We Rank EVERY 95 to 98 Square Inch Tennis Racket!! 95-98 Racket Tier List | Rackets & Runners

Rackets & Runners' Luca Berg shares his thoughts on every 95 to 98 square inch tennis racket we carry at the store!
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[@gavlatennis2824]

Another great racquet roundup! Best racquet reviewer on KZbin at the moment. I used to be a huge Head fan but the most disappointing racquet releases for me have been the Radical Pro and Extreme Tour. They're not necessarily 'bad' but they just don't come together as playable racquets for me. The Boom Pro was better than both IMO. Could be a QC thing which is an area Head need to improve...

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

This is really nice to hear, thank you! Bummer the Radical and Extreme didn't work but that Boom Pro...

[@nakmuay5034]

I have owned almost all of these rackets and the Pure Strike VS is the best....

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Seems like a lot of people are agreeing with you... Might have to make an apology video to the VS 😅

[@renatujkee]

Luca! Please make a same high quality review about tennis strings. String choice is kinda 40-45% of tennis perfomance starting from low-intermediate level.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

That's a great idea; I need to do some more string content!

[@TennCom]

S-Tier Tier List

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

You gotta coach the VS into my game 😅

[@macattack78]

Hah, realise this is an old thread but literally opened this comment to ask @TennCom to educate you on the PSVS. Maybe you should revisit and compare to its successor, the PS97..

[@danpak15]

The new 2023 VCORE 95 is the best version I've used. Hands down. Love it.

[@Official.tadiwa]

The older version was heaps better im talking 2018. The 95d was also better

[@dragunovx93]

how does the 2021 vcore 95 compare? I have that one and have yet to try the other versions.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Totally agree!

[@Official.tadiwa]

@@dragunovx93 dont waste your time

[@robertgarcia2266]

@@Official.tadiwa Why do you say that? I heard the 2023 has aa higher sweet spot that's kind of awkward (random power). And the 2021 is a bit stiffer and less spin but more control. Are the differences that much or are we splitting hairs and they are practically the same. Thanks

[@jlparcerisa]

Why is the Pure drive 98 not included?, is like a more point and shoot Aero 98, for those of us who don't play with a lot of Spin. Also where is the Pure Strike 98, sure the Project one seven was miles better then the lastest version, but I think is a reasonably popular racquet to include

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Unfortunately, we don't carry it. (At least not yet). We're sold out of the Pure Strikes and waiting for the next one. I was going to mention it but forgot to after filming took so long.

[@mauriciodenardipeterlevitz3694]

Great video Luca. These tier ones are my favorites of the year . Just got a percept 97. And I am loving it. I feel however the need to add some weight In order to get a little heavier stroke. Do you think that 4 more grams on the handle and 4 more on the hoop would do the job? Maybe instead of adding weight to the handle, it would be better to put a leather grip ? I am afraid to put in too much weight, because I do a lot of doubles, and I need this maneuverability on the net. Thanks again for the detailed tier list. Merry xmas

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Thank you very much! I think if you want a bit more power to your shot you should add it to the hoop and I would go with a bit at 3 and 9 o'clock.

[@gabrielchodon6298]

I just can't fathom putting the pro staff 97 above the prestige pro, however after switching to the prestige I found myself enjoying the old graphene touch mp with a bed of hawk touch at 19g to be my favorite prestige so far

[@Maiqel]

The Prestige GT MP was the last (or one of the last) versions that were 95 and 18x20. I love that racket too. Super tight stringbed all around, but spin friendly enough with a good string. The market surely needs more 95s. Head in particular, how come you have 5-6 racket lines with 3 versions each (at least) and you don't have 1 single 95? Well they got a 89,5 now with the Prestige Classic 2.0 😅

[@michaelespinosa9168]

If you can find it the Prince Tour 98 ESP is the greatest 98 racquet of all time with and amazing 16 X 16 String Pattern. I love it so very much. Find it, love it.

