Yonex EZONE 98 2025 Tennis Racquet Review: could this replace your favorite EZONE from the past?! 😉

[@EGchristian]

Had the chance to play with it for half an hour and it indeed has a hint of that magical DR feel.

[@hybrid11theory75]

True BS! All I heard from trusted sources it's even more dampened than the outgoing one... nice try!

[@rogersliu1200]

I am playing the DR98. still find it harsh LOL

[@tophersuwita]

Yep agree that DR is overrated. The stiff hoop and flexy throat increase swing effort, really hurts my wrist

[@EGchristian]

⁠@hybrid11theory75 I tried one strung with Lynx Tour mains & Poly Tour Strike crosses. String choices can have a huge impact on feel.

[@nicholasmorre7371]

I love my 2022 Ezone 98, I just always wished it was a bit softer. Sounds like Yonex granted my wish with the new model! Very much looking forward to trying this.

[@Tennissensitive]

Sorry, but osks forehand motion hurt my eyes

[@danschannel169]

Ezone 98 2020 - The best Ezone 👌🏼

[@jonathanchen1026]

The fact that every new Ezone review always talks about how it feels like the DR98 should tell you something 🙈

[@nicks8060]

Of course they want to chase that feel, but they’re obviously also trying to make it significantly more user friendly than the dr98. They are chasing both

[@hybrid11theory75]

U have to understand they're also salesman. They will say anything to shine light on new products to make sure ppl buy into it... I can't find much value in these reviews anymore since they're repeating themselves with every video, saying the same things over and over and trying to sell you each and every new iteration. They're always talk way too positive about most aspects ppl want to hear... it's not reliable!!

[@johnnacke]

TW: Troy, I’ve been playing with a Shift Prototype 99, but I am developing a bit of elbow sensitivity so I’m looking around. According to a few tennis pros, the Shift doesn’t match my stroke style: OHB, mostly flat, some top, medium racket head speed, great touch, compact/ horizontal (mostly) strokes, 4.0. However, I really liked the feel of the Shift and its weight balance… very whippy and maneuverable . The ezone 100 and Clash Pro V3 were recommended… I know the Ezone 100 has power, but is it clunky compared to the 98… Which one would be a better match for me IYO. Best, John

[@carlosgomezenriquez283]

Hope SW is indeed 320 average

[@tjsheftick3732]

My friends 98 is 290 unstrung so that’ll be ~320 ballpark depending on your string gauge.

[@carlosgomezenriquez283]

@tjsheftick3732 290 unstrung is great. As long as it doesn't go as low as 277 average with the Aqua Night version

[@tjsheftick3732]

@@carlosgomezenriquez283 oh yeah his aqua nights are all 310 sw strung 🤮

[@vineethgovind318]

how does it compare to the new ezone 100 in terms of launch angle,spin and control?thanks

[@johnnacke]

TW Michele : If you had to choose either a V8 Ezone 98, a V8 Ezone 100 or a V3 Clash Pro to take to match play , which one would it be?Best, John

[@goldencalf5144]

I could never understand the appeal of the Exone/DR 98. Mushy feel on the stringbed, but no power to make up for it. Played like an undervpowerred Pure Drive.

[@EGchristian]

Can’t disagree more 😂 to each their own I guess. So personal are racquet tastes.

[@EGchristian]

To clarify, I love the addictive flexy feel of the DR and the sweetspot is so explosive to me.

[@Tennissensitive]

Cannot watch with joy, because of oaks forehand motion, sorry

[@ThomasThomas-cf2jp]

Is the RA really lower?

[@tjsheftick3732]

Yes

[@VictorF611]

I am currently playing with a Yonex Duel G 100 (300g). I play with a lot of spin, both on the serve and on groundstrokes. One-handed backhand. Although I have improved a lot with this racket, I feel that when playing at a higher level, I have been lacking stability on the serve and against players with heavy shots. In addition, the backhand sometimes goes over the court. Would any of these rackets be a good choice for my new reality: Ezone 98, Percept 97, Boom Pro, Radical Pro or Extreme Pro. Thank you in advance.

[@tjsheftick3732]

Vcore 100. Thing is a beast

[@hybrid11theory75]

They talk mostly around the things ppl want to hear, better feel, more control, DR like.... it feels forced and just a salesman blah... sry ;)

[@derekpappas1556]

Once again another racket that is apparently not as magical as a racket of previous generations " DR98 " at a higher price .

[@s41magazine37]

The previous Ezone was very unstable at the net. I used it for 18 months before switching to the new Speed MP. The Speed MP with a leather grip is the GOAT.

[@ptannous27]

Color is a big miss. Looks very cheap and girly lol..

[@tjsheftick3732]

Yo momma

[@ptannous27]

@ lol ok weirdo