After I decided to swicht to 98 frame I tested, radical mp, boom pro, vcore, pure aero 98 and ezone. Ezone was the last one and after I tried it it was very easy to make decision.
@@denrudyi816I have a similar question as the comment above me,I would like to try out the Radical line,altho I would probably considered Pro than MP. Currently using an Ezone 100,I was definitely picking between 98&100 2 years ago, however I took advice from other channels and they suggested me to go for the 100 due to play style.
I switchen Form a Wilson Clash 100 to the Ezone 100 - The Main Reason was that the Clash was just too unstable at higher Speed. The Yonex is much more stabel on Serve and harder Ground Strokes. The Clash on the other Hand is an "Easy Going" Racket (i would say) for the Beginner to Intermediate players.
ezone is a very forgiving racquet. I remember getting excited about getting a PS97 v13 becaause i played with the PS 6.0 bafck in the days. when I felt how light it was I thought I would have an advantage. man was I completely wrong. That Ps will truly show how good of a tennis player you are. I was framing 80% of my shots. I had to lead up my PS head heavy. I eventually boughht an RF . I finally got used to the RF and now thinking abouty switching to the new black ezone 98 or v core. From what i am hearing, I might not like the v core since I have an eastern forehead.
I’ve tested it two times. Love the feel of it over any racket but much balls get low and to the net when with other rackets this does not happen. Also when I hit hard the ball seems to go slower that when I hit softer, the same on service. Have you noticed this?
Not really, but I would consider it to be on the low powered side for how thick the beam is. Also I don’t think it’s fantastic at creating heavy spin where the ball kicks up… more of a spin that goes through the court
Good review, thanks. How would you compare the EZONE 98 to 2023 VCORE 95 and why specifically have you selected to switch to the EZONE 98 over the VCORE 95 as your main racquet (ongoing I use)?
I just couldn’t vibe with the feel with this racquet. It does everything well but the weird muted yet stiff feel of this racquet throws me off so much I can’t even tell if I’m hitting the ball right sometimes. Most pros are switching because Yonex gameplan is most likely to recruit as many next gen players as they can since they really don’t have a Top 3 player like Wilson, Babolat, and Head. did. Their probably hoping to promote their sales in hopes that one of these people will become the next Big 3. Worst case they don’t find that player If every pro you see is using Yonex racquets rec players will still think it’s an objectively good racquet wether it is or not. Ezone Is a great racquet and people will like it but it doesn’t mean it’s for you.
I would argue that the Ezone 98 also means giving up some maneuverability. Not a lot, but with a beam thickness of 24.5m, there's a noticeable through-the-air difference when compared to the Blade's 21m beam.
I don’t think there is any through-the-air maneuverability issues with the EZ98. The throat shape is why. It’s a copy of the Pure Aero design and the EZ98 cuts through the air straight and true even with the wide hoop.
They are pretty similar to me. I would describe the radical as being slightly lower powered and having a slightly more connected feel, while the EZONE is slightly higher powered and slightly more muted.
I love my ezone 98. But I've noticed a rising number of elbow pain issues which might be due to my mechanics but I didn't have so many issues with me head graphene prestige mp which was a bit heavier. Anyone with arm issues with this?
The most clunky racquet made and I have played with many many modern frames, but this one has the weirdest swing. The VCore 97 Pro 310 on the other hand, once modded for more swing and twist weight, is spectacular. Incredible feel and stability.
I bought an Ezone Tour, barely used. My entry to Yonex racquets could not have been better, although it has more than enough power actually too much for me). So by now it is my emergency racquet for bad days. Which I have a lot thus month.
I’m trying to get away with not customizing and I’m getting pretty dialed in… I measured about 15 of them and most unstrung swingweights were around 278, so 308 strung (or close to what you have if stringing with 1.20). I was able to get 3 of them that were 280 after going through them all so I’m hoping to make those work
Nice. I ended up adding some weight at 12 to get them to 322 strung swingweight, and they play much better. Depth is far easier and stability is better. Anything higher and it starts to slow it down without adding any additional benefit
@@purescum9002 Excellent point. It was not measuring up to my old DR 98. I added 1 gram at 12 and that helped a lot. But, as you said any more than adding a tad of weight killed my swing speed.
