Ciao John! I’m going to have the the review of the 2023 coming out next month so keep your eye out for it. I’ll try to hit one hand backhand in the video just for you 😜
I am thinking the exact same thing, going to pick up a demo and try it out. the ezone has too much power for me. have you tried the old Vcore ? how does it compare to the 2021 version ? thanks
@@chordsq1067 I haven’t tried the old Vcore, but I’ve heard from multiple sources that the new one has less feel/more muted but feels more stable & little more power. I definitely prefer the Vcore 95 over the ezone 98 tour as it is a lot more maneuverable due it being more headlight/the balance of the racket.
@@gregiffer thanks for the insight, went to my local store today and they didn't have the racquet for demoing. Might just have to pick one at random and hope I like it.
Thanks for review. I just started about 1 year ago, so working toward intermediate level - not easy with covid. I have plenty of power and strength (6'4") but just turned 60. Debating 98 vs 100 for a bigger sweet spot. First racket (I'm still using) is 105. Trying to demo, but in Sydney during lockdown is difficult.
I would recommend the 100. You get the same great maneuverability, lots of spin while being a bit more user friendly with the larger sweet spot. Thanks for watching David!
Great review! I got the 95 and while I have no issues generating power when I'm fresh and relaxed I struggle on forced shots on the run or when I'm tired and my footwork is lagging and end up playing mini tennus 😞... I might get the 98 to see if it help in this area.
Great video my friend, thanks for your insight! I already have a few racquets in the MP range, 100-102 in.² head size, so I’m leaning towards purchasing the 2021 95 in.². I do not possess a long fast stroke, so you may be inclined to recommend the 98 for my swing style. However wouldn’t it be safe to say I could negate my lack of power by using a livelier string such as the Technifibre X-one biphase 17-gauge or nat gut? Also, I have demoed this Yonex racquet line in the 95, 98 and 98L. The 98L immediately gave me fits so I can disqualify that one straight away. I actually did enjoy the 95 though, especially on volleys and overheads.
Thanks for the kind words! The main thing I say to people that ask is to go with what’s comfortable, feels good, and gives you confidence. In your case if that’s the 95 then that’s the one! You can definitely up the power a bit with your string choice too
Thanks for the review. I have a question for your perspective. Everybody on the internet seems to agree that more advanced players should use smaller head sizes and it's a badge of honor for some to say they use a 95. But VCORE is very popular on the WTA and they all use the 100 (Garcia, Kerber, Vekic, Rybakina, Bouchard). These players are amazingly good. I know Serena still uses >100 and back in the days, Agassi and Chang used oversize. The pros are in the business of using anything to help them win. You noted that shapovalov just moved up to a 98. For us mere mortals, could it be that while smaller racket sizes make you feel better when you hit it right, but their lack of forgiveness especially when receiving really fast balls may not be the best to win more matches?
Just subscribed! How does the 98 compare with the ProStaff. I’m a 3.0 and been practicing with a 2015 ProStaff; enjoy the way it feels but stringbed is a little erratic. So I’m looking for something with similar feel with a bit more power and predictability. Would you recommend the VCore 98 for someone who mains an older ProStaff like myself who looking for a more forgiving upgrade? Your reviews make it challenging to decide between the two! Also if I was going for the VCore 98, is it worth shelling out the extra cash for the 2021 version? A used all-red version is cheaper and more accessible to me atm and so I’m wondering what the differences between the two versions are. Very helpful vids btw. Really enjoy your assessments of racquets.
Thanks Marty 🙌🏻 From what you described I think you’d love the new vcore 98, definitely worth testing out! Test it back to back with the new pro staff since they started using string mapping it should feel more predictable than the one you have. As for new vs old the differences aren’t huge so if you’re on a budget I’d say go with the old one. If comfort is a top priority go with the new one, that is the biggest difference imo that the new one excels at. Hope that helps!
@@MikeKomen Absolutely. It's settled - my eyes are set on the Vcore 98! The specs seem right in the wheelhouse of my liking and it seems the most balanced. Plus, I've warmed up to Yonex as a brand. I don't need a magic stick, just one that's dependable enough for me to focus on improving my game. Thanks for your help!
Had been playing for 2 years with 2018 Vcore 95 and tried 2021 version, and really enjoyed higher stability at a similar swingweight, and better for my volleys and slices, and still very comfortable I agree. Since you liked prestige pro which has some similar specs to new VC95 (beam thickmess, stiffness etc),I would have thought you would really like this update...
