Yonex Percept Play Test (97, 97D, 97H & 100) | Finding a New Racquet Part 6

[@IntuitiveTennis]

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[@ac55699]

Love these videos of your racquet journey. At least I feel it is not an ad but a true assessment. Well done.

[@gab_ale]

These are the best racquet reviews I have seen. Real play testing is the way.

[@justinlazarus5201]

Looks like the search is over to me. Not seen you hit the ball better off the ground than with the Percept 100. Nice work!

[@newgoogleplussux2802]

...until they start cracking in the throat

[@ssebleon]

I feel like most of us 3.5 up to 4.5 get confused with overload info on which raquet to pick. But it's important to say it. The raquet is not the one keeping you from reaching the next level, is the FUNDAMENTALS. I own the Pure Aero 100 and tried the 98v blade so I get the really notorious differences between them but if you can't U Turn, if you don't have the footwork pinned down, if you can't use your full body to execute shots. Most of the time it's you. Not A Raquet. Best tennis channel ever.

[@Ragefist666]

Great you deciced to playtest these. I`m playing with 100D and love it.

[@Eliott-K]

Shamir confirmed to have impeccable taste, my guy just can’t stop winning!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🔥

[@Doty6String]

Some are fans of Djoker, some Alcaraz others Federer…I like Shamir.

[@The4.0Guy]

​@@IntuitiveTennisyou should really try the Percept 100D!! Same weight and stiffness as the Percept 100, even more control.

[@rory4989]

@@The4.0GuyI agree. It’s the string spacing of the 97 but in a 100sq frame. It’s a Goldilocks racquet.

[@jamestan4165]

Love being part of your new racquet journey - thanks taking us along for the ride. It would be interesting to get your hitting partner's feedback too. How the different sticks felt at his end of the ball.

[@jeremytan1098]

You must try the 100D!

[@CH-yp5by]

Hey Nick that 97 is made for customisation as its an advanced players racquet, it really needs some lead to up the swing weight for the serve and return. Try that and you'll like it a lot more!

[@gab_ale]

I did that with one I demoed. It makes it better indeed.

[@rayanitai2064]

​@gab_ale i play with percept 97. I put 2 grams at 3, 2 grams at 9, and one grams at 12. Perception perfection

[@simonjgriffithshr]

Enjoyed this review - thorough, engaging, loved how you differentiated between the racquet's effect on your game and your own inputs. Just bought a Percept 100 (have been playing with it for a week now - so not sure why I'm still watching videos of it, other than the fact I love it!) It's just brilliant, I feel like a much improved player since picking it up, even though that's obviously nonsense. The feel of it is great, it's forgiving yet when you hit the real sweet spot it feels incredible. I've possibly lost a tiny bit of power on my serve, but the control and movement has massively improved (so overall net-gain for me at serve time too).

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🔥🙌

[@felipepetrassi3859]

When i change to the 97D my game improve a lot. This racquets are so great for control

[@sassanxersi1849]

Yup. That's not my racket, but one of the best I ever held in my hand. However, needs an agile player with excellent footwork to handle it. Not for everyone. I can understand a 47 y.o man does not like that racket.

[@giovanni.tirloni]

comingo from a head radical mp, the 97d feels great. still getting used to it but it allows me to play more relaxed for some reason.

[@stevenm8177]

Great review Nick. Your exceptional on explaining things and your thought processes in real time in pressure situations. I love how you differentiate your footwork mistakes vs racquet mistake and how your ego as an advanced player doesn’t sway you towards the smallest heaviest racquet. Even elite players like you recognize forgiveness and benefits of a larger head and lighter racquet. I agree Yonex grips are the best for 2 handed backhands. My 2 hander improved immediately with the Ezone 100 and I attribute some of it to the longer grip. Good luck with your final test.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you 🙏

[@JacObi-Wan-KenObi]

Nije loš, nije. Super reketi! I’m currently testing the 100D (18x19). Am planning to replace my VcorePro 97HD from 2019, I need a bit more power and forgiveness. The Percept 97D has a bit more power than my current ditto (RA 4-5 points higher) but it produces more vibrations and slicing is not as good. The 100D is pretty good - good power, control and forgivness, well balanced and stable. I suggest you try that one too if you haven’t already. My almost 14 year old son tried it too and confiscated it, he fell in love with it straight away. It was noticeable from the first strike, he had me running and couldn’t miss the ball, it was a completely different game compared to when he uses his Speed MP. I think it’s a great tweener racquet and for teens that have developed their game and need more control.

[@ROSEMARY-gl7wx]

Your Flat serve with the 100 is a bomb

[@johnp1]

I haven't paid much attention to this product line until now. Good video.

[@hansolsson3409]

The racquet playtest videos are in the top 3 Nick! 👍👍👍

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Hans 🙏

[@stuartsteele8330]

I recently purchased the Percept 100 and also love it! So nice, you feel like you can't miss while being able to generate enough power.

[@rasvankhandro4563]

NICK! you should definitely try the 100 D , its a perfect blend between the 97 and 100 which u both found amazing .

[@harshkeshri3606]

What is the perfect blend?? You had the experience with Percept 100D perfect blend between 97-100.???

[@raschafuenfund30]

Yes! Someone finally appreciating the Percept Magic

[@seank468]

great video. In fact, I also used percept 100 / 97 and they were quite fantastic indeed. I still keep those racquets and hit with it from time to time

[@JT-tq2ti]

I’ve been using 100D for 8 months and love it. Virtually no issues with it. I’m a 4.5, and hit “big” and often flatter. It responds really well and allows me to take big enough cuts while also keeping balls in and does great on defensive short swings too. I am using Yonex Poly Tour Rev strings at 53. I find this racket needs a bit higher tension because it’s already so plush and soft on contact.

[@deverenfogle3201]

97D is a cheat code though. If you really like to have laser accuracy, it's amazing. It's certainly harder to hit if you're used to more open patterns. But once you adjust for it, you can hit any shot with it.

[@shawnogg8208]

Correct decision. You need the stiffness. Beef the 100 up a little for serve and backhand and you are there. Suits your game perfectly also in the aspect that keeping a good level of movement will not get any easier, no matter what. I had a similar experience as a youngster when I got the Andres Gomez-Yonex. Was ahead of time then. Only drawback with the security it gives you is in finishing points really decisive on offense but you get used to choose slightly bigger targets or play one more shot where the opponent can’t get out anyway.

[@monstertrucktennis]

love the running commentary! Thank you.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@21es78]

Your videos clearly show why we should all be playing with lighter rackets. They are so much easier to swing and manoeuvrable. Great videos 🔥🔥🔥

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you, yes many players can benefit from going lighter

[@bexent7720]

you've should try the 100D. it's waaaaay better. the best racket of percept lines. very very very underrated.

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

I don't think it's underrated. Because everybody who tries it praises its glory. For a good reason I guess.

[@tomathome77]

100 better, D too limiting

[@bexent7720]

@@sebastiandomagala9233 underrated in the yt reviewers, not so many videos for 100d. the focus it's always on 97 and 100, but the 100d it's a perfect blending of these two.

[@minorstripe]

I've waited so long for this review! Great to confirm I wasn't mistaken: Percept 100 is a perfect mix between control and power.

[@greg5892]

I use the Ezone 98 and I feel like you might like it too if you’re hoping for a little more stiffness than the percepts. It’s a slightly dense 16/19 pattern and shares the lower swing weights of the other yonex frames. I think it favors your play style since you hit with a flatter topspin forehand and aggressively.

[@luyin1961]

Thank you for the video. I have the 97D, and had trouble with the 18x20 (strung with full natural guts) version myself, same issue with really low launch angle. Your video confirmed my experience. Was thinking about trying low tension poly on it, but now I think I just need to get rid of it.