I did! I held off on customizing for about 6 months and tried all kinds of strings and tensions. It’s good stock and I only ran into issues when playing against really big hitters. I’m thinking about making a video on the customizations I did.
If you can make your own pace the blade is the best but i went from yonex 98 tour to a blade 98 to then a yonex vcore 95 only because of my wrist issues id have kept the blade
@@simmstennis I also have one more question to you Sir I am A Expert / Intermediate player , So For which racket i should go for . Also Light weight racket below 300
Yeah, I never would have thought to try the blade 100 because mentally for me that racket is an afterthought from Wilson because that line is centered around the 98. I love the gravity pro though so maybe I’ll give it a go… The VCORE Pro 100 has also gotten some love recently and that’s a similar situation because that line is about the 97’s. Perhaps the most recent Pro Staff as well…
One of the most overhyped frames ever. Still riding on the DR success. This racquet doesn’t forgive at all, stiff semi muted feel and became slow while swinging while blades become faster on v8 version.
@@simmstennis Same thing - when I played with it freshly strung, I didn't like it at all. After a few months, I played with it again, my feeling was totally different. Perhaps it is the string tension. Don't string it too tight.
@@simmstennis Lol. But really tho-itd be cool to get a real ezone racket that a pro uses and compare it to a retail version. If a pro customizes his racket to 350-370 grams w similar swing weights its like comparing a tricked out Baha F150 pickup with 1500 hp to ur neighbors. They’re essentially completely different cars.
Kyrgios uses an older version, Ruud uses an older/extended version. The pros who switched most recently like Osaka, Shelton and Nakashima use the current model. The racket is stiff and can cause arm issues for people with sensitive arms or suboptimal mechanics, you are right on that.
Review was spot on🤘🏻 Exactly my experience!
Thank you
After I decided to swicht to 98 frame I tested, radical mp, boom pro, vcore, pure aero 98 and ezone. Ezone was the last one and after I tried it it was very easy to make decision.
Interesting, was considering the boom pro, what made you not choose this frame vs the Ezone ? Thanks
@@frantzsly very demanding for my level of play. ~4.0 ntpr. Lower access to spin. Not very maneuverable comparing to other rackets Ive tested
Thanks for the answer, I would gravitate more on the Ezone then !
Is switch from radical MP to Ezone 98 hard to make?
@@denrudyi816I have a similar question as the comment above me,I would like to try out the
Radical line,altho I would probably considered Pro than MP.
Currently using an Ezone 100,I was definitely picking between 98&100
2 years ago, however I took advice from other channels and they suggested me to go for the 100 due to play style.
I switchen Form a Wilson Clash 100 to the Ezone 100 - The Main Reason was that the Clash was just too unstable at higher Speed. The Yonex is much more stabel on Serve and harder Ground Strokes. The Clash on the other Hand is an "Easy Going" Racket (i would say) for the Beginner to Intermediate players.
ezone is a very forgiving racquet. I remember getting excited about getting a PS97 v13 becaause i played with the PS 6.0 bafck in the days. when I felt how light it was I thought I would have an advantage. man was I completely wrong. That Ps will truly show how good of a tennis player you are. I was framing 80% of my shots. I had to lead up my PS head heavy. I eventually boughht an RF . I finally got used to the RF and now thinking abouty switching to the new black ezone 98 or v core. From what i am hearing, I might not like the v core since I have an eastern forehead.
I’ve tested it two times. Love the feel of it over any racket but much balls get low and to the net when with other rackets this does not happen. Also when I hit hard the ball seems to go slower that when I hit softer, the same on service. Have you noticed this?
Not really, but I would consider it to be on the low powered side for how thick the beam is. Also I don’t think it’s fantastic at creating heavy spin where the ball kicks up… more of a spin that goes through the court
Are the pros mentioned actually shifted to the ezone 98 or are just using the paint job? Kyrgios uses an old version of yonex
Good review, thanks. How would you compare the EZONE 98 to 2023 VCORE 95 and why specifically have you selected to switch to the EZONE 98 over the VCORE 95 as your main racquet (ongoing I use)?
