The 97D and 100D are both potentially very good candidates for you.
@@ZeroLoveTennis thanks! Is the ezone98 somehow similar to the Gravity or is it too much of a change? If so what changes? I've seen a lot of people using It and was wondering if It could suit me.
Hmm honestly not very alike at all. The EZONE is very Pure Drive like. It is very baseball bat like for a tennis racquet. I mean, I'm not saying it wouldn't suit you, I just don't think it is Gravity like at all. The Percepts are much more so.
Just switched to the eZone 98 (2022 version). In playtesting, I loved that I could hit out and keep the ball in play, given its spin potential. I’ll be fooling around with strings, tensions, and (less likely) lead tape to dial it in perfectly, but so far so good.
@@ZeroLoveTennis The eZone 98 is 331 grams strung. Already a pretty heavy racquet. My new ones are on order, so after strings and tensions, I’ll also look at the lead tape, if I feel it’s needed. Cheers, mate.
Just a gram or so at the 3/9 can do a lot! And I always like a bit more in the handle to make it whippy. The weight in handle is relatively superficial to difficulty of swinging. Head weight makes a huge difference very quickly.
Yeah this was Sick! Cheers for the updated version! Aside from Tennis Nerd himself you are the most entertaining Tennis Tuber…can’t say the same about the coffee outro, yet I can’t knock the hustle lol
Glad you enjoyed it! Some want a way to directly support the channel and I don't mind offering that. We will see how the coffee outtros evolve. I suppose each one will be a bit different but I never intend them to go on too long but this is a bigger video and kind of an end of the year thing so I went a little extra.
I have a Precept 100 and love it but I just ordered a 100D as I was intrigued by the concept - I have the power and spin but am always looking for more control….
Percept already offers a good amount. But let me know what you think. They play pretty differently. Much lower launch angle which you may or may not like on the 100D I prefer how the 100 felt as well. Play and feel were better for me and my tastes.
The 100D plays so differently to the 100 (exactly as the author describes with lower launch angle etc). 100D is a great racket with great control but probably isn’t for me long term. I’m a one handed back hand player I’m thinking of going down to the 97 at some point. I borrowed a pro staff 97 and played surprisingly well with it - decisions decisions!
Interesting - I've picked up the Ezone 98 (2023) but just can't get on with it.... absolutely love the 2020 version as it does everything really well (for me).
Hi, I'm a junior in this sport who is using Pure Aero 2023 and is planning to switch to Yonex. I usually like topspin and often go to the net when playing doubles and like to control each of my balls, the power I hit is not too strong. mostly going in the right direction I need with high spin then can you give me advice on whether I should switch to Yonex or not and which line it would be. I'm wondering Vcore 100 or 98.
Totally depends why you would want to switch to yonex. Why away from Babolat? I wonder if you'd like the Pure Aero 98. If you haven't tried that racquet, I would give it a little time before considering a switch.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I was pretty lucky and found a new one for a bargain. It’s actually the Vcore line and a mouthful Yonex Vcore SV95. Really nice looking racquet. Glossy and great paint job. Everything went downhill after that
Something like that. Adaptogens, etc. Lions Mane, Reishi, Marshmallow Root, etc...I like Coconut milk actually. I get almond or Coconut but ironically use Half n Half. Pistachio milk if I'm feeling really boojie
@@ZeroLoveTennis That sounds like Pokémon characters. Bwhaahah! I'll head to the syrup shop and buy the wake-up mushroom for 60 rupees . Thanks 🤭 FYI no such thing as booj milk... there's no price to happiness 😭 was buying that overpriced Malk brand for a second just because it had "clean/simple" ingredients.
Oh nice you've been down that rabbit hole then. Yep. Malk is one of those brands. Just straight water and almond. No guar gum and so on. I'm not really tripping about that anymore. I do so much for my health (food wise) that there's no way I need to worry about trivial details like that. I already get the unsweetened stuff. The expensive true nut milk brands are generally much more concentrated so you can technically dilute them and probably net the same cost as the cheaper almond milks. You can judge the concentration by the amount of fat per cup. Cheaper stuff like 30 calories a cup. Malk and other true nut milk brands are probably 80-100
No idea but I hope it's a meaningfully different. Would be sick if Yonex did something like Babolat and made a 16/20 thinner beam take on the EZONE. With infinite money I'd influence yonex to make the EZONE thinner, extra cross string, smaller grommet holes and a more openly spaced drill pattern I bet that would be one heck of a stick.
hi really appreciate your video and hope you can help me with one problem. I have both percept 97 and Pure Aero 98, but I feel the percept has much more power than the PA with same string same tension (my coach said the same thing) which is against what they have been advertised: percept low power control racquet and PA suppose to be a power and spin racquet. Thank you
Interesting! I imagine the power is kind of similar but would also generally bet the PA98 would be a bit higher. I am not sure what to say. If I did both side by side what my experience would be. Do you not want that to be the case? Do you wish the Percept were less powerful? Or are you just caught off guard by the idea not being true to your experience? The 98 is a 16x20 though so that can matter by a few lbs worth of tension.
@@ZeroLoveTennis thanks for your reply. I like the PA 98 but my coach and friends said I played better with percept because my shot is more powerful and fast with it (I feel the same way) so I am wondering if I should sell the PA and get a n extra percept. However, all the reviews said differently, this is why I am confused if my skill level is not enough to handle this racquet or the PA is indeed low powered (I’m a 4.0 - 4.5 player) thanks
Tricky to say. We'd have to figure out why this is the case. It's not that low powered. I'd say it is somewhat high powered across the typical racquets that most real tennis players get. What are you stringing these at, and with what string?
Sounds like it should be similar. Idk, that's interesting. Maybe it's the string pattern or something. Maybe the Percept 100's power is more accessible in lower tensions. I string my PA98 about 10-12lbs higher most of the time than 45.
What do you think it is? I used to think they felt unstable but that turned out not to be what it was. It is hard to say what the reason might be. I wonder sometimes if the sweetspot feels diluted because of the shape of the head.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I think it works out for some people. In my case I brush the ball a lot to generate spin. And for some reason I mishit a lot with Yonex. I’ve tried c many Yonex models, stiffer and more flexible. It’s always the same. Can’t pinpoint a reason. But it’s kind of frustrating so I will just try other brands with conventional head shapes.
Odd. Yeah there might be something to it and it could be unique to you but still related to the racquet. Such things are tricky to pinpoint. I've been messing with my balance on the PA98 and demoing a lot of racquets, I feel like I messed something about the way it swings up OR what I sense is going on with all the racquets I've been swapping out for haha. So I know it's something to do with me and or something I changed about the racquet because it was fine for a while.
@@ZeroLoveTennis have you tried the tfight and the shift? Some reviewers say the shift reminds them of the pure aero 98. The iso tfights have also good reviews. These rackets are unique in their own right.
I was playing with Ezone 98. The racket was good but i prefer playing with control racket. I cant say that ezone not control racket but i always afraid of overhittng with ezone. After that i playing with blade - it was perfect in a game , but my serve was so bad ( What you think percept is close to blade?
It's hard to pinpoint that EZONE but I know what you mean. Hmmm, a lot of the Percepts are pretty blade like but none of them are the blade so it's hard to say. The 100 might be the most similar overall.
What you think which racket for me will be better? i want a control racket because i can generate power from my own. After blade with the rest racket i feel scared of overhitting, cant do full swing. @@ZeroLoveTennis
Hmm, the whole line is kind of setup for that. I was my full swing when I need it and I want it to be powerful. The 100 feels the most stable to me but it would be slightly more powerful than the 97 options. The 97D might be a good option if you want really linear power and tamed power/good control. They are all a little different but I would start with the 100 and 97 if you pick two. Then see if you have an obvious favorite and if it's the 97, compare it to the 97D but get all 3 at first if you can.
Less stable. Less spin. Seems like more power and in unpredictable ways or moments. Less feel and potentially more stiff but it's hard to say. They flex differently. The hoop might feel more stiff but the throat more firm.
@@ZeroLoveTennis so is the ezone like the pure drive 98, and aero 98 have a lot less easy power to ezone 98 as I use to have ezone and I sort of miss the easy power and control it had but my mate wanted it as I was trying out rackets
PA98 actually still quite powerful it is just a bit more predictable. Pockets better so I think more control as well. I honestly just think it's a better racquet than the EZONE 98 for the intended purposes and strengths they have. The PA98 just does it better. PD98 kind of weak in stock form. Didn't love it.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I'm tempted to buy PA 98 if it's better than the Yonex 98, I got the pd 100 and I like that and would of been cool to get 98 matching color, Tha KS for your thoughts it's hard buying been can't try locally
Maybe someday. I'm not versed on Prince so well. They don't catch my attention as much minus a couple of racquets over the years and I never stuck with it. Plus there's a Japanese line different from here, it would be a weird video.
@@ZeroLoveTennisthe ripstick is like a better version of the pure aero- equal spin and Power, if not more, but much more comfortable and also more aerodynamic and manoeuvrable due to the ports. Available in us and euro markets
It's a little tempting. the 16x18 both intrigues me and repels me. At least it's 100 and not 105 like another 16x18 I tried, which was an absolute spin freak. I may or may not get it. Really love ProKennex right now. Very happy with the spin produced on my Black Ace 105 and that Kinetic tech works like no other. So much feel as well and still good power, lots of spin. If I could get that Kinetic tech onto the Prince, I'd be more interested.
@@ZeroLoveTennis O port converts learn to love the plush, muted feel, and the sweet spot is so significantly enlarged it's hard not to fall in love with the technology. Of course, the fact that power and spin are increased due to extra string movement is a large part of the appeal. I used to use the likes of Babolat and Yonex, but once I tried my first appropriately strung O port racquet I never looked back. The Ripstick 300 is just the most advanced version of the technology with the largest ports, and as the Pure Aero is your go to stick I think it's a good switch as it matches up pretty well. Black Ace is a decent stick, I've tried it, one of the best brands, no doubt about that.
I like the kinetic tech. I like the idea of the o-ports. Many have criticized it's control but IDK if that's legit. I got defective grommets on my last oport racquet (which is in a short from several months back) but the feel was good, actually. Not so muted, which I liked. It's possible the o-port idea has something going for it. I want the kinetic tech on anything I'm using, though. O-port is annoying to string though.