Hey Mike. I wanted to ask, how much of a difference is there between the old 95 and the newer one in terms of feel. I cannot find the older version so the only option is 2021 model. I like to have feel for the ball from my racket. So will the 2021 model feel too disconnected to me or can that problem be fixed with a crisp poly such as alu power or tour bite. Unfortunately i cannot demo rackets in my city so i have to do a lot of homework before buying new racket. Also between the radical Pro 2021 and this one, which would be better? . Thanks a lot. Great review.
The difference is very small and that’s with me going straight from one to the other. Definitely not something I would think is a deal breaker. Haven’t tried the radical yet. Hope that helps Muhammad!
Another comment on price… this racquet is made in Japan as well. We should be rewarding companies for not sending their manufacturing to China. If we constantly push them to lower their prices, that is an inevitability.
I agree that quality needs to be maintained, but I’m not sure that the price is because of manufacturing since even companies manufacturing in China have raised their prices considerably over the years. I just want the sport to be more accessible and affordable to all :) thanks for watching!
Hi, Mike. Thanks for the great review! May ask if you noticed a major difference on serving and front-court motions b/w them? I tend to play in a more "old-fashioned" way - serve & volley/half-volley. It has been hard for me to find a new frame and my Prince Ozone Pro Tour has almost reached its end of lifespan. Does their head size & string pattern difference impact the serving quality, especially for flat and slice serving? Is there a major touch or maneuverability difference between them? Thanks!
Hey Monsoon, thanks for the kind words! The 98 had a bit more pop on serve and a bit more kick on the second serve, but I found I was hitting my spots easier on the serve with the 95 and volleys were a dream with the 95. For the old school game I think the 95 would be a better fit since it’s all about maneuverability and precision, great combo for serve and volley play. Hope that helps!
Great vid .. if you overlay the 95 over the 98, where do they put the extra 3 inch on the 98? Is the Length longer on the 98 and the width the same ??? Tnxx
Hi Mike, i’m a one hand backhand player and i want to buy a new raquet. My two options are the wilson pro staff 97 v13 (315gr unstrung) or the babolat pure strike tour(320gr unstrung). What would you recomend me?
Between the two I would go with the pro staff. Even if you wanted a bit more weight on it you could always add weight to get some of the drive you may feel you miss compared to the babolat. Hope that helps Daniel and thanks for watching! Also hit me up on insta and I’ll send you my referral code to RacquetGuys so you can snag a good deal on your gear! Or use my link in the description.
Hi Benjamin, I personally prefer the vcore 95 over the ezone 98. I felt the maneuverability of it paired with the fast swing speed made it grade for transition game and a beast at the net. I suggest test both if you can as preferences are all unique. Hope that helps!
Hey Fabiano! Hope you’re enjoying the weather in Brazil my friend, already starting to freeze up here in Canada 🥶 I took a break on reviews to try some other tennis video ideas but I’ll be on it sometime over the winter holiday. Thanks for watching!
@@MikeKomen the weather is great. Middle of spring. Can play tennis every day. Thanks for the answer. I've just buy a Vcore Duel G 97 310g and what to know how it plays before hit with the stick
You Americans and Canadians are weird. No way is the Vcore 98 considered a 3.5-4.0 player racket or light in Europe, it’s actually more popular with good players in Germany that are high up in the rankings even in the itf. Just my thoughts not hating tho.
I'm canadian and I completly agree. I feel like he is used to racket that are for way better player than him. He should use a racket that is 300g and 98/100 sq max but now that he is used to heavy rackets it's gonna be tough for him to come back to a racket for his level. That's why he think it's for 3.5/4.0 players
Thanks for the comments Sebastian and Alex! The reason I say to go a little heavier for advanced is because it adds a lot of stability through heavy groundstrokes and serves. Nothing wrong with going lighter at any level, all about personal preference at the end of the day! Thanks for watching guys!
