Overview
This version of the EZONE DR 98 sports an extremely cool blue cosmetic. With the exact same specs as the original version, it's perfect for intermediate and advanced players who want a user-friendly player's racquet with controllable power and great feel. This racquet's composition features Nanometric DR, a premium carbon graphite material that enables a more powerful ball repulsion. At 11.5 ounces, the EZONE DR 98 feels speedy, yet it also manages to play with above average stability for a sub 12 ounce racquet. Thanks in part to its Isometric head shape, this racquet feels decidedly more forgiving on off- center hits than the majority of its peers. It also comes with strategically enlarged grommet holes, a feature that further reduces the shock and vibration of off-center impact. On groundies the EZONE DR 98 feels comfortably firm and very accurate. There's also plenty of spin to be had thanks to the grippy 16x19 string pattern and easy acceleration. Our playtesters were particularly impressed by the stability against higher levels of pace. At net the combination of speed, stability and precision is a recipe for confident volleying. There's also plenty of power to be had on servers for those able to maximize stroke speed. Yonex has made some impressive updates to one of their most user-friendly player's racquets. Intermediate and advanced players looking for a near perfect combination of speed, stability, spin and precision should add this to their demo list.
Grading Scale
Unused
Racquet has not been hit with but may have minor cosmetic defects. May or may not have been strung.
Grade A - Excellent
It exhibits very little use; wear is evident on grip and grommets only. May have minor paint defects.
Grade B - Great
It has been used and shows some minor cosmetic wear on the frame. Does not exhibit wear from play that exposes graphite. Frame is not damaged from strings as a result of poor grommet care.
Grade C - Good
Exhibits clear wear from groundstrokes in multiple places on the frame. May have paint chips and/or may have a very small amount of graphite exposed from play.
Specifications
Head Size: 98 sq. in. / 632.26 sq. cm. |
Length: 27in / 68.58cm |
Strung Weight: 11.5oz / 326.02g |
Balance: 12.7in / 32.26cm / 6 pts HL |
Swingweight: 324 |
Stiffness: 62 |
Beam Width: 23mm / 24mm / 19.5mm / |
Composition: HM Graphite,Nanometric DR, Quake Shut Gel |
Power Level: Low-Medium |
Stroke Style: Medium-Full |
Swing Speed: Fast |
Racquet Colors: Blue |
Grip Type: Yonex Synthetic |
String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses Mains skip: 8T, 8H Two Piece No Shared Holes |
String Tension: 45-60 pounds |