Percept i demo 97 everytthing good but its a beat bulky with that square beam like pro staff and it plays kind straight doesn like corners like a blade
@@ZeroLoveTennis im playing w the pro staff and really can not complain, however I initially wanted to find a more stiffer 98sq racket. What is also kinda interesting to me is that these two should theoretically flex quit similar so I wonder if ezone have some „pro staff feel“ if you know what I mean haha.
Oh not at all. They do not feel very similar. The pro staff is much more stable, also. And imo much more predictable. Maybe slightly less powerful but it isn't that simple. I think you'd be surprised at how stiff the EZONE feels if you go into it thinking the numbers represent the feel/flex the same way as the prostaff. Unfortunately, flex is among the most useless metrics on its own. Any racquet with any flex rating can totally feel at least 7 units higher or lower than you expect based on whatever your reference racquet of the same rating is. It just isn't reliable.
strange because i get great spin on my percept 100d but could be my weird technique.. my groundsrokes are way more reliable coming from old ezone 2016 model
Do you get good spin and launch angle? I suppose it is possible to get similar RPM's but a lower angle. I like both but there is such a thing as "too launchy"
@@ZeroLoveTennisyes! i am not saying i disagree with the review, the same low launch angle point has been made by another reviewer, but it just might depend on ones technique or grip and i am clearing the net more, balls are landing deep and diving in. Im using PTP strung to 52. I also have a 1h backhand which is SOLID with the 100d.. again that goes against some reports where it would be helping a flat 2h backhand. If theres a take away point to be made here - DEMO a bunch of racquets before taking what you hear for granted. I really struggled with the vcore 95 which is meant to be great for a 1h backhand ( i suspect the ezone was far too powerful and the percept allows me to swing freely, focusing on a better setup and technique, which is giving me better spin)
Fair, everyone's experience can be different for a million reasons. I could make up a reason for your story (that might not be true but could be someone's truth) that the ezone was so launchy that you had to pull punches and that hindered your overall spin potential due to your specific technique but the Percepts allowed you do swing more freely and hit witht the spin you're able to generate in your own way. For me, spin is somewhere at the forefront of my technique so any variations there from string or racquet are very quickly noticed. If that is further down the line for someone, how it gets affected could vary greatly.
I've my Percept 100 with Yonex PolyTour Rev 1.20 at 53lbs. I love the feel but agree that it lacks some power. Would love to try the Toroline strings, what would you recommend? and in what tension, please?
If you want really good spin and power, I might suggest ENSO in the crosses. Although you can do a full bed if you are cool with round poly all around. Otherwise, Ether/Wasabi X or Wasabi and ENSO. They have a new string "Toro Toro" Which is allegedly quite powerful. If you want to try that with Enso in the crosses, I bet you'd get a lot more power and spin! I use the PA98 so I'm not looking for more power but in the racquet you are using, I would probably appreciate it more than I do in my setup. Hope this helps! Try a couple strings so you can at least pick a favorite between some options but those are my top suggestions for you.
Just strung torotoro and wasabi x up btw. I'll hit with it soon. Anyway I'd do same tension all around. Something between 52-55lbs to start. I would say it is more powerful than PTP and since you're looking for that, stay close to your reference tension so you can compare with less variables. Did 55/57 of torotoro & wasabi x but yet to hit with it.
As it should if price equals better. In this case, it might be a happy coincidence. I still stand by the idea that I'd struggle to pick between that and a couple Percept models but if someone offered me to pick one for free, yeah, I'd pick the REGNA. It feels more unique as well
I managed to get two regna 98s in Japan at the Windsor racket store for about $256 usd each. That's actually cheaper than the prices of the vcore, percept and ezone on tennis warehouse right now. Weak yen plus 10% tax refund for the win. I've played with all 3 of the rackets over the last 3 years and was using the vcore 95 exclusively for the last 1.5 years. But the regna has a totally unique feel and i really love hitting with it. Ditched my vcore 95s and now using the Regnas exclusively, lol@@ZeroLoveTennis
That is so cool! I wonder why they still had them haha must be good timing. Can you get grommets for those? I hope so. Yeah, super interesting feeling racquet. I'm a little too crazy about things like paralell/small grommets so that alone bothers me with the Regna even though it is virtually a superficial detail. I bet if that racquet had the grommet system that pleases my eyes I would keep one around. That and replacement grommets around. I'm also crazy enough to potentially give the Regna a custom paint job haha.
It's unique for sure. Hmm...tough to say. Why not get the newest one if you want something so similar? I can't think of something else quite like it. Although that model might have been the 18x19, right? I think it's on discount now, the V8.
Haha it will feel AWFUL if using thick strings or too high tension. But maybe you still didn't like it anyway. Do you recall the string and tension? It's very sensitive to both. Feels like a stiffer vcore pro at best, IMO
@@ZeroLoveTennis I got it second hand, great condition, but I'd say the strings were loose due to it not being used/broken (strings) for a while if anything. I think the thick beam really affected the feel - despite the 95 head. Although I'm paying less and less attention to head size these days as if you hold up a 98 and a 100 there's like the tiniest difference. I highly dought it's the most significant factor!! Unless going from like an 85 to a 97 like Federer did over the years!
Yeah well an otherwise identical racquet with that small of a head size difference is likely to be a subtle difference. But sometimes it is enough to notice a lot. I hated it the first time I tried. The second time, I understood what I did wrong. I didn't love it to death but it was much much better.
Yes, Percept is good. No regret selling my VCore Pro 100 (2021 model) for funding the 100D. And I still keep it, no plan to sell nor trade it, although it's time on court are becoming less since i got the Regna.
The bigger the head size the less control, due to the twisting when you hit the ball outside of the center of the racket. But smaller head size is lower power.
Hmmm but you could make the argument a larger head is more stable because of higher inherent twistweight. The reason people associate smaller with control is because of the power. Smaller head generally means less power and therefore more control. But I say in my video how I feel about control as a concept.
Still forgot one line, the Astrel. But who cares, maybe 40 years from now you would consider reviewing it, lol... And I think you are a little too harsh to the Vcore Pro. And tbh: taking out power IS the game of control. Remember the introduction of poly strings, which gave Luxilon the nickname "Cheatilon". Suddenly pros were able to swing fully and transform that into spin rather than holes in the fence. And so is / was the Vcore Pro. Just one step further than some could follow. A clubmate of mine switched to it (regular 310), came from a Wilson PS RA (the 340g monster) and still is happy with it. I came from the Blade 18/20, which is no way more powerful than the VC Pro (although I did not play the VC Pro). Imagine Prince making the Phantom, that's even softer.
Thank you! I actually felt I can get more power from the blades. Not something you notice until you hit past a certain power threshold. I never felt the blade held me back. But the VCP was certainly a softer feeling racquet. I see your points. I don't disagree, either. I just think "control" is too broad of a word to be used in a meaningful way on its own.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I think that's because you cannot measure control, other than all other categories like power and spin. And soft frames need weight. And a player with a very classic flat swing style. But then they start to shine. Think of a Head Prestige Classic 2.0 (or whatever name it got).
Yes that's a good point. That and control is really subjective in relationship to other things. How someone develops a sense of control is really personal. But I suppose a more powerful racquet might generally be more delicate in that balance.
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This videos great, havent been able to get a solid deep dive into each of the different series and then found this. Keep up the content!
Thanks, will do! I tried to dive deep enough while still covering everything. Appreciate ya! Did you or do you have a Yonex and feel like you have a favorite from their options? Maybe you just wanted to know what makes them different but don't plan on getting one...
Ive been getting back into tennis for the first time in 15 years haha, loving it and in a few months thinking about getting a Vcore 100 after im 100% back in form cheers for the advice!@@ZeroLoveTennis
That's so awesome! Welcome back. Been addicted ever since I came back as well and I wish the same for you haha I'm having a great time.
I switched to the Percept 97 about 4 months ago. I absolutely love this racquet. No one else in my club liked it.
Why do you think you did and they didn't? I wish I liked it a bit more. I'm just too crazy to look past the larger grommet holes of some rackets so I can only seriously entertain the 97D and 100D but even those are slighly larger than some lol.
I'm glad you can just be happy :)
The 97 or 100 is realistically my favorite if I look past other things. Likely the rackets I use now are more my style anyway, just a bit. So it's all good.
@@ZeroLoveTennis most of the people at my club use a power racquet. The Percept is a very low power control racquet.
Ah, that would answer that
Hey time410! Demoing is not available here, so here I am watching reviews! I’m going for yonex, because of better quality control. I’m a talented junior and can’t decide between the ezone 98 and vcore 98. Your video made me realise even more that both are good frames!
What draws you to those? Have you tried them both? I might say VCORE. I would personally opt for Percept over VCORE. They are a bit more similar than they were in the previous generations and in a very good way. I just don't think the ezone is predictable enough but it's great for hard and penetrating shots. I just feel it is a bit boxed into that way of playing!
@@ZeroLoveTennis Thanks for the reply! Any help is appreciated. I haven’t tried them, demo is not available here. I’m going for a 98 frame that is versatile: some control, spin, power, to help me grow as a talented junior. Radical mp, pa98, etc. I decided to go with yonex, because of better quality control. Yonex only has vcore and ezone in 98 (I havent considered percept I see it’s 97 lol, but percepts are more expensive now). So between the two I though ezone is for more aggressive players and vcore for more counter punchers.
I thought you could do anything with the ezone that the vcore does but it has better control
Can't beat that Yonex QC!
Some days I feel like my percept tion is biased but other days I really find myself in th ezone.
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Great video! I’m just getting back into tennis after over 20 years. I stopped playing at age 19 and am now 40. I bought a Wilson Precision 100 Pro Staff racket off the shelf at dicks sporting goods. After a few months I’m in the most advanced class at my club and think I should start looking for a new racket. What are your thoughts? Also what do you think would be the best Yonex for someone with a 1 handed backhand? I used to hit a two hander but since coming back I decided to use a 1 hander.
Is it the 320 gram strung one? That seems not too beginner friendly that you'd be really held back by it, all in all. Hard to say.
Yonex...I think the Percept series might have a couple options I would standby the most for many people. First one to come to mind is the Percept 100.