Hi mIke is it possible to get shop links for a Yonex the Vcore 95 Red the previous version to the 2021 I want to use them for my game but the shop links don't have it do you have any other shops that can ship to Uganda in Africa the Yonex Vcore 95 Red
It is funny how you mentioned the level :D I can play 4.5 when I didn´t touch a racquet for 12 weeks, but man the VCore 98 is still the better racquet in my eyes. You just need some lead tape on 3 and 9 o`clock and 2 and 10 for more stability and a little bit of weight at the handles to even things out. That thing is around 320g unstrung after the adjustments and an absolute beast ^^ I personally don´t think it depends on the level. It depends on the playstyle. I am playing on clay 95% of the time with an heavy and aggressive topsin. That 95 wouldn´t fit. It makes it even worse on clay, when you have to adjust to balls missbouncing. Still a great video, though :) And sorry for my english sometimes. I am not a native speaker.
Thanks for your comment, I agree the smaller headsize makes the timing just a touch more difficult and I’m sure that’s more pronounced off a bad bounce
@@MikeKomen I only needed to add 1gram at 12 O clock position thats basically 5mm of tape on either side of the string, it increased the swing weight by 10 points which is a lot and it has provided heaps more power /pop and I also added 1.5g at 9 and 3 position for added stability so thats 4g added all up in the hoop (counter balance with 4gs in the handle) and I replaced the 5g dampener with a 1g rubber band to keep it as light as possible and provide more feel and its plays so much better now! My string set up its a hybrid with Luxilon Element on the mains at 48 and Alu power on the cross at 47. An amazing racket!
The sv has a thicker beam and feels a bit stiffer which is great for more pop but it drops a bit on spin, and maneuverability+ swing speed compared to the new ones. Fun fact too, I believe Shapo is still using the SV under new paint.
@@MikeKomen do you like more the new vcore 95 or the sv? People say that the sv give more feel but also the stiffnes is very high compared to the 2021 version
Personally I like the new ones better. Suits me better as I spend a lot of time on court coaching in the summer. I need something a bit more arm friendly.
I did some experiments with my old head speed pro (have a video up about it if you want to see what I did to it) but decided to leave my 95 alone lol. Found it was great for me as is. All the play tests are with head hawk touch at 52lbs to keep it fair. Thanks for the comment betraya!
Hoping to get it done this summer. Had to stay off the court for a while because of a knee injury but I’ll be back to racquet reviews next week :) Thanks for watching Steven!
Hey Mike, from the footage alone seems you hit much better with the 98. Deeper shots and more net clearance. Lots of shots were landing short with the 95. I own a pair of DR98s and don’t love them. Actually feel like they are a bit stiff, RA doesn’t tell the whole story. Guessing the Vcore won’t be more comfortable?
Hey Bruno, thanks for the comment! Definitely found easier depth with the 98. The 95 for sure requires more effort to get power and depth. I forgot to mention in the video that slices were awesome with both. I’ve never played with the DR98 but I can tell you that comfort on these new vcores was very nice. If you’re looking for a comfortable frame definitely worth trying!
@@Alberto.stegeman Happy to help! It's got good spin potential. For most spin you could try a "shaped" poly. The sharper edges will give a ton of spin. Solinco Hyper G is a good one to try too.
Thanks for watching, and drop me a like if you enjoyed the video! What do you think of the new vcore line?
is that K-Blade Tour getting a review or what?
Might just have to do it!
Love your vids, it many good tennis you tubers on UA-cam so it’s nice to see sum content like this! 🙏
Thanks! I really appreciate the support 👊🏻
real quick Vcore 98 vs 98L which one for heavy spin.
Mike, I hope you review the 2023 VCore 95…. I wonder how it would be with one-hander, flat hitting, touch shots??? Ciao, John
Ciao John! I’m going to have the the review of the 2023 coming out next month so keep your eye out for it. I’ll try to hit one hand backhand in the video just for you 😜
Just switched from the ezone 98 tour to the new Vcore 95. Absolutely love the Vcore 95!
Welcome to the vcore 95 club 🔥🔥
I am thinking the exact same thing, going to pick up a demo and try it out. the ezone has too much power for me. have you tried the old Vcore ? how does it compare to the 2021 version ? thanks
@@chordsq1067 I haven’t tried the old Vcore, but I’ve heard from multiple sources that the new one has less feel/more muted but feels more stable & little more power.
I definitely prefer the Vcore 95 over the ezone 98 tour as it is a lot more maneuverable due it being more headlight/the balance of the racket.
@@gregiffer thanks for the insight, went to my local store today and they didn't have the racquet for demoing. Might just have to pick one at random and hope I like it.
