Yonex Ezone 2025 REVIEW - Yonex Ezone 98 and 100

[@tamagonbagel6569]

Just want to say this is one of my favorite reviews of yours I've seen. Well edited, good pacing, great incorporation of others' thoughts, just a nice video.

[@Tennisnerd]

thanks! really appreciate the feedback as I wanted to give a balanced view and I hope to keep improving the reviews.

[@RaphaClassic]

There are a lot of complaints about the color... on TV this looks absolutely stunning

[@Cocoshong]

Can't wait for the PD vs Ezone comparison! Thanks!

[@yonexfan12]

Sean is cool, good review addition from him as a previous Ezone user

[@EGchristian]

My playing experience has been similar: more plow through and power than v7, yet slightly more flex and pocketing sensation. Absolutely playable without customization. Reminded me of the DR but not quite as flexible.

[@tophersuwita]

What string do you use?

[@rafapazos06]

I’m all in for that color. Throw in a dash of pink, 90s tracksuit style, and I’d get 2 😂

[@johnnacke]

Jonas, great work! 4.0 senior, OHB, some top but mostly flat and slice, great touch, medium racket head speed, sort of compact strokes, could use some help with pop. I’ve been playing with the Shift99 prototype. Like how it feels but developing a bit of sensitivity in elbow, not bad though. I am not searching for a new racquet. I was told a few things: 1) The Shift does not jive with my type of strokes, therefore prone to sensitivity.2) I should consider the new Ezone 100 and/ or the new Clash 100. The new PD looks interesting, but I worry about sensitivity…. The Head Gravity 98 Tour looks interesting, but wonder if it matches my level and style. So, I think I will look at the Ezone, Gravity and Clash. From your experience, which would IYO be more of a match for my style and level. I always use a gut/ poly hybrid ( Champions choice) . But I would like to try a full poly like Yonex poly tour pro. Your game has improved so much, Jonas. All the best, John

[@Tennisnerd]

I think the new Clash Pro can work for you and protect your elbow.

[@F4BIO771]

Radical also can be a choice.

[@grantchen2324]

Surprisingly, I found the new ezone similar to the power level of the recent RF 01

[@NeoMaddy]

I played with a club demo of the 300g RF 01 and I have no idea what it was strung with but I got zero power out of it. No matter how much I swung out I could not consistently get it past the service line.

[@johnnacke4134]

Jonas, what string and tension did you use with the Ezone 100?

[@danielceledonf]

Same frame than previous model?

[@medianera2008]

Hi Jonas, how would you customize the Ezone 98? Leather grip, how much lead? And lead placement?

[@naergen]

Jonas, at 2:43 specifications of ezone 98, length - 27.5? Its 98 or 98+? Swingweight 334?

[@josephrob4424]

Do you have any idea what Madison Keys is playing with? She use to play the Wilson Ultra and then endorsed the blade. But in Australia she's playing a black out racquet with a bit of blue on the top of the head. Obviously it's an ezone with isometric head shape. Any idea? Thank you.

[@johnfairbrother6346]

I plan on switching or upgrading racquets this year. This is at the top of my list to demo. As a Radical user I’m really hoping Head has brought back the TI feel

[@SilverBloodedOne]

How is it on the one handed backhand?

[@jorden6153]

where did these specs come from? TW says a swingweight for the EZONE 98 of 320, people i work with say it's lower than the 2022 model, and this video says it's 332

[@tennis-fan]

Was wandering where this trend of widening the hoop goes....will the😢 raquets become a triangle shape upside down 🔻

[@yonexfan12]

younger players hit further up in the hooop.

[@airysm]

What do you recommend for string tension on this one?

[@williamsargent3755]

Is it better on the volleys now with the added stability? Only downside I found to the old one was the lack of stability on my volleys

[@bigrobsydney]

Comparison with the fabled DR98 is always interesting. I might just have found something that I'm willing to trade my own DR98's for. Wow.

[@medianera2008]

Hi Jonas, how would you customize the new Ezone 98 (Leather, Lead)? Thank you! Regards from germany. Great content!

[@quiaces]

I'm in my 40's and now have the Ezone 98 v6 with 4 grams at 12 o'clock (Confidential Solinco). I am really interested in switching to the new Ezone 2025. Will I find many differences?

