Yonex Vcore 95 Review by Gladiators (Denis Shapovalov)
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- Опубліковано 18 гру 2021
- THERE, THERE YOU HAVE IT!! You ask, we deliver, with a bit of delay but we do :) Guys if this video doesn’t get like 10k views in the first day, we’re quitting. All jokes aside tho, what a frame! Yonex Vcore 95, an absolute beast, if it fits you and your playing style. Talking about fitting, it fits one of us like a glove and the other one didn’t write this caption. What a racket! The small, smallest head size of the rackets that we’ve covered so far, combined with the unusual but I'm starting to like more and more string patterns and all the tech that Yonex being Yonex implements in their rackets makes this one of my favorite frames. This was a very run-on sentence with several grammatical errors that one of us would never write (because he hated the racket). At this point, I'm not even describing the Vcore 95 but just chilling in the description section. Nobody reads this anyway. If you do, let me know.
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Oh yeah, Denis Shapovalov endorses this one, we completely forgot to mention that in the video.
0:50 Specs
1:52 Grisha's Review
7:59 Areg's Review
11:23 CONCLUSION (SCORES)
Yonex Vcore 95 Finally
Unstrung Weight: 310g/10,9oz
Strung Weight: 326g / 11,5oz
Head Size: 95 in / 613 cm2
Length: 27in / 68,5cm
Balance: 31,98cm / 7 pts HL
Swingweight: 316
Stiffness: 64
Beam Width: 21,5mm / 22mm / 21mm
String Pattern: 16 Mains / 20 Crosses
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AYYYY LETS GOOOO glad to see my comment got featured in the intro😂
“in yonex we trust” is truly a quote for the ages. nice video, high quality as always. you guys did not disappoint on this highly anticipated review🙌🙌
anyways, i’m a college player who recently started playing with the 2018 vcore 95. my fellow teammates and i call this racquet the “banger machine” because you’re able to flatten the sh!t out of the ball and it STILL stays in the lines. but yes, you guys are correct: the 95 sq inch head and the 16/20 string pattern is perfect for attacking players who want to stay in control of the point and don’t want the racquet to give them any free power... and although it isn’t a spin machine, you can still get away with some topspin. plus, the sweet spot feels pretty generous for a 95.
however, the fact that this racquet is very unforgiving with the sweet spot (especially on defense where extra power is needed), and at this level where everyone is a spin machine... i’m considering using the new 2022 ezone 98.
p.s.
i love your guy’s channel (honestly my favorite) because you’re not biased to sell a product like tennis warehouse, and you guys are actually high skilled players which bridges that gap for viewers like me to be able to hear opinions from people like you who play that modern power game and aren’t just recreational players, elderly players, or people who think they’re good just because they have a youtube channel #NoShade #AllLove 😂😂. plus you guys are really funny. keep it up! 🤝👍
Thank you so much for such a detailed review and feetback. Agree with you on pretty much everything you've said. We're super excited for the 2022 Yonex Ezone 98. Especially me (Grisha). Let's see if it can meet the expectations! Thank you once again for your awesome support.
Before i start watching this video, let me appreciate these guys and this channel. Thank you guys so much for giving us what we need. Merry Christmas to you all ❤
You're very welcome! Managed to do it before Christmas 😉 Hope you like it!
You guys are awesome!!! Finally my racquet of choice VCORE 95!!!! :)
You are! There it is, hope you've liked the review!
You guys are so talented into making videos with those great videofragments with its effects.
You guys do the best reviews as you give honest feedbacks. This is the most entertaining tennis channel
Thank you so much!! Means a lot to us!
Finally! Been waiting for this for so long! Thanks guys.
There it is! Hope you like it!
Have been looking forward to this review for a while!
Great review guys, love the dedication you have to the channel. I’ve seen a response to every single comment on every video, Kudos! 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you very much! Oh course, your comments are super important to us! I hope you've liked the review!
I don’t know whether you guys realize this or not, but your channel is the most entertaining video to the point where it doesn’t feel like watching a tennis racket review video. You guys succeeded in creating videos that go beyond tennis!
