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I have tennis elbow and I recently bought the Ezone Tour 98 and I think it’s the most comfortable racket I have. Been playing with a Wilson Kblade 93 for years
Thank you so much for these reviews. They feel truly informative and genuine. You're not using stock words that other channels that review tons of racquets use. You really get it and I feel more confident trusting your feedback. Thanks man!
I had similar experience with Ezone Tour... felt sluggish to me especially at net. Great plow and spin if you can get the tip speed, but just too head heavy on the balance for me. I tried tail weighting it but ultimately it was at higher static weight than I want these days. I also was surprised at the stiff feel of the frame. It didn’t bother my arm at the time because I didn’t hit with it for long before I decided it wasn’t for me... but that was a concern. Ezone 98 played softer to me than the Tour which was surprising given that the Tour I believe is less stiff in terms of RA. I’m really enjoying the 360+ Speed Pro currently and I’m looking to see what the Vcore 95 might do since I haven’t hit with that. It’ll be hard to unseat the Speed Pro, but we will see.
Totally agree, the standard ezone 98 isn’t softer but it needs a bit higher tension. I use a blade but have used the ezone 98 a lot, it needs 2-3 more pounds of tension than perhaps other racquets, try polytour pro at like 53-55lbs, it’s not soft
Thank you for your helpful content. One superminor critique: when you’re talking about multiple racquets, it would help to repeat the name of the model you’re commenting on more often. I find myself rewinding to make sure I’m following you after you’ve referred to “it” for a couple minutes. :)
Maybe Vcore 98 vs Ezone 98 (regular) is a fairer comparison? How would you gauge one against the other? I have trouble understanding the difference. I think Babolat specifically shines here. Although I’m not a fan, their lineup is super clear and different enough when comparing different models.
demo'd the vcore 98 today and holy smokes no joke I was playing out of my skin. Couldn't believe the accuracy and spin I was getting from the racquet. I was literally just aiming for targets and was painting the lines. The feedback from the racquet I was getting was insane. I could almost tell how much spin I needed to get the ball where I want. I play with moderate amount of topspin and slice backhand most times and both were on point. Beat my friend 6-0 and his feedback was that he had less time to react to my shots since it was coming hard and fast. The only downside of the racquet is that it is slightly too headlight which made volleys difficult but not impossible. You just need to stab the volleys so it may not be the best for reaction volleys but at least it is more maneuverable at the net then head heavy racquets. I may need to add some lead tape to the head to give it more stability and plough through to match the ezone tour 98 which doesn't bother me either way since I usually add a protection tape to the head and like my swingweight to be above 330. Had no issue with feel. Definitely worth a demo and if you want to make it play like an ezone 98 but with more spin and sweetspot and don't mind customizing then go with the vcore 98.
I’m a VCORE guy and I also own a EZONE 98. I can 100% relate to how the EZONE being stiffer and less manoeuvrable and giving me a sore arm especially since I play with a single-handed backhand. I can hit a very crisp and clean winner with EZONE but definitely can’t win a tight match with it. I can only imagine EZONE Tour requires even more strength to handle
Tried both, vcore offers a bit more of a muted feel compared to a more lively feel of ezone. Both are comfortable and both very user friendly. Vcore is more close to a babalot pure strike (coming from babalot user) but more feel and control. Ezone is a very well rounded racket, more like a blade with more power or closer to a 2nd gen pure strike or technifibre tfight, but more of a softer, trampoline feeling. Hope this helps!
Played for a while with the Ezone 98, needed to add some weight on 3 and 9 to improve stability, then tested the Ezone 98 Tour and I was blown away by its plush feeling and plow through. Suffered from golf elbow for a while before I started using it, so a switch to a 340gr strung racket was a bit of a risk, but it worked out amazing for me. Mind you, I string them with Volkl Power Fiber Pro 18, at 22kg , a super soft multi (yellow) Easy top spin from both wings (one handed backhand) huge sweet spot, very stable on off center hits. Only con is the response on reaction volleys that tend to fly out a bit. Maybe increasing string tension or a hybrid set up will improve this.
Thankyou so much for the review Karue! This is a great video to have made, and very handy is I'm tossing up whether to go for the Yonex ezone 98 tour, Yonex vcore 98 or the Head Radical or Speed. Very important details to have.
Don't play with lots of spin, more of a flatter player, and Ezone Tour plow and stability are just great for that. I also put some weight in the handle to make it headlight, don't mind the 350grams weight..But I also felt it was stiff, although RA and vibrations data suggest otherwise, its data is very similar to the 2018 Vcore 95 actually on TW (the main reason I actually bought the tour for extra stability and bigger sweetspot), but feels very different even with same string/tension setup. Even at 50lbs it felt a little stiff for my taste, and should probably lower the tension to mid-high 40s with a full poly. I also felt that it was great for serves and at the net, and even for one handed backhand, it wasn't bad. Not my main racquet but I keep it in one in my bag, especially for the very hard hitters.
I'm not sure if you remember Karue but a while ago I commented saying it would be great to see a video from you on how you prevent injuries (foam rolling, stretching, warming up, yoga etc) as an elite level player and you said it was a great idea for a video! Have you given it any more thought? Thank you from a long time subscriber.
Hi, First of all great video. I have heard that previous version of vcore 95 is better than the 2021 version. Will you make a video compare the previous version with 2021? I can back up your comment about ezone is a rather stiff racket.
