Hey guys! Hope you enjoyed the video. If you're interested in purchasing or demo-ing this racket, you can use this link: www.tennis-warehouse.com/Yonex_EZONE_98_Tour/descpageRCYONEX-YEZ98T.html?from=tenhq If you do, we'll make a bit of money (at no cost to you), and it helps us put out more content like this!
Valuable info for advanced players that’s not easy to find in a review. Keep this up you can grow a lot... I have the same issue in the backhand as if I take head light racket that I prefer to hit with the backhand goes nowhere. This seems to be well balanced racket, maybe for the players who want more weight just put it on the handle and you fix all issues. Only thing that they could of added is 18 20 pattern version, I feel this is gonna break like crazy...
Great review, switched to the Tour from Ezone 98, wisest thing I did! Great plow through, super stable on off center hits, knife-like slices and solid and crisp volleys. Only con was a bit of slow speed on serve, but maybe it is just my motion. Did not feel it slow to swing on single handed backhands though. Fully satisfied, thanks for the thorough and much detailed review.
Thanks for this video man. Had a lot of reservations with the 4pts HL like you mentioned since I came from a 10pts HL racquet, but think your review eliminated my concerns. Keep up the content!
Saw your videos and really helped me choose, went from the 360 radical pro to the pure aero tour (green and black), gave me the power and spin, but lacked the control, then just got this ezone 98 tour and in the first match i felt just dialed in immediatelly! Now its time for selling the babolats..
Sergio, have you see much difference between pure aero and ezone tour? I'm mean, not in control, but in head speed, swing. I'm use pro staff v13 now, but it's lack of easy top spin and my two-handed backhand is better on p. Aero. But I want the balance of control, power and spin.
@@CalazaBR Apologize for replying so much time after, just saw the notification. I felt the ezone tour gave me that extra weight i was used to since the 90's, the head size of this racket seems much as a 100 because os isometric. Its not a spin beast like de PA, but the open string pattern combined with a spin oriented poly generates e decent ammount of spin. Like Karue said, the higher swingweigth and more head heavy balance makes this racket more demmanding, but once dialed in, its very precise. I have pure strikes 3 gen too, 305g, worth to try, very similar to the ezone tour, but more light and manouverable.
Great point about finding a balance between what fits for your important shots. Federer did the same thing when switching to the 97 from the 90 and changing his swingweight in 2017. He made his game more backhand centered instead of forehand centered. I recommend trying 3 grams at the tip on this racquet for your game. Looks like forehand comes through a little late and "blocky/flat" on offense and you're using the string pattern to bring the ball down instead of fully swinging out. Would still keep the great ball pocketing.
Great review One Question not answered in the Review. Is the Tour softer compared to the regular Ezone 98? The Tour RA 62 vs Ezone 98 RA 64 Could you feel a difference? Thanks in advance
Weird if I dont put earphones the sound with the dampener is plush and smudgey sound but when I plug it with ear phones you really hear how kinda stiff feel it sounds(makes me wonder is that a 57-60lbs tension?)though when you took off the dampener had a softer sound to it. I love the review. Even if you are probably sponsored by yonex. The Design and Quality of Yonex I can testify (20yrs Yonex user) the raquets they produce is top notch. I may not like the other releases but I can never find the feel of yonex to other brands. So happy now that yonex is getting the recognition it Truly deserve, very proud of Yonex.
Would you say the Vcore 98 is better for the one handed backhand? Compared to standard Ezone 98 as well? Also I'm wondering if you have tried the ezone 98 plus and if you think that's good for your game
Great review, Mate! I used to play with the RF97 but after demoing this racquet I absolutely loved it and made the switch as well. I play with a 1 hander and I personally found it very easy to swing through the air after my RF97, but I am coming from a very heavy racquet like yourself. I've noticed a trend with younger 1 handers like Tsitsipas and Thiem to be playing with a slightly head heavier setup (around 33cm balance) so I guess its just preference.
Racquets they actually play with. I know for almost certain Tsitsipas plays with the pro stock H22 with specs SW: 343 Mass: 335 Balance: 32.7cm and Thiem is apparently playing with the Pure Strike 18x20 2014 edition at SW: 345 Mass: 337 Balance: 33cm. Once you add an overgrip to the Ezone tour it ends up being around 32.7cm balance. In the end it is just up to what feels good for you to play with though, I was just saying I like hitting 1 handers with the Ezone tour, other people may not.
Hey Karue, appreciate your review! I'm a former division I player as well and I play with a weighted up Ezone DR 98 (320g unstrung) and am looking to possibly switch if the feel is comparable. How are you customizing your Ezone Tour (if at all?) Thanks!
It's a great racket! Suits perfectly for my two-handed backhand. I actually bought it even before seeing your review. I was demoing multiple rackets, it came down to Ezone tour Vs. Pro staff after trying 10+ rackets.
Interesting video, as usual. Just curious, you like this racquet, whose specs are relatively head heavy (4pt HL strung), whereas you found the Vcore Pro 97HD, whose specs are more headlight (7pt HL strung), less manoeuvrable. Is it just that the 97HD you got was out of specs for the balance? Or was it the combination of balance and static weight that didn't cut it for you on the 97HD?
How would you compare this to the new 360+ Speed / did you ever consider just updating to the new speed? Thanks and congrats on the success with Naomi at the US Open!
@@magnificentsven1694 Yep, I have the Vcore Pro 97 (310) and it's pretty head light - despite initially liking the feel of it in my hand I eventually added a bit of lead at 10 and 2 o'clock to give it a bit more pop and be able to feel the racquet drop better.
The same set up from every video. Head lynx tour, 60lbs. Yes it affects the feel but I play with my setup and whoever is watching plays with their own set up. There's no way to make it so it my review works for every set up
Awesome vid and channel! We seem to have very similar taste in raquets - I'm looking to make a switch too and my top four choices are the Yonex EZONE 98 Tour, Babolat Pure Strike 18x20 3rd Gen, Wilson Blade 98 18x20 v7, and the Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro. I've played with the same racquet for over 10 years... so needless to say I'm excited to demo them in about 2 weeks and see how they match up. If I go with the EZONE Tour, I'll def use the link in the description to purchase. Thanks for the quality content!
