How good is the new Yonex Ezone 2022 compared to the legendary DR98?

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @jorgeandrescoppiano
    @jorgeandrescoppiano День назад

    Maybe you would really like the 2020 version. Similar hoop to the Dr. Less flexy like the 2022. Crisper like the Dr.

  • @wongjefx980
    @wongjefx980 Год назад

    I didn't know how well regarded the yellow and green Ezone DR was until a tennis instructor asked to buy mine, even though it is a DR Lite 100. But, as it was a gift, can't part with it even though I moved up to 300g+ racquet.

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад

      Yes. A lot of people like it but I prefer the new version more.

  • @nantaratwattanapraneekul5886
    @nantaratwattanapraneekul5886 2 года назад +1

    Good information , clearly and compact

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  2 года назад

      Thanks for the support!

  • @akbarberlian
    @akbarberlian Год назад +1

    Sawaddee P Tan,
    New to tennis, first year playing. I play with Prince Tour 100p 2019, got hefty overspec but I like it. The only weapon to go fast /powerful is its heftiness. Til a friend showed up with DR98. Since it has similar balance I might as well try. Wow free power here n there, It bailed me in a lot of defensive situation. Even much higher than my wife’s pure drive teAm 21. Does ezone 98/dr supposed to have that much of free power?

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад

      Hi. There are many factors contributed to power. Could be string and tension. Could be type of swing. The oversized racket has easy power, meaning you can get power at slow racket headspeed or just half swing. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that it hits harder for full swing fast racket headspeed, because the mass is lower. And yes the Ezone DR98 is a powerful racket that has a weird flex that feels like a spring and it contributes to higher power. Some people love it and say it’s the best Ezone, but I find it hard to control.

    • @akbarberlian
      @akbarberlian Год назад

      @@tantennis "The oversized racket has easy power, meaning you can get power at slow racket headspeed or just half swing. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that it hits harder for full swing fast racket headspeed, because the mass is lower"
      I didn't know that before, yet it makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing

  • @johnnyguitar6697
    @johnnyguitar6697 Год назад +1

    I played the DR98 for a couple of years, and it was a very good stick. Two things bothered me, however:
    - the frame flexes predominantly in the throat, with a firmer upper hoop. I prefer a more uniform flex
    - it was a bit unstable in stock form, and I had to add weight in the hoop to help stabilize it
    I did try the Ezone 2022 for an hour, and it felt they had fixed those two issues. It flexes uniformly and is quite stable in stock form. I also thought it had a tad more power, and this was apparent on serves mostly.

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад

      Totally agree with you. I also don’t like the throat flex. It’s hard to control the power. I prefer 2022 Ezone more than DR98.

  • @hybrid11theory75
    @hybrid11theory75 6 месяцев назад

    The DR has actually a perfect blend of power, control and feel. The newer are extremely dampened and have more free power, also lacking a bit of stability due to lower static and SW.

  • @arueda46
    @arueda46 Год назад

    I am playing with the DR98 and thinking to switch to the 100 or 98. I feel the DR98 is quite demanding, I have to apply the perfect technique to each shoot and that make me lose confidence on tournaments, I would say is not forgiving. On the other hand I miss a more spin on the racquet. I am looking for something a bit more easy/forgiving than the DR98, about power with the DR98 I am fine I can generate enough power the problem become when applying the right technique with the power I need to provide more weight to the ball. I am an all court player and I like the racquet on the net where I feel really good, but need more confidence defending and attacking from the baseline. What do you think it fits more my game the 100 or 98?Thanks

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад

      If you want a bit more then 98 should be enough I think.

  • @ers87
    @ers87 2 года назад +1

    Do you prefer Wilson Blade V8 or Yonex Ezone 98 (2022)?

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  2 года назад +1

      I prefer the feel of the Blade v8. But if I have to play a single match, I would pick the Ezone 98, basically as it gives me more power and spin so I make less errors when tired.

    • @ers87
      @ers87 2 года назад

      @@tantennis Before I played with Ezone 98 (2020) + lead tapes. Now, I have a Wilson Pro Staff 97 (315). But, I'm so indecise...