That’s how good your channel is! Keep going! Cheers from Indo! 🇮🇩
You have no idea how incredible it is to hear that! That's literally our goal! To make tennis entertaining for everyone! Thank you soo much, your feetback is very appreciated!!
Cheers!! 😉🎾
Still don't know how you guys can only have around 5k subscriber 🤦🏻♂️
you're better than most tennis channels on YT
Thank you very much! Just gotta keep grinding and see what happens I guess.
@@gladiatorstribe Honestly, most content on YT is provided by either coaches, who aren't necessarily great players, or just rec players altogether - you guys certainly are niche. and fill a gap. Think if you start adding more instructional videos on technique/strategy/fitness (I saw some of your earlier vids on this) then I think you'll capture a wider audience than just as racketholics ;)
Keep up the great work though, you're certainly starting to develop a cult following
Great review and thanks for the early Xmas present! I totally agree with all the points by both of you. It is a demanding racquet which forces the player to be very dedicated with their training to ensure they have very good footwork and technique. I find it is a frame that requires customisation, I have tried several setups and find 1.5g of lead tape at 9 and 3 for stability with volleys and only 1g at 12 position for jut a bit more pop and plough through. Lastly a hybrid string setup with this works best at about 48lbs tension as it is a stiff frame and no dampener but a rubber band works best for feedback. Anyway all in all a good objective review, top job and enjoy the Xmas period!
That's a good setup in my opinion! Thank you very much! Also stay tuned for our Christmas/New Years Special 😉
This channel's dedication is the best!! 😍 I'm manifesting those 10k views (and many more subscribers)! 💪🏼
Woohooo thank you very much Eva!!
Thanks guys! This is an excellent fun review and I believe spot on, very interesting thoughts on what exactly you are gaining with this one over a bigger Yonex head having said that I think this would be a great racquet for some "old school" fun haha although the joke might be on me! Thanks again! 👍🙏♥️🎾 Happy holidays
Thank YOU very much!! You're right hahahah definitely a good one for some old school tennis! Happy holidays to you too!!
I admit i don t care too much about the racquets (too happy with my current one and too broke to change), im mostly here for the humor and the highlights. Great job!
That's probably the best thing you could tell us! That's you're not here for the rackets but for us! Massive thanks, we really appreciate it!
Missed this as well 😰! On the other hand, I CANT STOP LAUGHING🤣🤣🤣🤣!! The humor in these videos are illegally funny! 😄 I tried this racquet because my coach uses this, and boy is it a great stick! Also the dedication is amazing, and I praise you and Areg!! I gotta start putting a reminder on my phone for every sunday, so I don’t miss these!!😅😅 Keep up the wonderful work guys!! (Also heard of the Yonex Regna? THE MOST UNNECESSARILY EXPENSIVE FRAME EVER!!😵😲)
It's absolutely awesome!! Really glad our videos are making you laugh!! Every Sunday it is 😉 Yeah heard of that one, would love to try! Not sure it is worth all that cash 🥴
"Illegaly funny video" 😂❤️
@@sophisahakyan5386 Thank you soo much!!
Yes, we do read the descriptions. You are a legend Grisha and so is Areg too! Been waiting for this review forever. Cheers boys.
That's just so funny 😂😂😂 I'm glad you do and I hope you've enjoyed reading it 😂 Huge thanks, we appreciate it, we really do!!
you guys definitely deserve more subs
Thank you so much hahahaha!
Always appreciate your reviews, even if I will never get this racquet. In fact, thanks to your review on this racquet, I know it's not for me lol.
Thank you very much!! That's also really important to know 😂😂
Lol, that low budget heist scene in the beginning actually cracked me up. Well played good sirs.
😂😂😂😂 thanks
Nice video! Salutes from Brasil 🇧🇷
Ola!! Thank you very much!!
best tennis channel ever..imo 🤩🤩
Thank you sooo much!! This really means a lot to us!!!