We definitely do! Appreciate the support. And if you use the link but end up buying any other racket, it still helps us! Thank you for the support Joseph!
@@LouisXav Not yet :/ they are estimated to arrive next Friday (10/9) - seems like a lot of players had the same idea haha I'll let you know how they turn out though whenever I get them!
@@LouisXav Fiiiiinally got my demo racquets! They were out of stock for the EZONE 98 Tour so I had to wait way longer than usual. I ended up demoing the EZONE 98 Tour, VCORE Pro 97HD, Wilson Blade 98, and the Babolat Pure Strike Tour. I've only hit today so far, but the EZONE really stood out to me in a good way so far. It's lighter than the others but still provides good stability and it has a great clean feel when you hit the ball. I'm not saying anything definitively until the end of my demo but it's looking good for the EZONE so far.
@@LouisXav Sorry for the late response lol I went with the Yonex Ezone Tour! I ended up demoing a lot of rackets (EZONE 98 Tour & 98+, VCORE Pro 97HD, Wilson Blade 98 18x20 & 16x19, Babolat Pure Strike Tour, Technifibre TF40 315, and the Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro). The Wilson Blade was my 2nd fav though. The Ezone allowed me to play every shot I wanted but with better spin, power, and felt great (in my elbow). Hope this helps!
Thanks for the thorough review. Have you ever played with the Vcore 95? I’ve pretty much only read glowing reviews. Lastly, did you test the Tecnifibre TF40 before ending up with the Ezone? TF40 is 3pts HL and SW not too far away from Ezone at 326.
Hello from London! Thank you very much for the detailed and honest review, you are a blessing to the tennis community! I would appreciate your advice..I have been demoing a few rackets for over a month now and the ezone 98 was a dream to play with but I recently tried the pure strike vs. Whilst I prefer the ezone, I loved the 310g weight of the VS which puts me in a difficult decision. Should I get the regular ezone 98 and put lead strips to bring it up to 310 or just get the tour which is 315? I have always played with pure Aeros at 300g of that helps and the VS is the heaviest racket I have ever played with, did not feel “arm tired”. Thank you for any advice In advance!
congratulations for switching racket. It’s a hardest thing every in my tennis life, i felt that I’ve never know my self enough when I consider to switch a racket. Please help me. I’m currently using Wilson blade 98 v7 18*20, now i want to switch to the Ezone 98 tour. I’m a aggressive baseliner, double hand backhand. I’m considering this Ezone, because i fund that i need a little bit more spin and power for a higher lunch angle without losing tons of control. Both rackets have similar balance point and swing wight, should i consider this switching? What is the trade off if I switch to Ezone 98 tour from blade 98 18*20. Like your video!!!
i play this stick with a one handed backhand and hes right. At first its weird because of the racquet balance but i resolved the issue by adding 5g of lead tape on the handle and wrapped it with a leather grip. This will fix the problem and the racquet feels great.
Nice vid bro. I appreciate you like to put a lot of content in your vids. Personally I think you'd get more traction with shorter vids. Or as a compromise you could put in those breaks that some vids put in. Example they break down the subjects and the time they start at and it let's people skip ahead or back.
Great review! Have been using the Vcore 95 for a few years now and love the feel, control and power (customized) but have been recently looking for a racquet which is more forgiving with bigger sweet-zone while having similar flexibility and being heavy & stable in stock form, while still maneuverable enough. The specs and your feedback really fit the bill (and I have tried the older Ezone model, which didn't feel so good but great serves and power), but I am a bit wondering about your comment about the one handed backhand.. I have also tried the Vc97 HD and had a fantastic one handed backend with this, my forehand was less good actually. If this is the case with HD, do you think there will be issues with Ezone Tour as well since you felt HD being quite headheavy too? Really tempted to buy this one....
I don't think so. I definitely don't think you'll have a problem hitting forehands, I really liked this one for it. And if you liked the HD for the backhand than you should be ok with. It's definitely a great racket but you might want to try to get a demo first
@@KaruesellHQ and Kutay, I use a 1 hander and by far the Vcore 95 is the holy grail of 1 handed backhand sticks, but you sacrifice a bit of boom on serve and forehand, depends on how you want to play, compromises everywhere. The Yonex HD is also great, just not quite as great for a 1 hander. The Vcore 98 tour is great for forehand but you can't just magic wand the 1 hander like you can with the 95 because that head balance and extra weight takes muscle, it will pull you more than you directing the stick. I put the Vcore 98 Tour next to my Vcore Pro 97 HD and the handle of the 98 Tour is almost one inch longer, not the racket, just the grip part where you can grab, a nod to 2 handers for sure.
@@yonexfan12 Thanks for the feedback.. yeah VC95 is my favorite racket and I have tried many after I cam back to tennis after many years of break... I also dont have issue with power on serve or forehand, it is quite weighted and also play with softer strings in hybrid. The only issue I sometime have is in returns for fast serves, where I feel the smaller sweetspot hinders me, but when I get it right, the returns are also very good. Strangely, HD was also great on my backhand, probably due to think beam and heavy weight and being HL too, for me. The issue was that my forehand was not as good as with VC95 and had to provide more power of my own. With leather grip Ezone Tour would also be quite headlight and still in my range of weight, and it provides more forgiveness it seems, but you are right its more for 2 handed players and being thicker more difficult for 1 handers... thx
second channel on TH-cam where I can see a guy actually playing tennis not some noobies lvl shit acting like pro's thx for reviews :) gonna test this one for sure !
fantastic review. so tempted. wonder what the weight and balance would do the my wrist. will give it a try. hope tennis warehouse europe also tracks your affliate links
how is the feel of this racket compared to the gravity pro or the vcore pro line? i really love the feel and control of my gravity pro - however a little higher launch-angle and maneuverability would help on bad days 😅
@@tobireiter I made the same switch about 4 weeks ago and absolutely love the results so far. While I loved the control my gravity provided, the lower launch angle was causing issues especially against good players that forced me to rush my shot or when I had to hit on the run. The Ezone Tour gives me the same level of control but is definitely more forgiving. My serves are also a lot better and I can put more top spin on the ball easily. The weight is almost identical too, so the transition was pretty easy - I'm considering experimenting with a leather grip but love it in it's stock form as well. I highly recommend demo-ing the EZone Tour!