  • @petrikor4411
    @petrikor4411 Год назад

    Would you lower the string tension on the dr 98 if you could? I'm planning on restringing mine with the tour bite soft too

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад

      I think it’s already good

  • @darshanpatel5932
    @darshanpatel5932 Год назад

    Good and concise review, thanks.
    Btw, what racket, string and tension does your hitting partner play with?

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад

      Thanks. He uses an old dunlop racket. Not sure which model name.

    • @darshanpatel5932
      @darshanpatel5932 Год назад

      @@tantennis thank you. I use the Blade V6 strung with Hyper G at 48 lbs but I find it very unforgiving, I lost control compared to when it was strung with synthetic gut at 55, most of my shots go long and when I slow down my effort I am getting killed by my opponents- any suggestion on a good string for this frame? I can generate my own power. Or should I just get a new racket?

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад

      @@darshanpatel5932 do you play mostly with topspin or flat?

    • @darshanpatel5932
      @darshanpatel5932 Год назад

      @@tantennis 70-75% flat, rest spin. 2 handed backhand, fair amount of slice

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад

      @@darshanpatel5932 Got it. Have you tried Solinco Confidential? I don’t like it myself but all flat hitters around me love it. It’s underpowered than the hyper G and it could prevent overhitting pretty well. The string is stiffer but you can go lower tension and thinner gauge to open up the sweetspot and I believe depth control is still there. This could probably solve the forgiveness issue on defence.

  • @JS-vz4xr
    @JS-vz4xr Год назад +1

    What guage tour bite soft are you using?

  • @simonlesorcier
    @simonlesorcier Год назад +2

    Ezone dr98 is just a mitic stick!!

  • @stanwysmith
    @stanwysmith Год назад

    Hey Tan. I'm a 3.5 player and have been using the 310g DR98 for about a year now. Love the plow through but it can feel a bit heavy after about 30-40 minutes of play. I hit a one handed backhand, and it's definitely my weak point. Getting better though. Would you recommend the new Ezone 100 or 98 if I were to switch?

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад +1

      I think you could feel the new Ezone 98 is more stable and consistent. And that 5g off does matter when playing a long game. Should you go for Ezone 100? I cannot say. It’s a very different racket. More powerful and head-heavier, and a lot easier to play with. You definitely should try it to see if it works for you and doesn’t feel weird on 1HBH. Most likely it should word tho.

    • @stanwysmith
      @stanwysmith Год назад

      @@tantennis last question, what's your go-to racquet right now?

  • @luigin3213
    @luigin3213 9 месяцев назад

    Never arm pain with ezone 2022?

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  9 месяцев назад

      I string quite low so it doesn’t hurt me

  • @aj4256
    @aj4256 2 года назад +1

    try the yonex v core 330

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  2 года назад

      You mean Vcore pro?

    • @aj4256
      @aj4256 2 года назад +1

      @@tantennis YEAH

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  2 года назад

      @@aj4256 will try!

  • @davelee6002
    @davelee6002 2 года назад +1

    What string did you have in the 2022 version? The tour bite soft is still stiffer than quite a few strings

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  2 года назад

      I strung it with same string, same tension. Tour bite soft.

    • @davelee6002
      @davelee6002 2 года назад +1

      @@tantennis oh interesting. I'm playing both side by side right now, but I have yet to match the strings.

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  2 года назад

      @@davelee6002 what strings you have on them?

  • @刘小頔
    @刘小頔 2 года назад +1

    It seems like tour version of 2022 will be the same as dr98

    • @ers87
      @ers87 Год назад +1

      No, balance and heavy are differents.

  • @danschannel169
    @danschannel169 Год назад +1

    Overated frame IMHO. I use the 2020 version.

    • @tantennis
      @tantennis  Год назад +1

      I agree

    • @danschannel169
      @danschannel169 Год назад

      ​@@tantennisDid you enjoy the 2020 version? Good videos 👍🏻