Thanks, great question. I prefer the EZONE because it has more forgiveness
@@simmstennis Thats why switched from the Vcore 95 as well
I demoed it when looking for a new racket. I remember it felt more draining to use but my backhand was really good
What’d you end up getting?
@@simmstennis The clash 100 v2
Hi, what strings / tension would you recommend for this racket please? I tried the poly tour pro which I liked but it loses tension very quickly.
From Yonex I liked Poly Tour Drive and Poly Tour Rev better. Solinco Hyper-G was also good. I settled in at 48lbs
I just couldn’t vibe with the feel with this racquet. It does everything well but the weird muted yet stiff feel of this racquet throws me off so much I can’t even tell if I’m hitting the ball right sometimes. Most pros are switching because Yonex gameplan is most likely to recruit as many next gen players as they can since they really don’t have a Top 3 player like Wilson, Babolat, and Head. did. Their probably hoping to promote their sales in hopes that one of these people will become the next Big 3. Worst case they don’t find that player If every pro you see is using Yonex racquets rec players will still think it’s an objectively good racquet wether it is or not. Ezone Is a great racquet and people will like it but it doesn’t mean it’s for you.
I would argue that the Ezone 98 also means giving up some maneuverability. Not a lot, but with a beam thickness of 24.5m, there's a noticeable through-the-air difference when compared to the Blade's 21m beam.
I’d agree with that, especially if they had the same specs… but with the EZONEs low stock swingweight I find it just as maneuverable as the blade
I don’t think there is any through-the-air maneuverability issues with the EZ98. The throat shape is why. It’s a copy of the Pure Aero design and the EZ98 cuts through the air straight and true even with the wide hoop.
@simmstennis - how would you compare EZONE 98 to Radical MP?
They are pretty similar to me. I would describe the radical as being slightly lower powered and having a slightly more connected feel, while the EZONE is slightly higher powered and slightly more muted.
I love my ezone 98. But I've noticed a rising number of elbow pain issues which might be due to my mechanics but I didn't have so many issues with me head graphene prestige mp which was a bit heavier. Anyone with arm issues with this?
Late reply. I casually got elbow pain after intense match with ez 98. Not every time, but not 100% pain free neither.
@@jlan6723 any way to solve pain issue with ezone 98?
How does to compare Ezone 98 and Vcore 98? What's your favourite racquet?
Very close call but I get a slightly more controlled and connected response from the EZONE which was able to sway me away from the VCORE
@@simmstennis Understood. Thanks, man!
The most clunky racquet made and I have played with many many modern frames, but this one has the weirdest swing. The VCore 97 Pro 310 on the other hand, once modded for more swing and twist weight, is spectacular. Incredible feel and stability.
I would agree that it swings heavier than it’s swingweight would indicate on certain shots
I bought an Ezone Tour, barely used. My entry to Yonex racquets could not have been better, although it has more than enough power actually too much for me).
So by now it is my emergency racquet for bad days. Which I have a lot thus month.
Yeah, I love the tour version as well. I had a hard time deciding between that one and the regular 98
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Will you customize? I don’t know why they’ve made the swingweight so low. My copies were 303-305 swingweight strung with 1.2 poly.
I’m trying to get away with not customizing and I’m getting pretty dialed in… I measured about 15 of them and most unstrung swingweights were around 278, so 308 strung (or close to what you have if stringing with 1.20). I was able to get 3 of them that were 280 after going through them all so I’m hoping to make those work
Nice. I ended up adding some weight at 12 to get them to 322 strung swingweight, and they play much better. Depth is far easier and stability is better. Anything higher and it starts to slow it down without adding any additional benefit
@@purescum9002 Excellent point. It was not measuring up to my old DR 98. I added 1 gram at 12 and that helped a lot. But, as you said any more than adding a tad of weight killed my swing speed.