Great review man! but you probably should adjust your lighting on your in front of camera A rolls, seems like you shutter speed is way too low. it adds ghosting sometimes.
Hi Karue, nice review... tempted with this frame but I recently made the switch to the vcore98 from the vcore95 and I'm finding great success although I'll need to switch strings from tour bite soft as I'm feeling some pain on my upper hand. With some lead the vcore98 is super easy to use and has good pop. Doesn't sound like the ezone is as easy to manoeuvre if the specs are close to a Blade though. Anyway, thanks for the video and keep it up. You should also have tennis warehouse europe affiliate link. Cheers
Hey Karue! Awesome review! I have been playing with the Vcore 98 for the last few months but Im getting very tempted by this EZone Tour! Was waiting for your review to really get more of an idea of what i wanna do. Think i will be making the switch as well! Thanks for all your great content! By the way could you maybe do a video analysing Thiems game please?
Just buy one! If tennis is your hobby, go for it. I did. I'm still on the fence because I have a 1 handed backhand, but selling it on Ebay is easy and you are likely to get back 90% of the money you spend on a new one, PLUS you can order one with whatever string and tension you like to test it out.
Hi, thanks for the review and the channel. Are you playing it stock other than an overgrip and dampener? My DR98’s are getting old and play them at 338g strung with lead, overgrip and dampener. I am currently trying the VCore 95 with the same setup or maybe the tour at stock with just the overgrip and dampener. Should end up around 338-340g.
I’ve been using k factor Wilson blades and the kfactor 95 for EEEEEEEEEVER now. Both are different weight specs and have similar feel to ball pocketing with almost any strings I’ve used at 56lbs. However, recently I tried out a few different yonex rackets due to popular demand. Weight specs were around 315-330grams (unstrung) with a 62-65 stiffness rating and a 7-8pt heads light. My question is, why are yonex so string sensitive???? I strung the racket at 56lbs with MSV Hex Focus Soft (like Solinco Hyper G) and my arm almost broke into pieces, and then lowered it to 50lbs and STILL it felt like cardboard hitting balls! The off-centre shots are brutal and jarring, almost like the whole frame is bending or twisting. Quite the opposite of what most people say about these rackets. Have you had anyone giving you similar feedback? And is there a string and tension you recommend for someone that is 5.0 player? I hit quite flat through the ball and don’t brush the ball like most players do.
I like my current set up with the strings I've been using for a while. Head lynx tour, 60lbs. But I strung one with the Babolat rpm and didn't like it as much
Hey dude, Why did you swtich to the Vcore 95 from the Tour? Is the weight an issue? I currently play with it and with strings and grip etc it weighs 352. I kinda feel it in the third sets/hard sessions. Considering the 305g version but still want the stability. Any feed back would be appreciated. Cheers
Hey Karue, now that you've been playing with this racquet for a couple of months what are your favorite string setups in this frame / what is your current string setup? Are you a full poly guy? Thanks.
I’m 53. Currently playing with a Pro Staff 97 v11. Single handed backhand. Flatter type shots and serves. I like it and play well enough with it. I am curious about other racquets though. Ezone 100 or 98? Not the tour, I’m trying to shed weight. Any recommendations?
Great Content. Question: Enzone 100 300g, what king of customization could I do to make it more stable? within the 332g range? Great Work Congratulations
I'm obviously not a pro on his level but I put 2.5 grams of tungsten tape at 3 and 9 o'clock on the head and a heavy (7 grams) overgrip, and with a dampener it comes out to be 334grams and around 332 swing weight. Only had it for a few weeks but so far I'm liking it and it is solid as a rock
@@magnificentsven1694 Hell Alex, how you like it sofar the customization? I have put 2.75g at 10 & 2.75g at 2 o'clock, behind the cushion grip arond 2,5 (at 10cm position) and another 2.5 around the handle behind the cushion grip. additionaly, I put a yonek overgrip super grab. So far is solid.. Enjoying it total static weight aroung 334 grams and balance at 326cm. do not measured the swing weight. Best rgds
Just curious what grip size you're using on this and if it's the same as your speed. Have been reading some talk about these grips being slightly larger than other manufacturers. Thanks
@My Tennis HQ, Do you think that a beginner-intermediate or lower intermediate player can play and grow into this racquet or would it be too difficult?
VNSO eh? I hit there sometimes. I was wondering who those clean hitting dudes were with the nice new racquets, turns out it was you guys. Cheers, and may the channel grow!
How is this compared to Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Tour. I have been playing with this Dunlop for 7 years now I am looking for a similar racquet to upgrade.
Head has also been making flexible racquets like this lately, especially their Gravity line which comes in various weights. I enjoyed the Blade v7 demo also. I think the manufacturers have seen that the community appreciates these flexible weighty racquets with great balance. The club community is all about this.
I purchased this racquet and have played twice with it. It does feel a little heavier in the head than the specs. What would a leather grip do for head weight and would it change the overall balance where I would notice a difference.
Great review. I have been having a Ai98 for years (not main stick) but its such a great stick. You guys should partner with TW aswell. Your reviews are much better as its so much more detail. Whats your string setup... including tension?
Hi I love your channel and I made sure I subscribed this time haha, I am used to a 300g racquet but I read somewhere that if I get a heavier racquet I can use it to improve my swings , timing and footwork. Would you recommend this or the 97hd , I'm trying to add more spin to my shots but I also like hitting flattish . Thank you for your time
Would this work for a newer player? I'm a big guy, 6'2" 215, played college sports but just started playing tennis at the beginning of this year. I'm currently using a hand me down racquet, the Prince Exo3 Ignite Team 95 from about 12 years ago, so it has some weight to it but is pretty unforgiving.
Does the Tennis Warehouse link work to support you for everything I buy from TW, or only for an Ezone? I buy a fair amount from TW, and would be happy to do that through a link that supports your channel.
I upgraded to the Tour from the DR98. I found it way more similar to the DR than the standard Ezone. It's a little bit more head heavy than the DR. Slightly more muted feel. All in all I found the differences pretty subtle.