Rolling the dice 🎲 lol hope you like it!
Thanks man for this review, lots of reviews out there of these racquets, this one is the best!! 🎾
Thanks Nathan! 👊🏻
Thanks for review. I just started about 1 year ago, so working toward intermediate level - not easy with covid.
I have plenty of power and strength (6'4") but just turned 60. Debating 98 vs 100 for a bigger sweet spot. First racket (I'm still using) is 105. Trying to demo, but in Sydney during lockdown is difficult.
I would recommend the 100. You get the same great maneuverability, lots of spin while being a bit more user friendly with the larger sweet spot. Thanks for watching David!
Hey great review...demoing both racquets today! And special thx for introducing me to Denis Shapovalov...SUPER fun to watch!
Thanks Kelsey! Can’t beat that Denis jumping backing for entertainment value
Great review! I got the 95 and while I have no issues generating power when I'm fresh and relaxed I struggle on forced shots on the run or when I'm tired and my footwork is lagging and end up playing mini tennus 😞... I might get the 98 to see if it help in this area.
Might get that little extra pop on the defence
Demoed the 95 last month and I knew I needed to buy it after playing with it for 15 minutes
Sounds like love at first hit haha thanks for the comment Nick!
Great video my friend, thanks for your insight! I already have a few racquets in the MP range, 100-102 in.² head size, so I’m leaning towards purchasing the 2021 95 in.². I do not possess a long fast stroke, so you may be inclined to recommend the 98 for my swing style. However wouldn’t it be safe to say I could negate my lack of power by using a livelier string such as the Technifibre X-one biphase 17-gauge or nat gut? Also, I have demoed this Yonex racquet line in the 95, 98 and 98L. The 98L immediately gave me fits so I can disqualify that one straight away. I actually did enjoy the 95 though, especially on volleys and overheads.
Thanks for the kind words! The main thing I say to people that ask is to go with what’s comfortable, feels good, and gives you confidence. In your case if that’s the 95 then that’s the one! You can definitely up the power a bit with your string choice too
Thanks for the review. I have a question for your perspective. Everybody on the internet seems to agree that more advanced players should use smaller head sizes and it's a badge of honor for some to say they use a 95. But VCORE is very popular on the WTA and they all use the 100 (Garcia, Kerber, Vekic, Rybakina, Bouchard). These players are amazingly good. I know Serena still uses >100 and back in the days, Agassi and Chang used oversize. The pros are in the business of using anything to help them win. You noted that shapovalov just moved up to a 98. For us mere mortals, could it be that while smaller racket sizes make you feel better when you hit it right, but their lack of forgiveness especially when receiving really fast balls may not be the best to win more matches?
100% agree with if you’re after ultimate precision and control the small headsize makes sense but for everything else no reason to go smaller than 98
How does the Vcore 95 2018 version compare to the previous Vcore SV 95?
I have the 2018 vcore 95, acquired recently. Dabbling with string setups. What is your personal setup on your vcore? Great review by the way.
Thanks Walid! I use the Dunlop black widow at 52 lbs. had this set up for the last year and a half and still like it.
Solinco tour bite soft 1.20 @ 23-21 (kilo)
Thanks a lot, nice review👏
Thanks for the kind words!
Firstable really nice review. I would appreciate it if you could include your Yonex Vcore 95 2018 in the ranking list
Sure thing Michel. I’ll make a note to add it for the next review video I make. Thanks for the comment!
Just subscribed! How does the 98 compare with the ProStaff. I’m a 3.0 and been practicing with a 2015 ProStaff; enjoy the way it feels but stringbed is a little erratic. So I’m looking for something with similar feel with a bit more power and predictability. Would you recommend the VCore 98 for someone who mains an older ProStaff like myself who looking for a more forgiving upgrade? Your reviews make it challenging to decide between the two!
Also if I was going for the VCore 98, is it worth shelling out the extra cash for the 2021 version? A used all-red version is cheaper and more accessible to me atm and so I’m wondering what the differences between the two versions are.
Very helpful vids btw. Really enjoy your assessments of racquets.
Thanks Marty 🙌🏻 From what you described I think you’d love the new vcore 98, definitely worth testing out! Test it back to back with the new pro staff since they started using string mapping it should feel more predictable than the one you have. As for new vs old the differences aren’t huge so if you’re on a budget I’d say go with the old one. If comfort is a top priority go with the new one, that is the biggest difference imo that the new one excels at. Hope that helps!
