Yonex VCORE 98 Racquet Review

Here is my review of the update to the Yonex VCORE SV 98, the VCORE 98. A crisp, powerful and spin-friendly racquet. Easy to use, relatively comfortable, but not a fantastic feel on contact.
Written review: tennisnerd.net/...
Amazon link: amzn.to/2P1w2tR

[@gavlatennis2824]

Nice review. The voiceover makes the video so much better.

[@chadallen3211]

How can you say that the VCORE 98 feels crisp? It has an RA rating of 65. That's actually pretty low. I bet i read about 20 different reviews on this frame and I think you're the only person that said it felt crisp. Everyone else says how comfortable it is. Do you have arm issues?

[@EP-336]

I just got done with a week long playtest of this racquet and am now starting the VCORE 95 today!

[@MikeKomen]

E P got my review of the 95 up!

[@leandros2174]

Thanks for the reviews!!! I would like to know which racquet you prefer between the Vcore 98 and the Ezone 98. Which one would recommend?

Great video as usual! Currently I am using a vcore pro 97 310 and sometimes I feel the racket is a litte demanding. Is the vcore 98 305 easier to play? What is the minimum suitable ntrp?

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks Guillermo! Yeah, the VCORE will be a little easier for power and forgiveness. Or why not try the 100 sq inch version so you have a little more real estate from the string bed and some more power. Hard to say minimum suitable NTRP, I think a 100 sq inch, 300-gram racquet could work for beginners to pros (with some customization).

@@Tennisnerd Thanks!

[@59BigWalt]

Why didn't you like it on spin? What is your opinion as to why Wilson left the vicinity where the Yonex is made in Taiwan? Good review.

[@thecat4272]

I bought this racquet and havebeen trying it out over the last couple of days. I quite like it so far (very easy to play with, very open pattern, lots of easy spin etc), but wish it had a fraction more stability / solidity. At 0:01 you seemed to have experimented with lead tape - did you prefer it with or without the lead tape and how much did you add roughly?

[@gazoller]

I added a bit of lead tape at the 10 and 2 positions of my vCore 98 and it helped with stability and plow-through... I like it better now.

[@dennispaape4588]

Hey Tennisnerd, love your video's. I play with a pure earo 300 gr. If i want a the same racket with a little bit less power, would the vcore98 be a good option? Greets!

[@connoralbinus4036]

Hey Tennisnerd, loved the review. Do you have any classic Yonex frames for sale? I am a huge Yonex fan, but prefer the old ones. Thanks.

[@googlereviewer1944]

Nice review. Do you know what the feel on contact is like compared to the Tour G construction?

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks. The Tour G feels a bit more solid and less hollow I would say. It is more similar to the VCORE Pro racquets, but I actually prefer the Tour G in a way.

[@googlereviewer1944]

@@Tennisnerd I must be showing my age but alot of 310g racquets don't feel solid to me. The Pro 97 felt flimsy in the upper hoop. Never understood why they mix thin beams with low weight...

[@Tennisnerd]

Google Reviewer Yes, I agree. You need some lead tape in the hoop. A racquet needs to be at least 320-325 unstung for it to be ”solid”. There is the 330 version of the Tour G however...

[@snifferdogxsnifferdogx5977]

Good review, but I'd argue the point about the contact feel being not that great. I've tried playing with this racquet with hybrid gut/synthetic string, polyester, and then a good quality synthetic gut, and each string type gives vastly different feel on contact. The frame doesn't seem to like the monofilament polyester, but synthetic gut or hybrid gut/polyester (gut mains) is very crisp and provides a huge amount of spin. That's just my own personal opinion - which is not even worth 5cents! lol!

[@RVDS1996]

Would you rather use a DR 98?

[@dookiepossum]

Love my new VCORE 98 Galaxy Black. Feels sooooo good. By the way. That’s a BEAUTIFUL setting you’re playing in! Where is that? I’d love to play some tennis there!

[@Tennisnerd]

It is in Nueva Andalucia, Spain.