@@KaruesellHQ great string, just ordered the same for my Head Speed MP which arrives next week but 60 pounds little high for me. I went with 52 but will experiment +/-
Thanks for the review! Have you ever played with the Ezone DR 98 and could you compare the two? The DR is 310g and has a 31cm balance at the same soft flex rating. It’s my current racket and I’m wondering if the Tour basically plays like the DR with lead tape.
The eternal ezone question... How does it compare to the DR98. There is something magic about those racquets... Mystical. Why oh why did Yonex change it. They should just keep making them for eternity like Wilson does with the Pro Staff 6.0 (also magical, mystical but with the added mythology of being impossible to hit. Those DRs help you a lot)
Hey! I'm a huge fan from Italy. I recently got an amazing deal on the ezone 98 which I couldn't turn down. Unfortunately, I would have loved the tour model. Can you recommend me things I could do to the stick to get it to feel and balance like the tour version (location and quantity of lead tape). Keep up the great work!
Great video! Is this yonex similar to head radical pro? I need to switch my babolat pure strike 16x19 to something heavier and with better option for 2hands bekhend.
hi, i really like your videos.. i think you are giving us the right information.. i used to be a 4.0.. looking to get back after a few years off.. i play one handed, and looking for an easy to play racquet something that will help me work on my strokes and improve. I have a few wilsons.. but looking at a modern racquet. which one would you recommend for me pls.? thanks in advance.
@@KaruesellHQ thanks.. i tried the extreme tour. its a good racquet both fh and bh, slice etc were fine.. except with serve. I felt it was harder to swing through.. is it what you think also? perhaps some weight will help right?
I demoed this racket and initially it generated "Whoa moment" for me (loved the plow through and playability) and I really wanted to like it to be able to switch to it, but then....4 HL was a nuisance, but this can be fixed with extra weight at the handle... what can't be fixed is the stiffness. I need at least 64-65... And yes, I'm one hand backhand....
Did that too but with time even with weight the racket felt odd. I don't know about the stiffness exactly but for me the racket gives me a lot of pain in my arm. I think it's the way it vibrates
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I'm assuming that you will aquire more than one of these frames. How is the quality control on these frames. Balance, static weight, swing weight?
Does this apply to TW Europe as well?
Valuable info for advanced players that’s not easy to find in a review. Keep this up you can grow a lot... I have the same issue in the backhand as if I take head light racket that I prefer to hit with the backhand goes nowhere. This seems to be well balanced racket, maybe for the players who want more weight just put it on the handle and you fix all issues. Only thing that they could of added is 18 20 pattern version, I feel this is gonna break like crazy...
Can't wait for your Ezone 98 Tour 2022 review! 👀
what is your string setup/recommendation
What under wear do you wear?
Or what condoms do you use?
Great review, switched to the Tour from Ezone 98, wisest thing I did! Great plow through, super stable on off center hits, knife-like slices and solid and crisp volleys. Only con was a bit of slow speed on serve, but maybe it is just my motion. Did not feel it slow to swing on single handed backhands though.
Fully satisfied, thanks for the thorough and much detailed review.
Thanks for this video man. Had a lot of reservations with the 4pts HL like you mentioned since I came from a 10pts HL racquet, but think your review eliminated my concerns. Keep up the content!
Nice! Thank you 👏🏼👏🏼
Saw your videos and really helped me choose, went from the 360 radical pro to the pure aero tour (green and black), gave me the power and spin, but lacked the control, then just got this ezone 98 tour and in the first match i felt just dialed in immediatelly! Now its time for selling the babolats..
Sergio, have you see much difference between pure aero and ezone tour? I'm mean, not in control, but in head speed, swing. I'm use pro staff v13 now, but it's lack of easy top spin and my two-handed backhand is better on p. Aero. But I want the balance of control, power and spin.
@@CalazaBR Apologize for replying so much time after, just saw the notification. I felt the ezone tour gave me that extra weight i was used to since the 90's, the head size of this racket seems much as a 100 because os isometric. Its not a spin beast like de PA, but the open string pattern combined with a spin oriented poly generates e decent ammount of spin. Like Karue said, the higher swingweigth and more head heavy balance makes this racket more demmanding, but once dialed in, its very precise. I have pure strikes 3 gen too, 305g, worth to try, very similar to the ezone tour, but more light and manouverable.
One of the best racket reviews on the entire web
Great point about finding a balance between what fits for your important shots.
Federer did the same thing when switching to the 97 from the 90 and changing his swingweight in 2017. He made his game more backhand centered instead of forehand centered.
I recommend trying 3 grams at the tip on this racquet for your game. Looks like forehand comes through a little late and "blocky/flat" on offense and you're using the string pattern to bring the ball down instead of fully swinging out. Would still keep the great ball pocketing.
Really good review. This one and the one by the AC Tennis guy are best ones of this racquet anywhere on TH-cam!
Thank you!
I got the Yonex Ezone 98 Tour... hit with it for 1 week... loved it... bought a 2nd stick the next week
This racket is great. Switched from Babolat.
What string do you use on it? What Babolat racquet did you use? What level player are you?
Best Yonex Ezone Tour Racquet review on the internet. Period. Because it comes from a very experienced player 👍 Cheers!
Your channel deserves a lot more attention. Keep it growing, I subbed. You should review the vcore 95 as well.
Great review
One Question not answered in the Review. Is the Tour softer compared to the regular Ezone 98?
The Tour RA 62 vs Ezone 98 RA 64
Could you feel a difference?
Thanks in advance
Weird if I dont put earphones the sound with the dampener is plush and smudgey sound but when I plug it with ear phones you really hear how kinda stiff feel it sounds(makes me wonder is that a 57-60lbs tension?)though when you took off the dampener had a softer sound to it. I love the review. Even if you are probably sponsored by yonex. The Design and Quality of Yonex I can testify (20yrs Yonex user) the raquets they produce is top notch. I may not like the other releases but I can never find the feel of yonex to other brands. So happy now that yonex is getting the recognition it Truly deserve, very proud of Yonex.
Not sponsored by yonex. And yes it is strung at 60lbs
You can definitely hear the echo/vibration without the dampener. Makes my elbow shiver.