Hey Glads, I currently use a Pure Drive 2018 and I hit with a lot of spin in my shots. As I've progressed, I feel the power is too much for me and I'd like to shift to a more control-oriented racquet that would still support my highly-western topspinny (if that’s a word, but u know what i mean 🤦🏽😆) forehand. I have a flat backhand tho, so am a little bit worried to shift to the Aero. I am currently looking at the 2022 Boom MP and Speed MP, also Pure Aero *VS* and Vcore 98 on the side. A general suggestion for a frame would be good from you guys 😄 Thank you!
Love it. Giving the people what they want!
Trying our best!!
In Yonex we trust, with Head we play.
At least it seems to work with you guys, and me, by coincidence. I've tried the 2018 Vcore 95, but preferred to stick to my 2019 Head Prestige Pro.
Both are not forgiving at all, but the Prestige with a bit of lead at 12 o'clock had way more spin and power. Sweetspot is still small for sure. Anyway, you should be 4.5 and up to use both in the match play. And, for my flat OH BH, both felt great, with more precision on the side of Head.
Guys, keep up the good work! С наступающим :)
We were discussing that with Areg the other day 😂😂 Love Yonex, tho sticking to our Heads. I love the Prestige Pro tho I can only imagine how it plays with lead at 12 o'clock, must be a beast.
Тебя тоже с наступающим!! 😉
The intros get better and every time 😂
Huge thanks!! 😂😂
Bang on review! This frame (with a few grams of lead) got me playing a very forward leaning agressive game that Grisha is talking about. Being able to go for it without fear of overhitting time and time again really has taken my game to the next level.
YES! Great idea. I'm going to steal a VCORE racquet too 🤗
Just don't get caught 😂😂
which do you recommend more, this racket or pure aero 98 2023 ? does the head size feel similar?
Hi. Do you have the 2 piece stringing instructions for the new Yonex VCore 95?
My favorite channel!!!!
Thanks sooo much!!!
Right as Shapo switches, great timing lads
Just demoing during the exhibition tournament like Murray
The music in the intro is really good. How do they have that as a broll library choice?
This racket needs some customization, I put around 4gr of leqad tape at 3and9 and around 1.5g to 12 and that was a completely different racket, a real weapon....but you are right it's demanding anyways, for advanced players would work well...
Spectacular intro guys 😃😂👍🏻
Thanks a lot! Glad you've liked it😂😂That's about what I would add if I was customizing. Though I'd probably add some grams to the grip as well.
Recently switched to this racket and glad to see you liked it Grisha.
Did you guys like it in stock form or feel like you could’ve customised it?
Great vid as always 👍🏻
Thanks a lot! I (Grisha) loved it! It's definitely not bad the way it is, tho I would still customize it a bit to match my perfect spec.
hi, pls suggest a racquet similar to wilson pro staff classic 6.1 , 95 square head size.
Right in time when Shapovalov starts playing an Ezone ;) - love you guys regardless!
The racket doesn't really change tho does it? Still an awesome frame! Thank you very much!
@@gladiatorstribe Absolutely not and you are correct. Exceptional frame if you can handle it.
Shapo never played this version. He played the SV95.
@@Sly_404 For sure!
Great video! I’m my opinion this stick it’s quite forgiving for a 95, I move to this from a blade 98 (18x20) so I find this thing more powerful than the blade… Also for me the balance has done wanders to my one hand backhand…
But yeah…. Is a demanding stick, demand that you move well and not meet the ball late all the time, so if you want to end the match very tired, you need this racket, if not, better the ezone or the 98/100
But overall, the sweetspot it’s about the as big as the vcore pro 97 (in my opinion)
Definitely very demanding! You're right, you gotta pump the cardio if you're planning to play with this one 😂
@@gladiatorstribe and btw, in my opinion this racket plays better with some lower tension,
I always strung my old blade 2015 & v7 18x20 always strung to 23kg… so given the head difference I drop to 21kg for the 95… and after some hours of play (or 20kg in the strings) the racket gives some more power and spin… and also, I thinks need some lead at 10-2 or 3-9 to improve twist on heavy/power balls
@@nicolasuribe7694 Lower tension could benefit those who miss power and spin in this one, which is probably the case for most. Though I (Grisha) didn't really feel any lack for my game. Areg would probably enjoy a lower tension way more though.
how do you compare this to gravity pro?
