Yonex novelties
Last fall, Yonex launched the new VCORE SV series with the slogan 'Spin it to the Limit' . This line succeeds the VCORE Si series and offers even faster rackets with Spin Vortex (SV) technology. A limited edition blue (Nick Kyrgios) color scheme of the EZONE DR 98 and DR 100 was also released in the fall of 2016. This is temporarily available in addition to the regular black/lime color scheme. The VCORE Duel G series continues unchanged for 2017. The VCORE Tour F line has been partly merged into the VCORE SV series and partly into the VCORE Duel G series. So this one is out of the collection.
Isometric leaf shape
Yonex has been known for its Isometric blade shape for many years. This 'angled' head shape provides a sweet spot that is 7% larger than conventional rackets. All Yonex rackets use this characteristic head shape.Weight classes
A number of rackets are available in different weights. Then behind the racket there is an addition G, LG or HG in brackets. G is the basic weight of around 300/310 grams, LG is the lighter version of around 280/290 grams and HG concerns the heaviest rackets with a weight of around 330 grams.VCORE - SPIN
The Yonex VCORE series consists of the VCORE Duel G and the VCORE SI series and are all designed for spin. VCORE Duel G The new racket line from 'Stan the Man' Wawrinka contains the following technological applications:- Tough G Fiber is implemented in the shaft: this material provides extra flex of the racket for a higher 'kickback' speed (the frame returns to its original position faster) for extra spin and power
- Lock Booster System: a new tubing system on the sides of the head that provides extra freedom of movement of the string and therefore more power and spin through new curves over which the string lies
- The well-known Isometric (angled) blade shape provides a larger ideal hitting zone for the ball
- 3D Vector shaft provides an increase in stiffness in the heart of the racket for extra power and less twisting of the racket head
- Black Micro Core technology at 10 and 2 o'clock in the blade for more blade stability and vibration damping
The different VCORE Duel G models with specs:
- VCORE Duel G 97 (HG): 97 sq/inch, 330 gr, 31.0 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern
- VCORE Duel G 97 (G): 97 sq/inch, 310 gr, 31.0 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern
- VCORE Duel G 100 (G): 100 sq/inch, 300 gr, 32.0 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern
- VCORE Duel G 100 (LG): 100 sq/inch, 280 gr, 33.5 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern
- VCORE Duel G 97 alpha (G): 97 sq/inch, 290 gr, 32.5 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern*
- VCORE Duel G 97 alpha (LG): 97 sq/inch, 270 gr, 33.5 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern*
- New Aero Fin Technology: the VCORE SV series has 16% less air resistance and 2.9% more swing speed thanks to this technology. For this purpose, Yonex uses special 'fins' at the top of the inside of the blade and on the outside of the frame at 10 and 2 o'clock. This ensures improved aerodynamics, resulting in more spin, a higher ball flight with more margin over the net and more ball speed
- SV Frame: the new NANOMETRIC XT Carbon on the inside of the top of the blade provides extra flex, so that the balls can be better 'packed' in the blade. The aerodynamic construction at the bottom of the blade provides extra stability and extra repulsion of the ball
- The well-known 'angled' ISOMETRIC blade shape provides a larger ideal hitting zone for the ball. Black Micro Core ensures more head stability and less vibrations and the 3D Vector Shaft provides more stiffness in the heart of the racket for extra power and stability
The new Yonex VCORE SV series looks like this:
- VCORE SV 95: 95 sq/inch, 310 grams, 31.0 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern*
- VCORE SV 98 305: 98 sq/inch, 305 grams, 31.5 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern
- VCORE SV 98 285: 98 sq/inch, 285 grams, 32.5 balance, 16/20 stringing pattern*
- VCORE SV 100 300: 100 sq/inch, 300 grams, 32.0 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern
- VCORE SV 100 280: 100 sq/inch, 280 grams, 33.0 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern*
- VCORE SV 100S: 100 sq/inch, 270 grams, 33.0 balance, 16/18 stringing pattern
- VCORE SV 105: 105 sq/inch, 265 grams, 34.0 balance, 16/18 stringing pattern
- VCORE SV Team: 98 sq/inch, 280 grams, 33.5 balance, 16/19 string pattern
- VCORE SV Lite: 98 sq/inch, 270 grams, 33.0 balance, 16/19 string pattern*
EZONE - SPEED
The EZONE racket line from Yonex is made for speed. This latest update to the EZONE series contains the Nanometric DR material in the top of the racket head between '10 and 2 o'clock'. This material ensures a better snapback of (the top of) the blade, allowing it to return to its original position more quickly for even more ball speed. This also contributes to extra blade stability, especially noticeable with off-center hits. New tubing in different shapes ensures less shock load and more frame-string interaction and therefore effectively a larger sweet spot. The Dual Shut System with added Quake Shut Gel in the handle provides extra vibration dampening for the most comfortable EZONE yet. The EZONE DR rackets offer up to 7% more ball speed than regular rackets.
The Yonex EZONE DR series consists of the following models:
- EZONE DR 98 (G): 98 sq/inch, 310 gr, 31.0 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern
- EZONE DR 98 (LG): 98 sq/inch, 285 gr, 33.0 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern*
- EZONE DR 100 (G): 100 sq/inch, 300 gr, 32.0 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern
- EZONE DR 100 (LG): 100 sq/inch, 285 gr, 32.5 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern*
- EZONE DR Lite: 100 sq/inch, 270 gr, 33.0 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern
- EZONE DR 98 alpha: 98 sq/inch, 275 gr, 33.0 balance, 16/19 string pattern
- EZONE DR 108: 108 sq/inch, 255 gr, 33.5 balance, 16/18 string pattern, 27.25 inch
- EZONE DR Feel: 102 sq/inch, 255 gr, 35.0 balance, 16/19 string pattern*
- EZONE DR Rally: 107 sq/inch, 275 gr, 33.5 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern