Yonex Racquet Guide 2024 | Which One For You?

My official guide for all Yonex Racquets! I have tried so many of them, even the Regna. This video will provide you with insight into each line and model to help you better understand what makes each one special.

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00:00 Intro
01:21 XL Racquet Theory
03:15 EZONE
04:20 Yonex String Spacing
09:18 VCORE
12:14 Percept
21:43 Percept Colors?
22:56 Regna
33:39 Final Thoughts
37:12 Coffee

[andrewwilliamson]

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!

[nickchan]

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!

[MrHitthespot]

I switched to the Percept 97 about 4 months ago. I absolutely love this racquet. No one else in my club liked it.

[kagakai]

Some days I feel like my percept tion is biased but other days I really find myself in th ezone.

[mikepotapa]

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.

[andrewjames]

My two cents, for what it's worth (very little): I have gone through basically all the Yonex models after going through a load of other rackets including most of the Head line. I moved to Yonex fro quality, touch, and, of course, marketing. However, I immediately regretted buying a Yonex 98. Arm and elbow issues and unless I put insane topsin on every ball, most my shots left the city (oddly, however, decent slice). The 2021 Vcore was good, but didn't stand out in any way, especially next to the Head Extreme. I loved (I know) the Vcore Pro as my game at that point (4.0) was all about control, slice, and net play. And as it took a big chunk out of my power, I rarely hit long and my serve percentage went up. I actually won my club 4.0 ranking with this dagger. However, when I went up to 4.5-5, it felt like I was fighter swords with a penknife so I switched to the Percept. I have nothinbg against this racket but it lost the whippy stroke and insane net play and replaced it with just average everything - it was just quite a boring racket. Now, I switch between the vcore 98 2023 and 95. The 98 helps with big topspin, touch, and decent power (no arm issues either) but the 95, when the stars align, is such a better racket and makes me a better player. Silly control. lovely spin and slice, and with lead added at 3 and 9, power and stability against the big hitters. Generally string with Grapplesnake tour mate, Confidental, ReString or Rev at a low tension, the lower the better I feel with these rackets, especially the 95 (45lbs tops). City doubles tournament this weekend and will play with the 98 as it is just that more forgiving and will help with high net clearance shots. Loved the video and the channel! Keep it up, mate

[benjaminjensen]

From Tennis Warehouse:
Brittany: Open level player with a semi-western forehand and a two-handed backhand. She currently plays with the Yonex EZONE 100.

[SPer]

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.

[tony-a]

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.

[justinpalmer]

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

[danzomon]

Spot on with the Regna! It certainly plays different to any other racquet I've played with and the feeling is addictive.

[lorl]

100% agree with the regna comment: it really have a metallic feels and sounds.

[trzmaier]

I play with VCP 100 and I love everything about it BUT the serving ability. Any improvement on that front with the percept?

[tdev]

What do you mean by the terms launch angle, high launch angle and plow through?

[TKay]

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!

[j-rod]

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.

[mauriciodenardipeterlevitz]

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

[solman]

What is the brand and model of ball machine you’re using in the video

[GiuseppeDAlberti]

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!!

[genefrankle]

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.