I bought the EZT based on your recommendation so I'm very surprised to say the least to see that you aren't endorsing it anymore. Anyhow, i'm still loving the racket and plow through it provides. I demoe'd the 2020 VCore 98, Regular Ezone 98 and 97HD and none of them feel as sublime as the EZT. Using VS Gut/RPM Blast combo at 55/52 and it feels phenomenal.
@@KaruesellHQ seems like what you said about the arm issue is true.. got the dreaded tennis elbow so now my EZT's are for sale. Will try out the VCore series to see if its better for the arm. I really loved the EZT :(
I just tried both today and although I love the colorway of the ezone most of my shots were flying. It felt good and stable but man I couldn’t get a ball in. I really liked the vcore but it took a while for me to warm up to it. I wanna try the 95 though. Really enjoyed watching your reviews. Keep up the good work!
I had the exact same experience with the ezone, the racquet felt good but my shots were always long. The first vcore I tried was the dark green one (not sure what year) and I absolutely loved it. I've got the red and blue one now the same one karue is using and just starting to get used to it. Feels very different to my other one.
I'm so glad, Karue, that you mentioned you would be using two different rackets in a tournament. Apart from the sponsorship issue, I've thought that the reluctance of pros to use different rackets depending on conditions, the particular opponents they face and how they feel on a given day, is due more to superstition or a bad tradition than anything else. The usual argument I hear about not using multiple rackets is that the pro's game is finely tuned to a given racket. But judging from all the post-match interviews I've heard no pro plays the same each time he or she goes out on the court and the range of styles their opponents present them is very wide indeed. Maybe you could offer some real insight into this issue?
Hey Karue, great video been waiting for it! I have a question that's a bit of an off topic, what's your string setup? (It looks like a hybrid, it is poly+multi/synthetic?)
He mentioned in another video that he uses a full bed of Head Lynx Tour at 55lbs(?), forgot which video but I think it’s a recent video including the 2021 Vcore line
Thanks for providing insight to the difference between Yonex lines which none of the tennis stores' reviews do. It's interesting to hear that the EZone Tour hurts your arm compared to stiffer RA models. I guess you need to test different models but they're not typically offered with hybrid stringing. I play the 2017 EZone 98 weighted to 12 oz and 12 pts HL. Gut/poly at 56/52 #. Can't find any used ones so am looking at the 2021 VCore 98 or EZone 98 but reviews are all different.
Ezone pain takes time to develop. Online retailers don’t spend enough time and I’ve personally tried to leave a negative review of the ezone 100 after 6 months and they won’t post it.
I had an ezone tour 98 and it was just a bit too heavy for me. My arm was tired too. I've gone to a babolat pure aero vs for now, but the new vcore looks promising.
Comparing the Vcore 98 to the Ezone Tour of course they will feel different because the balance points are significantly different and the Tour is 10grams heavier.The Tour is significantly more head heavy which is why it's harder to swing and slower to come through. A better comparison would have been to the regular Ezone 98 since the balance point is almost the same as the Vcore.
I’m coming from a 2013 Babolat AeroPro Drive. I like the stiffness and spin potential this racket offers but it’s time to switch. Which of the Yonex rackets do you recommend - Ezone 98, Ezone 98 Tour, Ezone 100, Vcore 98/100? I can generate my own pace and spin. I want control and feel, I like the stiffer firm feel.
Hello @MyTennisHQ 💥 I keep rewatching those reviews because Im more and more interested in the vcore98 2021 as they are super cheap right now. I'm still hesitating with the ezone 98 thought. I have a very similar playstyle/swingstyle of your opponent with red shirt and white-ish racquet. What would you pick for him/me? Best tennis channel btw! All the best for your comeback on the tour 💪
Great review and comparison! I demo'ed the ezone 98 tour. I loved the stability on the forehead. However, like you mentioned in the other video, I hit with a one-hand backhand, I had difficulty adjusting to it. Any advice on how I should change my backhand stroke to adjust to it? I heard I should prepare earlier in my stroke. Thanks! Go Bruin! I used to play with a Wilson 6.1 n90 during college.
Dear friend, I love your videos and your passion for tennis. 💪🎾 Do you think that 2 rackets of the same weight (315gr, like my old YONEX RDS 001 98in mp and EZONE 98 tour) but 310 and 320mm of balance respectively, can I feel them very differently? Because it seemed to me that these EZONE TOUR would be the closest thing to the current lines to update my tools. Thanks and regards
Great video!. A comparison between the Ezone Tour and Radical Pro would be great, both 98 inch 315 grams 16x19 racquets, with different designs filosofies
I used to use the Vcore 100+ and it was killing my arm, idk if its the stiffness of the frame or something else, but I switched to the ezone 98 tour (2021) and the power, control and accuracy I got felt much better considering I produce my own spin.
Have you spent any time with the 97HD (320g unstrung)? I'm looking for a replacement and the Tour looks to be the closest approximation at the moment. Do you think the Tour is more maneuverable than the 97HD?
I have the ezone 98 normal which i customised and added 20 grams, mostly in throat and but cap to lower the balance point and have a more equal distribution of weight. This improves the racket drastically in controllability as well as manouverability. I'm thinking to add a vcore 95 to my bag. I'm actually a former head speed pro 18x20 player, before i transitioned to the ezone after a side step of the Wilson clash 100 and vcore pro 97. I have a clash 98 as backup for my bad days
I have exactly the same issue with Ezone 98 tour, the racket feels great but my arm got a bit sore playing for 2 hours, especially on volleys. Adding a leather grip does help me out a bit
Love your videos and am looking forward to hearing how the tourni works out. Im wondering if you'd be willing to play with the 2018 95 some as well to give a comparison between the two. I know it's an extra step but one that might be worth it considering they changed the beam width and stiffness. Myself and others I think are not that excited with the new version compared to the 2018... Good luck and thanks on advance!
I swear the Pro Staff 85 I used to play did NOT flex! I stay away from kevlar...I want a smoother feel than when I was in college but still prefer a heavier stick. IMO, they are more stable for volleys and more power and depth shots.
Hi KARUE, I am French and I have been playing for a few months with the yonex vcore 98 racket. First of all, thank you very much for all your advice and all your videos. They improved my tennis. And that's cool. I have a question: where? and how much lead weight exactly? you would add on the Yonex VCORE 98 of 2021, to improve it. I would like to have your help. Your professional opinion. Thank you in advance for your answer. Good continuation !!! You are a great guy!!! and a great community. If anyone can help me with this query, thank you all.
I have an ezone tour which I’ve just taken out for the first time but I find myself keep going back to my modded previous gen vcore 98 think it just cuts through the air better, I do think the ezone was the better volleying racket though. I need to change the strings up a bit and see what difference that makes as well. Will get the new vcore 98 on demo when it’s released and try and make a final decision!
I’m a fat old man and the 98 tour was indeed unwieldy at the start but now I’m used to it. I had bad tennis elbow 5 years ago but i string with tour bite soft and gut at 48 and my arm is ok.
Hey Karue, Quick question about strings for this demo. Can you advise what string / tension you were using for this, and also give us an idea about your plans for your own stick and what strings / tension you will try next, and why?
I don’t really give much advice on that since it is personal preference. You need to experiment with strings, tensions and find out what feels best for you
ezone 98 extended ! :) Id like to see youcompare some yonex extended model since they have been making them for a while and they look like the same racquet as the regular but 0.5 (and more swingweight)
i've been enjoying the tour, but as karue said it can be sluggish (esp at reflex volleys) and tough on the arm. seems like you have to dial it back when hitting with the vcore vs the ezone tour? still too much pop for your game?
I totally value your opinion but I want to share with you something a little different which I know you can shed some light on. Why does the Vcore 98 feel a lot lighter than the Vcore 100 when they both weigh same exact weight?
Felt the same about the ezone tour, while it’s stable it felt sluggish, and for a racquet shape that is designed to cut through the air... it was slow. I much prefer the standard ezone 98 but add a leather grip and maybe a little weight in the handle for a fast swinging racquet with the same plush but confident feel
mais um excelente video Karue!!! muito bom mesmo!! moro no interior e não tenho acesso a raquetes para fazer demos, então seus videos comparativos são excelentes!!! abraços
Is VCORE 98/95 2021 a real racket? After swinging with both, it reminded me of the junior or even kids under 10y rackets. How can anyone play with these toy rackets is beyond me...
Oi Karue and Gui, Feliz Ano Novo. Looking for input on switching from old Babolat Pure Drive Roddick one (100 sq inch, 27 1/2 length) to Yonnex VCore 98 or 100 maybe. I hit two handed from both sides and play mostly doubles now as am in my early 50's. Try to hit once a week with high level 4.5 buddy in addition to mixed. Hit two handed more like a Johnny Wang swing who you have played against obviously. Had hand surgery and switched from a Head Speed to the Babolat for many years now but need an upgrade to something now. Groundstrokes and returns and net play are more important for me as I don't have a huge serve. Just hard to find something that has it all. Since I have played with the 100 now not sure how a 98 would be. Any advice greatly appreciated. Great channel you and Gui have here. Obrigado.
I think the 98 would be good for you. It won’t be that big of a difference between that and the 100. Easy racket to play with, definitely worth trying it out
Hi!I just saw some of your reviews.They are really great!I can't decide what racket I should test.I am looking for a racquet around 300-305g unstrung.i want a control and feel raquet,but to be also arm-friendly,get a good spin,and have also go a decent power.mostly I want it to be very percise and have a good feel.Can u suggest me some racquets to test?I am 14 years old and I look for a tournamnet level racquet.Thank you!
Hey there Tennis HQ! Really helpful review as always, been watching your videos for a while now. I'm an all court intermediate player who is yet to decide between the Yonex ezone tour, Vcore pro 97 (310) and the upcoming Vcore 98 (305). I currently have a pure strike 100 (3rd gen) and I'm looking for something slightly heavier which will offer more plough through and pop on my ground strokes, as I tend to be pushed around with my current racket by stronger racket opponents due to its lower weight and pop. I am still a developing player so I would like to get a racket which would not only suit my aggressive baseline gamestyle but also be suitable for when my level becomes more advanced. I am strong enough and can create my own power, although my technique might not be perfect. I'm leaning towards the new Vcore 98 because it seems much more refined than the previous one. What do you think? I'd love to hear your comments Tennis HQ, thank you very much keep up the good work!
I use a one handed backhand and I’m trying to decide between the ezone tour or the vcore 95, are you going to make a comparison video? And thoughts on the difference between the new 95 vs the ezone tour
I would think that a more HL balance and a smaller hoop would suit a OHBH better, so the Vcore 95 appears a more natural choice there. The Ezone Tour will probably feel a bit sluggish and difficult to move around with a OHBH.
Good content guys, the comparison videos are popular. My constructive feedback would be try to be a bit more concise if you can, less repeating of the same issues.