I hit this stick, it is BEAST. Using multi for more feel, serving is so confident. Agree with negative points, it is demanding..95sq is not forgiving.
That's cool and yep, definitely not a forgiving frame.
Hi Glads! Big fan here. Thanks for reviewing all those popular frames. Is it possible for you Glads to also review Dunlop CX 200? It is a super underrated racquet that is very solid and deserve more coverage (kinda like you guys). I really want to hear how you guys review it!! PLEASE!!
Hahahahaha thank you so much! Really appreciate you as a fan!! We would absolutely love to review it and we definitely will tho I can't say when that's gonna happen cuz they're very rare in Spain 🥲 We'll try our best to find one tho.
@@gladiatorstribe No pressure!! Indeed it is a rare racquet. I waited for 2 months to get my hands on one. I sincerely hope you guys can get one cuz it's really fun to play with as an underrated racquet! Maybe it could make another fun video opening teaser.
Also, I can't wait to see how you guys review ezone 2022!
@@Rick-ou6wy We'll definitely look out for it and grab one as soon as we can!!
@@Rick-ou6wy Super excited for that one!!
Most channels have terrible editing in the beginning but you guys edit your videos better than even the youtubers who are on yt for years even though you started your channels a few months ago.
Thanks a lot! I certainly spend time editing these 😂😂
Could you guys possibly review the Technifibre T-Rebound 298. I know it’s technically a “WTA” racket, but the Iga racket seems pretty solid
That's a very unpopular racket tho it's definitely one that we'd like to review!
Again, nice review. Entertaining and enlightening. Understanding that this is a difficult racquet to use, wouldn’t it be an advantage to someone trying to elevate their game? It occurs to me that perhaps a smaller head would encourage a quicker improvement?
It could help you improve the technique but it could also drive you crazy 😂
Well said!
Good review. Y'all might want to flip the colors on your ratings graph. With the white on the right side and the white letters on the left, it makes it look like you're giving the racquet really low ratings, when actually the negative spaces are the ratings for fh, bh, serve, volley.
Thanks! We'll keep it in mind!
thanks for the review, can you recommend a string for spin & low in power?
Something like a Volkl V Square, Solinco Hyper G or Volkl Cyclone. One that I've played with is Tecnifibre Black code and Babolat RPM Blast.
Hey guys, had a question for you, hope you can let me know. I've been wondering what racket does the other player use, while the reviewer is playing with the subject racket. In this case is it another vcore95, or is it your usual, main ones? Thanks, xoxo
It varies from video to video, not using the Vcore on this one.
I also love the vcore 95 but too demanding! I switched to the 2021 vcore pro 97 and am happy! Wondering what you guys think.
It definitely is demanding. Thought the Vcore Pro isn't an easy racket to play with either!
Are you going to be reviewing the new Yonex Ezone 98 2022 when its released in Jan?
We will do it for sure as soon as we can get our hands on it!
YEEESSS finally:) lol now lets watch the video
Hope you liked it 😂😂
@@gladiatorstribe thanks so much!! i was wondering soo much how could 95 size get that many followers, i have 97 and its exactly how you describe it! not forgiving, annoying if you come from 100 inch but then you start to love it for precision, and feel:) But that 95 must be good for educational purposes! switching racquets is annoying for at least a month:)) i get it why Areg hates it. thank you so much!! contemplating weather to buy this one, or pro stuff 97 but only for testing, cant switch racquets this often lol
@@hrabmv Smaller head sizes are always complicated to switch to. Though if you manage to, that feel and precision gets addictive!
any difference between the old and the new vcore 95?
Yes, the new one feels a bit more powerful and stiffer.
OMG!!!i love u guys!!