[@nightowldickson]

Would be good idea to try the Vcore as well

[@nicks8060]

I’m not sure he hits with enough spin to get the most out of the vcores. I think this Percept line is the best yonex for his style. I’d rather him try the ezone over vcore.

[@greg5892]

@@nicks8060agree. He might like the Ezone 98

[@AFenderson]

Shamir owns ALL of those? why not the 100D which is the best one?

[@evgshk]

Shamir eats rackets for the breakfast 😃

[@Kenzie_Hill]

8:40 I was watching and I applauded (sitting here alone on my lunch break) ❤👏

[@ruifilipeaparicio7031]

Great video. Did you compare the Percept 100 vs Ezone 100? What did you think?

[@icef1mkd]

For me, the 97 is the best. I play with it and the feel is fantastic - powerful, precise and comfortable! Alternative to that is the 100D.

[@foodadbobd]

Try out the FX 500 by Dunlop if you haven't already. I used to play with the Pure Drive, which is a racket I know you used a lot in the past. I feel like the FX 500 is an improvement in every way to the pure drive. More spin, more maneuverable while also being more stable on off center shots. What I like about the FX 500 is the pocketing. There's a "sinking in" feeling you get. I know some players hate that though.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I tried the fx500, vid coming soon

[@bmanbusee3812]

Have the Percept 100. Felt good at first but over time it got more flexy and lost power and comfort. Went with the ezone. Btw, what grip size you went with since yonex grips are bigger and flatter. Also what is your string setup?

[@golpherguy6388]

Need to compare with the percept 100D

[@IntuitiveTennis]

18/19 no good for me

[@squib311]

If they made a + version, I think it would be perfect. They have a Vcore 100+, but it is slightly softer and heavier. I will say when testing Yonex, I was amazed at how they felt larger than the head size and even off center hits still made it back across the net. In the end I wound up with a Blade 104 V8 as it just suited my game better. Much softer and helps keep my flat ball inside the court while still allowing for the occasional heavy topspin and slice serve.

[@pablok2854]

i was about to say it... in the video, you looke way more comfortable w the 100, the shots looked more natural and effortless... which is a thing we might look after we age playing tennis...

[@paulinooliveira6019]

One brand you have to try is the Carve Sports. They have an 100 in and an 97 in racquets.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@allainangcao28]

Percepts are "point and shoot" style control rackets. You tell it where to go, and it will do so. It might be one of the best modern takes on a control based racket. Characteristics of something like a Prestige with low stiffness to allow for a more spin friendly approach.

[@mpj1117]

Great review! What was the string setup for your percept?

[@Riftinducer]

I remember demoing the predecessor VCore Pro models, especially the 97H. Very demanding racquet, but it felt so smooth when everything connected. If you like the Percept 100, maybe the new Speed or possibly Radical MP models might be worth a look if you havent done so already. Much as it hurts me to say as a Gravity Pro lover, the Gravity line might be a bit too soft for your liking, generally in the low 60s RA

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Tested the speed

[@petermchugh4743]

Which one would you recommend for tennis elbow?

[@AkwKossu]

I have played with P100 about 2 months and I love it. First I tried it with damper. It was not good at all. I felt that the sound without damper was annoying but then I used to like it.

[@TodorJr]

When i changed to the Vcore Pro 97H (now Percept 97H) my game skyrocketed 1000000%. Serves and forehands are legit ROCKETS. No better racquet out there.

[@kennethyeong1251]

I have the 100....very good all court racket and fantastic feel.....although it's 16 x 19, string pattern is quite dense in the center offering control.....works well with a crispy string like a tour bite with tension about 45 to 50.....

[@aammssaamm]

Thanks a million for your effort. I've just ordered a 100L one. Can you, please, also mention how to choose a right grip size sometime?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

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[@aammssaamm]

@@IntuitiveTennis Thank you!

