Yeah I actually wanted to play in the current just to compare to the next generation but just decided to review it as I found it such a cool frame to hit with
Enjoyed your review, pretty precise. I've been using Vcore 98 305 red since two years ago, and agree on crisp, absolutely on spin and depth on shots from the baseline. Not much pop on serve. Slice backhand with it really cuts the ball and bounces very low bounce for your opponents. Spin and control is for me the main feature of this stick.
So much better than the average TH-cam racquet review. Great, useful descriptions of how the racquets played without resorting to the usual racquet review cliches. Great job!
A few weeks ago I got EZONE 98 and I am still getting used to it, but I tell you what, the depth thing is real. The ball will fly. More technical stuff will require a good touch to handle the ball on the net. A possible downside for me could be that I have not gotten that much seamless spin, but on the other hand, it is possibly me, because I struggle with that and it can be corrected with a designated string for better spin. Would recommend this racked for a more attacking and aggressive play style from my limited experience.
Nice review. I'm a 4.5 hardcore Vcore player. I tried the VCore Pro and EZone but the Galaxy Black Vcore is my go-to weapon of choice. The eZone is good for a high 3.5-4.0 players with plenty of power, control, and spin. But if you talk about control and touch, the VCore outplays any rackets out there.
I recently bought a used Ezone 98 on eBay for $50 and I absolutely love it. I was coming from a Pure Drive and I wanted slightly more control. I’d love to try the Vcore because honestly I’d like to try something heavier. I’m really impressed with my only Yonex experience so far.
Interesting evaluation because I felt that EZONE seems more control oriented than VCore, I'm saiyng that because I swicth from vcore98 to ezone98 exactly the same racquets tested by you. My main concern with Vcore is due to trampoline effect which was bouder me a lot. Nevertheless you're bringing up a lot of information about this lovely sport the Tennis. Great job! Say Hello to Brazil you have followers down there!
I think some people find more control with EZONE due to it being lighter and just not as much mass coming through the ball - but yeah the trampoline effect is real with this frame- I’m looking forward to seeing what the EZONE tour is like compared to it- thanks for the kind words!
Amazing comparison video!!! Excellent work... I recently played with the VCore 98. great serve values but what i actually describe it in few words, is that I needed to adjust my game to the racket's playstyle. I think EZone 98 will provide me with an excellent balanced playability that will suit my game style which have flat groundstrokes and I also like to generate spin when needed. Also, I found that with Vcore, when trying playing flat strokes, the ball ended up flying somehow, and needed to always trying to hit the ball with spin to play consistent.
Thanks! I noticed that big time with both vcore and ezone that I needed to really put on the topspin if I wanted to keep the ball in the court - they are great frames in their own right but definitely like you said, some adjustments needed to maximize them
Great video. I like the EZONE and I started to enjoy it once increased my racket head speed a bit and add a lot more spin to my forehands. Agree with it not being the best at absorbing power though, felt a little bit too light for me all in all. Really want to try the EZONE Tour though. Would love to see you try the VCORE Pro 97HD, this felt amazing to me, the 18 x 20 string pattern with it really gives you a lot of control and it feels so accurate.
I am playing with EZ 98+ very forgiving frame, big serve! Very precise with shaped strings ( like solinco tour bite) easy power to control with top spin. Best for 4.0 and up players. Leather grip and overgrip no need for silicone
try the ezone 98 tour, it will correct most of the issues you mentioned regarding dealing with heavy balls. I demoed regular ezone, vcore, 97HD and the tour is the plushest of them all.
I've actually decided to switch from Blade V7 98 16x19 to the Yonex Ezone 98 Tour (heavier version of the one you demo'ed). I couldn't put it down after testing it a few times. Having just turned 44 this past week, I will need the extra free power that the Ezone has that the Blade couldn't provide me. I still love the feel of the Blade, but it's a very control oriented racquet.
Yeah I considered switching to the blade about 7-8 months ago but had a similar experience you are having- let me know how it works out for you over the next year
Awesome review, this is how racquet reviews should be! I personally never tried the EZ98 but i have tried the VC98 a few weeks and found it to lack plowthrough, felt brassy and underpowered even with lead at 12 and in the handle. Maybe I should try lead at the throat too, like you suggest to see how it goes.
I have, it isn’t my favorite frame in the world but I used it after a few others and I think I just didn’t get it enough of a chance - I’ll end up reviewing it at some point
I haven't tried the Vcore 98, but I have tried the Ezone 98, the 98 Tour and the Vcore 95. The Vcore 95 was interesting. Definitely didn't play like other 95 sq in headsize rackets. And I actually almost switched to that, but I'm just not consistent enough at making contact to play with a midsize racket. It was a nice platform frame though, played nice enough stock but I felt like it could use a bit of lead in the hoop to make it more stable at net. I ended up settling with the 98 cause the 98 Tour's heft seems to be more distributed along the hoop as it's a bit more head heavy than the regular 98 and customizing it to the balance I liked ended up making it a tad too heavy for my liking. I ended up customizing the 98 instead to bump it up to 341g strung by changing to a leather grip and counterbalancing by adding 6g lead at 10 and 2. Still nice and headlight enough to my liking while not being overly demanding to swing as it's at 326 strung swingweight. The Ezone 98 has fairly good twistweight so adding weight to 9 and 3 doesn't really do much for it from what I've tested so 10 and 2 or directly at 12 are really the optimal spots for adding weight in the hoop when customising the Ezone.