[@YogaFhm]

I just buy gravity pro because your video and i really loved it😂 I really like your detail review in the video keep it up! Now i want to ask about string what should i use for maximalize the racket and also what tension you recommend? My playstyle is control and power And today i used alu power with 53 tension.. I really appreciate if you reply my message, thank you!

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

ALU at 53 is great! You could maybe even go a little lower if you want more spin and forgivingness.

[@r_chen5898]

When I see my vcore 95 in s-tier... automatic W list

[@user38479]

This is what you do with the strike VS. Add 4-5g lead on the hoop, replace the leather with lightweight synthetic grip, and string with 4g at 50.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Give the Extreme Tour a shot if you want a nice playing Head racket that has similar characteristics to the other rackets you like.

[@nakmuay5034]

If you add 5g on the hoop and remove at least 5g on the grip it becomes too head heavy !!

[@tienalan]

Curious why you chose a B tier racquet? I saw that it also did not make it to the top 5 power racquet list.

[@regregor]

This ranking also depends on playing style. I’m playing with the new Blade 16x19 and hit quite flat. And one hand backhand. Suits me good. And use gut in main and poly in cross

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Absolutely. I'm not trying to make my job obsolete because talking about rackets is a ton of fun, but the most important thing is that the racket works for you and it's gotta match your playing style for that.

[@benjaminjensen111]

I think the Pure Strike VS is an awesome racket. Its not c tier what so ever.

[@mrmihailacatus]

Prince Tour ATS are worth testing, in both 95 and 98 flavours...

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

They're discontinued so we're waiting on the next ones.

[@zacattack5243]

@@RacketsRunnersVancouverwait really?? They’re a pretty new release! Eesh Prince, not making me confident buying their rackets at the moment

[@DrPravZ]

Would take Prestige Pro any day over Aero 98 😅 I guess its just personal preference

[@h4h46]

What about solinco whiteout 98 18x20

[@RichardKevinYang]

how would you compare the tfight iso vs the ezone 98s? like you mentioned, the tfight has taken me a month to dial in. The low launch angle, head heaviness make it extremely hard to use. And as my technique's gotten better, it's become a little too powerful to control.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

The Ezone is very, very different to the T-Fight but then again, most rackets are. You'll have a way easier time with the Ezone, generating pace, power and margin.

[@mcmastermouss]

Why did you not include the t fight 300 ? Have you tested it ? Any thought about that one ?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

We don't carry it, unfortunately.

[@saintEGO]

Could you compare the Yonex ezone and the Yonex percept, I have no idea which one to choose.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I'm thinking of doing a Yonex racket comparison very soon.

[@aet96]

Do you think the previous Pro Staff v13 is better than the v14?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I'm not too sure. I haven't played with the 13 in a while but I generally prefer more crisp rackets so I think I might like it better.

[@peejread2309]

I believe the strike VS should be higher on the list. Maybe play with it again and make a follow-up review?

[@amirjon]

Used it today for the first time and as stock it is a useless racket. Just nothing behind the ball. Blade 98 feels like a pure drive compared to it.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

A lot of people agree and I'll take it out for another test because I may be missing something there...

[@peejread2309]

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver that would be a good plan. I like it but sometimes a could not get the power in my serves compared to some power frames like the pure drive. But groundstrokes, plentiful power for me.

[@peejread2309]

@@amirjon I am going to try adding weight next time I play. For stock, groundstrokes for me is good. I got enough power and control depending on the strings. Its just for the serves that I feel falls short with power.