@@MikeKomen Absolutely. It's settled - my eyes are set on the Vcore 98! The specs seem right in the wheelhouse of my liking and it seems the most balanced. Plus, I've warmed up to Yonex as a brand. I don't need a magic stick, just one that's dependable enough for me to focus on improving my game. Thanks for your help!
Had been playing for 2 years with 2018 Vcore 95 and tried 2021 version, and really enjoyed higher stability at a similar swingweight, and better for my volleys and slices, and still very comfortable I agree. Since you liked prestige pro which has some similar specs to new VC95 (beam thickmess, stiffness etc),I would have thought you would really like this update...
I did really enjoy both of them!
Great review
Thank you!
Hey Mike. I wanted to ask, how much of a difference is there between the old 95 and the newer one in terms of feel. I cannot find the older version so the only option is 2021 model. I like to have feel for the ball from my racket. So will the 2021 model feel too disconnected to me or can that problem be fixed with a crisp poly such as alu power or tour bite. Unfortunately i cannot demo rackets in my city so i have to do a lot of homework before buying new racket. Also between the radical Pro 2021 and this one, which would be better? . Thanks a lot. Great review.
The difference is very small and that’s with me going straight from one to the other. Definitely not something I would think is a deal breaker. Haven’t tried the radical yet. Hope that helps Muhammad!
Another comment on price… this racquet is made in Japan as well. We should be rewarding companies for not sending their manufacturing to China. If we constantly push them to lower their prices, that is an inevitability.
I agree that quality needs to be maintained, but I’m not sure that the price is because of manufacturing since even companies manufacturing in China have raised their prices considerably over the years. I just want the sport to be more accessible and affordable to all :) thanks for watching!
Hi, Mike.
Thanks for the great review! May ask if you noticed a major difference on serving and front-court motions b/w them? I tend to play in a more "old-fashioned" way - serve & volley/half-volley. It has been hard for me to find a new frame and my Prince Ozone Pro Tour has almost reached its end of lifespan.
Does their head size & string pattern difference impact the serving quality, especially for flat and slice serving?
Is there a major touch or maneuverability difference between them?
Thanks!
Hey Monsoon, thanks for the kind words! The 98 had a bit more pop on serve and a bit more kick on the second serve, but I found I was hitting my spots easier on the serve with the 95 and volleys were a dream with the 95. For the old school game I think the 95 would be a better fit since it’s all about maneuverability and precision, great combo for serve and volley play. Hope that helps!
Great vid .. if you overlay the 95 over the 98, where do they put the extra 3 inch on the 98? Is the Length longer on the 98 and the width the same ??? Tnxx
Are you going to switch to the new Vcore 95?
Na, happy with my 2018 version especially since I can get new ones for cheap now :)
Hi Mike, i’m a one hand backhand player and i want to buy a new raquet. My two options are the wilson pro staff 97 v13 (315gr unstrung) or the babolat pure strike tour(320gr unstrung). What would you recomend me?
Between the two I would go with the pro staff. Even if you wanted a bit more weight on it you could always add weight to get some of the drive you may feel you miss compared to the babolat. Hope that helps Daniel and thanks for watching! Also hit me up on insta and I’ll send you my referral code to RacquetGuys so you can snag a good deal on your gear! Or use my link in the description.
Do you like the SV or the 2018 vcore 95 better?
It’s really hard to pick, both are great but I like the 2018 version just a tiny bit more. Thanks for watching!
Hi Mike, his does the VCore 95 compare to the Ezone 98? I’m considering which to get.
Hi Benjamin, I personally prefer the vcore 95 over the ezone 98. I felt the maneuverability of it paired with the fast swing speed made it grade for transition game and a beast at the net. I suggest test both if you can as preferences are all unique. Hope that helps!
Hello Mike, greetings from Brazil. Did you ever try the Vcore Duel G 310g? Want to know your impressions...
Hey Fabiano! Hope you’re enjoying the weather in Brazil my friend, already starting to freeze up here in Canada 🥶 I took a break on reviews to try some other tennis video ideas but I’ll be on it sometime over the winter holiday. Thanks for watching!