@@FootDoctorZach the stock 98 tour was 1 point HL strung (I used Yonex Poly Tour Pro 17g). I prefer around 5-6 pts HL which was easier to achieve at a manageable swingweight with the regular 98, as it's already pretty close to that in stock form.
Your analogy of guitars does not really help, the Vcore is more versatile, it allows you to play more defensively absorbing heavy shots but also allows you to attack. The Vcore can be improved considerably if you use a hybrid setup which provides more feedback and a bit of weight at 12 O'clock.
Fantastic review. Just have a quick question: there was some concerns with the original VCORE 98 regarding control/trampolining but then I guess the Galaxy Black was improved to cover these aspects, just like the new VCORE series that just came out?
@@FootDoctorZach would you say that this Galaxy Black wouldn’t be too good of a match to a player who loves to attack the ball with confidence that’s not sailing long, mostly flat hitter, loves to drive volley and return heavy on good serves? I’m thinking of getting the 285gr version extended to 27.25 with unstrung weight at 295gr and 9HL also unstrung .. trying to mirror some of the new specs of the new version, with the increased HL and the extended length as I play double handed both wings..
If I played a flat ball I would be scared of it just because you need to hit a lot of spin to bring the ball down due to its launch angle / longer mains
Hey doc this is the best comparison of these two rackets I’ve seen out there. May I request you redo it with the new versions? Both got massively good feedback. On another note, curious why you’d describe the vcore as crisp and ezone elastic, while at the same time saying there’s better feel and pocketing on the vcore.
Hey Doc, if we consider a strong opponent across you or a fast court game, generate topspin just become quite bullshit (We're talking about consciously adding it almost every time~) I would like you to mention about Vcore 98 vs Ezone tour a little bit in the future, and also the current 95 is quite soft and unstable for me, you can skip it if you don't like it~
1. would love to see a comparison w the new vcore. now all yonex sticks using VDM. 2. the ezone tour vs ezone 98... just 10 grams makes such a big difference.
Great detalied review, very good job. Thanks you very much. I am currently coming back to play tennis after many years. My last raquets was a babolat pure drive 2006 year, and I want to switch. Wich one of this two yonex are similiar to the pure drive?
Excellent review. I'm debating switching over to Yonex from Pure Aero - I like to play with heavy topspin but finding that pure aero has trouble flattening out with precision. How would you compare the Pure Aero to the Ezone 98?
Thanks! They’re apples and oranges - the pure aero has a lot more control but a much more substantial heft and feel- i tend to like the aero much more than EZONE
@@FootDoctorZach Excellent video! How would you say vcore 98 compares to the pure aero? I am looking to try Yonex and am currently using the Pure Aero Decima. Its really bulky and just lacks maneuverability. The Vcore 98 and ezone 98 look closer in spec to my APD GT at -7PTs Hl. I added some lead my APD and i love the way it flows through the air when playing. APD > Pure Aero for sure!
Thanks! They’re both decent spin producers but the pure aero to me is a bit more of a solid frame/ can handle more pace, vcore alittle more maneuverable just depends if you want more weight or more nimble
@@FootDoctorZach hey Zach. Just had a demo with the Vcore 100 2021. You are right , there is substantial less heft and plow through on the ball for my ground strokes vs my pure aero. I didn’t feel like I could get much behind the ball, especially on a 2BH. Will continue to Give it a go
1 clip in from this Channel and instant Subscribe. I have watched the most videos about Ezone 98 and yours is one of the best for sure. Do you have any knowledge about the differences between leads at 9&3 and 10&2?
Appreciate it- I’ve never gone 10-2 because it makes the feel more of a trampoline - I’ve usually gone 9/3 when adding and it gives a solid feel without the weight getting too far from my palm and making it harder to control but that’s just me- others have great luck with 10/2 - all about experimenting
Of the 2, which would you recommend for a weekend warrior? I play mainly doubles and in my mid 40’s with arm and wrist issues. I like to hit the ball hard but recently had serious tennis elbow and also underwent TFCC surgery. Wrist is never the same though I can now hit
I’m not sure either are the most forgiving for the weekend warrior but i would probably use the vcore between the two, something like the wilson clash / blade or head extreme would be my first choice for something like that
I'm a intermidiate player looking for control, stability and spin. Yonex ezone 98,Wilson pro staff 97 and Head speed mp. Which one will be best for me?
I'm not sure if you've been asked this before on your channel, but I was wondering what is your usual string of choice in your current racquet? Also, what are your main reasons for testing racquets with syn gut? Cheers for another great review mate!