[@marketienne1160]

Great review, I liked hearing from James to get a perspective from a current ezone user. How would you compare this ezone to the pure aero 98?

[@nasnordic5946]

Which string is he talking about? 9:12 in the video? The second string he used for ezone 100?

[@andylittle6140]

ReString Zero

[@nasnordic5946]

@@andylittle6140Thanks. Sounded like something like that, but could not find any similar string with that name at Tenniswarehouse, so assumed I heard wrong. Will look it up. Anyone tried it? Able to compare it with any more known string?

[@CH-yp5by]

It would be cool to get a bit more of a comparison for the 98 to the previous 7th edition, from what most reviewers are saying the 7th addition was easier to get more spin. Is it really worth replacing the 7th edition with this one ?

[@ljpa5250]

I really think hard about swiching from 98 to 100 to get more on the ball

[@28mcavanaugh]

I made that switch and liking it so far don’t have to work so hard to generate power and depth

[@adsaviation]

I used to be a big Yonex fan until I switched to the Wilson Blade. But I never give up on Yonex however.....I tried the 98 and the 100. The 98 felt not good at all. Compared to the Blade, this one felt like a 4by4. The 100 is very nice....but when I asked myself is it any better than what I have now (Blade 98)....nope...it gave me almost the same feel and I was hitting as hard with the blade as with the Yonex. Serving was even better with the blade. ....I guess I have to wait....🙃

[@zaakirmahomedy]

lol. And here I am getting bored with my Blade 98 (although I love it and probably just want to buy a new toy).

[@adsaviation]

@zaakirmahomedy I'm waiting for the new blade and see if it's better. I have bought 14 rackets in the last 5 years, still cheaper than one Channel bag 🤣🤣🤣

[@Tennisfan2025]

Do you buy every racket you review? The racket collection must be CRAZY

[@ggryffiths]

I think he mentioned brands send him racquets to review

[@Tennisnerd]

No, I have bought and sold many racquets over the years, now I most often get demo racquets from Tennis Warehouse Europe. Sometimes from the brands and sometimes I buy

[@Tennisfan2025]

@@Tennisnerd awesome, you deserve it. Best tennis channel on the platform!

[@stephenericwalsh]

Excellent as always. Would you say the EZ100 (G8) has more or less power than the PD100 (G11- 2025). Thank you.

[@nicolapipan7830]

12:14 That's what I've been trying to find lately. I've used an Ezone 100 and now switched to the 98. Both good racquets but still would prefer sth in between the two. Thanks for the video though!

[@tophersuwita]

98+ (new one) is said to have both characteristics. But it's hard to demo XL racket in my country

[@인톨리어]

can you recommend the string that fits to the new ezone98 ?

[@ispeici]

Do you prefer an Ezone 100 or a Blade 100?

[@Tennisnerd]

Ezone 100, more power

[@PF9O]

Just wish it wasn't so blue... give me a stealth option ASAP.

[@jaguarpac5610]

Jonas is the feel and plushness of the 2025 ezone 100 similar to the 2022 Head Boom MP?

[@Tennisnerd]

Not quite that plush, but a bit towards that

[@jaguarpac5610]

@ thanks for reviewing the latest ezone. Great review as always.

[@shaperhair6720]

Hi, have you tried the tour version?

[@patrikkiss8633]

What is the reason for other brands not using the yonex shape? If there is so much bennefit whit no disvantage shure every brand would have jumped on it at least with a few moddels, no?

[@F4BIO771]

Other brands has their own typical shape, I can ask you also why other brands are not using pws system of Wilson. Reality is that not all people likes Yonex's racquet feel.

[@ivanguan4833]

Thank you for the great review as always. I’m wondering you have tried the new ezone 98 tour, if so, how you like it compared to the regular version in terms of power, feel and control. Thanks

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks! Sadly, I have not tried that one yet, on paper it is VERY interesting

[@ivanguan4833]

@ can you make a review video of the 98 tour in the future?

[@danilozucchini6292]

Good review. What are the difference between the new Ezone100 and the VCore100 ?

[@johnnycash1906]

I used both rackets and in my opinion Ezone is way better than Vcore. More control, Better touch.

[@peterlappland]

Love the design! Will get the 98 plus...

[@davidmalone6106]

When is that being released? Can’t see it advertised anywhere

[@markhibbitt1269]

Certainly plenty of players using the new Ezone at the Australian Open, cant tell if they are using the 98 or 100. Seems to be mainly the females using them especially in the doubles.