Glad you listened to me and switched...LOL! This racquet is generating a large following in a short period of time.
Would you say the Vcore 98 is better for the one handed backhand? Compared to standard Ezone 98 as well? Also I'm wondering if you have tried the ezone 98 plus and if you think that's good for your game
Great review, Mate! I used to play with the RF97 but after demoing this racquet I absolutely loved it and made the switch as well. I play with a 1 hander and I personally found it very easy to swing through the air after my RF97, but I am coming from a very heavy racquet like yourself. I've noticed a trend with younger 1 handers like Tsitsipas and Thiem to be playing with a slightly head heavier setup (around 33cm balance) so I guess its just preference.
Are they? You basing this off their specs or the racquet they endorse? Because the racquet you can buy that looks like theirs is not the same racquet.
Racquets they actually play with. I know for almost certain Tsitsipas plays with the pro stock H22 with specs SW: 343 Mass: 335 Balance: 32.7cm and Thiem is apparently playing with the Pure Strike 18x20 2014 edition at SW: 345 Mass: 337 Balance: 33cm. Once you add an overgrip to the Ezone tour it ends up being around 32.7cm balance.
In the end it is just up to what feels good for you to play with though, I was just saying I like hitting 1 handers with the Ezone tour, other people may not.
Very thorough review, thanks!
I bought it a couple of weeks ago, after demoing it, and I really love its feel and swingweight.
Thank you!
Excellent, thorough and clever analysis and review. Much appreciated.
Glad you liked it!
Hey Karue, appreciate your review! I'm a former division I player as well and I play with a weighted up Ezone DR 98 (320g unstrung) and am looking to possibly switch if the feel is comparable. How are you customizing your Ezone Tour (if at all?) Thanks!
Great review, very thoughtful. A comparision to the Ezone DR98+ would be great!
It's a great racket! Suits perfectly for my two-handed backhand. I actually bought it even before seeing your review. I was demoing multiple rackets, it came down to Ezone tour Vs. Pro staff after trying 10+ rackets.
Wich one do you prefer? Who has more head speed?
reply to which one as more swingweight
Really nice video! I bought it couple days ago and loved it. I was looking for some review videos and this one was on point.
That's awesome to know! 👊🏻
Interesting video, as usual. Just curious, you like this racquet, whose specs are relatively head heavy (4pt HL strung), whereas you found the Vcore Pro 97HD, whose specs are more headlight (7pt HL strung), less manoeuvrable. Is it just that the 97HD you got was out of specs for the balance? Or was it the combination of balance and static weight that didn't cut it for you on the 97HD?
The second option. For me, it just didn't feel very maneuverable. But it may be because of the way I hit the ball. Nothing to due with specs
@@KaruesellHQ Understand. Thanks for taking the time to reply
How would you compare this to the new 360+ Speed / did you ever consider just updating to the new speed? Thanks and congrats on the success with Naomi at the US Open!
Just got the VCORE PRO 97 (310) and I'm enjoying it a lot because of this head heavy feel too.
Isn’t it more heavier towards handle?
@@jonathanchen1026 Yeah Vcore Pro 97 is like 7 points headlight
@@magnificentsven1694 Yep, I have the Vcore Pro 97 (310) and it's pretty head light - despite initially liking the feel of it in my hand I eventually added a bit of lead at 10 and 2 o'clock to give it a bit more pop and be able to feel the racquet drop better.
Nice review but you should say from the start (and before sound test) what strings/tension you were using as that affects so much...
The same set up from every video. Head lynx tour, 60lbs. Yes it affects the feel but I play with my setup and whoever is watching plays with their own set up. There's no way to make it so it my review works for every set up
Awesome vid and channel!
We seem to have very similar taste in raquets - I'm looking to make a switch too and my top four choices are the Yonex EZONE 98 Tour, Babolat Pure Strike 18x20 3rd Gen, Wilson Blade 98 18x20 v7, and the Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro. I've played with the same racquet for over 10 years... so needless to say I'm excited to demo them in about 2 weeks and see how they match up. If I go with the EZONE Tour, I'll def use the link in the description to purchase. Thanks for the quality content!
We definitely do! Appreciate the support. And if you use the link but end up buying any other racket, it still helps us! Thank you for the support Joseph!
Hey Joseph, out of curiosity did you have the time to test those racquets? I wanted to test the exact same (gravity pro instead of the Speed tho).
@@LouisXav Not yet :/ they are estimated to arrive next Friday (10/9) - seems like a lot of players had the same idea haha
I'll let you know how they turn out though whenever I get them!
@@LouisXav Fiiiiinally got my demo racquets! They were out of stock for the EZONE 98 Tour so I had to wait way longer than usual. I ended up demoing the EZONE 98 Tour, VCORE Pro 97HD, Wilson Blade 98, and the Babolat Pure Strike Tour. I've only hit today so far, but the EZONE really stood out to me in a good way so far. It's lighter than the others but still provides good stability and it has a great clean feel when you hit the ball. I'm not saying anything definitively until the end of my demo but it's looking good for the EZONE so far.
@@LouisXav Sorry for the late response lol I went with the Yonex Ezone Tour! I ended up demoing a lot of rackets (EZONE 98 Tour & 98+, VCORE Pro 97HD, Wilson Blade 98 18x20 & 16x19, Babolat Pure Strike Tour, Technifibre TF40 315, and the Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro). The Wilson Blade was my 2nd fav though. The Ezone allowed me to play every shot I wanted but with better spin, power, and felt great (in my elbow). Hope this helps!
Thanks for the thorough review. Have you ever played with the Vcore 95? I’ve pretty much only read glowing reviews. Lastly, did you test the Tecnifibre TF40 before ending up with the Ezone? TF40 is 3pts HL and SW not too far away from Ezone at 326.
Great review! Thanks for sharing your insights with us.
Hello from London! Thank you very much for the detailed and honest review, you are a blessing to the tennis community!
I would appreciate your advice..I have been demoing a few rackets for over a month now and the ezone 98 was a dream to play with but I recently tried the pure strike vs. Whilst I prefer the ezone, I loved the 310g weight of the VS which puts me in a difficult decision. Should I get the regular ezone 98 and put lead strips to bring it up to 310 or just get the tour which is 315? I have always played with pure Aeros at 300g of that helps and the VS is the heaviest racket I have ever played with, did not feel “arm tired”.