[@LarzB]

I have tried almost all of those racket, except from the new percept and the aero 98, but based on all the rest and your comment about the difference of the vcore pro to percept i agree totally with your line up. I have some 95 and 96 and 98 i would add here. Cx200 tour a tier angell react 96 s tier, white out 18x20 b tier. I want to like the solinco white out 18x20, maybe it's string sensitive and I've got to try a different string setup in it. It could be a tier. I have a tennis buddy blade v8 18x20 available again to me and the white out is hoop shape string pattern wise a blatant copy of the blade v8 18x20. I cannot find any differences. But if course the solinco feels differently with the foam filling and higher stiffness. That's where my issue is with it. It feels comfortable when you connect well with the sweet spot, but it feels stuff and jarring if you don't. Could be my stiff polyester strings at 23 kg in that 18x20

[@tophersuwita]

I heard that the WO 18 XTD version is the hype one

[@LarzB]

@@tophersuwita the normal 18x20 is also hyped, but i think i put too stiff strings at a too high tension and killed the feel

[@tophersuwita]

@@LarzB yes it has good rating in TW and forum, but afaik Roman Prokes only designed the XTD 18, combination of extended 18x20 with thinner beam, which resulted in extended racket with standard-length maneuverability. I read some reviews repeating your experience because of stiffness and muted feel of STD18

[@LarzB]

@@tophersuwita ah... But i don't want to play with xtd

[@mteca5093]

What is the problems of the boom pro?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Inconsistency for some, and a somewhat "different" swing pattern.

[@bryant0smith]

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver I have a boom pro. Love it, but have struggled nailing down my forehand until lately (I hope). I tried weak semi-western, some call it a modified eastern, for a little bit, but settled on a standard semi-western until this week. I nudged my grip ever so slightly towards full-western and the last couple of days I have seen good results with the extra topspin and better pace (probably due to confidence). That said, can you elaborate on "somewhat different swing pattern", please?

[@arnaudpollet-thiollier6054]

Hi. Could you add the new blade and new strike and pro staff X. For 98 and 100. Thanks!😁

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

The Pro Staff X should be on our current 100 square inch tier list video but we’ll be updating them soon!

[@scottwalker9354]

Great videos as always Luca. Just a general observation, I skipped from the start of the video to the end of the video, and your camera lighting may be bad for your skin, kinda looks like you got a sunburn from being under the light for too long. Hope you’re ok!

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I think that was from passionately talking about rackets for too long... I got a little flush

[@bushmenaa]

What are the top whippy rackets?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

That's a good question; I haven't really thought about it much but might be worth a video in the future.

[@김시헌-y2s]

Shift v1 is 99 inches, but if it came in, what rank was it?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Haha good question, I'll include it in the 100s tier list.

[@ivandean1]

I play with VCore 95, but just got Yonex Regna 98, strung it with Gut@52/Toro Caviar@52 and have to say, it was very, very nice. I'm curious how it will be going forward playing with the racquet, but the first feeling was really, really great. Luca, if you have a chance to review Regna 98, would be curious to hear your opinion

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I've briefly played with it and it was awesome. Perhaps in the future I'll be able to talk more about it.

[@matlew]

Pure drive 98 ?

[@CR4WLFC]

Do one for 100 inch racquets 😃

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

👀

[@joetalafous2264]

No love for the Head Speed series?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

They're 100 square inch rackets!

[@edwatts1370]

Racquets are so subjective due to everyone's different playing ability and technique, one man's cat piss is another man's champagne.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Couldn't have said it better myself 🍾 Edited for champagne emoji

[@stl758]

How about Prestige Tour 95

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Also a great racket!

[@press_button_for_assistance]

So I got the Boom Pro even after watching this video because it was cheap (£110) and I want to mod it to fix it and I enjoyed demoing it. I’ll also add the other racquets to my collection later on (especially considering the Aero Plus is what I want but super expensive.

[@user38479]

No way Pro Staff is that high. Quite demanding and small sweetspot.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

That's part of the magic!

[@anonymouselbow]

diadem?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

We don't carry Diadem, unfortunately.

[@anonymouselbow]

​@@RacketsRunnersVancouver,

[@svlagonda7417]

I thought the Extreme Tour was pure garbage...

[@thecat4272]

I love this guy, his reviews and the channel but he really he needs to get rid of that dodgy 'tache - makes him look like some sort of axe murderer!!