Kind of depends if you want a stiffer or softer racquet or something in between. A spin or flat racquet or in between, etc. but that 100 is quite middle ground in all these ways while more comfortable than many, more spin than some and power in the middle. You can always try lower tensions to get more power on lower power racquets and that can be quite comfortable as well.
My personal choice is the Dunlop SX 300 and SX 300 Tour. Extremely comfortable, very spin friendly, can be quite diverse with some weight added to the head around 3/9
@@ZeroLoveTennis thanks for the advice! I actually tried a bunch out yesterday and went with the Babolat Pure Drive 100. It just felt different and better than the others I tried out. If I find it doesn’t work out I can always switch again to another racket.
Very nice! Glad to hear something meshed. My rackets felt terrible yesterday and I got in my head about it a little. Today they felt great. Sometimes you just can't take a single experience seriously lol. Takes time 😭
Do try the 2023 vcore 98 Tour when you have a chance. I had the 98 with led tape and played around with that some but couldn’t quite get it the same as the Tour. I sold the 98’s and switched over to the Tour and couldn’t be happier. Tons of spin, good plow and power.
Perhaps I will! Decent chance, to be honest. I'll keep an eye out for the demo.
Great review!
I have used Ezone 98 and 100 for the past 3 years which I have always enjoyed. Recently switched to Percept 97 and I absolutely love it. I feel I can can hit much heavier and be more aggressive as it is more forgiving.
Haven’t tried the Regna, but this review certainly peaks my interest.
Nice! And thank you. I know what you mean. The EZ98 (and that whole family honestly) is rather punishing to slight variation in power input. The Percept is much more forgiving in how it feels but also plays in response to power. So, you get some free control and a larger window to swing big without it flying over the fence. Percept and Regna would be my top choices of Yonex. I would say they play somewhat similarly but feel very different. As I said before, the Regna is hard to describe as it has a feel to the flex I haven't quite experienced before haha. Hopefully you can check it out sometime!
Im currently using ezone 100 and would like a less powerful more control racket, would you recommend percept?
Certainly. A lot of racquets would offer those differences though. EZONE 100 is a little extreme. Percept probably a great place to start.
100% agree with the regna comment: it really have a metallic feels and sounds.
In a good way, right?
@@ZeroLoveTennis yes it in a unique and good way.
nice, agree
@@ZeroLoveTennisbut still figuring the tension to use. I have it with 48 full bed lux 4g 125. Thinking of lower it to 45. Any input on tension for it?
Excelent Review. I just would say that it expended a little too much time talking about old vcore pros over and over again. Overall great review. Thanks for sharing
Haha I can't stress it enough apparently 😅 A rant I had to get off my chest. Still blows me away how soft those are. Thank you!
I've owned and played all 4 ranges. The Regna is the Rolls Royce of rackets. My two Regnas 2019 and 2022 have pushed my tennis to the next level
What level are you?
2.0
@@tomathome77good one bud
Gotem tripping
@@akbarberlian advanced club level
So glad you caught that typo! 😂
You can spell it as “racket” too, correct?
Yes but racquet can only mean one thing and apparently it is more used. Probably due to it being an international sport. And I did a poll on it once and most preferred racquet.
Thank goodness. Almost missed it.
Ezone 98 all the way - best racquet for me 😍. Tried the some of the Percept, while feeling good - they just did not give me that "fun" while playing.
Oh, great video btw!
I loved pummeling the ball with that racquet! If that is what you mean, I get it. You can really pound a ball with the EZONE
@time410s maybe, yes. I just started tennis again after 25 years. Used the ezone lite for almost 1 year, cause I was way too tired with the normal one. But bought the normal 98 in November and I just find it very versatile and personally my tennis improved a lot in one year. I tried babolat did not work at all. Also Wilson and some other yonex. Wilson, don't remember which one, was also good, bilut I always wanted a yonex, and a local tennis club is yonex partner and is selling yonex gear, totally cheap. 150 for the ezone brand new.
Long story short: every time since the normal ezone 98 I walk off the court with a huge smile, for days, and no more shoulder pain, that I had with the light version, is totally gone.
I love my Percept 97H. I am mainly a flat hitter. And it hits amazing. I love heavy rackets. I actually have a leather grip and lead tape at 3, 9, and 12. Total weight: 374 grams. 10 points headlight. I can hit some really good heavy balls.
Heftyyyyy haha that sounds so stable like nothing could rattle that racquet. The 97HHH
For Flat hitters Vcore pro 97 or percept is the perfect Racquet. Good flat shots and volleys + slice 🍕
Love the video and specific details!
I am playing with a Pure Strike 2nd Gen, 98 - 16x19 with some lead from 4 to 12 and I find it difficult some times, I love the control but sometimes I lose a lot of power, especially in long matches. I would love to move to Yonex, probably with a bigger sweet spot and some more power but still keeping a good level of control.
Which one would you recommend?
Thank you!!
Wonderful! I think some or most of the Percept models will offer just a little bit more. The vcore would a fair bit more and EZONE even more. I don't really love the EZONE.
If I'm being totally honest you might really love that Regna. So either that or a percept model (one of the 16/19) would be my top suggestion.
Very similar but just a bit more power.
@@ZeroLoveTennis Thank you, really appreciated!
Hey Man, great vid! Also, which of these models would you recommend for a 3.0-3.5 USTA male with a one handed backhand?
Thank you! I actually feel like quite a few could work well but maybe there are some I would recommend against.
Any of the D or Tour models I might suggest against. I might also suggest against any light versions. I would stick to the standard model so it's not too heavy or too light or weirdly balanced.
Beyond that, it's hard to say which lineup would be better for you put my personal choice would be Percept 97 or 100. My second would be the vcore 98 or 100.
Spot on with the Regna! It certainly plays different to any other racquet I've played with and the feeling is addictive.
I miss that flex!
@time410s bro you sold it?
I was lent that racquet by PAC Tennis Academy in SoCal. I sent it back haha. It was only in my hands, never was mine.
Gotcha..hope you can add 1 to your collection soon!
Hehe that might be nice. If I really wanted one I'd just buy it. But I'm such a stickler for the small grommets and unfortunately the REGNA doesn't feature that. So I see some crooked patterns going on that really disappoint my despite how great everything else is.
I have been playing with the Vcore 100 for a few matches. Singles and doubles and practice. Lots that I love and haven't experienced in another racket. If you connect the ball well, you get such a rush of power and feels great. Feel so solid. It's very soft on arms with the right string setup. Very comfortable. Serves great, power great - I was looking for something with more free power - however where the racket has been problematic is if I drop my swing speed during matches on forehand, I started hitting long. That part can become unpredictable. You have to commit. I have noticed this more when I play singles. I have more unforced errors. When I play doubles it's amazing - but thats to do with shorter rallies - which I have to admit might be because of my arm strength and fitness level. When we test rackets - arm strength is a big one. You start hitting the gym again and you might find the racket play differently. haha. If during a match I switch to control players racket I immediately feel the drop in power, especially on serve. So there is something I really love about the vcore 100- I am going to demo the 98 and see if I can get a bit more consistency with the slight drop in power and the 98 has a lower swing weight. I also need to note that my matches are 3.5-4.2 level where I have most of my issues with over hitting when I hit against the lower level players who hit with less pace and I have to generate more pace and then I think it becomes unpredictable.
Is it a spin thing? Big swings to keep the ball in with spin with that kind of power? I notice how big of a deal arm strength and coordination is now that I'm seriously working on a lefty forehand haha the differences are apparent right away as I am switching between both forehands at any given point in a rally so I know what you mean.
Working on killing short balls is great. Maybe I should do a video on it. It's pretty footwork heavy and technique should be clean but once that is solid, it should be relatively easy to take complete control of the point but it's easy to get lazy or underestimate the work that goes into a slow/floaty ball in a weird part of the court.
I play with VCP 100 and I love everything about it BUT the serving ability. Any improvement on that front with the percept?
I am always critical of the VCP to lack power because it's too soft. I think on full power strokes, such as a serve, this is where you get punished most. Yes, Percept series across the whole lineup is better in this regard. I would choose any Percept over any VCP. It is a good nudge in the direction I would prefer but not too far that it's just another EZONE or VCORE
Vcore Tour 97 310 (from 2012. red and white one) is the goat of the Percept/Vcore Pro line. 16x20 string pattern was spot on for this line. Excellent blend of control, spin and power. A lot stiffer than the new ones but I like that.
Nice. Yeah interesting they went with the 16x20 on the 95 and not a bigger headsize for that lineup now.
@@ZeroLoveTennis i was talking about Vcore Pro/Percept line. But even the basic Vcore line of racquets had 16x20 pattern in the past. The last model was Vcore SV 98. which is also my racquet of choice. After that they changed to 16x19. I guess 16x20 pattern fits my game the best so I sticked with the older models. I tried newer ones but it's not the same. The last Vcore 98 is terrible in my opinion. So soft and noodly. I absolutely hate that in a racquet. But like I said, I love stiffer racquets. The only newer racquet that compares to Vcore Sv 98 is Pure Aero 98. So if you get a chance, try the SV 98.
I was actually pretty intrigued by the sv98. But yeah, hard to find. I kinda lose interest in a racquet once it's no longer so easy to replace. Would be great if they could continue making older models but that's a pro privilege.
Maybe you can find new inventory pro stock.
if you want to feel a towel swining to a ball try any prestige MP older than 5years
Heyyyy what a very good review on the Yonex universe good job ! 🎉
A little question, do you think the ezone 100 is beginner/intermediate friendly ? If no what racket do you think it is in the Yonex universe ?
I'd say it is, yes. They call it EZONE because it's to stand for Easy One. Easy to use.
Advanced players use it as well. It's just one of those racquets with a wide target audience.
@@ZeroLoveTennis ok thanks you very much
Love the format, love the content.
I am considering moving to Yonex. I currently play with a Wilson Clash V1, 100 Tour. Luxilon string, Alu power (I think).
I hit the ball pretty flat for the most part, especially the forehand which is my most aggressive shot - but play with more spin on the backhand side. Average intermediate player in their late 40s.
Which of the Yonex lineup would you recommend?
I like a slightly heavier racquet and 100 head, hence my current choice.
Nice! For sure the Percept will have the most in common with the clash but offer something a little more...advanced. You might as well jump at the Percept 100 then. At least for the first one to demo against your clash! Hopefully a demo has good strings strung well. Demos can be funny but if you outright buy one, you can get the time and trails needed to get a good idea.