Thank you for any advice In advance!
congratulations for switching racket. It’s a hardest thing every in my tennis life, i felt that I’ve never know my self enough when I consider to switch a racket.
Please help me. I’m currently using Wilson blade 98 v7 18*20, now i want to switch to the Ezone 98 tour. I’m a aggressive baseliner, double hand backhand. I’m considering this Ezone, because i fund that i need a little bit more spin and power for a higher lunch angle without losing tons of control. Both rackets have similar balance point and swing wight, should i consider this switching? What is the trade off if I switch to Ezone 98 tour from blade 98 18*20.
Like your video!!!
i play this stick with a one handed backhand and hes right. At first its weird because of the racquet balance but i resolved the issue by adding 5g of lead tape on the handle and wrapped it with a leather grip. This will fix the problem and the racquet feels great.
Nice vid bro. I appreciate you like to put a lot of content in your vids. Personally I think you'd get more traction with shorter vids. Or as a compromise you could put in those breaks that some vids put in. Example they break down the subjects and the time they start at and it let's people skip ahead or back.
Have you demoed EZ100 (regular not plus, length). If yes, how did you like it?
Great review! Have been using the Vcore 95 for a few years now and love the feel, control and power (customized) but have been recently looking for a racquet which is more forgiving with bigger sweet-zone while having similar flexibility and being heavy & stable in stock form, while still maneuverable enough. The specs and your feedback really fit the bill (and I have tried the older Ezone model, which didn't feel so good but great serves and power), but I am a bit wondering about your comment about the one handed backhand.. I have also tried the Vc97 HD and had a fantastic one handed backend with this, my forehand was less good actually. If this is the case with HD, do you think there will be issues with Ezone Tour as well since you felt HD being quite headheavy too? Really tempted to buy this one....
I don't think so. I definitely don't think you'll have a problem hitting forehands, I really liked this one for it. And if you liked the HD for the backhand than you should be ok with. It's definitely a great racket but you might want to try to get a demo first
@@KaruesellHQ and Kutay, I use a 1 hander and by far the Vcore 95 is the holy grail of 1 handed backhand sticks, but you sacrifice a bit of boom on serve and forehand, depends on how you want to play, compromises everywhere. The Yonex HD is also great, just not quite as great for a 1 hander. The Vcore 98 tour is great for forehand but you can't just magic wand the 1 hander like you can with the 95 because that head balance and extra weight takes muscle, it will pull you more than you directing the stick. I put the Vcore 98 Tour next to my Vcore Pro 97 HD and the handle of the 98 Tour is almost one inch longer, not the racket, just the grip part where you can grab, a nod to 2 handers for sure.
@@yonexfan12 Thanks for the feedback.. yeah VC95 is my favorite racket and I have tried many after I cam back to tennis after many years of break... I also dont have issue with power on serve or forehand, it is quite weighted and also play with softer strings in hybrid. The only issue I sometime have is in returns for fast serves, where I feel the smaller sweetspot hinders me, but when I get it right, the returns are also very good. Strangely, HD was also great on my backhand, probably due to think beam and heavy weight and being HL too, for me. The issue was that my forehand was not as good as with VC95 and had to provide more power of my own. With leather grip Ezone Tour would also be quite headlight and still in my range of weight, and it provides more forgiveness it seems, but you are right its more for 2 handed players and being thicker more difficult for 1 handers... thx
I’ve played a few college matches on that very court at NTC! Practice court 5 😀
How would compare the Ezone Tour to the Blade v7 98 16 x 19 in terms of power, control, feel, spin and comfort?
second channel on TH-cam where I can see a guy actually playing tennis not some noobies lvl shit acting like pro's
thx for reviews :) gonna test this one for sure !
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it
fantastic review. so tempted. wonder what the weight and balance would do the my wrist. will give it a try. hope tennis warehouse europe also tracks your affliate links
It is not heavy enough that it would be an issue. Racket swings easy through the air
Thanks for the very thoughtful review!
Glad you enjoyed it Alex!
switched myself from gravity pro. loving the extra pop plus stability! thx for a great review!
how is the feel of this racket compared to the gravity pro or the vcore pro line? i really love the feel and control of my gravity pro - however a little higher launch-angle and maneuverability would help on bad days 😅
@@tobireiter I made the same switch about 4 weeks ago and absolutely love the results so far. While I loved the control my gravity provided, the lower launch angle was causing issues especially against good players that forced me to rush my shot or when I had to hit on the run. The Ezone Tour gives me the same level of control but is definitely more forgiving. My serves are also a lot better and I can put more top spin on the ball easily. The weight is almost identical too, so the transition was pretty easy - I'm considering experimenting with a leather grip but love it in it's stock form as well. I highly recommend demo-ing the EZone Tour!
Do you ever talk to Osaka or other players about racquets? Curious if pros focus on that part of their game a lot. Hope for a response!
I'm curious what Osaka's swing weight is
Great review man! but you probably should adjust your lighting on your in front of camera A rolls, seems like you shutter speed is way too low. it adds ghosting sometimes.
Shutter speed is double the frame rate like the rule says. 1/48 for 24 fps
Hi Karue, nice review... tempted with this frame but I recently made the switch to the vcore98 from the vcore95 and I'm finding great success although I'll need to switch strings from tour bite soft as I'm feeling some pain on my upper hand. With some lead the vcore98 is super easy to use and has good pop. Doesn't sound like the ezone is as easy to manoeuvre if the specs are close to a Blade though.
Anyway, thanks for the video and keep it up.
You should also have tennis warehouse europe affiliate link.
Cheers
Hey Karue! Awesome review! I have been playing with the Vcore 98 for the last few months but Im getting very tempted by this EZone Tour! Was waiting for your review to really get more of an idea of what i wanna do. Think i will be making the switch as well! Thanks for all your great content!
By the way could you maybe do a video analysing Thiems game please?
Your explanation is so catchy.
Thank you for your useful explanation.
👍🏼👍🏼
How does the gravity pro compare to this? More pace with the ezone tour?