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

🪒🥺

[@scottwalker9354]

Lol I think the stache is for movember

[@mipcstv]

Add background music

[@SSJBen]

Shoulda include the Solinco Whiteout 305, such a sleeper hit of a racket.

[@a13ovea11]

I was gonna say. Where is whiteout?

[@Maiqel]

​@@a13ovea11not in the rackets& runners store, I guess.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

We still don't carry it, unfortunately.

[@nesan_kaikolar]

Pure drive 98?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

We don't carry it, unfortunately.

[@EdmonBegoli]

Looking forward to the 100 sq. in. tiering video.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Yes, can't wait!

[@FSAviation]

feel like radical pro should have been at least A because it’s almost like any advanced player can use it, and you can make it exactly what you want with the string setup. and the weight distribution is good and plays well stock with a perfect swing weight for a lot of advanced players. if not enough control just go stiff poly at high tension

[@SSJBen]

You're not wrong but the MP is lighter with a slightly thicker beam and yet is more easy to customize. If I want it at 310g, I can with the MP, but I can't with the Pro unless of course Head's QC lottery steps in.

[@Maiqel]

I think there are two types of players when choosing a racket, the ones that focus on turn-ons and the ones that do on turn-offs. If you are the second kind and just hate that a racket has some weakness, then the radical is an almost perfect frame. If you are looking for an outstanding feature in which the racket excels (as Luca seems to be with his "X-factor") then it's not so impressive.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

This comment kind of convinced me. I think I just needed a little extra nudge with the Radicals because they're not outstanding anywhere but they are probably both A-tier.

[@FSAviation]

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver yeah to me as a radical pro user i got it because it is good at everything but not spectacular in one thing, It does everything at least good though… flat shots, topspin, serve, stability when redirecting pace, stable at the net, and as someone who needs control i just use lynx tour at 54 and it does the trick

[@spittoonpilot5983]

First time out with my brandy new PA VS today - OMG - Have played a few times with the 98 too. In my opinion Carlitos would never swap the VS for the 98 - the VS is just savage in comparison. Savage. At 44lbs (Wasabbi) the racquet really comes into it's own, power and spin are ridiculous; when strung in the 50's it becomes a plank...low tension makes it a completely different beast - try it, you'll see.

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

Furi Arma Pro 98 needs to be in this list. "A" tier in my view. Similar to the Blade 98 and Pro Staff 97 but noticeably better than both with more power and spin, yet retaining far feel with a 23mm-21 tapering beam.

[@gppgle]

First

[@bojack3827]

This is actually really interesting. Alot of debate to be had! No way is the Vcore 95 S tier though - far too demanding - even Marcos Giron has given up on it!

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I don't think it is though! It's definitely not easy but I'm quite anti-95s and it just doesn't feel as difficult to use. Agreed though, this is a fun video with lot's of debate.

[@mikeb7283]

I play 55 lbs on my 100 sq in racquet but with the vcore 95 i think it feels better dialed down to about 50-52

[@grainsdor]

Nice review Luca. Question, if you are thinking to switch to the percept, why did you then rank vcore 95 in the S category? Btw, j’aime bien tes reviews, ils sont juste génial, bravo.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Merci! I'm trying to rank them objectively rather than what I personally prefer, and to me, the 95 is a more "special" racket.

[@grainsdor]

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver thanks for answering. It looks like the 95 is indeed a special racquet. Thanks

[@HiredGunz98]

Wow, how does your site not carry the best 98sq in racquet on the market, Tecnifibre Tempo 298 from the world #1 player Iga Swiatek.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

We're sold out at the moment 😅

[@micah2237]

What are your thoughts on the TF40 18x20 vs Blade 18x20?

[@TBro2024]

Wonder where the (soon to be released) VCORE 98 Tour would land on this list....

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

👀

[@germanjaime2919]

He talks a whole lot about feel yet he places the babolat at s tier. Good racket, but probably the worst feel out of all these rackets.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Feel is important but not the be all end all to me, and all the other characteristics are so impressive on the 98.