@@MikeKomen the weather is great. Middle of spring. Can play tennis every day. Thanks for the answer. I've just buy a Vcore Duel G 97 310g and what to know how it plays before hit with the stick
You Americans and Canadians are weird. No way is the Vcore 98 considered a 3.5-4.0 player racket or light in Europe, it’s actually more popular with good players in Germany that are high up in the rankings even in the itf. Just my thoughts not hating tho.
I'm canadian and I completly agree. I feel like he is used to racket that are for way better player than him. He should use a racket that is 300g and 98/100 sq max but now that he is used to heavy rackets it's gonna be tough for him to come back to a racket for his level. That's why he think it's for 3.5/4.0 players
Thanks for the comments Sebastian and Alex! The reason I say to go a little heavier for advanced is because it adds a lot of stability through heavy groundstrokes and serves. Nothing wrong with going lighter at any level, all about personal preference at the end of the day! Thanks for watching guys!
@@MikeKomen Totally agree I just bought 2 new Head Prestige Pro (315g) after I saw your review!
@@AlexM.13 I loved the Prestige! How are you liking them so far?
@@MikeKomen They are my all time favorite I love them so much!
Hit right in the head, I'm 3.5 going for 4.5 🙂just did demo the 98 and I love it (coming from ps97 I was about to lose my elbow)
Hi mIke is it possible to get shop links for a Yonex the Vcore 95 Red the previous version to the 2021 I want to use them for my game but the shop links don't have it do you have any other shops that can ship to Uganda in Africa the Yonex Vcore 95 Red
You could try amazon or eBay and they have a wide distribution. Hope that helps!
@@MikeKomen Ohhh Thank You very much let me look it up right now
So strange, I have Yonex vcore 98d, the head size is same as Wilson blade 93
One should be 98 sqin and the other 93 no?
I like the blue glow of the thumbnail . Giving it some serious goku vibes😛
Haha SS Blue!
It is funny how you mentioned the level :D
I can play 4.5 when I didn´t touch a racquet for 12 weeks, but man the VCore 98 is still the better racquet in my eyes. You just need some lead tape on 3 and 9 o`clock and 2 and 10 for more stability and a little bit of weight at the handles to even things out. That thing is around 320g unstrung after the adjustments and an absolute beast ^^
I personally don´t think it depends on the level. It depends on the playstyle. I am playing on clay 95% of the time with an heavy and aggressive topsin. That 95 wouldn´t fit. It makes it even worse on clay, when you have to adjust to balls missbouncing.
Still a great video, though :)
And sorry for my english sometimes. I am not a native speaker.
Thanks for your comment, I agree the smaller headsize makes the timing just a touch more difficult and I’m sure that’s more pronounced off a bad bounce
@@MikeKomen Yeah and when playing clay, you may want to sacrifice a little bit of control for a little bit more spin
Plz review the pure aero vs and the radical mp or the head extreme
Tennis courts were closed by the gov here in Ontario but I will resume my reviews as soon as they open! Thanks Atahan!
Since you said you have to creat your own power for the 95 would you just suggest about adding a bit of lead tape to the 12 O'Clock
I think that wouldn’t be a bad idea. Could get even more pop from it. If you do it let me know how it plays!
@@MikeKomen I only needed to add 1gram at 12 O clock position thats basically 5mm of tape on either side of the string, it increased the swing weight by 10 points which is a lot and it has provided heaps more power /pop and I also added 1.5g at 9 and 3 position for added stability so thats 4g added all up in the hoop (counter balance with 4gs in the handle) and I replaced the 5g dampener with a 1g rubber band to keep it as light as possible and provide more feel and its plays so much better now!
My string set up its a hybrid with Luxilon Element on the mains at 48 and Alu power on the cross at 47. An amazing racket!
Sounds like you really fine tuned that frame!
What difference are between the vcore 95sv and this new version for you? I was thinking to switch from babolat pure strike 16x19 2020 to the vcore
The sv has a thicker beam and feels a bit stiffer which is great for more pop but it drops a bit on spin, and maneuverability+ swing speed compared to the new ones. Fun fact too, I believe Shapo is still using the SV under new paint.
@@MikeKomen do you like more the new vcore 95 or the sv? People say that the sv give more feel but also the stiffnes is very high compared to the 2021 version
Personally I like the new ones better. Suits me better as I spend a lot of time on court coaching in the summer. I need something a bit more arm friendly.