What do you think you will do? Buy or demo first?
Agree that the VCore 95 is very different, in terms of specs, than the other two VCores. I got 3 of the VCore 95 2021 since they were on sale for $120, and it has everything I want in a racquet. If the trajectory of the ball is wrong or if I shank it, I know 100% it's my fault and not the racquet's. I love the dense string pattern, and with a bit of tungsten tape at 10 and 2, I get plenty of power. Weird that Yonex made the string pattern in the 2023 version more open- I hear this diminished its consistency which is the best part about it.
They did open it up a bit in some areas and close it up in others. I think it averages out to about the same density but yeah, that density got moved around. I forget which one went which way more but I did a video on that somewhere. I enjoyed the extremely linear relationship to power input and output! Felt super 1:1
I’ve got a Regna 100 and would like to try the Wasabi Pro string. Is it a good choice? What tension would you recommend? Thanks
Open to trying Ether and Wasabi X? You might get better feel. I'd suggest 52/54 mains/crosses with Wasabi Pro. Do 55 all around if you do ether/wasabi x.
Hello any thoughts on percept 97L? Didn’t see it in the list of rackets on the screen
You are right! I didn't go over it. Can't speak on it from personal experience but I would think that it's more or less what I assume, which is a lighter 97L haha. Mostly lighter in handle, a little lighter in the head. Might be nice, can weigh it up if you want!
At what tension did you try the 1st and 2nd Gen of the Vcore pro 97H? Cause I think your critic of beign to "smushy" comes from the tension and the type of strings your are using. I play with 1st and 2nd Gen of 97H with 58lb tension and they dont feel smushy at all. When I want my ball can generate a lot of speed and power. Im waiting for my 97HD 2nd gen. And see if control is better. Althoug I will say its fairly difficult to genearate spin without proper technique with this thin classic heavy racquets. This racquets will suit an aggressive player with a semi eastern to western grip. That try to find the ball early in the stroke. Also for one HB this are so pleasent when you hit with the sweet spot.
Hey! I know it was in the high 40s to mid 50s, I tried on a few occasions.
I agree technique matters but the spin still felt limited beyond the technique. It's not as though technique can indefinitely overcome certain traits inherent to a racquet.
Agree it was one of the smoothest feeling racquets ever tho and it had very good touch.
I've got a Regna 100 and would like to try the Toroline Wasabi Pro string. Is it a good choice? and what tension would you recommend? Thanks!
It is great. The package will tell you to go up 2lbs in the crosses. I think that is fair. Hmm...maybe 50lbs lowest and 55 highest. I did 47 with Zero on the 98. I'd go a few lbs higher with Wasabi and even a couple more with the 100. So that's a window of tension I would suggest.
If you end up thinking the feel was too muted or something with Wasabi Pro, try Ether with Wasabi X in the crosses. Or ReString Zero with the same.
I am a relatively new tennis player, I finally felt i made enough progress to get a better racket than the starter racket I have. I demoed a lot of rackets from Babolat to Wilson's. I initially liked the Ezone 100 plus but I tried the Vcore and I immediately knew it was that racket for me. It feels so comfortable and so easy to hit with spin.
Nice. Did you settle on the regular length? I always suggest regular length now. I used to think extended was the way to go but I've switched sides.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I did the regular 100 and I purchased the le Sand Beige which is a really really cool color. The Vcore just had a feel when I hit it that felt so good. Really happy with the choice.
Very nice, glad you found a happy place!
Hii! Do you like the blade v9, pure strike or percept for easy power and launch angle? Thanks!!!😊
What kind of launch angle? The Percepts can vary a lot depending on the model in that way. The pure strikes as well but the Percepts a bit more. Lmk.
@@ZeroLoveTennisI’m looking for a racket with good net clearance and free power. I know these are generally “control” rackets but I’m wondering which will suit my game the most. Blade 16x19, pure strike, or percept. Thanks!
Hmm. I might suggest the Percept 97/100 first and the blade/pure strikes second.
Long time pro staff user and currently on a ProStaff 97 v13 but getting older and wanted something with just a little bit lighter swing weight and a bit more forgiving - been struggling to decide between the EZ98 and the Percept 97, but this settles it I'm going with the percept. Great comparison! Do you have any string/tension recs for the P97?
Oh very nice! I was a ProStaff guy for a couple years. The RF97 (2nd gen)
I'm glad to see you go with the Percept! String tension...always depends on string but it seems like a mid to low 50's kinda racquet for most options if using poly.
@@ZeroLoveTennis Went with polytour rev 52lbs. Picking it up and testing it tomorrow, can't wait!
Nice reviews. Didn’t realize the new Percept had addressed the “noodliness” of the old VCP. I’m intrigued but the color bums me out. Which is an ongoing problem with Yonex. 🤷🏻♂️
Which one has the best color scheme? Maybe Regna haha but besides that? Glad I was able to pass on the info of the noodliness being addressed! You may or may not like the color better in person but maybe you've already seen it.
@@ZeroLoveTennis Regna is the only correct answer, in my opinion. But I’m not a Yonex guy so I should probably stop trying to sound like one. I did like the old Ai98 quite a bit. The shape was closer to a traditional oval. The isometric look doesn’t do anything for me.
Yeah Yonex should release at least 2 other color schemes of the Percept series ! Matte dark grey, and matte dark blue for the second color scheme 👍
+1 for also thinking the Ezone 98 has inconsistent power. I've been playing with it for a year now and just too many balls fly on me.
Yonex really needs to dump VDM. Give me some ball feel please lmao
Eyy, Yonex, we trynna feel these balls! Help us out a little. Give us that BFM (Ball Feel Mesh)
i recently got a vcore pro (like a week before percept was announced 🤦♀️) but i love it! i’ve only been playing for a year and i personally love the way it feels (as my first racquet i trialed). i do understand the power feeling but it works for me as a high school player for now, as my game improves that may change but loving it currently! it’s super arm friendly and the cosmetic alone was enough to sell me haha
Oh cool! Which one did you get? I think it's a good beginner racquet because it could teach you swing out and through a lot and develop some strong mechanics of your own since you have to. Growing pains can go anywhich way but my positive outlook on it is you develop good strokes and then move to a racquet with a little more power and really enjoy the deadly blows it delivers while you enjoy the forgiving nature of what you are using currently.
@@ZeroLoveTennis i got the 100. i’ve been hitting a lot more recently (as high school season is in a few months) and i still generate good power but it does feel a bit limited. i can still hit winners off rallies and serves though! it’s also pretty stable at the net. i’m enjoying it! it’s really forgiving and has an awesome sweet spot
Haha if you really love it and want a bit more sometime, def check out the percept sometime. It is such a good feeling racquet!
Totally agree with your thoughts on the Ezone 98. It has been my racket of choice for the last 2 years but yes its easy to hit long from time to time. Just switched to the Percept 100 and its such an amazing racket. Cant see me going back to the Ezone now. Great video and content as always, thank you!!
Awesome! I'm so glad Yonex has the Percepts because the last VCORE Pros were toooo soft. That lineup is just right. Cheers and thank you!
Thanks, great video! What do you think about Percept 100L (280 gr)? Some say that rackets that weight 300 gr or more are too heavy for late 30s or 40s yo players.
I would say those 300 or more numbers being too heavy is a wild claim. I don't even really like the idea of beginners starting with stuff around the 280's but the reasons get a little complicated. Has to do with how those tend to be balanced and how much that weight can hold your growth back or deal with faster balls terribly or enable bad technique, etc.
I still consider 300 grams to be very light. My racquets, after stringing and customizing are often around 350 grams. I would say that 300-315 should not be too heavy and might be way better than something 280.
That 280, when strung, might be about 300 grams. Usually, the heavier racquets will mostly be heavier in the handle, which is a very manageable area to have the extra weight and I think that makes it much easier to swing properly.
If you can demo the standard weight version and the lighter, I would do that. You might quickly find you prefer and are fine with the standard option.
Let me know? I wish you luck on finding the right racquet.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I see, thanks for your recommendation! It would be great too, if you have a review on the lighter version of the yonex rackets, like Vcore 100L, percept 100L, or even Ezone 100L.
Hard for me to be objective about that weight class anymore because the tennis I play just wouldn't suit it so I'd struggle with those racquets and to have an opinion that would crossover to the person who would be suited for it.
My suggestion for beginners is generally not to get a beginner racquet haha.
What is the brand and model of ball machine you’re using in the video
I forget which footage had what machine but it was either the Slinger Bag or Titan One ball machine. The Titan is much more... Interesting
Hats your top 3 in order barring the Regna?
Really hard to say. Percept 97D, 100 maybe and maybe the VCORE 95. I want to try the 100 D again soon. I might prefer the 97 to the 95 but the idea of all 3 being Percepts makes me second guess the answer 😅
been playing tennis for 5 years now, have played with the old dark green Vcore Pro 97s for most of that time, and lately i've been wondering why i can never get any power or even counterpunch well against anyone with power; thought there was something majorly wrong with my technique, maybe, but after watching this, now i feel like i have woken up, lol. i always thought the racket just felt great in the hand, so maneuverable and like surgically precise at the net (and loved the pretty green). i wouldn't call it a wet noodle at all, i'd call it more like a piece of cardboard? which is obviously not better. tried my friend's Percept the other day and i was immediately playing so much better :( also demo'd the Ezone Tour and liked that, felt like my flat serve was twice as fast. trying to decide if i am an Ezone or Percept guy now. thanks for the detailed review, though.
Haha I know what you mean! I always test a bunch of racquets so it was easy for me to put that racquets power output quickly into perspective. Yes, very limiting of power the more and more you hit.
Percept is a great move in the right direction, imo! It's like the VCORE Pro in all the ways I liked and none of the ways I didn't! I'd start there. The EZONE is way further in that direction but maybe too much. If you like the EZONE I would honestly suggest Babolat over Yonex with something like the Pure Aero 98 or something.