[@TomSmith-il6pz]

Haha, as someone who’s bag is full of vc95 and PA98… I liked this video 😅🎉

[@amsd1231]

I mean by saying 95 to 98, this video is basically made for vc95 because I think that is the only 95sqin racquet that came out recently.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

😭

[@LiamApilado]

Just bought a 2023 vcore 95 and was happy to see it all alone in the S tier for the majority of this video 😂

[@chrisf9156]

The Radical comments are exactly why I got it. Needed a consistent, all around racquet. The MP is nice in that I don't feel worried about making it too heavy by adding things to it. Now to just find a string.

[@agradina]

100 tier...

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

⏳

[@h4h46]

What about dunlop cx 200?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

We've been sold out for a while and kind of waiting for the new one.

[@James-qv1dr]

S tier: Head Prestige Tour

[@LL-kz1qe]

I have it but why?

[@brandomaxwell]

Per TWU, has biggest sweet zone of any 95. Plus, a CAP'd 22mm beam with 16x19 strings? That's a dopamine hit.

[@mauriziodenapoli873]

I've just made this morning 1h with the Aero 98 (new arrival yesterday!) after playing for some months with the 100 version and I 100% agree with you. It's definitely not simply aero with 98 frame. Quite amazing.

[@NinjaWarrior88]

I love my aero 98 so much but it gives me tennis elbow after about 3 days in a row of matches 😭

[@LouisVBelt]

this is a great video idea, deff should keep these type of vids and update with new rackets

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Will do!

[@LegolasD]

vcore 98 better than 95 imo

[@adriellepretre9047]

The aero 98 I found stiff with a full poly. Maybe a softer poly or a hybrid would be better in my case. But I think I would still prefer the vcore 98 as it feels less stiff and bigger sweet spot

[@aj520605]

Yonex PTP or Head Lynx/Sonic Pro will help with that

[@yorick021]

Great overview! I switched to a Blade v7 16x19 after having played with Babolat Pure Drive for years and then Babolat Pure Strike 100. Man, that racket could produce rockets but it lacked control and was tough on my arm, giving me golfers elbow. Had the same with the PD. Blade is definitely softer on the arm and more precise but I still miss the free power of the Babolats. This made me even more interested in the Aero 98, but how is that on the arm? Is a Vcore 95 maybe a better option, given my history of golfers elbow? Again, I like the Blade, it just feels a bit dull sometimes, especially compared to the lively Babolats I had been playing with for more than 14 years

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I wouldn't call the Aero 98 arm-friendly, unfortunately. The Vcore 95 would definitely be more comfortable and still have a decent amount of power to it.

[@italianharris]

@racket runners - have played with the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98? if so where would you rate it in your list

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I have never played with it, unfortunately.

[@lilmoois3309]

Is it a good racket should I get it?

[@redmandyl]

Best racquet review. I’m a 5.0 player and I’ve tried a few on this list. Completely agree with your comments. Thank you

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Glad you liked it! And thank you!

[@dropshot118]

which version of blade 98 would be S tier???

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Basically all of 2015 and prior. And maybe the current one.

[@dropshot118]

thanks! good to know. My friend plays with the 2015 and wont change lol. I have another friend who swears by the BLX blade 98. Are the 2015 ones and piror - have better feel or power would you say?@@RacketsRunnersVancouver

[@Famouss]

glad to see my Ezone always maintain at a good tier.. cant wait for 2024 version

[@Turbulencemode]

When in 2024 gonna release? Which is your favourite Ezone of all time ? And lastly what are your thoughts on Ezone 98 vs 100

[@LL-kz1qe]

I have most of them i knew v core 95 is the best but gave me shoulder problem with the larger grip it has Blade is second because it is got the longest shaft and the backhand is superb Aero is good but not outsanding because it is never going to give you outsanding first serve and we see even alcaraz lacking outsanding first serve

[@adriansuarezmartinez4614]

Donde colocarias la dunlop cx 200 tour 18x20?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

A tier.