@@simmstennisI heard the 98L actually has higher stock swing weight compared to 98
@@purescum9002how many grams did you add at 12?
Curious if you’ve ended up customizing?
I did! I held off on customizing for about 6 months and tried all kinds of strings and tensions. It’s good stock and I only ran into issues when playing against really big hitters. I’m thinking about making a video on the customizations I did.
Are you using a leather grip?
No, I’ve been getting some tenderness in my arm without one, otherwise I’d try it…
You know all of this interest in Ezone means retail price will remain elevated. Look what happened to Pure Drive.
Ezone 98 or Pure Aero 98?
Trick question… Aero VS😉
Would you say the EZone stiffness is jarring on the arm? Is it as comfortable as your Vcore 98?
I’d be fully switched to the EZONE if it was more arm friendly. I’m currently exploring string setups to make it work
Added weight and using muiti Technifibre at 50lbs has worked well for my arm
Want for feel, change your strings to a hybrid with gut on the crosses
Yeah, I’ve been contemplating it. I’m just not sure I want to pay for that 🤣
I have both Ezone and Blade, I prefer the blade for feel and thinness beam and more comfortable, Ezone is the beast for serv
Which one you taking into a match?
@@simmstennis in clay court i take generaly the yonex , in Hard court the Blade
If you can make your own pace the blade is the best but i went from yonex 98 tour to a blade 98 to then a yonex vcore 95 only because of my wrist issues id have kept the blade
Can you please tell me which blade are we mentioning? Blade 98 or? Please inform me
I’m a 4.0 senior singles player… need some power help from racquet… especially the serve… Blade or Ezone 98? Which one is easier to use?
TEAM YONEX ...Let's Go
been team yonex since I’ve been playing badminton and tennis as a kid.
ben shelton uses ezone 98 or 100
98
@@simmstennis I also have one more question to you Sir
I am A Expert / Intermediate player , So For which racket i should go for . Also Light weight racket below 300
Lots of foot faults from the serves
Actually the blade 100 is better than the ezone 98 but yall keep focusing on the 98 😂
You just wa ches tennisnerd video 😂
Yeah, I never would have thought to try the blade 100 because mentally for me that racket is an afterthought from Wilson because that line is centered around the 98. I love the gravity pro though so maybe I’ll give it a go… The VCORE Pro 100 has also gotten some love recently and that’s a similar situation because that line is about the 97’s. Perhaps the most recent Pro Staff as well…
Ezone 100 for more pop n spin
Is that your racket of choice?
@@simmstennis no ....ezone 98 but some days I'm lazy so I need that 100 in the bag
One of the most overhyped frames ever. Still riding on the DR success. This racquet doesn’t forgive at all, stiff semi muted feel and became slow while swinging while blades become faster on v8 version.
I did not love it at first to be honest… but the more I play with it the more it has become one of the best all around frames in my opinion
@Simms Tennis what's most powerful 98 , other then babolats
@@simmstennis Same thing - when I played with it freshly strung, I didn't like it at all. After a few months, I played with it again, my feeling was totally different. Perhaps it is the string tension. Don't string it too tight.
Pros dont use retail ezone. They use yonex stock customized painted like an ezone to gaslight hamsters.
They’re also sprinkled with fairy dust and have a single unicorn hair embedded in the handle
@@simmstennis Lol. But really tho-itd be cool to get a real ezone racket that a pro uses and compare it to a retail version. If a pro customizes his racket to 350-370 grams w similar swing weights its like comparing a tricked out Baha F150 pickup with 1500 hp to ur neighbors. They’re essentially completely different cars.
That would be fun!
Are the pros mentioned actually shifted to the ezone 98 or are just using the paint job? Kyrgios uses an old version of yonex
Kyrgios uses an older version, Ruud uses an older/extended version. The pros who switched most recently like Osaka, Shelton and Nakashima use the current model. The racket is stiff and can cause arm issues for people with sensitive arms or suboptimal mechanics, you are right on that.
@@simmstennis it has a stiffness rating of 65-66 though. Is that too high?
It just depends on the player and your preferences