Totally understand and agree with what you said regarding the VCore Pros…I bought the 2021 97D last year to try after speaking to you on my other account(yehshano) and the harder I hit, the mushier it got to the point it felt like the frame was bending in half😅…hated it except for some spongy soft touch volleys..The VCore 95(2018) I bought last week is totally different and way more solid to my surprise, definitely need to drop the tension though from 48 to low 40s for sure but I really like that racquet..Got a 2023 Vcore 98 to try now to…Ezone 98 to me was pretty nice and solid to but I just wanted to thump everything with that😅
Haha your new name is awesome. Glad to see your thoughts were so similar! I also enjoyed it on some shorter balls. The touch/angle, etc. Very easy to hit drop volleys and drop shots but yeah, no punch. More punch meant more sponge. Frustrating.
@@ZeroLoveTennis Haha yeh my kids call me that so I thought I’d use it for just a Tennis specific account and started doing a couple videos on here, extremely raw though😅 but it’s a bit of fun anyway…Yeh I couldn’t believe how soft that racquet was, crazy really and it actually had me laughing because of how much it felt like it was bending.
Funny! And yeah, that racquet literally made me think of Al Dente pasta!
@@ZeroLoveTennis perfect analogy for it 😅
Recently bought a percept 97D and first time Yonex user. Any tension recommendation you can make for a natural gut poly hybrid? I usually go with natural gut in the mains and Polly in the crosses at 50 and 47.
I guess that's not a bad tension to start but it depends what you're coming from. If it's a more open pattern you might consider a couple lbs lower.
i feel like im in a zoom meeting with this guy lmaoooo, like im catching up with a homie
Sup homie. Zoom vibes on point.
Percept 100 D is a perfect racket!!
I'm glad you like. How many you got?
What do you mean by the terms launch angle, high launch angle and plow through?
Launch angle is the height the ball leaves the stringbed. This can vary quite a lot between racquets. 2 racquets at the same angle of contact can have very different heights. Like if you were to compare a Pure Strike 18x20 against a Pure Aero, you'd likely observe a much higher "launch angle" but you could also call this "shot trajectory" but that is a little more specific, as trajectory refers to the entire trajectory, not just the lauch...
plow through refers to how easily a racquet can go through a ball. This is generally always a side-effect of how heavy a racquet is, particularly the swingweight. Higher swingweight/weight, more plow through.
I hope that helps!
@@ZeroLoveTennisthanks very much. This is clear. With regards to angle, isn't that am inverse function of the angle the ball arrives? Or you're assuming the rackets are measured at the same arrival angle? BTW, any recommendations for arm friendly sticks for someone that had rotator cuff injury, recovered frozen shoulder? I have a full swing with flat to medium spin. Just started a week ago. Fully recovered, no pain. Just being cautious and want to avoid a future reoccurrence. Ironically, the injury was not caused by tennis. We'll, probably tennis, with boxing and judo, contributed to it as it's normally a repetitive injury. Ironically, hedge trimming did me in.
@t2dev it might be an increase function but the intensity of it might be exaggerated or lessened depending on the racquet. I think that is actually what is happening. Some racquets are pretty low launch angle no matter how you attack the ball. Something you notice more and more as you hit with more spin.
I'm actually becoming a big fan of Prokennex. The black Ace 105 is my current racquet. The black Ace pro is also great but a little softer for sure.
Very versatile racquets and I think the Kinetic technology is very compliment of other arm friendly traits. I'm working on a video why but my shorts, recently, conver that a bit
So right now, prokennex is my top suggest.
Second to that would be Yonex Percepts or Babolat Pure Strikes. Many suggest the Wilson clash but I don't love that racquet but I see why people like it but it's generally for that reason specifically; arm friendliness.
I tried babolat , demo some wilson, bought a head and i came right back to Yonex 😅😅😅
It happens 😂
Excellent video.
Thank you!
Hey Time410s, how would you compare the Percept 97H to the RF97 in terms of power, control, stability and maneuverability?
I recall the autograph having more spin. Maybe more power as well. A bit stiffer. Was my regular racquet for a while so I should recall it well and believe I do.
Completely in love with my Percept 100 as an alternative to the Speed MP. They’re both great and play rather similar. Yonex less spin tho.
Need a Percept 100+
That would be sweet! They should offer plus options in the Percept lineup.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I feel like the market size for that might be like 10 people lol
Somewhere between 10-20
I've got a ezone 100sl and would like to try the Toroline Wasabi hybrid Pro string. Is it a good choice? and what tension would you recommend? Thanks! i think main 53 cross 55, or is it better main 50 and cross 52, or what ur suggestion?? thanks again..
I'd lean towards the 53/55. It's a decently soft and powerful setup with a lot of spin potential. What are you coming from, string wise?
@@ZeroLoveTennis iam just start to playing tenis a while ago, now i am using 2 wilson blade 100l v9 with solinco confidential and hyper g at 53 lbs, i can't feel the difference yet, any sugestion for next string, i wanna try this hybrid too, should i sting 53/55 too?
Hybrid is the best, I think. I will make a video on why soon.
I think Zero/Sync is great. I'd keep Sync around just to test as a cross string for a few different mains you may want to try. Even try with Tour Bite or Hyper G as the mains with Sync Crosses. Sync is one of the best poly crosses ever, I honestly think that. Wasabi X could be up there as well.
I own the very first-gen Regna 98. I think it is not worth it. To sum up it is ahead of all the competitors to come up with a "flex type" racquet. It flex in between clash and gravity but it was way ahead of its time. The forehand is ok, but the backhand for two-hander it is very strange
I loved whatever generation I used, can't speak for former versions and I only tried it with one string setup but I genuinely liked it on all the shots quite a lot. A very impressive racquet that still holds a very high spot on my list. I'm glad it was not just hype but a product that actually lived up to expectations for me.
i play a pro staff 97 v13 what yonex racket suites best I want to try a new racket
@@TheRedc0met tbh I do want to try the vcore 100 I want something different than Wilson
Hmmm dang that's a tough one... I'd go for the Percept 100. 97 will feel a little softer.
I've recently started playing tennis and I'm currently using a friend's rackets: a Yonex Ezone 100 Air Impulse with grip size 2. I am looking on getting my own rackets and really like the blade shape of the Yonex. I find myself hitting the ball all over the place with this racket at times, as it might be too powerful for my lack of technique. What racket from the Yonex line would you recommend for a beginner like me, and what blade surface area? I am also quite unsure on what grip size I should pick, as a 2 might be a bit too small.
Kind of a hard racket to find out much about! I've never heard of it until now.
Blade shape? Blade is a funny word to use since the Wilson Blade is the first thing most will think of in the tennis world. So what do you mean?
Racket and technique both always matter. Some rackets grow well with you as your technique improves. I think quite a few novice rackets can hold good technique back.
If you want Yonex, I think the Percept line is really interesting. None of them would be too powerful and a few should be powerful enough. I might suggest the Percept 100 first.
But if you want more power than that, the EZONE 98 is a solid racket but I like Percepts better. EZONES can have a ball fly on you for what seems like no reason.
And if you really want the Power of an EZONE I'd actually steer you away from Yonex and suggest you try Babolat, like the Pure Aero 98.
LMK how your adventure goes! And why not start with grip size 3? It's a little bigger and the next size up, also the most common.
Idk how big your hands are but for reference I am 190cm tall/6ft 3" and I like #4 but can happily use #3
@@ZeroLoveTennis thanks for the reply! The racket that I am currently playing with is the Yonex EZONE Ai 100 Air Impulse (G41/4). Its has a head size of 100, a length of 27 inches, a balance point of 320 mm, a weight of 300 grams and is made of graphite and nanometric(?). With blade shape I ment the shape of the head, as Yonex rackets are a bit flattened on the top side, so I'd like to stick with this kind of shape (and brand). I am a student still so I do not have the luxury of buying multiple rackets and see what I like best, so thats why I want to buy the best possible racket for a beginner that needs to get a hang of the technical aspects of tennis. Thats why the EZONE could be a bit too powerful and unforgiving for me. Do you think that a 98 is better than a 100? I feel that a larger head size allows for a larger sweet spot when hitting a ball.
I am 198 cm, so quite tall. Currently im using a grip size 2, but a 3 might also be better for me then. Another question would be that tensioning of the head for a beginner player; is it better to use a lower of higher tension?
Oh wow you're taller than me! Most don't get to say that. Surely a grip size 3 would be better for you but perhaps even a 4 haha. You might notice it feels way more stable in hand with that much extra radius for leverage against the racquet.
Anyway, I much prefer the 98 to the 100. The 100 is more powerful and hits a bit flatter so it's launchy all around.
I really like the Percept from Yonex. I was suggesting you Demo if you can work with a local shop. Most offer demos so you can test a few and the price of demo generally goes towards a purchase.
The Percept from Yonex still that have square-ish shape (called Isometric) and my top suggestion is the Percept 100. It's a bit less powerful than the EZONE for sure. You can actually hit about as hard but the power is more controlled. The EZONE has power more often than I want it and it's kind of touchy in that way.
I have tried the VCore 98, 95, VCore Pro 97H, and the Regna. Somehow the Regna doesn't do it for me. It is OK, but somehow it just doesn't wow me, and I never feel like I want to grab it and play tennis.
Totally fair. I think it's appeal is a bit more niche than some others from the lineups. Like if I compare an EZONE to the REGNA, I should be somewhat obvious which would be more popular to a broader audience and therefore just more people (regardless of level)
I really liked it. But the Percepts maybe just as much!
I have been playing with Babolat Pure Drive Tour with Alupower 48lbs. I'm considering trying percept 97; what do you think about it?
Pretty different but maybe not too far away from what you are used to. Is that what you want? 97 will feel a bit softer for sure and offer less free power. If it's too far in that direction but close, you might want to try the 100. It's slightly firmer and slightly more powerful.
Thank you for doing this comparison video for the yonex line up. I have been playing with vcore 98 gen 6 for about 2 years and I just can't get use to the launch angle and how unpredictable ground strokes can be sometimes. Few questions here:
1. I am looking into yonex percept d either the 97 or 100 as I am looking for more of a lower launch angle racquet. What is your comparison between the 97D and 100D. I am not sure if you have done a video on this yet...
2. Besides Yonex, what other racquet you have demoed that would be your recommendation for me to try?
Again, thanks for great video and look forward to future videos.
Hey! Thanks!
I actually meant do to the Percept 100D with the 97D in a comparison. Didn't get to it yet but I have the footage. I think the 97D is more comforable. It is hard to tell which has a lower launch angle but they are both lower than the 98 for sure. I would persoanlly pick the 97D.