Hahaha Thank you so much 😂😂 We love you too!! 😂😂
Really nice💪🏻
Thank you very much!
I just bought the racquet after watching your video. you guys are better than Yonex PR team 😂 any recommendation for string set ups?(strings, tension) I am aggressive flat hitting baseliner.
Thank you so much! Really really means a lot to us! Have you tried Alu Power? 🤔
@@gladiatorstribe I've always meant to try but I heard it's harsh on elbow and only last for 3 hours so I kept away
hey please could you review the Yonex Ezone Ace?
Might do in the future!
That intro though 😂
Hahaha glad you've noticed ☺️
Great video. An interesting suggestion. Give the Wilson Ultra Pro V.3 a try. One of the best feeling rackets Wilson makes now in my opinion.
Thanks! Wilson ultra turned out to be the racket we all hated the most. Are you saying that the pro is a complete opposite? 😯😉😂
@@gladiatorstribe Yup. The Ultra Pro (the 97 sq. Inch model) is a complete opposite to the other rackets in the Ultra Line. It’s got a 18x20 string pattern, flexible buttery feel, and has less power than some Head Prestige rackets (might need to consider adding some lead to the head).
In my mind, the only thing it shares with other rackets in the Ultra line are the name and paint job. Quite weird and unique, no?
@@stepness1245 Sounds great, definitely weird. I really don't understand when brands keep the naming similar, changing the racket completely.
Oh well
Everybody who wanted you to review it, already plays with the racket. Why? Do you need confirmation for your choice?
I liked the SV95, Shapo‘s racket until a week ago, but it gave me arm pain. I’ve moved on to the 97H (330). Mine is 345 unstrung, including a heavy leather grip. And no, you don’t need to review it, it’s just the best racket ever made, for me.
I guess so 😂😂 It was a racket that we were curious to review as well so it's a win win.
Shapo used to play with this frame! I think for the next year he is switching to an Ezone
We've heard that as well 😉
How would you compare it to the prostaff 97 v13 (not the RF version)? especially in terms of forgiveness?
btw: love your reviews! keep it going.
Thank you very much! The Pro Staff 97 is an easier racket to play with overall. More power, less control, better spin and good feel, tho not as good and yes, it is more forgiving.
@@gladiatorstribe Great, thank you for your prompt reply!
@@marcobiesen2371 😉🎾
Гриша привет)) что выбрал бы для себя? vcore 98 или vcore 95 или Wilson pro stuff 97 315g
Привет! Ух, тяжёлый выбор, точно не Vcore 98, слишком мощная. В стоковой форме скорее всего Vcore 95. Если можно добавлять вес и менять грип, тогда сложнее.
@@gladiatorstribe Благодарю. А почему мощность минус для тебя? Больше вероятности вылететь в аут или в сетку? То есть меньший контроль?
@@ecobetnow Да, именно поэтому. Чем мощнее ракетка, тем меньше контроля.
Yonex 95 Vcore teaches you the energetics of tennis.. it's the 2nd law of Tennis dynamics.
😂😂😂 it does
Will you guys review the Gravity Tour?
We will 😉
Gladiators Tennis cool! Finding that it plays much better with a lower string tension. Maybe you all can test that!
I feel that everyone harps on the 95 inch aspect too much. Lay it directly over a 100” Pure Aero. You’ll see it’s actually slightly wider at one point near the top and almost identical everywhere else above the 9-3 line.
Only in the lower half is it actually narrower. I feel like if you’re hitting the ball that far down the string bed on any racquet you’re likely going to lose the point. As Grisha said, he normally plays with a dampener but doesn’t with the Vcore 95. When you add up the wasted space with a dampener on a Pure Aero, vs a Vcore 95 without one, the 95 actually has way more useable space.
Serious request Can someone please take a look at an overlay of this 95 vs any traditional 100” racquet and share why the lower half of the string bed is contributing so much to the skill threshold of using this racquet?