Thanks ! I use TNT rough, NXT Duramax or Solinco Hyper G - i use syn gut because I dont want to taint results with a string that performs better I’d rather see what the racket can do with a basic set up rather than a juiced up string bed- just think it gives me better data
@@FootDoctorZach that makes perfect sense actually and takes out a HUGE variable when comparing racquets. Another one of countless reasons your reviews are so much more useful than any other. Thanks again doc
Thanks! I appreciate that- and I’m actually doing a strong head to head of the same strings different colors to see if that affects spin and speed so that should be fun
Its not the most fun thing in the world but It’s easier than you would think - it’s mandated in our state so I’ll be having to wear it indoors for a while longer - yeah we play points and just hitting around - I actually notice it making me winded more shooting my segments for the channel than playing points
@@FootDoctorZach thanks - the new Vcore frames are supposed to be less “brassy”, and correct some of the issues you mention in this video . More connected feel
Do you find the VCORE 98 a little light upon impact? I feel it doesn’t have that plough thru. Also I also find that the ball sails when I don’t apply topspin. So I really need to intentionally spin to keep it in.
Light on impact- that is the perfect way to describe it- i should have said it like that in the video - yep I was really really buggy whipping balls to keep them for sailing
With this issue, I am contemplating on adding weights. I think this racket might benefit from having some plough I can be more natural with my stroke. What do you think? I don’t really like to add weight because there’s a lot of tinkering and i don’t want to throw the balance of the racket off.
Hey, just wanted to come back with a month follow up on my yonex eclipsion 3 your recommended, they are still in perfect condition and fell amazing, just i have a problem because i switched to clay and the clay is really hard to get out of the shoe lol
Is this vcore 98 galaxy black the new vcore that was just released or the previous iteration one? I can't tell...but I know there is a big difference in playability between the two.
@@FootDoctorZach Would you be willing to review the new vcore compared to this one you did? I been following you for the shoes, and am currently looking into getting the solecourt boosts. They call them solecourt prime blue now
Love my 97 too. I went up a gripsize and use a Tourna thin grip and overgrip to reduce a little handle weight and feel the bevels and 1.2g lead @3, 1.2@9 and 1g @12. Hyper G 52lbs, little Yonex dampener, Wilson Pro overgrip, gorgeous feel :]
Really? That’s interesting as I found both to be really nice on my arm- the balance on the ezone may have flared you up but the vcore is pretty different and from playing in them for a couple weeks I found vcore personally to be more comfortable to swing so I’d at least give it a try
vcore 95 has some high praises from players, as well the vcore pro 97 HD. Atm im kinda tore apart between buying those 2, or new vcore 98(that will be avaible soon).
2021 Head Extreme 360+ Radical PRO vs 2021 VCore 95 similarity/difference? I have Head Extreme 360 + Pro what is excellent, I like the power very much but I would need more accuracy.
Both are strung with gamma syn gut at 53- just different colors- im working on a video to test if colors make a difference in spin/ power which will be coming out soon
I try not to use anything that could introduce any bias so I go with the dull stuff- I actually played with some poly in the vcore for a day just to see and it was a lot easier to control but for testing purposes i at least try to keep my data consistent - plus it’s cheaper! 😂
4.0 dobles serv and volley player. Looking for a bit more pop, stability, and spin in my servs on a soft raquet ( bit of problem with mi elbow) ezone or vcore? I am leaning to ezone.
I actually would lean more toward vcore if I was playing your style- I think the ezone may fly on you if you aren’t hitting with a lot of spin - if you click the “recommendations” time stamp on the video you’ll see where I talk about it more- head speed mp is also a great frame IMO
@@FootDoctorZach i saw you did your test with sin gut. I play with a hybrid of hyper G or Black Widow on main and a multi on cross. I guess I cuold have a little less power with my set up that with a full bed of sin gut. What you think?
Hi! Wich one could you suggest for eastern forehand grip ant not so topspin shot? My shots usually go ~1m over net height. Single hand backhand. Attacking baseline play style. Tryed ezone - liked a lot! But do not have a possibilty to try vcore:( Thanks!!!
@@FootDoctorZach be aware that color affects strings feeling and power, try the Head Synthetic Gut PPS in gold and then in white, the difference will catch your attention. Also why don't try a thin poly?, like 1.15 Hyper-g or 1.15 Volkl Cyclone?, the are also very soft and durability should be similar to the synthetic gut.
I just use syn gut in my reviews, I use tnt rough, solinco hyper g or NXT Duramax when I’m playing with my rackets- I’m going to do a video on different string colors doing all my tests and see how much of a difference as I’ve heard this prior several times but never followed up on it - should be a fun test
@@FootDoctorZach currently using a Yonex PTP 1.25 Yellow and its soft, control oriented atleast thats how i feel it... tried the same one but black color and on the first session i played with it my tennis elbow showed up
You will feel a little bit of it but not as much and with the gel res 8 a heel lift is going to pop you out of the shoe a bit more so you actually may feel a tad more shock
I liked them both when I demoed them.However, the pro that I train with has one of each& he said he can't play with the e-zone for more then 2 hrs. without some arm problems.I found this to be true.I had some minor wrist strain.However, without due modesty I have an excellent slice backhand& the e-zone allow me to hit that shot as well as I can with a lot of pace& underspin.In terms of feel I was more comfortable with the V-core.The Tennis Warehouse review described it as "muted".Overall I liked the V-core more.It seemed easier to generate depth on the topspin shots off both sides with less effort.I looking for anew racquet & the V-core 98&95 are at the top of my list
@@FootDoctorZach i did just add some mass in the top. I thought it lacked some swingweight so I added lead from 10 till 2. That increased the twistweight so I used some lead at 3 & 9 to make it more stable. After that I used silicons in the handle to dampen more vibrations. I also did string it with Yonex Poly tour pro Yellow 125 at 24/23kg
Check out a head to head of NEW Wilson Pro Staffs here: th-cam.com/video/mVGLkHbhNoA/w-d-xo.html
You need to lose some belly fat.