I'm super interested in this racket as well but I can't find one to demo! Thanks for the review.
Just buy one! If tennis is your hobby, go for it. I did. I'm still on the fence because I have a 1 handed backhand, but selling it on Ebay is easy and you are likely to get back 90% of the money you spend on a new one, PLUS you can order one with whatever string and tension you like to test it out.
@@yonexfan12 Lol I'll demo before spending nearly $500 on rackets but you do you man.
@@mikedudley9975 I hear ya, 3 out of the 6 sticks I sold on ebay used went for more than the new price on TW lol, so it's not too bad
Hey, man, really like your channel! You guys will certainly grow!
Thank you Danilo!
Did you decide what brand of leather grip to put on? Leather grips can vary in weight. Wondering which one balanced out the racquet best for you.
Hi, thanks for the review and the channel. Are you playing it stock other than an overgrip and dampener? My DR98’s are getting old and play them at 338g strung with lead, overgrip and dampener. I am currently trying the VCore 95 with the same setup or maybe the tour at stock with just the overgrip and dampener. Should end up around 338-340g.
I'm not trashing on Yonnex...I used a R-22 in HS #1 doubles. Then POG as #1 Singles...now Bab Pure Drive. Ynnex quality is #1 like buying a Lexus.
Your previous Speed was longer ? what was the length and have you also tried the ezone98?
I’ve been using k factor Wilson blades and the kfactor 95 for EEEEEEEEEVER now. Both are different weight specs and have similar feel to ball pocketing with almost any strings I’ve used at 56lbs. However, recently I tried out a few different yonex rackets due to popular demand. Weight specs were around 315-330grams (unstrung) with a 62-65 stiffness rating and a 7-8pt heads light.
My question is, why are yonex so string sensitive???? I strung the racket at 56lbs with MSV Hex Focus Soft (like Solinco Hyper G) and my arm almost broke into pieces, and then lowered it to 50lbs and STILL it felt like cardboard hitting balls! The off-centre shots are brutal and jarring, almost like the whole frame is bending or twisting. Quite the opposite of what most people say about these rackets.
Have you had anyone giving you similar feedback? And is there a string and tension you recommend for someone that is 5.0 player? I hit quite flat through the ball and don’t brush the ball like most players do.
Hi, Could you compare it to the DR 98? Please
Great video. I also ended up just switching to this frame. What string setups have you tried/enjoyed with this frame? Cheers.
I like my current set up with the strings I've been using for a while. Head lynx tour, 60lbs. But I strung one with the Babolat rpm and didn't like it as much
How do you feel about quality control of other brands? How do you deal with that?
Hey dude, Why did you swtich to the Vcore 95 from the Tour? Is the weight an issue? I currently play with it and with strings and grip etc it weighs 352. I kinda feel it in the third sets/hard sessions. Considering the 305g version but still want the stability. Any feed back would be appreciated. Cheers
Did Osaka influence you to make the switch? :) Honest review. Thanks!
You'd think so but no haha I just got it to test and make this video but I loved it!
How would you compare this racquet to the VCORE 95?
Hey Karue, now that you've been playing with this racquet for a couple of months what are your favorite string setups in this frame / what is your current string setup? Are you a full poly guy? Thanks.
Been using the Yonex polytour strike, 58lbs. Full poly
I’m 53. Currently playing with a Pro Staff 97 v11. Single handed backhand. Flatter type shots and serves. I like it and play well enough with it. I am curious about other racquets though. Ezone 100 or 98? Not the tour, I’m trying to shed weight. Any recommendations?
Great Content. Question: Enzone 100 300g, what king of customization could I do to make it more stable? within the 332g range? Great Work Congratulations
I'm obviously not a pro on his level but I put 2.5 grams of tungsten tape at 3 and 9 o'clock on the head and a heavy (7 grams) overgrip, and with a dampener it comes out to be 334grams and around 332 swing weight. Only had it for a few weeks but so far I'm liking it and it is solid as a rock
@@magnificentsven1694 tks a lot for the sugestion i will try right away. Best
@@magnificentsven1694 Hell Alex, how you like it sofar the customization? I have put 2.75g at 10 & 2.75g at 2 o'clock, behind the cushion grip arond 2,5 (at 10cm position) and another 2.5 around the handle behind the cushion grip. additionaly, I put a yonek overgrip super grab. So far is solid.. Enjoying it total static weight aroung 334 grams and balance at 326cm. do not measured the swing weight. Best rgds
Just curious what grip size you're using on this and if it's the same as your speed. Have been reading some talk about these grips being slightly larger than other manufacturers. Thanks
4 3/8 and to be honest yes, it is a bit thicker than the grip on my speed. So definitely take that into consideration
So if I buy grip 2 on the Ezone it will be similar to grip 3 in other rackets?
What are the differneces in the ezone 100 (this one?), the head spead pro and MP?
@My Tennis HQ, Do you think that a beginner-intermediate or lower intermediate player can play and grow into this racquet or would it be too difficult?
Hmm I think it would a bit difficult. I think for beginners there are better choices in the market. It's my opinion tho, if you can test it go for it!
Maybe start with the regular 305g version. As you improve you could add 5g weight to each end and end up at the same weight.
Another great review 👍 i have been playing with yonex Vcore 97 310 g. How is ezone 98 tour feeling compared to the Vcore? Greetings from Moscow Russia
VNSO eh? I hit there sometimes. I was wondering who those clean hitting dudes were with the nice new racquets, turns out it was you guys. Cheers, and may the channel grow!
Hahah that's us
How is this compared to Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Tour. I have been playing with this Dunlop for 7 years now I am looking for a similar racquet to upgrade.
I love this channel so much! 😁😁😁
Makes us happy! 😊
My Tennis HQ Awww, I just love how you just know what people will ask about and you explain it so well. So awesome! 😁
Are you adding weight to this racquet? It's so much lighter than your old speed, and with 60lb tension, I imagine you need more plough.
Karue great review ! Let me know if you want me to ship you an extra dr98 , you can do a side by side comparison ! Valeu !
Hi, how does this compare to the head radical pro? Thanks!
Wow an extended length Head Speed weighing 340g unstrung!? What was the swingweight on that?