[@claude7473]

You played your best with the 100, not so with 97s... and by a good margin. I had same feeling when I tried the Babo PS 97, shots were always going IN and raised my game. So I adopted it, got several in my bag now.

[@pawellchernow9985]

Nick which strings and which tension did you use for the test?

[@joaohenriquemf]

Também gostaria de saber!

[@bigrobsydney]

When is the final playtest??? And what sticks are in the mix currently?

[@curiousgeorge6921]

١literally been researching hesitabetween 97 and D and this comes out

[@hksrm4172]

Recently bought a pair of 97H 330g version, suprised by the comfort on the forehands despite the heaviness. Incredible when you slice the ball, two handed backhands are not tet so clean. Only concern is the serve, going to try a lower tension for that. overall great racquet. Use with green yonex over grip, looks great.

[@verlatenwolf]

When i played with the percept it felt like I got autoaim on. Expensive though.

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

But worth it.

[@monsoonfu5655]

nice review, Nick! Just curious, did you leave out the percept 100D on purpose? Is it due to the string pattern 18x19?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I left out 100D bc I can not play with 18/19 97D has 18/20 and even that felt awful

[@hochiglenn]

I use the VCore Pro 97HD which is probably the same as the Percept D. Im mostly a doubles player now and I don’t hit many ground strokes as I’m hitting volleys and half volleys more than any other shots. The 18x 20 helps me with my control and the weight helps me with stability against hard hitters on my volleys. I love the feel at contact. Definitely wouldn’t use for singles. Probably go with the 100 or the 97. 16 x 19.

[@mb-shadow-f2v]

i play w/ the percept 97 and it's my all time favorite raquet.

[@abidmortiunic4393]

Nije loš ovaj Prsept! Who is the “extra” in the first scene?

[@RS-xf8mp]

My coach has just bought a percept 97. I'll be using it soon to try out. Need to replace my ezone 100. Will be interesting!

[@deliciano1294]

Yonex are made in Japan. All the other ones are made in China. Anything made in Japan is top quality. Just like cars. And yonex Racquets are so comfortable to use. Only issue is the square isometric head. Once you get used to it, it's funny to go back to the other ovals.

[@HardCandy-d9q]

Try the Nordicots 99 what a racquet if you haven’t it’s a must try..Another few I can recommend is the Arafat 290 g, Technifibre tf 40 16 x 19 and yes these precepts also from head boom mp customised and speed mp ..

[@HardCandy-d9q]

Rafa 290 text to speech.

[@HardCandy-d9q]

Please try the Nordicots if you like these you will be blown away..

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

​@@HardCandy-d9qI liked the idea behind "Arafat" as a brand name though. Throwing bombs and finding peace at the end.

[@HardCandy-d9q]

@@sebastiandomagala9233 🤣😂

[@HardCandy-d9q]

@@sebastiandomagala9233 You’ve made me like it too 😂🤣 after your description…

[@SanctosTalios]

Hey, why not try the 97 L ? it has the stiffness you liked from the 100, but a much lower swing weight

[@seriykot1]

Tried my coache's Percept 100 and yeah it does have a low of plowthrough!! Buying two for myself

[@steveurmah]

Didn't see that one coming! I have to admit I disregard the Percept line just because I don't like the paintjob.

[@Olie12352]

Hey Nick i recommend trying the 100d its a good racket i chose it over the 100

[@simian8528]

Is the sweet spot higher on Yonex racquets? It might be another reason that they feel natural to you coming from + size frames. Just a thought.

[@mikekim6374]

Echoing other comments, I love your commentary and how rackets within the same line can be so different. How does this compare to Yonex Ezone 100?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

So different. I’d say the Ezone is less forgiving.