@@MikeKomen thanks bro! Great channel
I appreciate the support 👊🏻
Hey Mike, did you customise your vcore 95 with lead tape or add silicone in the butt cap? Also, what strings did you use for the play test?
I did some experiments with my old head speed pro (have a video up about it if you want to see what I did to it) but decided to leave my 95 alone lol. Found it was great for me as is. All the play tests are with head hawk touch at 52lbs to keep it fair. Thanks for the comment betraya!
When will you add the Vcore 97(310) to the chart
Hoping to get it done this summer. Had to stay off the court for a while because of a knee injury but I’ll be back to racquet reviews next week :) Thanks for watching Steven!
Did they really chamge head shape? Are mains still same length? Yonex claomed 10 n 2 was wider on new one
Compared to the 2018 one it’s pretty much unchanged just some tweaks in materials and dampening
If they are a lower quality knock off the Wilson blade, just buy a blade.
🤔😌
How about babolat pure aero limited edition this week
Looks so sick but I won’t get a chance to play with it. Ontario in another lockdown, all tennis courts closed :(
Why no grip size 4 5/8 for these racquets?? What a shame.
Hey Maxwell, was it sold out or do they not make that grip size??
@@MikeKomen I don't see it offered anywhere. They don't seem to make it (!?).
im not young or a coach or a pro like player so i got the 98
Both are excellent racquets!
Ezone 98 or Vcore 98??
For me, I’d pick the vcore 98. The extra spin and faster swing speed suits my game better.
Hey Mike, from the footage alone seems you hit much better with the 98. Deeper shots and more net clearance. Lots of shots were landing short with the 95.
I own a pair of DR98s and don’t love them. Actually feel like they are a bit stiff, RA doesn’t tell the whole story. Guessing the Vcore won’t be more comfortable?
Hey Bruno, thanks for the comment! Definitely found easier depth with the 98. The 95 for sure requires more effort to get power and depth. I forgot to mention in the video that slices were awesome with both. I’ve never played with the DR98 but I can tell you that comfort on these new vcores was very nice. If you’re looking for a comfortable frame definitely worth trying!
I've played with both. Vcore almost has similar feel to DR with that buttery feel at impact but doesn't flutter like the DR after the follow through.
Hey does Denis Shapovalov use 95 head size ?
He did for most of his career but he switched to 98 with the ezone this season
Is that Heron park tennis club?
Sure is!
@@MikeKomen Thought so!
Can you review the tf40?
Sure thing. Lots of new reviews coming this summer, stay tuned!
@@MikeKomen Cool man, would really appreciate it. Keep up the good work!
Which Gripsize do you use
4 1/2
10:10 Can't take your scores remotely seriously. RF97 ranked the highest? Don't make me laugh. No amateur player plays well wit that racquet.
Thanks for watching Bojack! There’s a reason it’s called the Mike Score lol. You can check out the video to hear my opinion on the RF97
@@MikeKomen I'm not checking out anything. If your 'mike scores' are anything to go by, your reviews are going to be a joke.
Then thanks for visiting my channel 👋🏻
@@MikeKomen Yeah, lame clicks for you but rest assured - I won't be visiting again.
Hi Mike, What is the red string u use?
Hey, they are head hawk touch. Really nice string!
@@MikeKomen Thanks! Gonna try it out. Is it spin friendly? And if not much what do u reccomend as the best spin string?
@@Alberto.stegeman Happy to help! It's got good spin potential. For most spin you could try a "shaped" poly. The sharper edges will give a ton of spin. Solinco Hyper G is a good one to try too.
It bothers me how you pronounce YO-Nex. I thought it was Yah-Nex, no?
The real Japanese pronunciation should be yonekkusu but YO-Nex is for us English speakers lol
YO-nex is more correct
Ah yo the professor got game, I bet you could easily clap these dudes
New vcore review?
Hard racquet to get a hold of but I’ll try!
@@MikeKomen bro your reviews are awesome.. simple and understandable for even not native speakers..
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
Vcore 💯 is my gun
Laser beam accuracy 👊🏼
hate to be that guy, but it’s pronounced yah-nex
All good 😁
YOOOnex
Yonekkusu 🇯🇵
U don't know how to hit lol
Thanks for watching Miky!
Don't even say u r coaching
Thanks for watching!