Very detailed review. Good job. It’s funny you released this when there is a new Vcore coming out in a month!
Yeah I actually wanted to play in the current just to compare to the next generation but just decided to review it as I found it such a cool frame to hit with
Enjoyed your review, pretty precise. I've been using Vcore 98 305 red since two years ago, and agree on crisp, absolutely on spin and depth on shots from the baseline. Not much pop on serve. Slice backhand with it really cuts the ball and bounces very low bounce for your opponents. Spin and control is for me the main feature of this stick.
I couldn’t agree more
So much better than the average TH-cam racquet review. Great, useful descriptions of how the racquets played without resorting to the usual racquet review cliches. Great job!
Thanks that’s very nice of you to say👍
Dude! This is one of the best racket demo/comparisons I have ever seen! Great job man! Thank you...V-Core I am thinking
Awesome! Glad you liked it
A few weeks ago I got EZONE 98 and I am still getting used to it, but I tell you what, the depth thing is real. The ball will fly. More technical stuff will require a good touch to handle the ball on the net. A possible downside for me could be that I have not gotten that much seamless spin, but on the other hand, it is possibly me, because I struggle with that and it can be corrected with a designated string for better spin. Would recommend this racked for a more attacking and aggressive play style from my limited experience.
Yep I agree 100% - I really had to keep saying “forearm” when I hit to remind my brain to whip through the ball or it was sailing
Nice review. I'm a 4.5 hardcore Vcore player. I tried the VCore Pro and EZone but the Galaxy Black Vcore is my go-to weapon of choice. The eZone is good for a high 3.5-4.0 players with plenty of power, control, and spin. But if you talk about control and touch, the VCore outplays any rackets out there.
I agree the vcore has much more of a fine tuned feel
I recently bought a used Ezone 98 on eBay for $50 and I absolutely love it. I was coming from a Pure Drive and I wanted slightly more control. I’d love to try the Vcore because honestly I’d like to try something heavier. I’m really impressed with my only Yonex experience so far.
Interesting coming from a pure drive to the ezone and good looking out for the deal!
you could always add lead!
Got both of them, the EZONE is just a fun racquet to play with and the vcore is more like a warrior...
Agree 100%
this channel is overlooked. great contents.
Thanks!
Wow wow wow..... bro, you are one of the best amateur tester in YT!!! Congrats!. Thanks for your videos (just watch my first). Jimi, from argentina!
Thanks! Welcome to the community👍
Interesting evaluation because I felt that EZONE seems more control oriented than VCore, I'm saiyng that because I swicth from vcore98 to ezone98 exactly the same racquets tested by you. My main concern with Vcore is due to trampoline effect which was bouder me a lot. Nevertheless you're bringing up a lot of information about this lovely sport the Tennis.
Great job! Say Hello to Brazil you have followers down there!
I think some people find more control with EZONE due to it being lighter and just not as much mass coming through the ball - but yeah the trampoline effect is real with this frame- I’m looking forward to seeing what the EZONE tour is like compared to it- thanks for the kind words!
Amazing comparison video!!! Excellent work... I recently played with the VCore 98. great serve values but what i actually describe it in few words, is that I needed to adjust my game to the racket's playstyle. I think EZone 98 will provide me with an excellent balanced playability that will suit my game style which have flat groundstrokes and I also like to generate spin when needed. Also, I found that with Vcore, when trying playing flat strokes, the ball ended up flying somehow, and needed to always trying to hit the ball with spin to play consistent.
Thanks! I noticed that big time with both vcore and ezone that I needed to really put on the topspin if I wanted to keep the ball in the court - they are great frames in their own right but definitely like you said, some adjustments needed to maximize them
Have you tested the Ezone 98 2022? I am interested in what you think
On my second channel I’m going to soon- look for the announcement
Can’t wait to see your 2022 Ezone Vs 2021 Vcore review :)
Great review. Both of thes sticks are solid.. Nice to see my favorite tennis club in the video!
Gotta love the Peters bubble
Great video. I like the EZONE and I started to enjoy it once increased my racket head speed a bit and add a lot more spin to my forehands. Agree with it not being the best at absorbing power though, felt a little bit too light for me all in all. Really want to try the EZONE Tour though.
Would love to see you try the VCORE Pro 97HD, this felt amazing to me, the 18 x 20 string pattern with it really gives you a lot of control and it feels so accurate.
Thanks! Yeah I’d like to see what a tighter pattern does to the feeling
I am playing with EZ 98+ very forgiving frame, big serve! Very precise with shaped strings ( like solinco tour bite) easy power to control with top spin. Best for 4.0 and up players.