[@Matheusfk3]

Grat review. Your hitting partner, Karl, has a very clean forehand, beautiful stroke! Do you have any intention in playtesting the Pro Staff 97 Countervail? If you have already played with it, but not posted a review yet, could you tell me how it felt? Keep the reviews coming bro, awesome channel! Salaute, from Brazil.

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks! Yes, Karl has some nice technique on both wings! I can do a review of it, as I have played with it a bit. It is not my favorite racquet in the world to be honest, the string bed feels a bit unpredictable. And it is not really arm-friendly, although not as bad as some racquets. I will see if I can get a review done in an near future, but in short: not a racquet I really recommend. Salute, from Malta.

[@MWentity]

So you are planning to get hold of and review the Vcore 95?:)

[@Tennisnerd]

Yes, soon!

[@arqpilier]

Nice Review, I currently play with the Head Radical Graphene Touch MP and I can not convince myself, I want to go to the Head Graphene 360 ​​speed pro or the Yonex Vcore 98 (305), I'm a background player, right with effects and also flat, two-handed (weak point), what do you recommend?

[@riderone8552]

I was using head 360 speed pro. On stock, the racquet lack in power and stability. Need lead tape to fix it. But still not sufficient. Ended up switching to 360 extreme pro instead. Love it !

[@LukeChristo]

I bought the new Vcore 95, sold it after hitting with it for a few minutes. Very dull feeling, nothing like a 95D. Also has a strange flex, not an even flex like the Vcore Tour, Duel and Pro -- which has that nice graphite feel. The SV95 is closest to the 95D. BTW, a full bed of Poly Tour Strike is like ice, very slippery, round, best used in a hybrid. I think a full bed of PTP grabs the ball better for a smooth poly.

[@Tennisnerd]

Curious to test the 95. What strings did you use?

[@EP-336]

Luke Christo I normally string Black Code 4S 17 at 52 lbs. and I would try a thicker gauge and higher tension with the 95. It is still too lively with the 1.25mm string.

[@MikeKomen]

I bought the 95 as well. My review is up now if you’re curious!

[@Tennisnerd]

@@MikeKomen Saw it! Good stuff.

[@giuseppecunsolo2565]

Great video. I have always played with Pure Drive but recently I have started thinking to change my racket. I like pure drive, I like its power, but sometime I don't feel the ball well, I don't have control, expecially when I go to the net. I am thinking about buying a racket with more control but still powerful. I was thinking about Pure Strike 98 16x19, Ezone 98 and Vcore 98. Which of these do you advise me? I am a biseliner but sometime I like to vary doing drop shots and going to the net. I use a lot of topspin.

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks! Best is to demo, but my recommendation would be Ezone 98

[@giuseppecunsolo2565]

@@Tennisnerd thank you 😁

[@humanentity2214]

Guess it's to each his own. For me this racquet was not muted but quite lively as compared to my head graphene touch prestige mp.

[@andrer3764]

Hi tennisnerd you mention the DR98 in the video as a comparison but there is no review of the racquet itself :) was wondering your thoughts on the DR98? How does it feel compared to some of the Head Pro Stocks? Thanks!

[@Tennisnerd]

Hi Andre, yes I only made a written review of the DR 98 as it was before I started doing this "KZbin thing" :) It is a great all-round racquet. Good spin, decent comfort, and I enjoy the control and feel too. I prefer a lower launch angle and more bite on the slice personally, but a lot of players are very happy with the DR 98. There are many variations of HEAD Pro stocks so you would have to be a bit more specific than that. HEAD is mostly famous for their control so my guess is that they would offer a bit better control than the DR 98, but probably less power depending on which pro stock you mean.

[@andrer3764]

@@Tennisnerd appreciate the quick reply! Congrats on getting so big on KZbin so fast! Not sure if this is the right area, feel free to redirect if you want. Was checking out your Vcore reviews because i love a classic feeling control (Prestige Mid!!) But own a bunch of sticks.. seeing if the VCore would fit the bill but seems it may not. Therefore thinking of going back to a more forgiveable leaded DR98 or a Blade or if maybe pick up a 93P. Forever on the hunt. :)

[@Tennisnerd]

@@andrer3764 Hehe, I know how it is to be "forever on the hunt"! Try the 93P! Awesome racquet.