[@DougHardy541]

Interesting that you’re testing Blades and the Percept line. Based upon what you’ve said you’re looking for in a racquet, these selections would be the exact opposite of what I would expect you to try. They define low-powered non-responsive control racquets.

[@bodzio2304]

@intuitive tennis I have percept 100 and 97L in my bag, great rackets! Is 97L available on USA market? which other series do you want to try? and what about the current version of babolat pure drive? it's practically the same as you've been playing so far ;) best tennis channel, thanks and keep it up Nick!! :)

[@jorgetirado3201]

Why do you think you liked these so much more than the blade? Were those too flexible and dampened?

[@mattiastennis]

Why not try Percept 100D?

[@anw9485]

Been looking forward to this one! Another great video. I play with a Speed MP(both the 2022 and the 2024) and have been curious about demoing a Percept 100. I know you mentioned that you'll be demoing Speeds soon and if you liked the Percept so much, I think you might like the Speeds too. The Speed MP has a bit more power than the Percept but a tad softer too. It could go either way. Looking forward to it!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you, Speed test is next

[@rsh8057]

I thought you couldn't play w/ Yonex racquets? YOU said before the shape/feel never clicked with you? What's changed? Is Percept less isometric shaped? Or you have changed?

[@petershort936]

You miss the pure drive. The pure drive comps are: Solinco Blackout (super close in spec), Yonex Ezone 100, Dunlop FX 500, Wilson Ultra Tour, Wilson Shift 99, Head Extreme MP, maybe the Speed MP, Technifibre TF-X1. Percept is a nice control line. The 100 is a fun racquet but not like the 97s in this line. It's more like the Speed MP. The others have a lot of dwell time, which is why they go up in weight not stiffness.

[@foodadbobd]

Yeah agree. FX 500 is great. Ezone 100 is more muted and "boardy" in comparison to the the FX 500. The Bab Pure Drive has a higher launch angle, and slightly less stable compared to the FX 500, but less trampoline-y than FX 500. I have not tried the Wilson Ultra or Shift

[@petershort936]

@@foodadbobd Solinco has extended length options

[@benjaminjensen111]

No Pure Strike 98/100 or Speed MP/Pro? Simular specs

[@Siloguy]

It won't be Babolat, he talked to them about an endorsement and they refused, that's why he's changing racquets.

[@johnnacke4134]

Nick, is the Wilson Shift 99 still one of your favorites?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

It’s gonna be featured in the final play test. Great racquet

[@dimcorner]

Ya gotta try the 100D!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

18/19 no good for me

[@jackieliu1232]

Is the precept 100 the newer version of vCore pro 100?

[@JamesSmith-xg6ve]

What was the string tension .?

[@rafini549]

what string setups are you using on all your demo’s?

[@benjaminhorton8013]

08:38 I SAW IT! AWESOME!

[@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71]

Hi Nick, I wanted to ask about your T shirts and how do the sizes run, I lost 60 pounds and was wearing a Xtra large and I am wondering if the Large would fit me? I also have tried the same racquets that you are demonstrating, and I have like them because of the handle also, I still like the Wilson blade V6 98 it’s just a all around great racquet, I would like it to be a 27 1/2 on the because of the extra space for my two hander! Great job on the video my friend. My favorite racquet of all time is my Wilson Profile 95, at 13.5 ounces and around 350 grams with strings and it handle heavy like the Blade. The profiles are amazing racquets for returns and hitting flat hard shots, also volleys feel so effortlessly I feel like I am cheating. I used the profile on trick video, where I was teaching people how to make the ball bounce back on your side of the net, with the spin. It’s fun and I like trying it in matches. Please let me know what you think about the T shirts because I am buying new ones because Ashley got my old T shirts I got from you last year when I was 245, and now I am 170. So she uses them to sleep in, and I need a few more to represent my dude, which is you! Hahe

[@jasonmarks6080]

How are you not trying the 100D?

[@egorpyntja9774]

what about the yonex vcore 100? should be perfect as you disliked the ezone 100 but loved the percept 100

[@zaya5704]

Can u please do Dunlop CX lines review?

[@louisedyhlen3234]

if you want a great serve racket: try the babolat pure drive 98 (same as perricard), absolute bombs

[@The4.0Guy]

Babolat dissed Nick somehow so he is moving on

[@greg5892]

It’s pretty harsh. I played well but hated the feeling

[@The4.0Guy]

Yeah babolat has destroyed more than its fair share of elbows ​@@greg5892

[@wongjefx980]

I like my Yonex Vcore Pro...and the Percept supposed to have more power, which is an issue for control oriented sticks...so if budget allows....rackets are pricey now

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

The power level of the VC pro was too noodely for many, very bad on the defense (when you just can't swing fully), with stability and feel issues. At least in the 97 line, the 100 were Always stiffer and didn't have these issues. Percept is just right - as long as you are not 100% dialed in with the VC pro.

[@chrisc2439]

Percept 100d was my favorite of the bunch. It's the one karue uses and it has a n 18*19 pattern. Wish you would have included that in your play test.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

18/19 no good for me

[@chrisc2439]

Ya I get it. I would just submit that the 18*19 on the precept 100d is not as tight as an 18*20 on other racquets and gives you more spin potential. It's probably similar to the spin potential on the Wilson shift 99 non pro version. i have been hitting with 18*20s for over a decade and it definitely hampers my spin, but i got significantly more spin/launch angle with the 100d without compromising much control. can't say the same when i've switched between ultra pro 18*20 and ultra pro 16*19 by comparison. the 18x20 version of ultra pro gives much more control but at the significant cost of spin/launch angle. this is not the case with the percept 100/100d IMO. the 100d, i believe, is actually a different racquet. it's balanced differently -- more head light. makes it easier to whip the ball or create crafty shots or quickly react at net, etc etc.

[@sportscastercanada]

@@chrisc243916x21 is pretty sick if you can find it.

[@t2dev]

I also follow the Meike Babel channel. She also ended up with a Yonex.

[@eyemd]

What kind of strings and tension there? I have percept 100D and Vcore Pro 97D full bed N Gut @55lb. I play with Vcore 98 (hybrid M- N Gut, C- PT Rev) most of the time but switch to Percept or Vcore Pro for more control when balls start to fly out more that day. I am not still sure which string or combination to use in Percept 100D.

[@vivahernando1]

I’ve heard these Yonex are the bomb. You were ripping the bh. Any chance you can get your hands on the nordicdot to compare? I think I’m down to those two

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Gonna pass on the nordicdots for now, might review after the series

[@MarcoSolidx]

You guys correct if I’m wrong but, isn’t percept a control oriented racket? So doesn’t give an extra power and spin right?

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

With a 16/19 how bad can it be at the end?

[@zdev1]

There are quite a few reports of Yonex Percepts cracking unfortunately that make me nervous.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I heard that too

[@birdman9585]

What’s the stiffness of the 97L? My daughter plays with it, she loves it

[@IntuitiveTennis]

RA not listed by Yonex & us online retailers don’t sell that one rn. Where did u get it

[@birdman9585]

In Australia, in a regular tennis pro shop

[@birdman9585]

97L, 290g, 16x19

[@Mpathi1]

Is the Percept better than Babolat Pure Strike, and why?

[@sportscastercanada]

Yes. It’s made in Japan 🇯🇵

[@scholesiefirsttime]

What’s the flex rating of the Percept 100 and 100L? Anyone know?

[@Dre3010]

Hey Nik which racket do you think is a logical step for someone who uses the 2016 model of the Head Extreme Pro? I’ve been thinking about the Vcore 98 and the Pure Aero but since racket testing isn’t an option in my area idk which is better suited for me

[@ashishrjain_]

11:21 beautiful backhand.

[@AFenderson]

strings/tension?