I've laid it over my 360+ Speed Pro and at the top and sides of the hoop it's pretty close to the head shape of Speed Pro. Where there is significant difference is the lower part of the hoop, the Speed Pro has more hitting area lower in the loop (closer to throat)
@@K4R3N thank you so much for the feedback. So it sounds about the same as my Pure Aero. So I guess the question remains. Are decent players mishitting that low on the stringbed so often to make the Vcore 95 so difficult to use? Generally when I frame a ball it’s in the upper hoop, 2-3” away from where I intended. Not 8 inches low.
I can see on serve return just trying to get any area of the stringbed on some of these 100+ mph monster serves. But that’s not what reviewers seem to focus on either
I see you already got the answer!
@@gladiatorstribe great review guys. And I agree with the points.
@@curttheboywonder you're hopefully not hitting the bottom part of the hoop too often sure. But that's missing the point when it comes to forgivness and launch etc. The strings have more distance to cover in a larger head and the wider the space between strings and the more open the pattern the more the ball will push into the stringbed. This is a big reason why a small head head size with less space between the strings is more accurate and why a larger one generally has more power/spin etc. Other factors all go into this as well of course. These things are more of the sum rather than any individual thing determine the end result itself.
My point is that a vcore 95 while very forgiving/powerful etc for a 95 is still very much a 95. You should get a bigger sweetspot with the ezone 98 and definitely with the ezone 100 (maybe why Shapo trying the ezone 98 along with some other reasons).
I had the exact same experience as you (Grisha) word for word. This racket produces a good ball but demands you move your feet or be punished. I bought into the hype and im experiencing buyers remorse. The forgiveness was exaggerated. And if it's for the attacking player, why does it feel so bad on volleys ?? If it needs customization, there are better rackets to lead up.
Yep, very demanding and the small head really doesn't help at forgiving not perfect volleys 😬
Yonex Vcore 95 or Wilson Pro Staff 97?
I would definitely go with the Yonex, Areg would settle with the Pro Staff.
@@gladiatorstribe Thanks! I going to test this one.
24kg of tension is too high, and thats because u feel the small sweetspot. This racquet needs low tension, or u have to add some lead tape.
Finally👍
😉🎾
There is a new Vcore 95 model on the market.
You know what to do...
Shapovalov was using an eZone recently, no? At least the paint job is the new eZone model.
Yep, he was 😉
@@gladiatorstribe will you guys be reviewing the new ezone 98 in January when it comes out so Grish can pretend he still likes his Gravity and isn't switching to Yonex.
I saw Shapovalov playing against Nadal the other day and I think he switched to the new ezone or it could be a paint job.
He’s demoing it I think. Had a 16x19 string pattern
definitely ezone
Yeah, he switched rackets it seems.
Pls do the new ezone
Will do!
I'd agree. The racquet isn't special unless you're willing to customize and possess all the qualities mentioned by the boys. If you're not a legit 4.5 NTRP look elsewhere
You're definitely right 😉🎾
Have you guys ever thought about reviewing string
We absolutely have and we definitely will!
@@gladiatorstribe I play with Dominic thiems string RPM Power and I wanted to know your thoughts on it
@@dylanpate968 Not a bad string, good for spin and is pretty durable. Also it's quite soft, which is unusual for spinny strings.
He play with sv95
Pretty sure he endorses this one though 😉
"Arigato arigato" BAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHSHAHA
😂😂😂
Гриша, адреналин на 1.30 в ракетке на 95 на 24 кг оторвет руку любому любителю, а профессионала лишит профессии😂😂😂.
This racquet is not sth special. It plays harsh. No sweet spot. Power and spin are ok. The swing motion is unatural…. no fluidity….Like one piece. Previous version was better and had more feel. Great on serves like most yonexes. In general after VDM yonex sticks are mediocre on ball feedback/connection. Only the latest VCP97 has decent feel despite VDM.
Old stuff Shapo has new racquet...
Lucky him! 😂🎾
He never played with this model, it was the SV version.
Shao was only demoing a new racquet, its highly unlikely he will change form his 95 SV.