For what it is worth, my experience with the ezone your is very similar. I changed to a leather grip to make the racquet a bit more head light. Much better for me!
Hi...man....can u suggest me some flexible racquets for tennis elbow.....??? My playstyle is lot of topspin and play mostly from baseline.... Thank you in advance man
Hi T-HQ! I know you were using Lynx Tour, which is one of my go-to string, in this review. I was thinking if you use a more control oriented string on vcore98, like solinco confidential, would that solve the problem of overhitting the ball? I’m a 4.0 player switching from vcore pro 97hd to the new vcore 98.
hi, lynx tour is completely a control string, however you swing, and even off center hits, it still dips in, even well used and looser strings. confidential is very comparable with it, it gives slightly more power than lynx tour. both are great strings
@@userdjee834 I’ve used both for more than 30 hours each. Lynx tour feels a lot more comfortable than confidential, and provides better power and ball pocketing, but the confidential definitely has edge on control over Lynx Tour.
@@userdjee834 agree both are great. I bought a whole reel of confidential considering I’m switching into a more power and spin racquet (vcore98) , but still have a few packets of Lynx Tour in my bag.
@@userdjee834 Their durability are all good, more than 16 hours of hard-hitting for sure. In my 97HD, I strung Lynx tour at 53 or 54, considering the liveliness of the string, and confidential at 51/ 52 since they are a little more stiff.
Out of the Ezone 98 and the Vcore 95, which did you feel and the higher launch angle. Ones 16x20, but the other has denser mains in the middle with 8 going through the hoop.
Red tones is very strange...not liking it yet. My blue Bab Roddick is still the best color! I tested everything when I decided on the Babolat, but I need to test all these new models that sounds too gud to be true!
BTW...why do guys wear high sock? I hate that feeling up my leg and more material=hotter! I wear low cut so I don't get wierd tan lines and I feel light and cooler legs. I like headband over a cap too.
I have the Vcore and I really like it; however, I made a mistake in buying one with 4 1/8 grip instead of 4'0 grip. I would like to trade it but I'm not sure if I will be able to do that. I'll figure something out though.
@@KaruesellHQ thanks! i am playing the previous ezone tour, but i hurt my arm, just the same feeling as you, so now looking a switch to vcore to fix it.
Do you usually modify the specs of your actual tournament rackets to maintain the same weight and balance when you switch brands or models or do you always use them as they come from stock?
I am currently using the new EZone 98 and thinking of switching over to the new VCore 98. My playing style requires a racquet that can generate more spin.
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5:32 is that not because of your strings though? I thought you use something like Alu Power 16 gauge at 58lbs or similar?
This is the most dangerous channel, after each video I want to spend hundreds of dollars on new racquets.
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@@KaruesellHQ getting some serious Dos Equis man vibes from this comment
@@betalpha314 lol frrrr
I feel the same 😄
I have tennis elbow and I recently bought the Ezone Tour 98 and I think it’s the most comfortable racket I have. Been playing with a Wilson Kblade 93 for years
Thank you so much for these reviews. They feel truly informative and genuine. You're not using stock words that other channels that review tons of racquets use. You really get it and I feel more confident trusting your feedback. Thanks man!
Thanks for making this video.
I think many viewers wanted to see these two comparison.
I had similar experience with Ezone Tour... felt sluggish to me especially at net. Great plow and spin if you can get the tip speed, but just too head heavy on the balance for me. I tried tail weighting it but ultimately it was at higher static weight than I want these days. I also was surprised at the stiff feel of the frame. It didn’t bother my arm at the time because I didn’t hit with it for long before I decided it wasn’t for me... but that was a concern. Ezone 98 played softer to me than the Tour which was surprising given that the Tour I believe is less stiff in terms of RA. I’m really enjoying the 360+ Speed Pro currently and I’m looking to see what the Vcore 95 might do since I haven’t hit with that. It’ll be hard to unseat the Speed Pro, but we will see.
95 is a gem!
@@KaruesellHQ old 95 or new
Totally agree, the standard ezone 98 isn’t softer but it needs a bit higher tension. I use a blade but have used the ezone 98 a lot, it needs 2-3 more pounds of tension than perhaps other racquets, try polytour pro at like 53-55lbs, it’s not soft
Great review! I'd love to see a review of the Pure Aero VS and comparison to the VCORE 98
Thank you for your helpful content. One superminor critique: when you’re talking about multiple racquets, it would help to repeat the name of the model you’re commenting on more often. I find myself rewinding to make sure I’m following you after you’ve referred to “it” for a couple minutes. :)
Maybe Vcore 98 vs Ezone 98 (regular) is a fairer comparison? How would you gauge one against the other? I have trouble understanding the difference. I think Babolat specifically shines here. Although I’m not a fan, their lineup is super clear and different enough when comparing different models.
demo'd the vcore 98 today and holy smokes no joke I was playing out of my skin. Couldn't believe the accuracy and spin I was getting from the racquet. I was literally just aiming for targets and was painting the lines. The feedback from the racquet I was getting was insane. I could almost tell how much spin I needed to get the ball where I want. I play with moderate amount of topspin and slice backhand most times and both were on point. Beat my friend 6-0 and his feedback was that he had less time to react to my shots since it was coming hard and fast. The only downside of the racquet is that it is slightly too headlight which made volleys difficult but not impossible. You just need to stab the volleys so it may not be the best for reaction volleys but at least it is more maneuverable at the net then head heavy racquets. I may need to add some lead tape to the head to give it more stability and plough through to match the ezone tour 98 which doesn't bother me either way since I usually add a protection tape to the head and like my swingweight to be above 330. Had no issue with feel. Definitely worth a demo and if you want to make it play like an ezone 98 but with more spin and sweetspot and don't mind customizing then go with the vcore 98.
