Nice review! I play with Ezone 98+ 2018 sometimes when I need power and tried the Tour,, both made +3pts headlight but Tour 10grams heavier than Plus (350 vs 340grams), and found Plus to be more more maneuverable and more whippy, but Tour felt more stable. I prefer the feel of Plus actually and found it more comfortable too. Both great for serves and volleys, but Plus had more and easier power on serves as mentioned, and Tour slightly better and stable on volleys.The main issue I had with Tour was that I had to play with more spin to keep the ball in, whereas with Plus I didnt have this issue, maybe its 10grams more weight that gave more power and also that I had swing Tour more to get power, and this made the balls fly if I didnt spin.
thanks for the video, Im actually playing with the 2022 Ezone 100 300g, but for some reason, can't hit right my backhand, planning on switching to the new Ezone 98+, appreciate your opinion, good day!!
Hi, liked the video a lot. Was looking for review time ago. I used to have Yonex RDS001 which is 90sq inch. It was great a lot accuracy but no power. Then switched to Ezone 98 (not plus version) and love it. Much more powerful and almost same precision. I never tried the plus version. And now I have the Ezone tour but is under the Christmas tree. So will wait a bit until trying it. Again, thank you for great review.
Subjective based on feel but I think more weight needs to be in the throat of the racquet to make it easier for one handers to use. Possible with this racquet but I would say the regular 98 can be weighted to make it more suitable for one handers.
2021 Head Extreme 360+ Radical PRO vs 2021 VCore 95 similarity/difference? I have Head Extreme 360 + Pro what is excellent, I like the power very much but I would need more accuracy.
I have not tested either of these yet but know that the Vcore 95 previous gen is amazing. I demoed it once and plan to test it again vs the 2021 version.
Thanks for the comparison, extremely comprehensive. Do you plan to compare the DR98+ to the current 98+? I have come to the party late with the DR98+ having only started playing with it in the last 2 months. What a gem, what I'm enjoying most is the depth from the baseline and of course serving.
@@MichaelMilanov thanks for your answer, I guess so. I am currently playing with the balance of my tours using tungsten putty in the buttcap, currently balancing them to 6 hi buy maybe I try to get them to 7
@@MichaelMilanov I tested tecnifibre tfight 305 rs with polyester strings. She seemed to me very stable with a lot of weight in the head, but a little stiff. How stable and comfortable is Yonex Ezone 98 plus compared to tecnifibre?
Love the rackets have been playing with the Ai 98 for years now! Didn't the line start with the Ezone Xi ones? the black and white ones? Really considering to buy the Ezone Tour :)
I agree completely. I do wonder why they’re making this shift. Maybe there’s something in the technology they’re making small changes to that we’re unaware of to increase the sweet spot is my best guess.
@@MichaelMilanov i feel like yonex rackets are a lot "rounder" in general nowadays.. maybe it's a marketing thing as I feel many people found the rackets to be a bit "weird" and therefore leaned more towards rackets with a more traditional shape. Would love to know their reasons behind this shift as well!
hello! i just got an ezone dr 98 and i was comparing the yonex hologram sticker on the throat to my ai 98 and noticed that this one has a goldish tint to it whereas my ai 98 is clear. is my dr 98 fake or is your sticker the same goldish hue? thanks!
Will there be an Ezone 98 tour + coming out? I also use the DR98+ and been playing with this for 3 years and just slightly concerned that changing to a slightly shorter racket will throw off my game. Many thanks! (4.5 player)
It would be amazing if they ever do just like Babolat has previously but my guess is they will not since the market isn’t large enough for Tour Plus racquets. Plus size racquets typically have that extra plow/stability making them an in between option of the standard 27” frame and Tour versions of their relative racquet.
Awesome comprehensive review! Thanks!
Thanks
Nice review! I play with Ezone 98+ 2018 sometimes when I need power and tried the Tour,, both made +3pts headlight but Tour 10grams heavier than Plus (350 vs 340grams), and found Plus to be more more maneuverable and more whippy, but Tour felt more stable. I prefer the feel of Plus actually and found it more comfortable too. Both great for serves and volleys, but Plus had more and easier power on serves as mentioned, and Tour slightly better and stable on volleys.The main issue I had with Tour was that I had to play with more spin to keep the ball in, whereas with Plus I didnt have this issue, maybe its 10grams more weight that gave more power and also that I had swing Tour more to get power, and this made the balls fly if I didnt spin.
This guys tried to convince us that the tour is better! Let’s be realistic they are not going to make a better racquet than the yonex dr 98!
thanks for the video, Im actually playing with the 2022 Ezone 100 300g, but for some reason, can't hit right my backhand, planning on switching to the new Ezone 98+, appreciate your opinion, good day!!
I just found a pair of the DR 98s on ebay. Got a pretty good deal at about $100 for each. Cant wait to try them out
That’s a steal!
Hi, liked the video a lot. Was looking for review time ago. I used to have Yonex RDS001 which is 90sq inch. It was great a lot accuracy but no power. Then switched to Ezone 98 (not plus version) and love it. Much more powerful and almost same precision. I never tried the plus version. And now I have the Ezone tour but is under the Christmas tree. So will wait a bit until trying it. Again, thank you for great review.
Thank you so much!