Other racquets...Pure Strikes come to mind. The new 100 16x20 could be a great rival to the Percept series. Quite comfortable but versatile. It might be more similar to certain qualities of the VCORE 98 but softer and lower launch angle. Spin might be a little easier to generate than with the Percept D series but it will be close and kind of depends on how you like to hit the ball.
I can't say anything for sure but I could highly suggest to try those racquets. If you want to get really custom, the Head Prestige MP-L would be a great platform racquet.
I may also suggest the Gravity MP. Been hitting with that a lot. Probably lower launch angle to the VCORE 98 as well but also a good one to throw in the trials with the mentioned racquets.
Hope this helps! Let me know what you end up doing/trying sometime!
Wow... Thank you for your detailed reply! Will try those out and let you know keep up the strong channel and will promote it to others@@ZeroLoveTennis
Thank you and cheers! You are very welcome.
Little update, after some review I am gravitating towards gravity pro. No pun intended 😂 @@ZeroLoveTennis
@@ZeroLoveTennis Ended up getting the Gravity Pro :)
As head size increases, does the control decrease??? or As head size decreases then does the control increase???
Control is tricky to correlate with head size but it is pretty agreeable that a larger head is likely more powerful and also more stable. There are too many factors to accurately say this across all rackets but if you take two totally identical rackets and that is the only difference, then this is likely true.
But I must say that power is more objective and control is much more subjective. And people too often think less power means more control. It isn't that simple.
How does your aero 98 compare to ezone 98 for a one hand bh? Also which is easier and have faster serves?
PA98 much more stable. More versatile. I think better feel, as well. More connected to what is happening, better pocketing. Easier/faster serves...hard to say. They are quite close in that way and serves/ease of use is kind of hard to say. Both have kind of a large sweetspot and good power/spin so they are both quite accessible.
But I'd choose the PA98 over EZ98 in like any scenario, personally. Any shot, etc...
@time410s tnxxxx...I tried friends pa98 n like it over my ezone 98... when I put both on top of each other the pa98 is little larger overall... it seems the pa98 is a 99...it's bigger then 98 and smaller then the aero100... Can you please double check my findings cause I trust you ...tnxxx
It might be hard to tell because the shape is subtly different. They should be the same surface area. Took me a while to appreciate the differences in the pa98 but once I did there was no going back. But my strings helped me be more open to that switch since they are so durable and i was really focused on durability at that time and didn't feel the EZONE sacrificed spin very much. So I tried to like it.
@time410s have you tried the tempo 298 Iga? Weighted up to your specs...
Strange! I will pick Ezone any day over PA98. Added 4 gm to it though.
So I had the Ezone 98 and loved it but it hurt my elbow and now I understand why from your video. I switched to the Vcore 100 but I've had a harder time controlling it, however it's way more comfy. Feels like a Cadillac compared the Ezone 98. I now have the Whiteout 18x20 and love it so far. Curious to know if you could tell me if my WO 18x20 pattern is more open than the Ezone 98? That would help to explain some things for me.
I could look side by side sometime as it's the only way to really compare but I would assume it is actually more dense on the EZ98. That one is very surpringly dense. I've shown many times it is more dense than other seemingly more dense patterns. I don't think the EZ98 feels any good past 50lbs. It is also very sensitive to tension. Some racquets are chill within a wide range. This one is not...maybe between 44-50 is the only range I could suggest in most cases.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I find that quite interesting really. Sold it awhile ago due to arm issues. Must have been why! I would be curious to compare versus WO 18x20 whenever you get a chance.
I might check that one out. It has come up a lot but the whole big grommet and standard drilling thing turn me off of it a lot haha.
Great job as always!
If you consider tennis as the ability to have an effective fitness result from hitting sessions (not playing for result) several times a week, maybe the idea of using Vcore Pro or Vcore 95 with it buttery feel and powerless response could be a nice idea )) To hit harder and still put the ball inside the court lines. For sure it is not the way for average amateur if need to play games or seek for some tennis results. But to stay fit and grow some muscles on court - maybe not bad idea ))
I've thought the same thing. Just to develop that power since you'll have to. I think any racquet switch will end up requiring some adjustments down the road so as long as you're growing, it's all good. I used to hit with overly heavy racquets just to force myself to clean up my stroke and swing path. That could be a good idea for some players too at intermediate levels.
@@ZeroLoveTennis But I’ve found it hard to switch to 100sq in 300 g racquets after playing with heavy 95-97 320-340. all ended hitting the fence with each powerful approach ) Maybe didn’t give enough time
Sounds like a tricky adjustment. 300 is a bit light for me. My racquets end up being about 340-355g as well. Usually a powerful racquet is best used with a lot of spin to keep things in. My PA98 borders on being too powerful but it's just right on the edge of that.
@@ZeroLoveTennis now considering to try percept 100d as a move from my weighted vcore 95 2023. Looking for lower launch angel and bigger sweet-spot.
Haha the Karue move. Might test the 97D as well and string it low. I kind of prefer it but it's hard to say after more extensive testing.
I love yonex. I hate the fact that Im using a wilson blade right now but they were given to me :(
Funny I know a D1 player with a similar dilemma. You could sell it and use it to get a Yonex?
Excellent review, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Question: I just bought two vcore 100+ racquets (that I LOVE). Both *should* be identical, but one is 35 grams heavier than the other. Is this cause for concern? Obviously there will be some variation in spec but that seems nuts....more than the difference between the "light" model and the regular. Just wondering if you or any of your followers have encountered QC issues like this. Thanks!
35 is insane. If you meant 3.5 that's not something to stress about.
no I did not mean 3.5, I meant 35 grams.... Thanks for the clarification I thought I was going crazy. Great content as always. @@ZeroLoveTennis
WOW yeah that is so unheard of that something crazy must have happened. Idk what but...check inside the handle if you can? Where the heck does that big of a difference come from? That is a freak accident haha. Lmk. Did you get them used? Please lmk this is so insane lol
lol yeah, I showed it to my coach who suggested the vcore in the first place and his jaw dropped. It was brand new from TW, and they're replacing it (but with a used stick since new ones are backordered till March). There's a bunch of a clear substance around the grommets that he thought was a liquid they use to weigh down parts of the racquet as it dries (I thought it was glue?) and he suspects there was an accident with it where they infused too much? SUPER weird. I thought I was going crazy because my shoulder just started killing me and I was late to every ball after using it.
and I took the grips, buttcaps and strings off both to compare them. The actual difference was more like 38 grams.
what do you think of wasabi on an ezone 100 for a 3.5-4.0 player?
Totally, why not? It's not like it's too good of a string for anyone to use, or a bad string that pros shouldn't use...it's a very good string. But, I might suggest o-toro over wasabi now. It's hard to say. Definitely worth trying, though! It sets a high bar
Love my Regna 98. Looking to replace it because it's hard to find, but having played with all 3 recent vc95s, HD, 97D, and 22 ezone 98, I still like the regna. Testing now, tried vc98 and ez 98 and vc95 again, but still liking the Regna. Will retest percepts...and see. If you are seeing older rackets on the courts, I wonder if people realize rackets decay over a few years whether used or sitting in the closet? None of those old ones will play like they are supposed to .
Can't say there's a yonex that feels quite like a REGNA. Curious if you think the pure strike feels like it at all. I think it's surprisingly similar. Specifically the 16x19. But it isn't the same of course.
My buddy's older pure drive broke in a few places hitting with me the other day. It was like 4 generations old. Head just caved in with a loud snap haha crazy to see.
I suppose they know but maybe don't care or notice or some age better than others and some don't put it through the abuse to accelerate the decay.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I did use the Pstrike Pro for a bit 6 years ago, so hard to remember, but I wouldn't compare the Pstrike 16x19 to the Regna, the Pstrike has more power, noticeably more power. The feel though might be closer to the regna than other Yonex sticks for me, but still it's a babolat. I think the Pstrikes are great though and I automatically respect an unkown opponent if they are using one, until they play, but usually they are serious players.
I have a Gravity Pro but I want to buy a Yonex, what is the best option? I love the control of the gravity but sometimes it feels too "soft" for me. Any suggestions?
I think the new ones are slightly softer than I'd like as well. Just a little. I guess the percept! You can try a couple, it has a pretty good range. The 97D and 100D are both potentially very good candidates for you.
@@ZeroLoveTennis thanks! Is the ezone98 somehow similar to the Gravity or is it too much of a change? If so what changes? I've seen a lot of people using It and was wondering if It could suit me.
Hmm honestly not very alike at all. The EZONE is very Pure Drive like. It is very baseball bat like for a tennis racquet.
I mean, I'm not saying it wouldn't suit you, I just don't think it is Gravity like at all. The Percepts are much more so.
@@ZeroLoveTennis ohh I see. I'll look into the percept then. Thanks man!
cool, lmk how it goes.
Just switched to the eZone 98 (2022 version). In playtesting, I loved that I could hit out and keep the ball in play, given its spin potential. I’ll be fooling around with strings, tensions, and (less likely) lead tape to dial it in perfectly, but so far so good.
Nice! I think some at 3/9 stabilize it a bit which I needed on that one. Spin is still confusingly good on that EZONE haha.
@@ZeroLoveTennis The eZone 98 is 331 grams strung. Already a pretty heavy racquet. My new ones are on order, so after strings and tensions, I’ll also look at the lead tape, if I feel it’s needed. Cheers, mate.
Just a gram or so at the 3/9 can do a lot! And I always like a bit more in the handle to make it whippy. The weight in handle is relatively superficial to difficulty of swinging. Head weight makes a huge difference very quickly.
Yeah this was Sick! Cheers for the updated version! Aside from Tennis Nerd himself you are the most entertaining Tennis Tuber…can’t say the same about the coffee outro, yet I can’t knock the hustle lol
Glad you enjoyed it! Some want a way to directly support the channel and I don't mind offering that. We will see how the coffee outtros evolve. I suppose each one will be a bit different but I never intend them to go on too long but this is a bigger video and kind of an end of the year thing so I went a little extra.
I have a Precept 100 and love it but I just ordered a 100D as I was intrigued by the concept - I have the power and spin but am always looking for more control….
Percept already offers a good amount. But let me know what you think. They play pretty differently. Much lower launch angle which you may or may not like on the 100D
I prefer how the 100 felt as well. Play and feel were better for me and my tastes.
how did the 100D turn out to be?