Leather grip and overgrip no need for silicone
Very nice!
try the ezone 98 tour, it will correct most of the issues you mentioned regarding dealing with heavy balls. I demoed regular ezone, vcore, 97HD and the tour is the plushest of them all.
I’ve heard that now several times- I’m excited to try it
For me, the EZone 98 Tour was my favorite and then the VCore Pro 97 (330).
I’m excited to try the ezone tour as I’ve been told it’s got much less of the elastic feeling than the mid
I've actually decided to switch from Blade V7 98 16x19 to the Yonex Ezone 98 Tour (heavier version of the one you demo'ed). I couldn't put it down after testing it a few times. Having just turned 44 this past week, I will need the extra free power that the Ezone has that the Blade couldn't provide me. I still love the feel of the Blade, but it's a very control oriented racquet.
Yeah I considered switching to the blade about 7-8 months ago but had a similar experience you are having- let me know how it works out for you over the next year
Awesome review, this is how racquet reviews should be! I personally never tried the EZ98 but i have tried the VC98 a few weeks and found it to lack plowthrough, felt brassy and underpowered even with lead at 12 and in the handle. Maybe I should try lead at the throat too, like you suggest to see how it goes.
Thanks! Yeah I think some at the throat will help with the light feeling at impact
have you tried the vcore 95? Tennis spin gives it great reviews, id like to see how it compares to the Vcore 98 and ezone
I have, it isn’t my favorite frame in the world but I used it after a few others and I think I just didn’t get it enough of a chance - I’ll end up reviewing it at some point
V95... for good skills for 4.5 player👍🤣
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@@FootDoctorZach Did you manage to record how fast your serves were with it? howd it do compared to the ezone/vcore pro.
I didn’t get that far into it but it didn’t seem as elastic as the EZONE but was similar to the vcore 98 but that was just hitting with it casually
I haven't tried the Vcore 98, but I have tried the Ezone 98, the 98 Tour and the Vcore 95.
The Vcore 95 was interesting. Definitely didn't play like other 95 sq in headsize rackets. And I actually almost switched to that, but I'm just not consistent enough at making contact to play with a midsize racket. It was a nice platform frame though, played nice enough stock but I felt like it could use a bit of lead in the hoop to make it more stable at net.
I ended up settling with the 98 cause the 98 Tour's heft seems to be more distributed along the hoop as it's a bit more head heavy than the regular 98 and customizing it to the balance I liked ended up making it a tad too heavy for my liking.
I ended up customizing the 98 instead to bump it up to 341g strung by changing to a leather grip and counterbalancing by adding 6g lead at 10 and 2. Still nice and headlight enough to my liking while not being overly demanding to swing as it's at 326 strung swingweight. The Ezone 98 has fairly good twistweight so adding weight to 9 and 3 doesn't really do much for it from what I've tested so 10 and 2 or directly at 12 are really the optimal spots for adding weight in the hoop when customising the Ezone.
That’s an interesting customization - also interesting that the heavier tour wasn’t balanced like the 98 - I’m excited to try it
@@FootDoctorZach the stock 98 tour was 1 point HL strung (I used Yonex Poly Tour Pro 17g). I prefer around 5-6 pts HL which was easier to achieve at a manageable swingweight with the regular 98, as it's already pretty close to that in stock form.
Awesome insight 👍
Your analogy of guitars does not really help, the Vcore is more versatile, it allows you to play more defensively absorbing heavy shots but also allows you to attack. The Vcore can be improved considerably if you use a hybrid setup which provides more feedback and a bit of weight at 12 O'clock.
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
Haha me too! Prince is so hard to get around here- i used to play with Pat Rafter's TT Warrior but fell off after the 03 line
Overlooked Channel! Really nice and entertaining content. But are you testing these with different strings?
Thanks! Nope syn gut just different colors 53 lbs each
Fantastic review. Just have a quick question: there was some concerns with the original VCORE 98 regarding control/trampolining but then I guess the Galaxy Black was improved to cover these aspects, just like the new VCORE series that just came out?
Thanks- thats what Yonex claims but with the head shape theres only so much you can do to stop some of that trampoline effect
@@FootDoctorZach thanks! so would you stay that the 98 Galaxy Black plays more controlled and less springy than the Ezone 98?
Yep
@@FootDoctorZach would you say that this Galaxy Black wouldn’t be too good of a match to a player who loves to attack the ball with confidence that’s not sailing long, mostly flat hitter, loves to drive volley and return heavy on good serves? I’m thinking of getting the 285gr version extended to 27.25 with unstrung weight at 295gr and 9HL also unstrung .. trying to mirror some of the new specs of the new version, with the increased HL and the extended length as I play double handed both wings..
If I played a flat ball I would be scared of it just because you need to hit a lot of spin to bring the ball down due to its launch angle / longer mains
Hey doc this is the best comparison of these two rackets I’ve seen out there. May I request you redo it with the new versions? Both got massively good feedback.
On another note, curious why you’d describe the vcore as crisp and ezone elastic, while at the same time saying there’s better feel and pocketing on the vcore.
👍 elastic to me means a lot of rebound and depth of shot but not a lot of control
One of the best racquet review ever seen on video so far. Good job man!