For some reason the new ezone 98 is too stiff and it hurt my wrist. I have both AI and dr and they are perfect. Why they kill those two lines ?
Very nice production quality!
Thank you!
Excellent work!! Thank you 😊
Really great review!
Thank You!
I have wanted this comparision for so long!, thank you very much!. How would you describe your play style?
All around player I'd like to say. Alternatively, agressive baseliner.
Some have commented that the balance of the 98 tour makes it less suitable for one handed backhands. What are your thoughts?
Subjective based on feel but I think more weight needs to be in the throat of the racquet to make it easier for one handers to use. Possible with this racquet but I would say the regular 98 can be weighted to make it more suitable for one handers.
2021 Head Extreme 360+ Radical PRO vs 2021 VCore 95 similarity/difference? I have Head Extreme 360 + Pro what is excellent, I like the power very much but I would need more accuracy.
I have not tested either of these yet but know that the Vcore 95 previous gen is amazing. I demoed it once and plan to test it again vs the 2021 version.
Thanks for the comparison, extremely comprehensive. Do you plan to compare the DR98+ to the current 98+? I have come to the party late with the DR98+ having only started playing with it in the last 2 months. What a gem, what I'm enjoying most is the depth from the baseline and of course serving.
I am actually yes 👍 and thank you for the kind words! You make it so I want to create more videos 🙌
Great video!
Thanks!
Nice Review! How do you think Vcore pro 97 2021 is compared to Dr 98 and Ezone tour in terms of power, control and spin?
I have not used the VCORE Pro 97 unfortunately to be able to compare.
Hey thanks for the great review. One question, what's the final balance of the tour 98 after the 10g silicon in the handle? Thanks!
Good question, but I never measured this. Likely around 6-8 headpoints light though.
@@MichaelMilanov thanks for your answer, I guess so. I am currently playing with the balance of my tours using tungsten putty in the buttcap, currently balancing them to 6 hi buy maybe I try to get them to 7
Is the DR still your racket of choice or has something replaced it since?
Hi Michael. Where did you add the 10g to the Tour? In the butt cap or around the top of the grip?
It's been a while but I'm pretty sure it was to the butt cap since that racquet is very head heavy
Hello! Tell me please, have you played tecnifibre tfight 305 rs? Can't choose between 305rs and yonex ezone 98 plus
I have, personally I don’t like the feel of the Tecnifibre
@@MichaelMilanov I tested tecnifibre tfight 305 rs with polyester strings. She seemed to me very stable with a lot of weight in the head, but a little stiff. How stable and comfortable is Yonex Ezone 98 plus compared to tecnifibre?
Love the rackets have been playing with the Ai 98 for years now! Didn't the line start with the Ezone Xi ones? the black and white ones?
Really considering to buy the Ezone Tour :)
Yeah as far as I know. That’s the one they say that Nick uses under the paint of his racquet which is quite interesting.
@@MichaelMilanov yes they also were a lot more square than the following generations
I agree completely. I do wonder why they’re making this shift. Maybe there’s something in the technology they’re making small changes to that we’re unaware of to increase the sweet spot is my best guess.
@@MichaelMilanov i feel like yonex rackets are a lot "rounder" in general nowadays.. maybe it's a marketing thing as I feel many people found the rackets to be a bit "weird" and therefore leaned more towards rackets with a more traditional shape. Would love to know their reasons behind this shift as well!
Mike!! Great review man
Thanks bro!! Hope you're all doing well
hello!
i just got an ezone dr 98 and i was comparing the yonex hologram sticker on the throat to my ai 98 and noticed that this one has a goldish tint to it whereas my ai 98 is clear. is my dr 98 fake or is your sticker the same goldish hue? thanks!
All of mine have a goldish hue as well. So doesn’t seem like a fake to me
@@MichaelMilanov thank you so much! really appreciate it. subbed!
Thanks and you bet!
Will there be an Ezone 98 tour + coming out? I also use the DR98+ and been playing with this for 3 years and just slightly concerned that changing to a slightly shorter racket will throw off my game. Many thanks! (4.5 player)
It would be amazing if they ever do just like Babolat has previously but my guess is they will not since the market isn’t large enough for Tour Plus racquets. Plus size racquets typically have that extra plow/stability making them an in between option of the standard 27” frame and Tour versions of their relative racquet.
Would you prefer Ezone tour or plus thx!
Ezone DR 98+ and here is why: ua-cam.com/video/GjVW9USRWwI/v-deo.html
Have you ever tried the Vcore Pro 97 HD? Wondering if that’s comparable to the DR
Unfortunately I have not since I prefer 16x19 string patterns
Is it possible to use the same grommets for both rackets I am trying to find them for the normal Dr 98 maybe someone in the community knows this
Tennis Warehouse is where I recently got mine
I'm pretty sure they're different though between the two. If you call tennis Warehouse they should be able to help you.
Playing with the EZT for a long time will most likely give you tennis elbow :(
Yeah it is so head heavy for a non-tour player
It would be nice to know your reasoning to not try the ezone 98+ and instead opt for the ezone tour first
I just wanted to try something different. The 98+ is too close to my racquet of choice (DR 98+).
@@MichaelMilanov That makes a lot more sense now. Great comparison, it would be nice to know your string setup and tension in the testing
I have that listed at 9:45 of the video 😊
@@MichaelMilanov i must have missed that bit. Thanks