Best Yonex Racquet for Me

When thinking of Yonex racquets, two things immediatly come to mind: their unique isometric head shape and great feel. Which Yonex racquet would fit you and your game best? Let us introduce you to the main Yonex families to help with your decision.

The EZONE family is all about controllable power and amazing feel. With its latest update to the EZONE family, Yonex stayed true to what made the previous versions popular: "best in class" feel and a thicker frame, which translates to easy power. The EZONE line offers a modern blend of power, speed and spin to every ability level, but features professional use seen on tour by the likes of Ben Shelton, Casper Ruud, and Jessica Pegula. Options for beginners range from the lightest EZONE Ace to the biggest head size of the EZONE 105. Advanced players will enjoy the EZONE 98, EZONE 98 Tour and EZONE 100 models, while fans of extended racquets looking for a boost in power and stability will find the EZONE 98+ and EZONE 100+ to be extremely pleasing.

"The EZONE 100 just does everything well while complementing my aggressive game style."

-Brittany, TW Playtester

"I liked the comfortable feel at contact and found the sweetspot to be very forgiving with the EZONE 98."

-Chris, TW Playtester

Players who like to hit spin-loaded balls that drop hard and hop high will not be let down by Yonex's VCORE racquets. Excellent levels of spin, speed and precision helped these racquets earn endorsements from pro players like Denis Shapovalov and Elena Rybakina. The VCORE 100L is a user-friendly option, while the VCORE 100 will be a great choice for intermediate players looking for a spin-friendly racquet with easy targeting on full swings. Advanced players on the search for surgical precision should take a look at the VCORE 95 or the VCORE 98. Players who don't shy away from everything that extended racquets can offer should definitely consider testing the VCORE 98+ or the VCORE 100+, where the longer length translates into an unmistakable boost in plow through and spin. New to the line is the VCORE 100D, which combines a slightly denser 16x20 string pattern with a little more mass to effectively add both control and power.

"My favorite part about the VCORE 95 from the baseline is my ability to place the ball precisely and be super crafty with my shots."

-Troy, TW Playtester

"The feel of this VCORE 98 is crisper than the previous version, which I liked; it reminded me a bit more of the VCORE SV and is less muted than the previous model."

-Michelle, TW Playtester

"I found the 16x20 pattern and higher swingweight on the VCORE 100D to really tame the more powerful nature of these eighth generation VCOREs."

-Oak, TW Playtester

Fans of traditional player's racquets should definitely check out the PERCEPT line. Yonex emphasizes the undeniable precision of a traditional player's racquet for the PERCEPT family, which perfectly covers the needs of pro players like Stanislas Wawrinka or Frances Tiafoe. The intermediate player who wants a great feeling racquet with easy targeting on full swings should consider the PERCEPT 100. Experienced players looking to hit a heavy ball will not be disappointed by the more advanced options of the PERCEPT line. Endorsed by Wawrinka, the PERCEPT 97H packs a massive 333-RDC swingweight, while the PERCEPT 97D and PERCEPT 97 also deliver control and feel for the advanced player. Yonex also adds a completely new model, the PERCEPT 100D, which combines a forgiving 100 square inch head with a surgical 18x19 string pattern. The PERCEPT line now comes in a sleek "Midnight Navy" cosmetic in what is likely the last production run before the family gets updated as a whole.

"I found synergy hitting with this racquet. It's nice and speedy, yet stable for its weight. It was really easy to hit with [the Percept] against several different levels of players."

- Michelle, TW Playtester

"From the baseline, I enjoyed a nice blend of power, maneuverability, and just enough stability to feel nice and solid at contact."

- Chris, TW Playtester

The Yonex MUSE family is an exciting new venture into the beginner and intermediate family for players looking for easy playability, tons of comfort, and a reliable feel. The MUSE racquets are quite flexible, powerful, and spin-friendly thanks to a fairly open 16x18 string pattern. The MUSE 100 features a 295-gram unstrung weight and is an easier option for a newer player compared to the MUSE 98, which is heavier at 305 grams unstrung. Both frames feature sub-60 RAs when strung, so for fans of plusher hitting experiences, this is YONEX's most flexible lineup currently.