[@luqmanroshdi9925]

What about Ezone 2025 Vs T-Fight 305 18x19?

[@kyleclevenger3046]

Great review as always! I’m currently playing with the Aqua Night 100 Ezone, is this new one worth the upgrade? I know you really liked the V7, so thoughts on upgrade to V8?

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks, yes I think it is worth the upgrade if you want a bit more power/stability

[@Nakar2]

What's the stiffness RA on Ezone 100? In another video someone said 61, and this one says 69. Could you please confirm. Looking for an arm-friendly setup, and wondering if ezone with a multi (and a slightly lower tension) would match the comfort of a Clash.

[@Tennisnerd]

69 strung, the 98 is 61

[@Nakar2]

@Tennisnerd Interesting. Thank you!

[@markhibbitt1269]

I use the Ezone 98 but play with the Clash 98 V2 when my elbow plays up. Both great rackets. The Ezone has more power but the Clash has more comfort and control. I had the Clash strung at 48lbs to give it a little more power. Hoping this new Ezone has a little more comfort and control as it's doesn't need more power in my view!!

[@raulrodrigueznyc]

But is it worth the upgrade for a current EZone 98 user? I also use Tour Bite to add more spin to my game and it is my string of choice. For serving it is quite accurate and I can git some really good powerful forehands with it. What I like about the EZone is that it is a great racquet for me when I am in defensive trouble. I do not get that from my ProStaff and Blade. Sometimes it can be too powerful for me which is why I am learning to add more topspin to my game. If I am playing against a heavy hitter / server, that is when I will prefer my ProStaff but overall I love returning serve on this.

[@yonexfan12]

I use tour bite too, kudos! Is it worth it? I'd say never, it won't win you a match you would lose with the old ezone, but if your current ezones are 2 years ish old and you play 3 times a week and string often, your current ezones are used up.

[@yixiguan6520]

​​@@yonexfan12you are giving me an excuse to buy a new racket. Two years, three times a week, string often.😊

[@yonexfan12]

@@yixiguan6520 go for it!

[@Tennisnerd]

You need to demo. I think it is better than the previous one, but if you are happy with that one, you can get them for sale now, so then that is an option

[@yixiguan6520]

​@@TennisnerdI am not seeing the old version on sale yet. Will that actually happen?

[@mcguy5765]

Could you help me decide? I don’t know whether to get the Ezone 98 or 100. I’m currently using the VCORE 98, and I play with a one-handed backhand

[@toemouse]

Stick with the vcore

[@Tennisnerd]

It depends on what you are looking for.

[@Boardsplitter]

I think an interesting video idea would be to investigate the racquets of professional wheelchair players. I’ve always wondered if they also use pro stock racquets.

[@austin1123]

When will the Tour version be released?

[@tonijimenez5626]

This racket or head speed mp?

[@sebastiansapel8353]

Which Racket do you prefer on red Clay? Iam a aggressiv baseliner

[@RobManser77]

Pure Aero?

[@johnnycash1906]

Does ezone 100 2025 have more or less power than Blade v9 98 in your opinion? Thank you.

[@marioaitzetmuller77]

for sure more

[@vasiaurelian8621]

I played with the 100 for like a year and a half or so,I want to switch to a 98 one!I can’t decide between the new ezone 98,pure aero ,blade v9 or gravity 🧐

[@johnnycash1906]

If you used to play with ezone100 I pure aero is gonna feel like a brick. Gravity is not as good as 100. I have Blade 98 and is great racket but for advance players . So honestly i would go with new ezone 98 if I was you.

[@TomSmith-il6pz]

When is the tour version coming out?

[@ryansolomon4178]

I am surprised about the spin comments. I know the Ezone is not a spin racquet like the Vcore or Aero but always felt that it had good spin potential. Is that not the case?

[@nicholasmorre7371]

It doesn't give you free or automatic spin like an Aero or Vcore, but it offers excellent spin *potential* due to its aerodynamic frame and low SW whip. This is one of the reasons the Ezone 98 is special for me. I can hit as flat as I want with a low launch angle, and I can add spin whenever I want without the frame dictating one way or the other.