The 100D plays so differently to the 100 (exactly as the author describes with lower launch angle etc). 100D is a great racket with great control but probably isn’t for me long term. I’m a one handed back hand player I’m thinking of going down to the 97 at some point. I borrowed a pro staff 97 and played surprisingly well with it - decisions decisions!
Interesting - I've picked up the Ezone 98 (2023) but just can't get on with it.... absolutely love the 2020 version as it does everything really well (for me).
I wonder if I really compared the two if I'd feel the same way. I might. I imagine I'd prefer a thinner beam. So maybe? Hard to say.
Hi, I'm a junior in this sport who is using Pure Aero 2023 and is planning to switch to Yonex. I usually like topspin and often go to the net when playing doubles and like to control each of my balls, the power I hit is not too strong. mostly going in the right direction I need with high spin then can you give me advice on whether I should switch to Yonex or not and which line it would be. I'm wondering Vcore 100 or 98.
Totally depends why you would want to switch to yonex. Why away from Babolat? I wonder if you'd like the Pure Aero 98. If you haven't tried that racquet, I would give it a little time before considering a switch.
Have you tried the SV95? I’m still trying to work it out. I’d say it’s probably the stiffest version and then they moved on to noodle fibres.
I have not. Hard to come by those and I imagine they're all pretty used. SV became VCORE, right?
@@ZeroLoveTennis I was pretty lucky and found a new one for a bargain. It’s actually the Vcore line and a mouthful Yonex Vcore SV95. Really nice looking racquet. Glossy and great paint job. Everything went downhill after that
Love the coffee with like 20 ingredients! 😅 Been adding monin vanilla madagascar syrup to mine 👍.
Haha nice! It's a bit of a chore some mornings but it is also a precious ritual. One of these is a custom mix of mushrooms powders 😮
@@ZeroLoveTennis Mushroom mix for the fungi vitamins? I can do coffee (hot or iced) and any plant based milk while WFH. Coconut milk is gross!
Something like that. Adaptogens, etc. Lions Mane, Reishi, Marshmallow Root, etc...I like Coconut milk actually. I get almond or Coconut but ironically use Half n Half. Pistachio milk if I'm feeling really boojie
@@ZeroLoveTennis That sounds like Pokémon characters. Bwhaahah! I'll head to the syrup shop and buy the wake-up mushroom for 60 rupees . Thanks 🤭 FYI no such thing as booj milk... there's no price to happiness 😭 was buying that overpriced Malk brand for a second just because it had "clean/simple" ingredients.
Oh nice you've been down that rabbit hole then. Yep. Malk is one of those brands. Just straight water and almond. No guar gum and so on.
I'm not really tripping about that anymore. I do so much for my health (food wise) that there's no way I need to worry about trivial details like that. I already get the unsweetened stuff.
The expensive true nut milk brands are generally much more concentrated so you can technically dilute them and probably net the same cost as the cheaper almond milks. You can judge the concentration by the amount of fat per cup. Cheaper stuff like 30 calories a cup. Malk and other true nut milk brands are probably 80-100
Do you reckon the 2024 ezone 98 will pretty much be the same as last years?
No idea but I hope it's a meaningfully different. Would be sick if Yonex did something like Babolat and made a 16/20 thinner beam take on the EZONE.
With infinite money I'd influence yonex to make the EZONE thinner, extra cross string, smaller grommet holes and a more openly spaced drill pattern
I bet that would be one heck of a stick.
Its the same, just a different paint job I believe.
hi really appreciate your video and hope you can help me with one problem. I have both percept 97 and Pure Aero 98, but I feel the percept has much more power than the PA with same string same tension (my coach said the same thing) which is against what they have been advertised: percept low power control racquet and PA suppose to be a power and spin racquet. Thank you
Interesting! I imagine the power is kind of similar but would also generally bet the PA98 would be a bit higher.
I am not sure what to say. If I did both side by side what my experience would be.
Do you not want that to be the case? Do you wish the Percept were less powerful? Or are you just caught off guard by the idea not being true to your experience?
The 98 is a 16x20 though so that can matter by a few lbs worth of tension.
@@ZeroLoveTennis thanks for your reply. I like the PA 98 but my coach and friends said I played better with percept because my shot is more powerful and fast with it (I feel the same way) so I am wondering if I should sell the PA and get a n extra percept. However, all the reviews said differently, this is why I am confused if my skill level is not enough to handle this racquet or the PA is indeed low powered (I’m a 4.0 - 4.5 player) thanks
Tricky to say. We'd have to figure out why this is the case. It's not that low powered. I'd say it is somewhat high powered across the typical racquets that most real tennis players get.
What are you stringing these at, and with what string?
@@ZeroLoveTennis Luxilon Alu power 16L at 45 lbs
Sounds like it should be similar. Idk, that's interesting. Maybe it's the string pattern or something. Maybe the Percept 100's power is more accessible in lower tensions. I string my PA98 about 10-12lbs higher most of the time than 45.
Great quality but I can’t play with isometric shape. Will try the Tfight Iso 300 and the Shift 300.
What do you think it is? I used to think they felt unstable but that turned out not to be what it was. It is hard to say what the reason might be. I wonder sometimes if the sweetspot feels diluted because of the shape of the head.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I think it works out for some people. In my case I brush the ball a lot to generate spin. And for some reason I mishit a lot with Yonex.
I’ve tried c many Yonex models, stiffer and more flexible. It’s always the same. Can’t pinpoint a reason. But it’s kind of frustrating so I will just try other brands with conventional head shapes.
Odd. Yeah there might be something to it and it could be unique to you but still related to the racquet. Such things are tricky to pinpoint. I've been messing with my balance on the PA98 and demoing a lot of racquets, I feel like I messed something about the way it swings up OR what I sense is going on with all the racquets I've been swapping out for haha. So I know it's something to do with me and or something I changed about the racquet because it was fine for a while.
@@ZeroLoveTennis have you tried the tfight and the shift?
Some reviewers say the shift reminds them of the pure aero 98.
The iso tfights have also good reviews.
These rackets are unique in their own right.
Shifts yes TFight maybe some of the models.
Ezone tour so underrated
I feel you. It might be my top EZONE choice actually just because it's much more stable than the 98 and otherwise plays about the same.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I tried to weight up a normal ezone and it didn’t give me that same crisp feeling
Makes sense. I wonder what else might be meaningfully different, if anything!
I was playing with Ezone 98. The racket was good but i prefer playing with control racket. I cant say that ezone not control racket but i always afraid of overhittng with ezone. After that i playing with blade - it was perfect in a game , but my serve was so bad ( What you think percept is close to blade?
It's hard to pinpoint that EZONE but I know what you mean.
Hmmm, a lot of the Percepts are pretty blade like but none of them are the blade so it's hard to say.
The 100 might be the most similar overall.
What you think which racket for me will be better? i want a control racket because i can generate power from my own. After blade with the rest racket i feel scared of overhitting, cant do full swing. @@ZeroLoveTennis
Hmm, the whole line is kind of setup for that. I was my full swing when I need it and I want it to be powerful.
The 100 feels the most stable to me but it would be slightly more powerful than the 97 options. The 97D might be a good option if you want really linear power and tamed power/good control.
They are all a little different but I would start with the 100 and 97 if you pick two. Then see if you have an obvious favorite and if it's the 97, compare it to the 97D but get all 3 at first if you can.
So ladies and gentlemen..... You heard it here first. He said string density matters... So "Size Does Matter" 😉🤣
💀! Something about soft noodle i am like what is happening 😭😭😭😭
Size matters but a wet noodle is a wet noodle and thus invalidates size.
100d review please
Right. I actually missed this one haha meant to save it for this one but didn't quite do it the way I intended. It'll come!
What's the Yonex Ezone 98 like compared to your babolat 98
Less stable. Less spin. Seems like more power and in unpredictable ways or moments. Less feel and potentially more stiff but it's hard to say. They flex differently. The hoop might feel more stiff but the throat more firm.
@@ZeroLoveTennis so is the ezone like the pure drive 98, and aero 98 have a lot less easy power to ezone 98 as I use to have ezone and I sort of miss the easy power and control it had but my mate wanted it as I was trying out rackets
PA98 actually still quite powerful it is just a bit more predictable. Pockets better so I think more control as well. I honestly just think it's a better racquet than the EZONE 98 for the intended purposes and strengths they have. The PA98 just does it better.
PD98 kind of weak in stock form. Didn't love it.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I'm tempted to buy PA 98 if it's better than the Yonex 98, I got the pd 100 and I like that and would of been cool to get 98 matching color, Tha KS for your thoughts it's hard buying been can't try locally
@andyv6299 I can imagine that makes it stressful. I really swear by the PA98. Very tough racquet to beat.
How about an episode on Prince racquets?
Maybe someday. I'm not versed on Prince so well. They don't catch my attention as much minus a couple of racquets over the years and I never stuck with it. Plus there's a Japanese line different from here, it would be a weird video.
@@ZeroLoveTennisthe ripstick is like a better version of the pure aero- equal spin and Power, if not more, but much more comfortable and also more aerodynamic and manoeuvrable due to the ports. Available in us and euro markets
It's a little tempting. the 16x18 both intrigues me and repels me. At least it's 100 and not 105 like another 16x18 I tried, which was an absolute spin freak.
I may or may not get it. Really love ProKennex right now. Very happy with the spin produced on my Black Ace 105 and that Kinetic tech works like no other. So much feel as well and still good power, lots of spin.
If I could get that Kinetic tech onto the Prince, I'd be more interested.
@@ZeroLoveTennis O port converts learn to love the plush, muted feel, and the sweet spot is so significantly enlarged it's hard not to fall in love with the technology. Of course, the fact that power and spin are increased due to extra string movement is a large part of the appeal. I used to use the likes of Babolat and Yonex, but once I tried my first appropriately strung O port racquet I never looked back. The Ripstick 300 is just the most advanced version of the technology with the largest ports, and as the Pure Aero is your go to stick I think it's a good switch as it matches up pretty well.
Black Ace is a decent stick, I've tried it, one of the best brands, no doubt about that.
I like the kinetic tech. I like the idea of the o-ports. Many have criticized it's control but IDK if that's legit. I got defective grommets on my last oport racquet (which is in a short from several months back) but the feel was good, actually. Not so muted, which I liked.