[@LubaLuba1]

I know it’s a stretch but core 100 and 98 my kid 14 yrs Old like to hit with lot of spin but I was thinking that 98 might give him better control over the vcore 100 would you agree? Any suggestion please.

[@jeanpierregenit3255]

Hi there! Definitely more control on the 98 and will help to improve his technique.. better make him get used to 98.. my advice!

[@lessspiders5328]

1:58 on you are ripppping it my man wow. Great channel subbed.

[@hishammangadang9996]

Hello tennisnerd, quick question is the yonex vcore 98 grip shape the same as Pure Aero?

[@Tennisnerd]

Hi Hisham, it is similar, but not exactly the same. The Yonex grip sizes are usually smaller on average.

[@jaysean9589]

Smaller but more round. I have to get them a size down from normal actually.

[@Antontoo]

That's nice...now about that PT113B!

[@Tennisnerd]

Next video! :)

[@kwanda_mba1260]

How well does poly pro tour hold tension and is there good control even when your not hitting out at the ball?

[@Tennisnerd]

It holds tension pretty well and decent control also on less than full strokes.

[@cd8145]

Nice review!

[@quinby123]

Nice courts. May I ask what country this is?

[@K4R3N]

Malta

[@vanmasterflash7153]

1:47 looked out;). Thanks for sharing

[@mariapizzi6565]

could you compare it with the Babolat puré strike 18x20 and the project one seven pls?

[@Tennisnerd]

The Pure Strike/Project One Seven feels a bit crisper than the VCORE 98, but the response from the string bed is more controlled and the launch angle slightly lower. The VCORE is livelier with a higher launch angle and slightly more powerful.

[@sanjaykietme1]

Confused between VCORE 98 & VCORE PRO 97 310gm, please advise. My priority is easy acess to spin, wrist comfort and feel.

[@adrianjacome8714]

Can you show me a decent 1hb that goes crosscourt?? At least you all are better than tennis warehouse

[@Tennisnerd]

Yes, of course, I can hit some crosscourt backhands. I am not a technically perfect player by any means, just trying to share some information. Thanks for the comment.

[@cadethompson3617]

Would it give more control than a Pure Aero?

[@Tennisnerd]

Yes a little bit

[@ToTheMaxx]

Im looking for a powerfull racket that doesn’t have that terrible touch and is nice for volleys too. The touch part is what I love about prestige’s just not the fact you need to work so hard to generate power and pace. Any suggestions?

[@Tennisnerd]

Sounds like you are looking for the elusive combo of touch and power that pretty much everyone is looking for :) I did like the touch and power combo of the HEAD Graphene 360 Speed Pro (worth a demo), I also think the Angell K7 has a good power/touch combo if you add some lead tape to it. The Blade 98 2015 18x20 is also a good choice here. Many people, some of them pro players, swear by the Yonex DR 98. I also found good mix of positive features in the Prince Beast 98.

[@EP-336]

Try the RF97.

[@ToTheMaxx]

Eric Porter does the colorway even matter?

[@EP-336]

@@ToTheMaxx Some people say it does. I've heard that the all black version plays slightly more muted than the original red and black version. But, I think the differences are minimal, particularly if you've never played with any of them before. Definitely worth a demo, at the very least.

[@Khun.Pattaya]

try the plus version. its so much better

[@xenocitan]

In what way would you say it‘s better?

[@klauswinzig4997]

Good racket

[@akiga3258]

foot fault @6:08?

[@Tennisnerd]

Not sure about that one, but the one a few seconds after is definitely a foot fault! I've since changed my serve stance to platform instead of pin-point and I'm not foot-faulting anymore.

[@tenmozek]

haha smhl ..

[@arqpilier]

Nice Review, I currently play with the Head Radical Graphene Touch MP and I can not convince myself, I want to go to the Head Graphene 360 ​​speed pro or the Yonex Vcore 98 (305), I'm a background player, right with effects and also flat, two-handed (weak point), what do you recommend?

[@raderT90]

Speed pro all day

[@gavlatennis2824]

Speed Pro was really disappointing.