Which strings? I got one recently and using head lynx tour, the champagne
I’m a VCORE guy and I also own a EZONE 98. I can 100% relate to how the EZONE being stiffer and less manoeuvrable and giving me a sore arm especially since I play with a single-handed backhand. I can hit a very crisp and clean winner with EZONE but definitely can’t win a tight match with it. I can only imagine EZONE Tour requires even more strength to handle
How would you compare the Vcore 98 to the regular Ezone 98 in regards to comfort, control and off-centered shots? Cheers!
Isn’t the ezone less stiff then the vcore on paper?
Tried both, vcore offers a bit more of a muted feel compared to a more lively feel of ezone. Both are comfortable and both very user friendly. Vcore is more close to a babalot pure strike (coming from babalot user) but more feel and control. Ezone is a very well rounded racket, more like a blade with more power or closer to a 2nd gen pure strike or technifibre tfight, but more of a softer, trampoline feeling. Hope this helps!
Played for a while with the Ezone 98, needed to add some weight on 3 and 9 to improve stability, then tested the Ezone 98 Tour and I was blown away by its plush feeling and plow through. Suffered from golf elbow for a while before I started using it, so a switch to a 340gr strung racket was a bit of a risk, but it worked out amazing for me.
Mind you, I string them with Volkl Power Fiber Pro 18, at 22kg , a super soft multi (yellow)
Easy top spin from both wings (one handed backhand) huge sweet spot, very stable on off center hits. Only con is the response on reaction volleys that tend to fly out a bit. Maybe increasing string tension or a hybrid set up will improve this.
Thankyou so much for the review Karue! This is a great video to have made, and very handy is I'm tossing up whether to go for the Yonex ezone 98 tour, Yonex vcore 98 or the Head Radical or Speed. Very important details to have.
Don't play with lots of spin, more of a flatter player, and Ezone Tour plow and stability are just great for that. I also put some weight in the handle to make it headlight, don't mind the 350grams weight..But I also felt it was stiff, although RA and vibrations data suggest otherwise, its data is very similar to the 2018 Vcore 95 actually on TW (the main reason I actually bought the tour for extra stability and bigger sweetspot), but feels very different even with same string/tension setup. Even at 50lbs it felt a little stiff for my taste, and should probably lower the tension to mid-high 40s with a full poly. I also felt that it was great for serves and at the net, and even for one handed backhand, it wasn't bad. Not my main racquet but I keep it in one in my bag, especially for the very hard hitters.
I'm not sure if you remember Karue but a while ago I commented saying it would be great to see a video from you on how you prevent injuries (foam rolling, stretching, warming up, yoga etc) as an elite level player and you said it was a great idea for a video! Have you given it any more thought? Thank you from a long time subscriber.
Yes I remember. Just haven’t had the time to do so yet but it is in the plans
Hi,
First of all great video. I have heard that previous version of vcore 95 is better than the 2021 version. Will you make a video compare the previous version with 2021? I can back up your comment about ezone is a rather stiff racket.
Man, great comparison. I'm playing the EZone 100 now and was wondering about how it compares to the new VCore.
How does the vcore 98 compare to the head graphene 360+ speed mp?
I bought the EZT based on your recommendation so I'm very surprised to say the least to see that you aren't endorsing it anymore.
Anyhow, i'm still loving the racket and plow through it provides. I demoe'd the 2020 VCore 98, Regular Ezone 98 and 97HD and none of them feel as sublime as the EZT. Using VS Gut/RPM Blast combo at 55/52 and it feels phenomenal.
Gut with the ezt is fantastic!
@@KaruesellHQ seems like what you said about the arm issue is true.. got the dreaded tennis elbow so now my EZT's are for sale. Will try out the VCore series to see if its better for the arm. I really loved the EZT :(
What racket you got now since ezt
Wow, thanks for the review. I'm using the 2019 vcore tour 98 and I still love it
Awesome
I just tried both today and although I love the colorway of the ezone most of my shots were flying. It felt good and stable but man I couldn’t get a ball in. I really liked the vcore but it took a while for me to warm up to it. I wanna try the 95 though. Really enjoyed watching your reviews. Keep up the good work!
I had the exact same experience with the ezone, the racquet felt good but my shots were always long. The first vcore I tried was the dark green one (not sure what year) and I absolutely loved it. I've got the red and blue one now the same one karue is using and just starting to get used to it. Feels very different to my other one.
@@yo_eddie2576 I also settled for the Vcore and got the 95 version
Naturally we now are awaiting an Extreme Tour vs Radical MP 2021 comparison 👀 😁
I'm so glad, Karue, that you mentioned you would be using two different rackets in a tournament. Apart from the sponsorship issue, I've thought that the reluctance of pros to use different rackets depending on conditions, the particular opponents they face and how they feel on a given day, is due more to superstition or a bad tradition than anything else. The usual argument I hear about not using multiple rackets is that the pro's game is finely tuned to a given racket. But judging from all the post-match interviews I've heard no pro plays the same each time he or she goes out on the court and the range of styles their opponents present them is very wide indeed. Maybe you could offer some real insight into this issue?