I have Yonex vcore 89, it is not as stable as prostaff 85. I am hesitant to buy Yonex again
Great racquet, but I am sticking with the DR 98 plus, just easier depth and sligtly better overall feel. I need to try the new 98+
The specs are almost perfectly identical to Wilson Blade v7.
Its basically Yonex version of the Blade.
Head has also been making flexible racquets like this lately, especially their Gravity line which comes in various weights. I enjoyed the Blade v7 demo also. I think the manufacturers have seen that the community appreciates these flexible weighty racquets with great balance. The club community is all about this.
That is true. I will try to get a blade to compare the two
Have you put a leather replacement grip on it? Did that help to make it more head light?
I purchased this racquet and have played twice with it. It does feel a little heavier in the head than the specs. What would a leather grip do for head weight and would it change the overall balance where I would notice a difference.
Leather grip would add ~10g of weight to the frame overall and possibly shift the balance around up to ~2pts so it would be closer to 6pts HL
Leather grip is heavier than the one that comes stock. And you can add some weight on the grip or inside the butt cap to balance the racket a bit
Great review. I have been having a Ai98 for years (not main stick) but its such a great stick.
You guys should partner with TW aswell. Your reviews are much better as its so much more detail.
Whats your string setup... including tension?
Thank you. We will definitely try to do that. And head lynx tour, 60lbs
Thanks for the review! I have a single-handed BH - what would you recommend instead that is similar to this?
The new Wilson blade might be a racket you like. The head 2020 extreme tour or the Babolat pure strike might be good ones as well
@@KaruesellHQ Thanks for the recs. Can I ask what is your string setup & specs for this 98 Tour?
Ezone 98 Tour that is
@@KaruesellHQ why you think pure strike is better for One Hand backhand?Thanks
Amazing still very objective analysis. Thanks a lot 👍👋🙂
You are welcome
Thanks for this content! Have you tried the ezone plus?
Haven't tried it yet!
Also thank you for the review keep up the good work.
Hi I love your channel and I made sure I subscribed this time haha, I am used to a 300g racquet but I read somewhere that if I get a heavier racquet I can use it to improve my swings , timing and footwork. Would you recommend this or the 97hd , I'm trying to add more spin to my shots but I also like hitting flattish .
Thank you for your time
That is a good option. The VCORE 95 is actually a good blend between topspin and power
@@KaruesellHQ thank you so much for replying , do you mean the 95 or the 97hd for improving tennis?I am used to a 100 inch² head size
Would this work for a newer player? I'm a big guy, 6'2" 215, played college sports but just started playing tennis at the beginning of this year. I'm currently using a hand me down racquet, the Prince Exo3 Ignite Team 95 from about 12 years ago, so it has some weight to it but is pretty unforgiving.
Does the Tennis Warehouse link work to support you for everything I buy from TW, or only for an Ezone? I buy a fair amount from TW, and would be happy to do that through a link that supports your channel.
Everything. If you click on the link but browse around and buy something else it will also help us. Really appreciate 👊🏻
@@KaruesellHQ Cool. I mostly buy strings, grips, and overgrips there, but it adds up.
For sure! Thanks a lot
how is it compared to dr 98?
I upgraded to the Tour from the DR98. I found it way more similar to the DR than the standard Ezone. It's a little bit more head heavy than the DR. Slightly more muted feel. All in all I found the differences pretty subtle.
What string and tension will you go with?
Same Question😀
Did you compare it to other racket options as well?
Head lynx tour, 60lbs
My Tennis HQ
Wow That Sounds stiff
@@KaruesellHQ great string, just ordered the same for my Head Speed MP which arrives next week but 60 pounds little high for me. I went with 52 but will experiment +/-
Thanks for the review! Have you ever played with the Ezone DR 98 and could you compare the two? The DR is 310g and has a 31cm balance at the same soft flex rating. It’s my current racket and I’m wondering if the Tour basically plays like the DR with lead tape.
The eternal ezone question... How does it compare to the DR98. There is something magic about those racquets... Mystical.
Why oh why did Yonex change it. They should just keep making them for eternity like Wilson does with the Pro Staff 6.0 (also magical, mystical but with the added mythology of being impossible to hit. Those DRs help you a lot)
How would head velocity or multi feel in this frame
And what about de non-Tour version for Intermediate players?
Hey! I'm a huge fan from Italy. I recently got an amazing deal on the ezone 98 which I couldn't turn down. Unfortunately, I would have loved the tour model. Can you recommend me things I could do to the stick to get it to feel and balance like the tour version (location and quantity of lead tape). Keep up the great work!
It is really up to you but I’d start with adding weight at 9-3 location on the head and see how it feels
Great video! Is this yonex similar to head radical pro? I need to switch my babolat pure strike 16x19 to something heavier and with better option for 2hands bekhend.
What strings and tension is recommended?
Good video,
How do you tune this racket to tune it right for you.
Where and how much ledtape or tungsten do you add?
hi, i really like your videos.. i think you are giving us the right information.. i used to be a 4.0.. looking to get back after a few years off.. i play one handed, and looking for an easy to play racquet something that will help me work on my strokes and improve. I have a few wilsons.. but looking at a modern racquet. which one would you recommend for me pls.? thanks in advance.
VCORE 98, head extreme tour or head speed pro
@@KaruesellHQ thank you
@@KaruesellHQ thanks.. i tried the extreme tour. its a good racquet both fh and bh, slice etc were fine.. except with serve. I felt it was harder to swing through.. is it what you think also? perhaps some weight will help right?
I demoed this racket and initially it generated "Whoa moment" for me (loved the plow through and playability) and I really wanted to like it to be able to switch to it, but then....4 HL was a nuisance, but this can be fixed with extra weight at the handle... what can't be fixed is the stiffness. I need at least 64-65... And yes, I'm one hand backhand....
Did that too but with time even with weight the racket felt odd. I don't know about the stiffness exactly but for me the racket gives me a lot of pain in my arm. I think it's the way it vibrates
@@KaruesellHQ I'd like you to compare New VCORE 98 vs Pure Aero Plus
@@KaruesellHQ So, you're not using the Ezone 98 Tour any longer? I'm confused by your remark about it giving you arm pain.