Thank you!
Hey Doc, if we consider a strong opponent across you or a fast court game, generate topspin just become quite bullshit (We're talking about consciously adding it almost every time~)
I would like you to mention about Vcore 98 vs Ezone tour a little bit in the future, and also the current 95 is quite soft and unstable for me, you can skip it if you don't like it~
👍I’ll definitely be reviewing the tour model as my interest is piqued now with the ezone
1. would love to see a comparison w the new vcore. now all yonex sticks using VDM.
2. the ezone tour vs ezone 98... just 10 grams makes such a big difference.
I’m doing both actually- I’d really like to see how ezone compares with its heavier counterpart
Great detalied review, very good job. Thanks you very much. I am currently coming back to play tennis after many years. My last raquets was a babolat pure drive 2006 year, and I want to switch. Wich one of this two yonex are similiar to the pure drive?
Thanks 👍 the EZONE would be most similar
Great review once again! I would love to see you try the babolat pure aero, Wilson clash and head graphene gravity pro
Thanks, I’ll get to all 3 at some point this year for sure
Excellent review. I'm debating switching over to Yonex from Pure Aero - I like to play with heavy topspin but finding that pure aero has trouble flattening out with precision. How would you compare the Pure Aero to the Ezone 98?
Thanks! They’re apples and oranges - the pure aero has a lot more control but a much more substantial heft and feel- i tend to like the aero much more than EZONE
@@FootDoctorZach Excellent video! How would you say vcore 98 compares to the pure aero? I am looking to try Yonex and am currently using the Pure Aero Decima. Its really bulky and just lacks maneuverability. The Vcore 98 and ezone 98 look closer in spec to my APD GT at -7PTs Hl. I added some lead my APD and i love the way it flows through the air when playing. APD > Pure Aero for sure!
Thanks! They’re both decent spin producers but the pure aero to me is a bit more of a solid frame/ can handle more pace, vcore alittle more maneuverable just depends if you want more weight or more nimble
@@FootDoctorZach hey Zach. Just had a demo with the Vcore 100 2021. You are right , there is substantial less heft and plow through on the ball for my ground strokes vs my pure aero. I didn’t feel like I could get much behind the ball, especially on a 2BH. Will continue to
Give it a go
Yep- right on
1 clip in from this Channel and instant Subscribe. I have watched the most videos about Ezone 98 and yours is one of the best for sure. Do you have any knowledge about the differences between leads at 9&3 and 10&2?
Appreciate it- I’ve never gone 10-2 because it makes the feel more of a trampoline - I’ve usually gone 9/3 when adding and it gives a solid feel without the weight getting too far from my palm and making it harder to control but that’s just me- others have great luck with 10/2 - all about experimenting
Of the 2, which would you recommend for a weekend warrior? I play mainly doubles and in my mid 40’s with arm and wrist issues. I like to hit the ball hard but recently had serious tennis elbow and also underwent TFCC surgery. Wrist is never the same though I can now hit
I’m not sure either are the most forgiving for the weekend warrior but i would probably use the vcore between the two, something like the wilson clash / blade or head extreme would be my first choice for something like that
Wow this review is very detail. Thank you so much.
Thanks👍 Do you play with either of these?
@@FootDoctorZach i’m use to yonex ezone98, this racket is very powerfull and soft. But frame so thick. So hope change more thin racket.
That would be cool to have a thinner beam
On that
I'm a intermidiate player looking for control, stability and spin. Yonex ezone 98,Wilson pro staff 97 and Head speed mp. Which one will be best for me?
I’d go with the PS 97 if it were me
I'm not sure if you've been asked this before on your channel, but I was wondering what is your usual string of choice in your current racquet? Also, what are your main reasons for testing racquets with syn gut? Cheers for another great review mate!
Thanks ! I use TNT rough, NXT Duramax or Solinco Hyper G - i use syn gut because I dont want to taint results with a string that performs better I’d rather see what the racket can do with a basic set up rather than a juiced up string bed- just think it gives me better data
@@FootDoctorZach that makes perfect sense actually and takes out a HUGE variable when comparing racquets. Another one of countless reasons your reviews are so much more useful than any other. Thanks again doc
Thanks! I appreciate that- and I’m actually doing a strong head to head of the same strings different colors to see if that affects spin and speed so that should be fun
Hi Tennis Pro Doc, what strings and tension did you use on each racket? Thank you!!
Syn Gut 53 lbs 0:36 if you want to check it out I briefly address it during the ground stoke portion
@@FootDoctorZach Appreciate you!
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How do u play tennis with a mask? Do wear it in points too?
Its not the most fun thing in the world but It’s easier than you would think - it’s mandated in our state so I’ll be having to wear it indoors for a while longer - yeah we play points and just hitting around - I actually notice it making me winded more shooting my segments for the channel than playing points
Wow, your dad can really move!! I probably need a knee replacement soon. If you don't mind, may I know if he had a full or a half knee replacement?