[@sonofacheron]

It’s too bad that you don’t carry, and therefore mention, the most iconic 95 square inch racquet: Wilson’s 6.1 95 . You know, the one used by past and present players like Del Potro, Kohlschreiber, Bautista Agut, Rosol, Kyle Edmund, Dan Evans, Opelka, Lajovic, Lehecka etc

[@lilmoois3309]

Where was the babolat pure drive 98

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

We don't carry it yet, unfortunately.

[@lilmoois3309]

Do you know when it will be in tennis warehouse. Why does tennis warehouse not have it in??@@RacketsRunnersVancouver

[@robertburdis8438]

Dunlop cx200 tour 16 x 19 i liked it better than all these..New one comes out jan. Hooefully it luves up to hype.Head radical mp was goid . I disliked vcore 95 as narrow low so u can't hit low on stringbed.

[@mteca5093]

Silicone grommets ONLY work if grommets hole is big ...gravity pro n ezone holes are tight , you also have to hit the ball on the strngbed near the grommet ...sooooo stop talking silicone cause it's mostly the new layup giving it spin

[@komkritanonvatana832]

Nooo where's my Pacific X Feel Pro 95? 😂 edit: yes, this has been discontinued for a while, but a great racquet nonetheless.

[@Skateuniverses]

I am Advanced Player and think about getting either the Pure aero 100 or 98. I think the 100 might fit better Right now but the 98 might be better going Formats and growing into. I played Both and liked Both equally

[@Michael-fy6ux]

Pro staff garbage racket to flexy, paridihm bending crap makes it feel nothing like a pro staff either visually or the way it plays sold my 2 immediately...

[@marceloBenfica-b3s]

It's a shame prestige tour is not in the list. 95 in, 22 mm beam probably a very modern prestige.

[@danielbartley739]

So why is your main racquet a B-tier racquet? Why would you not change to something that you rate as better?

[@rauldominguez9065]

What about Pure Drive 98 and Tecnifibre Tempo Iga??

[@jorgetirado3201]

Interesting! I would put extreme tour A tier - great feel, I don’t fully agree with your perspective, but racquets are very subjective!

[@Robust2013]

The Radicals are for the advanced players. UTR 7-8 and above.

[@mustangmodsecoboostgarage6539]

Great video, I wonder when they will make a Gravity 98 with an 18 x 20 string pattern so that it can take the top spot of this tier.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I just don't know if it would work the same...

[@myrkotennis]

Very knowledgable video, interesting that you know all these frames first hand! Talking about the Ezone @ 17:15 - wow this is EXACTLY what I always thought. The DR98 Ezone is one of the best rackets ever made (I actually use it as my main frame still / now again, played the RF97 for 2 years! :-) ). So I really hope Yonex goes back from thickeining the Ezones. This is exactly why I just couldn't like the Ezone 2022 (currenty version). The Ezone must be 22mm period. Honestly, the thing they should do is go 100% back to the DR98 Ezone any maybe try to really improve tiny things on it (if that's even possible or necessary). PS. Fun question to you: If you have to chose between the VCore 95 (2023) and the Ezone DR98, which is it for you (and bonus question: why?)

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

That's a pretty easy answer for me: DR 98. As much as I love the current Vcore 95, the DR 98 is in my top 3-4 favourite rackets ever because the feel is so amazing!

[@lanersm56]

Boom Prom is a great stick, don’t doubt your instinct.

[@svlagonda7417]

Furi Arma Pro 98 should be on this list in S tier!!

[@Nessaj87]

Any reason Rackets & Runners dont carry Tecnifibre Tempo 298 IGA? Awesome racket that has gained a lot of good reviews. Would slot in nicely in this video if you guys carried it I think.

[@anthonymerrie5760]

Yea I use it. Great racket

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Unfortunately, we are sold out at the moment.