Hey Karue, great video been waiting for it! I have a question that's a bit of an off topic, what's your string setup? (It looks like a hybrid, it is poly+multi/synthetic?)
He mentioned in another video that he uses a full bed of Head Lynx Tour at 55lbs(?), forgot which video but I think it’s a recent video including the 2021 Vcore line
Great review ! i would love to see prince racquet reviews :
tour line : textreme tour 100 310
Phantom line: 100 X 305
Beast line : Beast 98
Thanks for the video ! And best wishes to the tournament !
Thank you
I echo your ezone 98 experience 100%. I loved it but it felt stiff enough it hurt my wrist. I had to sell it and go back to my dr
Thanks for providing insight to the difference between Yonex lines which none of the tennis stores' reviews do. It's interesting to hear that the EZone Tour hurts your arm compared to stiffer RA models. I guess you need to test different models but they're not typically offered with hybrid stringing. I play the 2017 EZone 98 weighted to 12 oz and 12 pts HL. Gut/poly at 56/52 #. Can't find any used ones so am looking at the 2021 VCore 98 or EZone 98 but reviews are all different.
Ezone pain takes time to develop. Online retailers don’t spend enough time and I’ve personally tried to leave a negative review of the ezone 100 after 6 months and they won’t post it.
I had an ezone tour 98 and it was just a bit too heavy for me. My arm was tired too. I've gone to a babolat pure aero vs for now, but the new vcore looks promising.
New VCOREs are great
Thanks Karue for the in-depth review! Question: Is the brassy feel of the former VC98 still present in the 2021 version?
Comparing the Vcore 98 to the Ezone Tour of course they will feel different because the balance points are significantly different and the Tour is 10grams heavier.The Tour is significantly more head heavy which is why it's harder to swing and slower to come through. A better comparison would have been to the regular Ezone 98 since the balance point is almost the same as the Vcore.
Well I do not run a tennis shop, I don’t have every racket at my disposal at all times. So VCORE 98 and EZONE Tour it is
@@KaruesellHQ that's not what I meant at all. Your title says Ezone when in reality it's Ezone Tour. Just be clear that's all.
How would you compare Ezone 98 (not tour) vs. VCore 98? Can you get the benefits of Ezone 98 Tour without extra weight and arm problems?
Did you tail weight the ezone tour with a leather grip? If so did that help the balance issue?
I’m coming from a 2013 Babolat AeroPro Drive. I like the stiffness and spin potential this racket offers but it’s time to switch. Which of the Yonex rackets do you recommend - Ezone 98, Ezone 98 Tour, Ezone 100, Vcore 98/100? I can generate my own pace and spin. I want control and feel, I like the stiffer firm feel.
Hello @MyTennisHQ 💥
I keep rewatching those reviews because Im more and more interested in the vcore98 2021 as they are super cheap right now. I'm still hesitating with the ezone 98 thought. I have a very similar playstyle/swingstyle of your opponent with red shirt and white-ish racquet. What would you pick for him/me?
Best tennis channel btw! All the best for your comeback on the tour 💪
Great review and comparison! I demo'ed the ezone 98 tour. I loved the stability on the forehead. However, like you mentioned in the other video, I hit with a one-hand backhand, I had difficulty adjusting to it. Any advice on how I should change my backhand stroke to adjust to it? I heard I should prepare earlier in my stroke. Thanks! Go Bruin! I used to play with a Wilson 6.1 n90 during college.
Not sure if you should change your stroke to adapt to the racket
Dear friend, I love your videos and your passion for tennis. 💪🎾 Do you think that 2 rackets of the same weight (315gr, like my old YONEX RDS 001 98in mp and EZONE 98 tour) but 310 and 320mm of balance respectively, can I feel them very differently?
Because it seemed to me that these EZONE TOUR would be the closest thing to the current lines to update my tools.
Thanks and regards
Thanks for taking the time to do this ...
What I’ve been waiting for
I always enjoy watching your videos.
By the way, what kind of string do you use for the EZONE 98 Tour in this video?
Great video!. A comparison between the Ezone Tour and Radical Pro would be great, both 98 inch 315 grams 16x19 racquets, with different designs filosofies
I used to use the Vcore 100+ and it was killing my arm, idk if its the stiffness of the frame or something else, but I switched to the ezone 98 tour (2021) and the power, control and accuracy I got felt much better considering I produce my own spin.
Have you spent any time with the 97HD (320g unstrung)?
I'm looking for a replacement and the Tour looks to be the closest approximation at the moment. Do you think the Tour is more maneuverable than the 97HD?
I have the ezone 98 normal which i customised and added 20 grams, mostly in throat and but cap to lower the balance point and have a more equal distribution of weight. This improves the racket drastically in controllability as well as manouverability. I'm thinking to add a vcore 95 to my bag.
I'm actually a former head speed pro 18x20 player, before i transitioned to the ezone after a side step of the Wilson clash 100 and vcore pro 97. I have a clash 98 as backup for my bad days
I have exactly the same issue with Ezone 98 tour, the racket feels great but my arm got a bit sore playing for 2 hours, especially on volleys. Adding a leather grip does help me out a bit
I really think that's the weight and balance. At 315 grams and 4 pts HL that is a difficult racquet. Even the Gravity Pro is 6 pts HL.
Love your videos and am looking forward to hearing how the tourni works out. Im wondering if you'd be willing to play with the 2018 95 some as well to give a comparison between the two. I know it's an extra step but one that might be worth it considering they changed the beam width and stiffness. Myself and others I think are not that excited with the new version compared to the 2018... Good luck and thanks on advance!
Will try to get my hands on one
I swear the Pro Staff 85 I used to play did NOT flex! I stay away from kevlar...I want a smoother feel than when I was in college but still prefer a heavier stick. IMO, they are more stable for volleys and more power and depth shots.
Hi KARUE,
I am French and I have been playing for a few months with the yonex vcore 98 racket.
First of all, thank you very much for all your advice and all your videos. They improved my tennis. And that's cool.
I have a question: where? and how much lead weight exactly? you would add on the Yonex VCORE 98 of 2021, to improve it.
I would like to have your help. Your professional opinion.
Thank you in advance for your answer. Good continuation !!!
You are a great guy!!! and a great community.
If anyone can help me with this query, thank you all.
I have an ezone tour which I’ve just taken out for the first time but I find myself keep going back to my modded previous gen vcore 98 think it just cuts through the air better, I do think the ezone was the better volleying racket though. I need to change the strings up a bit and see what difference that makes as well. Will get the new vcore 98 on demo when it’s released and try and make a final decision!
Thanks for a great review! Would you say the regular ezone 98 is more comfortable on the arm - on an equal level as the vcore 98 in terms om comfort?
I think the VCORE is more comfortable than both ezones
Happy new year Karue! So have you fully committed to the Ezone tour? Would you ever go back to the Head speed? Cheers!
I’m a fat old man and the 98 tour was indeed unwieldy at the start but now I’m used to it. I had bad tennis elbow 5 years ago but i string with tour bite soft and gut at 48 and my arm is ok.
And previously I was big into dr 98s
Hey Karue,
Quick question about strings for this demo. Can you advise what string / tension you were using for this, and also give us an idea about your plans for your own stick and what strings / tension you will try next, and why?
I don’t really give much advice on that since it is personal preference. You need to experiment with strings, tensions and find out what feels best for you
I think the new VCORE is more comparable from a power/weight class to the Bab Pure Strike 3rd 16x19? Don’t you think so?
What strings and tension was used for each one of them? Thanks! (Thinking of buying/trying both) haha
ezone 98 extended ! :) Id like to see youcompare some yonex extended model since they have been making them for a while and they look like the same racquet as the regular but 0.5 (and more swingweight)
i've been enjoying the tour, but as karue said it can be sluggish (esp at reflex volleys) and tough on the arm. seems like you have to dial it back when hitting with the vcore vs the ezone tour? still too much pop for your game?
I totally value your opinion but I want to share with you something a little different which I know you can shed some light on. Why does the Vcore 98 feel a lot lighter than the Vcore 100 when they both weigh same exact weight?
Felt the same about the ezone tour, while it’s stable it felt sluggish, and for a racquet shape that is designed to cut through the air... it was slow. I much prefer the standard ezone 98 but add a leather grip and maybe a little weight in the handle for a fast swinging racquet with the same plush but confident feel
Agreed. It doesn’t cut through the air at all
mais um excelente video Karue!!! muito bom mesmo!! moro no interior e não tenho acesso a raquetes para fazer demos, então seus videos comparativos são excelentes!!! abraços
Valeu!!
For a intermediate player who likes aggresive play and volley which you recommend?
Is VCORE 98/95 2021 a real racket? After swinging with both, it reminded me of the junior or even kids under 10y rackets. How can anyone play with these toy rackets is beyond me...
What string would you recommend for an intermediate player looking to buy the Vcore, I like to play from the back with top spin
How long till the “Why I’m Switching to the VCore 95” video?
Hahah only if they give me a couple rackets hahah
@@KaruesellHQ it’s Christmas time, surely Auntie Nomi can hook you up
@@KaruesellHQ so did they?
Oi Karue and Gui, Feliz Ano Novo. Looking for input on switching from old Babolat Pure Drive Roddick one (100 sq inch, 27 1/2 length) to Yonnex VCore 98 or 100 maybe. I hit two handed from both sides and play mostly doubles now as am in my early 50's. Try to hit once a week with high level 4.5 buddy in addition to mixed. Hit two handed more like a Johnny Wang swing who you have played against obviously. Had hand surgery and switched from a Head Speed to the Babolat for many years now but need an upgrade to something now. Groundstrokes and returns and net play are more important for me as I don't have a huge serve. Just hard to find something that has it all. Since I have played with the 100 now not sure how a 98 would be. Any advice greatly appreciated. Great channel you and Gui have here. Obrigado.
I think the 98 would be good for you. It won’t be that big of a difference between that and the 100. Easy racket to play with, definitely worth trying it out
What strings did you use for the vcore?
Hi!I just saw some of your reviews.They are really great!I can't decide what racket I should test.I am looking for a racquet around 300-305g unstrung.i want a control and feel raquet,but to be also arm-friendly,get a good spin,and have also go a decent power.mostly I want it to be very percise and have a good feel.Can u suggest me some racquets to test?I am 14 years old and I look for a tournamnet level racquet.Thank you!
I don't see a link yet anyway but does this also work for Tennis Warehouse Europe? Will probably place an order this week. Thanks for the video!
Good question Jelle!
Just append ?from=tenhq
at the end of the URL in case it works for TWE too.
The link is there now.
Love your videos. I might recommend that you work on your lighting on your videos to make them more professional looking.
Great review! How do you determine which racket(s) or gear to review next?
Hey there Tennis HQ! Really helpful review as always, been watching your videos for a while now. I'm an all court intermediate player who is yet to decide between the Yonex ezone tour, Vcore pro 97 (310) and the upcoming Vcore 98 (305). I currently have a pure strike 100 (3rd gen) and I'm looking for something slightly heavier which will offer more plough through and pop on my ground strokes, as I tend to be pushed around with my current racket by stronger racket opponents due to its lower weight and pop. I am still a developing player so I would like to get a racket which would not only suit my aggressive baseline gamestyle but also be suitable for when my level becomes more advanced. I am strong enough and can create my own power, although my technique might not be perfect. I'm leaning towards the new Vcore 98 because it seems much more refined than the previous one. What do you think? I'd love to hear your comments Tennis HQ, thank you very much keep up the good work!
VCORE 98 is a great option for what you are looking for. Definitely try it out
I use a one handed backhand and I’m trying to decide between the ezone tour or the vcore 95, are you going to make a comparison video? And thoughts on the difference between the new 95 vs the ezone tour
I would think that a more HL balance and a smaller hoop would suit a OHBH better, so the Vcore 95 appears a more natural choice there. The Ezone Tour will probably feel a bit sluggish and difficult to move around with a OHBH.
Karue, you ever try the Angell racquets? Would be great to hear your opinion on these (K7 series)
Yes exactly the video we needed today!
Good content guys, the comparison videos are popular. My constructive feedback would be try to be a bit more concise if you can, less repeating of the same issues.
Will I have any issue performing drop shots with VCore 98? How does it compare with Ezone98 (305) ?
For what it is worth, my experience with the ezone your is very similar. I changed to a leather grip to make the racquet a bit more head light. Much better for me!
I did it too but it helped making it faster but still felt sore after hits
VCore Pro 97, tiny amount of lead in the hoop, for me absolutely destroys the VCore95.
@3Slippers in what way?
The weights seem to show on your forehands. You tend to push more forward on the ezone before stepping in.
Hi...man....can u suggest me some flexible racquets for tennis elbow.....??? My playstyle is lot of topspin and play mostly from baseline....
Thank you in advance man
Hi T-HQ! I know you were using Lynx Tour, which is one of my go-to string, in this review. I was thinking if you use a more control oriented string on vcore98, like solinco confidential, would that solve the problem of overhitting the ball? I’m a 4.0 player switching from vcore pro 97hd to the new vcore 98.
hi, lynx tour is completely a control string, however you swing, and even off center hits, it still dips in, even well used and looser strings. confidential is very comparable with it, it gives slightly more power than lynx tour. both are great strings
@@userdjee834 I’ve used both for more than 30 hours each. Lynx tour feels a lot more comfortable than confidential, and provides better power and ball pocketing, but the confidential definitely has edge on control over Lynx Tour.
@@userdjee834 agree both are great. I bought a whole reel of confidential considering I’m switching into a more power and spin racquet (vcore98) , but still have a few packets of Lynx Tour in my bag.
@@Rick-ou6wy how long do they last for you, and in which frame/tension pls?
@@userdjee834 Their durability are all good, more than 16 hours of hard-hitting for sure. In my 97HD, I strung Lynx tour at 53 or 54, considering the liveliness of the string, and confidential at 51/ 52 since they are a little more stiff.
Out of the Ezone 98 and the Vcore 95, which did you feel and the higher launch angle. Ones 16x20, but the other has denser mains in the middle with 8 going through the hoop.
Very similar launch angles but the 95 is a bit easier to generate topspin in my opinion
Red tones is very strange...not liking it yet. My blue Bab Roddick is still the best color! I tested everything when I decided on the Babolat, but I need to test all these new models that sounds too gud to be true!
BTW...why do guys wear high sock? I hate that feeling up my leg and more material=hotter! I wear low cut so I don't get wierd tan lines and I feel light and cooler legs. I like headband over a cap too.
I have the Vcore and I really like it; however, I made a mistake in buying one with 4 1/8 grip instead of 4'0 grip. I would like to trade it but I'm not sure if I will be able to do that. I'll figure something out though.
What is the best poly string to use with Yonex EZONE 98 Tour?
Your video is very helpful and interesting for our tennis princess members ♡ Always thank you very much
How power and stability have we exceeded the level of the babolat pure strike?
Hey Karue, how was the switch from the 18x20 Speed Pro to the 16x20 on the VCore 95?
Have not switched yet
Thank you for the tips what I am looking for.
Karue, what’s your grip size? Love the content!
How do these compare to the Wilson pro staff 97 v13?
Great comparison, our academy has Yonex endorsement. Agree with it
Appreciate it
I brought a Ezone tour 98, Not my cup of tea, used it 3 times. Would like to swap it for a vcore 98 2021, I live in Australia
Hi Karue, if Ezone is stiff 64 and Vcore 66, why Vcore seems to be more friendly?
I don’t go by those numbers, I go by what I feel when playing with the rackets
@@KaruesellHQ thanks! i am playing the previous ezone tour, but i hurt my arm, just the same feeling as you, so now looking a switch to vcore to fix it.
Do you usually modify the specs of your actual tournament rackets to maintain the same weight and balance when you switch brands or models or do you always use them as they come from stock?
No I don’t. I just play with it stock so I can know the racket better
I am currently using the new EZone 98 and thinking of switching over to the new VCore 98. My playing style requires a racquet that can generate more spin.
Go for it! Use our link hahah
i had some wrist issues with the new ezone 100 and was very surprised. thought it was arm friendly...
Awesome review 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you
Can you please compare Wilson Pro-staff with Blade?