Best Yonex Racquet for Me
We explain the differences of the EZONE, VCORE and PERCEPT lines to help you know which is best for your game.
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.
EZONE
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.
VCORE
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.
PERCEPT
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.
ASTREL
If you are a recreational player looking for a next-level jump in terms of power, comfort, and ease of play, then look no further than Yonex's signature oversize line; the Astrel. This oversize frame packs a huge punch and is more ideally suited for someone needing a large power increase to their potentially diminishing game. The extremely open 16x17 string pattern is great for shaping the ball with spin, and adding some comfort in your wheelhouse.