[@emiliolustpicart3915]

Hi, nice video. Just want to comment that in my opinion the ezone did not start the "flex throat, stiff hoop", i think Dunlop did with the Revolution tour pro frame and similars in the 90's. I still have one of those sticks and are greats!! Salutes from Uruguay.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Interesting, I did not know that!

[@raffaelloandreafarace4149]

What is your thing with YONEX 97H? You have not done a video about it , yet you are enthusiastic about the 97 and more in general about Yonex, furthermore you have never even hit with this stick and still place in A tear: in front of your majesty Wilson RF97 and the best positioned Head... This is so confusing, you owe us all a full video on this stick :) I would be so happy and I am certain many others would as well.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Ok, ok if you insist 😅 I'll try to get one out in the future.

[@dhruvthadani1]

I lay with a Head youtek radical mp 2013 version, can you suggest new racquets that play similar. I have agressive play stypr and advanced swing.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

The Blade 98 18x20 would be a fantastic racket to try out.

[@chadallen3211]

You do know that weighting up the Percept 97 isn't going to get you anywhere remotely close to the feel and playability of the 97H right? There is a huge difference in the way those two frames feel and play. You should really try the Percept 97H. Best racket on the market imo. And I've tried them all this past summer.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I've got to give it a go then!

[@Stu49583]

How different is the Aero 98 from the 2019 Aero 100? I own the 2019 Aero 100 and I really can’t play with it, so powerful and feel no connection to the ball, spraying balls long all the time, just way too powerful. I just bought a 2021 Prestige Pro in the hope that it would be a much less powerful one. I also prefer flexible, soft, ballpocketing rackets. Hurts to see it in B tier, since I play and enjoy it much more than the Aero. I also prefer the classical feel since I played most of my tennis back in 1998-2004 and all the new stiff powerful crisp rackets + stiff poly strings just feel like a different and worse hitting experience for me.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

The Aero 98 would be the perfect racket for what you're wanting. Much, much better feel than the 2019 Aero and a significantly more solid response off contact.

[@benjaminjensen111]

Sad to see that the Pure Strike is not in this video. But properly because you dont carry this legend or its dampened and you dont get the "feel" the vibra shock in your arm. Feel to me is overrated as this do nothing to the game. You cant unmake your stroke because you felt something. the ball is out the rackets string before your brain register the "feel".

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I agree with your take on feel but I still love it despite it not mattering too much. We're sold out of the current Strike but the new one is coming and... I won't say much more than that...

[@BorisBecker1872]

I don’t get how he said a non-constant beam on a 98 takes away the “perfectness” of a racquet. Would a constant beam be better for all 98s then?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

No, not necessarily. Constant beams are great because the flex is so consistent but something like the Ezone, while not traditional, would not have the variety and playability it dos without its fluctuating beam.

[@robertgarcia2266]

Which Vcore 95 are you referring too? or just in general any is S tier. Thinking of getting a 2021, which is why im asking. Thanks!

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

The current one, which is very different from the previous but they are both fantastic rackets.

[@Karim-bd9vb]

Very good video as always !I m hesitating between ezone 98 and shift 99 300g customized. I have ohbh and use spin. First time i used shift i had good control and good power, i used another shift with different string probably less tension and i had no control at all 😔 I m a bit lost in my choice. What would you recommend between both of them please ?

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

I think the Ezone is a safer bet but if you can dial in a good setup with the Shift then you will absolutely love it.

[@nickkaram815]

Awesome review, but which blades would you say are S-tier? (….and which Blade is top of all time? :))

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Thank you! Any Blade before countervail is s-tier (rose tinted glasses at work). The best of all time (IMO) is the 2015.

[@adriellepretre9047]

I played with the vcore 95 and like it but recently tried again the vcore 98 and like the extra forgiveness and power. I will play with the vcore 98 from now on. Great spin and good control if you hit with topspin specially. But you can flatten well also. In terms of solidity and clean hitting, both Vcores are better than the extreme tour.

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

Totally agree with everything here.