It's possible the o-port idea has something going for it. I want the kinetic tech on anything I'm using, though.
O-port is annoying to string though.
Percept i demo 97 everytthing good but its a beat bulky with that square beam like pro staff and it plays kind straight doesn like corners like a blade
What do you mean straight and corners here?
@time410s cross short forehands in the service line box,or steep cut voleys
Can you do a piece of Dunlop 500 fx?
Maybe. The new CX comes out soon. I tried the FX but wasn't really feeling it. Didn't have a lot to say so I didn't do a review.
@@ZeroLoveTennis i see, I'm really conflicted on fx 500 babolat pure drive and ezone 100
Sounds like you want a blue racquet haha
Is the Wilson pro staff 97 v14 comparable to the ezone 98?
I think it would be a bit of a stretch to compare them but you could do it.
@@ZeroLoveTennis im playing w the pro staff and really can not complain, however I initially wanted to find a more stiffer 98sq racket. What is also kinda interesting to me is that these two should theoretically flex quit similar so I wonder if ezone have some „pro staff feel“ if you know what I mean haha.
Oh not at all. They do not feel very similar. The pro staff is much more stable, also. And imo much more predictable. Maybe slightly less powerful but it isn't that simple.
I think you'd be surprised at how stiff the EZONE feels if you go into it thinking the numbers represent the feel/flex the same way as the prostaff. Unfortunately, flex is among the most useless metrics on its own.
Any racquet with any flex rating can totally feel at least 7 units higher or lower than you expect based on whatever your reference racquet of the same rating is. It just isn't reliable.
@@ZeroLoveTennis that’s very interesting, appreciate you sharing your experiences mate! Earned a sub
Appreciated! I think I like the prostaff better. EZONE kind of erratic also. I would pick a Percept over either, though.
strange because i get great spin on my percept 100d but could be my weird technique.. my groundsrokes are way more reliable coming from old ezone 2016 model
Do you get good spin and launch angle? I suppose it is possible to get similar RPM's but a lower angle. I like both but there is such a thing as "too launchy"
@@ZeroLoveTennisyes! i am not saying i disagree with the review, the same low launch angle point has been made by another reviewer, but it just might depend on ones technique or grip and i am clearing the net more, balls are landing deep and diving in. Im using PTP strung to 52. I also have a 1h backhand which is SOLID with the 100d.. again that goes against some reports where it would be helping a flat 2h backhand. If theres a take away point to be made here - DEMO a bunch of racquets before taking what you hear for granted. I really struggled with the vcore 95 which is meant to be great for a 1h backhand ( i suspect the ezone was far too powerful and the percept allows me to swing freely, focusing on a better setup and technique, which is giving me better spin)
Fair, everyone's experience can be different for a million reasons. I could make up a reason for your story (that might not be true but could be someone's truth) that the ezone was so launchy that you had to pull punches and that hindered your overall spin potential due to your specific technique but the Percepts allowed you do swing more freely and hit witht the spin you're able to generate in your own way.
For me, spin is somewhere at the forefront of my technique so any variations there from string or racquet are very quickly noticed. If that is further down the line for someone, how it gets affected could vary greatly.
Only the EZONE family has an offering in a 4-5/8" grip so that's the only one that's "for me" :/
Ah that's silly. So sorry. Kind of rare to find that size but I actually got the same from ProKennex haha
I've my Percept 100 with Yonex PolyTour Rev 1.20 at 53lbs. I love the feel but agree that it lacks some power. Would love to try the Toroline strings, what would you recommend? and in what tension, please?
If you want really good spin and power, I might suggest ENSO in the crosses. Although you can do a full bed if you are cool with round poly all around.
Otherwise, Ether/Wasabi X or Wasabi and ENSO. They have a new string "Toro Toro" Which is allegedly quite powerful.
If you want to try that with Enso in the crosses, I bet you'd get a lot more power and spin!
I use the PA98 so I'm not looking for more power but in the racquet you are using, I would probably appreciate it more than I do in my setup.
Hope this helps! Try a couple strings so you can at least pick a favorite between some options but those are my top suggestions for you.
Thanks and I might try the ToroToro main and Enso crosses. What tension would you recommend?
Just strung torotoro and wasabi x up btw. I'll hit with it soon. Anyway I'd do same tension all around. Something between 52-55lbs to start. I would say it is more powerful than PTP and since you're looking for that, stay close to your reference tension so you can compare with less variables.
Did 55/57 of torotoro & wasabi x but yet to hit with it.
Thanks and hope you enjoy the coffee 😊
Got two now with Torotoro and enso but one with pink crosses (in my gravity mp) you'll see on my IG very soon if you follow there.
I tested all 3 racquets and ended up going to the Pure Aero 98 with some lead in the handle
Very nice! Stock base grip with lead under?
Never got into my Ezone so it's just my extra. Sticking to my bab..it's not a small head but it's great with control.
Which one?
The Regna beats them all
As it should if price equals better. In this case, it might be a happy coincidence. I still stand by the idea that I'd struggle to pick between that and a couple Percept models but if someone offered me to pick one for free, yeah, I'd pick the REGNA.
It feels more unique as well
I managed to get two regna 98s in Japan at the Windsor racket store for about $256 usd each. That's actually cheaper than the prices of the vcore, percept and ezone on tennis warehouse right now. Weak yen plus 10% tax refund for the win.
I've played with all 3 of the rackets over the last 3 years and was using the vcore 95 exclusively for the last 1.5 years. But the regna has a totally unique feel and i really love hitting with it. Ditched my vcore 95s and now using the Regnas exclusively, lol@@ZeroLoveTennis
That is so cool! I wonder why they still had them haha must be good timing. Can you get grommets for those? I hope so.
Yeah, super interesting feeling racquet. I'm a little too crazy about things like paralell/small grommets so that alone bothers me with the Regna even though it is virtually a superficial detail. I bet if that racquet had the grommet system that pleases my eyes I would keep one around.
That and replacement grommets around.
I'm also crazy enough to potentially give the Regna a custom paint job haha.
I like the part where he said power
POWER
Did I say control enough? I'll be sure to in my Babolat video
So what is your favourite Yonex Racket?? And Why?
Probably the Regna and a couple of Percept options. Why? Largely because the EZONE is ridiculous and the VCORE is kind of lackluster.
With what i can replace Wilson Blade 104 2015?
Haha I mean the new one is pretty good? I still have one. What are you hoping for to be the same or different in this racquet?
@@ZeroLoveTennis replacement my ex broke hers and now is looking to try new similar rackets
@@ZeroLoveTennis hope for close and similar, for 290 grams racket is amazingly stable and can return even heavy balls, which is amazing
It's unique for sure. Hmm...tough to say. Why not get the newest one if you want something so similar? I can't think of something else quite like it. Although that model might have been the 18x19, right? I think it's on discount now, the V8.
Appreciate the insight on the racquets but I can’t this seriously with how you jump off your back foot on your forehand like a kangaroo.
Does that happen every shot? Might be a situational thing haha. I don't think so. Funny comment.
Worst yonex I've tried so far was the Vcore 95 - feels like a plastic toy
Haha it will feel AWFUL if using thick strings or too high tension. But maybe you still didn't like it anyway. Do you recall the string and tension? It's very sensitive to both.
Feels like a stiffer vcore pro at best, IMO
@@ZeroLoveTennis I got it second hand, great condition, but I'd say the strings were loose due to it not being used/broken (strings) for a while if anything. I think the thick beam really affected the feel - despite the 95 head. Although I'm paying less and less attention to head size these days as if you hold up a 98 and a 100 there's like the tiniest difference. I highly dought it's the most significant factor!! Unless going from like an 85 to a 97 like Federer did over the years!
*doubt
Yeah well an otherwise identical racquet with that small of a head size difference is likely to be a subtle difference. But sometimes it is enough to notice a lot. I hated it the first time I tried. The second time, I understood what I did wrong. I didn't love it to death but it was much much better.
Don't waste your money for common Yonex's range. Save it for the Regna, if you can manage to get one. Especially the 98 version.
I kinda feel you on this but I do like the Percept.
Yes, Percept is good. No regret selling my VCore Pro 100 (2021 model) for funding the 100D. And I still keep it, no plan to sell nor trade it, although it's time on court are becoming less since i got the Regna.
Haha well there's nothing like the Regna. Still loving it?
If you refer to Percept 100D, the answer is "yes."
The bigger the head size the less control, due to the twisting when you hit the ball outside of the center of the racket. But smaller head size is lower power.
Hmmm but you could make the argument a larger head is more stable because of higher inherent twistweight. The reason people associate smaller with control is because of the power. Smaller head generally means less power and therefore more control. But I say in my video how I feel about control as a concept.
Twistweight does not really matter if you hit clean.
@akb 9:49 arberlian
Still forgot one line, the Astrel. But who cares, maybe 40 years from now you would consider reviewing it, lol...
And I think you are a little too harsh to the Vcore Pro.
And tbh: taking out power IS the game of control. Remember the introduction of poly strings, which gave Luxilon the nickname "Cheatilon". Suddenly pros were able to swing fully and transform that into spin rather than holes in the fence.
And so is / was the Vcore Pro. Just one step further than some could follow. A clubmate of mine switched to it (regular 310), came from a Wilson PS RA (the 340g monster) and still is happy with it.
I came from the Blade 18/20, which is no way more powerful than the VC Pro (although I did not play the VC Pro).
Imagine Prince making the Phantom, that's even softer.
Thank you! I actually felt I can get more power from the blades. Not something you notice until you hit past a certain power threshold. I never felt the blade held me back. But the VCP was certainly a softer feeling racquet.
I see your points. I don't disagree, either. I just think "control" is too broad of a word to be used in a meaningful way on its own.
@@ZeroLoveTennis I think that's because you cannot measure control, other than all other categories like power and spin.
And soft frames need weight. And a player with a very classic flat swing style. But then they start to shine. Think of a Head Prestige Classic 2.0 (or whatever name it got).
Yes that's a good point. That and control is really subjective in relationship to other things. How someone develops a sense of control is really personal. But I suppose a more powerful racquet might generally be more delicate in that balance.
@@ZeroLoveTennis Not only that. Think of a Clash V1, it tends to spray the balls on its own.