He’ll be excited to see this- he had a full
Sorry - is this the older Vcore(Galaxy black) or the new Vcore which is being listed as the 2021 version,? Hard to tell
Galaxy black- will do the new one shortly
@@FootDoctorZach thanks - the new Vcore frames are supposed to be less “brassy”, and correct some of the issues you mention in this video . More connected feel
I’m excited to try and I like the galaxy black but there are just some issues I was concerned with so maybe this will be a cool compromise
Doctor Zach I am trying to decide between an Yonex Ezone 98 and a Extreme Tour 98. Any thoughts?
No idea, never seen your swing style or game
you should demo the yonex vcore 97 330g
Yup- can’t wait actually as I really liked the 305
Do you find the VCORE 98 a little light upon impact? I feel it doesn’t have that plough thru. Also I also find that the ball sails when I don’t apply topspin. So I really need to intentionally spin to keep it in.
Light on impact- that is the perfect way to describe it- i should have said it like that in the video - yep I was really really buggy whipping balls to keep them for sailing
I used the Ezone 98 and had the same feeling, felt like their was nothing behind the ball (?)
Yep- for me it felt like a sling shot
With this issue, I am contemplating on adding weights. I think this racket might benefit from having some plough I can be more natural with my stroke. What do you think? I don’t really like to add weight because there’s a lot of tinkering and i don’t want to throw the balance of the racket off.
It’s worth a try I’d go for the throat if it were me
Hey, just wanted to come back with a month follow up on my yonex eclipsion 3 your recommended, they are still in perfect condition and fell amazing, just i have a problem because i switched to clay and the clay is really hard to get out of the shoe lol
Haha yeah you’ll definitely have that
Is this vcore 98 galaxy black the new vcore that was just released or the previous iteration one? I can't tell...but I know there is a big difference in playability between the two.
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@@FootDoctorZach 😢 do you know if the new one will have new color ways besides what it is now with the orange/red and blue
I’m sure they will but probably not for a season
@@FootDoctorZach Would you be willing to review the new vcore compared to this one you did? I been following you for the shoes, and am currently looking into getting the solecourt boosts. They call them solecourt prime blue now
Yup the prime blue is just their name for ocean plastic- if I get my hands on the old and new I will but I just depends on what I can get
Make sure to test the vcore pro 97 that's the racket i use and its amazing!! Apart from that great review👍💪🎾
Thanks! Yep I’m going to do another review on some of the pro line for sure
@@FootDoctorZach maybe Vcore pro 100?
Yup for sure
Love my 97 too. I went up a gripsize and use a Tourna thin grip and overgrip to reduce a little handle weight and feel the bevels and 1.2g lead @3, 1.2@9 and 1g @12. Hyper G 52lbs, little Yonex dampener, Wilson Pro overgrip, gorgeous feel :]
That’s a really good idea 💡
any thoughts on arm comfort? I've hit with the new eZone and it was rough on my recurring tendonitis. Is the vCore more forgiving?
Really? That’s interesting as I found both to be really nice on my arm- the balance on the ezone may have flared you up but the vcore is pretty different and from playing in them for a couple weeks I found vcore personally to be more comfortable to swing so I’d at least give it a try
@@FootDoctorZach I demo'd the Tour version, which is heavier, so that is probably why. Either way excited to try the vCore.
Let me know how you like it!
vcore 95 has some high praises from players, as well the vcore pro 97 HD. Atm im kinda tore apart between buying those 2, or new vcore 98(that will be avaible soon).
So I’ve heard the exact same but for me (I’ve played with all) the current vcore 98 was just a lot more forgiving and nimble- at least in my hands
Fantastic review
Thanks! Do you play with yonex frames?
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for getting back to me. I play with a Yonex XI 98 310 grams. The one that Nick kyrgios plays with.
@@FootDoctorZach I would like to know your thoughts on the ezone tour 315 grams
2021 Head Extreme 360+ Radical PRO vs 2021 VCore 95 similarity/difference? I have Head Extreme 360 + Pro what is excellent, I like the power very much but I would need more accuracy.
I’m interested in the new extremes too- I’ll definitely get to them this year
Hey, what syn guy do you use please? And tension? ☺️
Gamma syn gut at 54
Do you think you can do a review on the Prince Textreme Tour 310? I’ve heard amazing things abt it and it seems very underrated
When I get back to rackets I’ll throw it on the list
Next time you should use the same string on both, to take out a variable
Both are strung with gamma syn gut at 53- just different colors- im working on a video to test if colors make a difference in spin/ power which will be coming out soon
Wich raquet would you chose out of these 2?
Vcore
Can you make s review of the ezone 98 tour?? I think the people say that the weight solve a lot of the problems
Yep I’m going to do a video of both pro and tour. Vcore / ezone, respectively
What are the strings you have in them for the demo?
It’s just syn gut
Your strings look to be all over the place :D. You should test these racquets with polys for their max potential.
I try not to use anything that could introduce any bias so I go with the dull stuff- I actually played with some poly in the vcore for a day just to see and it was a lot easier to control but for testing purposes i at least try to keep my data consistent - plus it’s cheaper! 😂
Can you compare these two rackets to the radical mp 2021
With which You get the most control?
Thanks a lot
Most control for me would the the radical mp- the radicals and yonex are just so polar opposite it’s hard to even compare them in the same vein
4.0 dobles serv and volley player. Looking for a bit more pop, stability, and spin in my servs on a soft raquet ( bit of problem with mi elbow) ezone or vcore? I am leaning to ezone.