[@ryansolomon4178]

@ Perfect! I had the old one for a bit. Hurt my elbow from it. Been really looking forward to moving back to it. The HL balance will also be better for my OHBH compared to my current stick.

[@nicholasmorre7371]

@@ryansolomon4178 for sure. it's a pretty ideal OHBH stick.

[@tombradyandme]

Jonas - you mentioned that there’s going to be an EZone 100 tour 18 x 20. Is that a wish or is that officially from Yonex?

[@tophersuwita]

100 Tour and 98 Tour are officially out in Feb

[@Tennisnerd]

I got info yesterday that it is a 16/19 100 Tour, so not 18/20

[@tophersuwita]

@@Tennisnerdagree, read in the forum the 100 will be 310 g though

[@tombradyandme]

@@Tennisnerd I plan to purchase the 98 tour. It’s unfortunate that the hundred is so much stiffer and plays very differently when it comes to feel and touch. The hundred is build just like a Babylon pure Drive too stiff!

[@Tennissensitive]

Waiting for the nordicdots 100 review

[@Tennisnerd]

Coming next week

[@Tennissensitive]

@ merci

[@ForehandStroke]

Ezone 98 tour, please.😊

[@fernandoveneroni6096]

How compare Ezone 98 2025 with Blade V9 98 16x19?

[@Tennisnerd]

More power in the Ezone, slightly lower launch angle.

[@harshkeshri3606]

I play with TFight 305 2022, is it good enough to switch to ezone 2025 for more power and maneuver a racquet. I need a racquet which is more head light and can help me push the ball into depth. And what your thoughts on new TFight 305 2025?

[@goggleboy2464]

That 305 can be improved by getting the balance exactly what's right for you with led tape

[@CB-mr1ci]

New tfight is head lighter

[@TenisAmador]

I'm facing the same dilemma. Currently with the TFight305, but the SW and balance are a bit of an issue (already have leather grip on it). Looking for a little bit more headlight alternatives (330SW max). CUrrently debating between the new eZone 98 (16x19) or the new TFight 305 (18x19). I play on red clay 99% of the time.

[@christianbuechi4555]

guys, get the T-Fight 2025, HUGE upgrade

[@Mgia503]

When the comparison with PD100?

[@Tennisnerd]

After the Pure Drive review, working on it

[@alastairtheduke]

Who is that at 12:21? He's really good

[@Tennisnerd]

That is Robert. He has been on the channel before. Used to play Futures, still hits at a high level

[@marioaitzetmuller77]

SW and strung Balance from TW specs..no way @0:52

[@fpereira86pt]

I have both the Ezone DR100 and Ezone 100 2022. I feel the DR is stiffer but with more feel. Personally i like the DR better (feel over confort). How do you compare this new one to the DR? Thanks for the review awesome work as always. Cheers from Portugal.

[@markhibbitt1269]

Good video thank you. As a Ezone 98 user I am not sure it needs more power!! Hoping there is a little more control though as think that is the right direction for this frame.

[@Onanastic]

Why’s bro henrik look like he works in a call center? 💀

[@Tennisnerd]

This is the setup in his stringing room, we will work on that :D

[@tkdhanani]

Good review! Thank you!! Now tell me of the 2025 racquets, what’s been the best for what type of game style in your opinion: Radical Ezone PD Tfight Tf40 (close enough to 25 release) Dunlop SX Gravity Solinco whiteout

[@Tennisnerd]

This needs a new video, I can work on that

[@christianbuechi4555]

honestly prefer the older version

[@Z-Bone-e7j]

God that is the ugliest paint job I have ever seen in my life.....lol

[@garlicbread68]

Geez use a clash, everything hurts your elbow lol

[@tkdhanani]

❤

[@revio000]

Thing about ezones it's not for everybody always demo. Personally there's something in these rackets that does not allow me to swing out and get that whip it feels like you're holding a hammer doesn't go through the air as nice. I also never know where I hit the ball on the strings. I always loose the ball they're so dampened it's a joke. Blade v9 on the other hand different beast

[@DJScharlie]

I agree the frame hasn’t got that traditional tennis racket feel because of the shape. I got a v9 blade last week and I’m enjoying it. What’s your tension in the blade? 😊

[@revio000]

I play with lux alu power at 48lbs

[@DJScharlie]

@ Thanks, basically the same as me. 👍 Keep having fun!

[@MrBobbybobson]

Early