Forgot. Me strokes are not flat but more on the flatter side that on spin side. Also looking at Head Speed mp
I actually would lean more toward vcore if I was playing your style- I think the ezone may fly on you if you aren’t hitting with a lot of spin - if you click the “recommendations” time stamp on the video you’ll see where I talk about it more- head speed mp is also a great frame IMO
@@FootDoctorZach thanks
👍let me know what you go with
@@FootDoctorZach i saw you did your test with sin gut. I play with a hybrid of hyper G or Black Widow on main and a multi on cross. I guess I cuold have a little less power with my set up that with a full bed of sin gut. What you think?
I am looking for light tennis rackets. Can you name few stable and powerful rackets within 290 gms?
I’m not sure of your game or stroke style/ sped but my favorite light model rackets are the Wilson blade 100L and Wilson pro staff 97 L
Hi! Wich one could you suggest for eastern forehand grip ant not so topspin shot? My shots usually go ~1m over net height. Single hand backhand. Attacking baseline play style. Tryed ezone - liked a lot! But do not have a possibilty to try vcore:( Thanks!!!
I’d rather have vcore
The ezone i demoed felt too stiff it hurt my wrist. Despite having a lower ra
I could see that happening
I think that the EZONE is a power-focused racket, so the data makes sense.
Yup that thing is a canon
@@FootDoctorZach really I went from a head extreme microgel to an ezone 98 and it has WAY less power. I use hyper-g 125
I haven’t played with an extreme in a while I’ll have to check it out
You seem to be testing the joma ace pro shoes :)
They just came in! Had to get them from out of country so they took a while but I like them!
@@FootDoctorZach I play with them on here in europe. Overall fantastic performance on the red clay!
The all court ones are really nice gripping on hard too
isnt playing with different strings gonna have different feeling?
Yep for sure - these are the same strings(syn gut) just different color
@@FootDoctorZach be aware that color affects strings feeling and power, try the Head Synthetic Gut PPS in gold and then in white, the difference will catch your attention. Also why don't try a thin poly?, like 1.15 Hyper-g or 1.15 Volkl Cyclone?, the are also very soft and durability should be similar to the synthetic gut.
I just use syn gut in my reviews, I use tnt rough, solinco hyper g or NXT Duramax when I’m playing with my rackets- I’m going to do a video on different string colors doing all my tests and see how much of a difference as I’ve heard this prior several times but never followed up on it - should be a fun test
@@FootDoctorZach currently using a Yonex PTP 1.25 Yellow and its soft, control oriented atleast thats how i feel it... tried the same one but black color and on the first session i played with it my tennis elbow showed up
That’s interesting - I’m excited to test it out on a bunch of strings
If i have orthodics with heel lift, will i still feel the cushion that the stock shoe gives with my orthodic? i use gel res 8 thanks
You will feel a little bit of it but not as much and with the gel res 8 a heel lift is going to pop you out of the shoe a bit more so you actually may feel a tad more shock
I wish they made the black vcore in a 95 head size :/
It’s weird that they don’t
8:53 What does "sail on you" mean? Sorry, English is not my first language.
Oh no problem my fault, It means lose control like it’s sailing up in the air like a balloon that gets loose
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks! It seems Ezone 98 is not suitable for a flat type hitter.
Yeah I’d agree
You should review the 2020 Head Speed Pro and Mp
I think I’m going to do a video on that whole line of rackets actually
@@FootDoctorZach that would be awesome. I have a demo order in for both speeds and the yonex EZT. You have a great channel!
Thanks!
This is the old vcore yeah?
Yep
I liked them both when I demoed them.However, the pro that I train with has one of each& he said he can't play
with the e-zone for more then 2 hrs. without some arm problems.I found this to be true.I had some minor
wrist strain.However, without due modesty I have an excellent slice backhand& the e-zone allow me to hit that shot
as well as I can with a lot of pace& underspin.In terms of feel I was more comfortable with the V-core.The
Tennis Warehouse review described it as "muted".Overall I liked the V-core more.It seemed easier to generate
depth on the topspin shots off both sides with less effort.I looking for anew racquet & the V-core 98&95 are at the top of my list
I liked the 98 much more than the 95
Maybe try the ezone 98 tour?
Yep I will when I come back around to yonex
well done👍
Thank you !
You and your father are great 👍
Thanks!
I play with a Customized Yonex EZONE 98 2020 :)
What did you customize with?
@@FootDoctorZach i did just add some mass in the top. I thought it lacked some swingweight so I added lead from 10 till 2. That increased the twistweight so I used some lead at 3 & 9 to make it more stable. After that I used silicons in the handle to dampen more vibrations.
I also did string it with Yonex Poly tour pro Yellow 125 at 24/23kg
Silicone was an idea I had as well but I thought it already had material in the handle- good to know
Clash 100 pro review please
Vcore 95 > Vcore 98
That’s what I’m hearing from the community - I’m gonna check it out
Racquets are so expensive
Really dude, with the freakin mask on. 🙄
It’s state law.
Mmmm your shape...
But good tennis