*********yonex v-core 95d club*********

[Fed Kennedy]

Originally Posted by alidisperanza

I'm on the verge of buying a pair of these (or possibly the 98D) but I'm hesitant becuase of the tension suggestions. I've been playing in the 48-50# range on my YT Radical Pros and I even liked the 98 at 48# but I want to be able to stick to that range for the 95. Feasible?

I should be cutting out the multi in my 95 demo in the next few days and I'll be restringing with poly so we'll see. In the meanwhile, I'm open to suggestions

I think hewitt plays at 38#

[alidisperanza]

Possibly but I'm not naiive enough to believe the frame I have and his are one and the same. I guess I'll have to try it out for myself

[Meaghan]

Originally Posted by alidisperanza

Possibly but I'm not naiive enough to believe the frame I have and his are one and the same. I guess I'll have to try it out for myself

Yonex pro stock are the same frames just weighted differently to meet spec.

[alidisperanza]

Yes, I'm aware. Point still stands: Even if a mold is the same, two frames balanced differently and weighted differently are not the same/ do not play the same.

[Meaghan]

Originally Posted by alidisperanza

Yes, I'm aware. Point still stands: Even if a mold is the same, two frames balanced differently and weighted differently are not the same/ do not play the same.

Yes but that can be said of anything......I have a vc95, fed kennedy has one, they'll play differently cos I've got 8g of lead top of hoop and fed hasn't but the frame is the same as hewitts, that's what I wad getting at. I've played with joachim johansen rdx500 mid all that was different from retail was extra weight was in the hoop during lay up process.

[Fed Kennedy]

[quote=alidisperanza;6487735]Possibly but I'm not naiive enough to believe the frame I have and his are one and the same. I guess I'll have to try it out for myself[/QU
No idea what any yonex pros are truly sporting...however I dipped into the 40s with blackcode on my retail 95 d and could not tell the difference....buuuuut smooth power poly like hyperion at 55 is a better ride for me...more zing on my shots. I play on hc

[Dgdavid]

Is the 95D substantially less forgiving than the 98D or is there not a lot in it?

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by Meaghan

Yes but that can be said of anything......I have a vc95, fed kennedy has one, they'll play differently cos I've got 8g of lead top of hoop and fed hasn't but the frame is the same as hewitts, that's what I wad getting at. I've played with joachim johansen rdx500 mid all that was different from retail was extra weight was in the hoop during lay up process.

I suppose I'm going to chalk it up to not knowing enough about racquet construction but let me give it a shot.

I've been reading that Yonex actually customizes molds for players by adding material etc to a frame wherever pertinent whereas other companies like P1 simply hide Pb under the bumpers or silicone etc... My reasoning (from my basic understanding of the physics) is that adding material to the hoop will change the stiffness and weight of the frame. Pb and silicone will go a long way towards changing the balance and weight of the frame but ultimately the stiffness will be the approximately the same when measured on a RDC

Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but that's how I interpreted a Yonex "Pro-Stock" frame to be different

[quote=Fed Kennedy;6488110]

Originally Posted by alidisperanza

Possibly but I'm not naiive enough to believe the frame I have and his are one and the same. I guess I'll have to try it out for myself[/QU
No idea what any yonex pros are truly sporting...however I dipped into the 40s with blackcode on my retail 95 d and could not tell the difference....buuuuut smooth power poly like hyperion at 55 is a better ride for me...more zing on my shots. I play on hc

Good to know it's possible. I just strung up BHSR and @ 48 and it actually feels pretty tight. I'm looking forward to hitting it but unfortunately, I have girlfriend duties tonight.

[Meaghan]

Sorry ali I was just saying that it is not a different racket so essentially if you weighted it with lead similarly to say hewitt's lay up you would have a very similar bat. So if he is stringing at 38 lbs then you would have an understanding of what that feels like.

I don't see this bat as being any more powerful than my legends/melbournes and I string them around 49lbs. My coach strings his n95 low 30's he doesn't have any problems.

Get one, give it a go

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by Meaghan

Sorry ali I was just saying that it is not a different racket so essentially if you weighted it with lead similarly to say hewitt's lay up you would have a very similar bat. So if he is stringing at 38 lbs then you would have an understanding of what that feels like.


I don't see this bat as being any more powerful than my legends/melbournes and I string them around 49lbs. My coach strings his n95 low 30's he doesn't have any problems.

Get one, give it a go

Normally I don't pay attention to all the hoopla and test things myself but I'm new to yonex and currently don't have as much time as I'd like to devote to it. I'm also pretty happy with the frames I have so it's tough to justify purchasing 2-3 new frames if the benefits are marginal; hence my apprehension and 1000 questions.

I have a 95 and a 98 awaiting more court time and I've played the 98 enough to know that it is a good fit for me but my only gripe was that it is a touch too light. It's fantastic for maneuverability and my serve is a definite weapon out of the box but off the ground it lacks just a touch of plowthrough. I have access to the spin and control but am missing that little extra that throws my opponents off. I'm trying to avoid slathering on the Pb for sticks so I was hoping the 95 fits my needs more. So far it's a go

Realistically these frames play very much like my YT Rad Pros but I'm popping strings every ~4-5 hours in those. The yonexes seem to hold out a little longer while giving me great playability and comfort. Furthermore, the build quality and grip shape are much more to my liking. I can't convey how great a feeling it was when I picked up 3 different sticks, ran them through the RDC and they all came out within a differential of a gram or two and a point for stiffness

I'm really dying to see how the 95 will react to my serve; if I can achieve the same level of confidence as I've been developing with the Rads, it's a definite go.

[Meaghan]

What about a bit of lead on the 98's?

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by Meaghan

What about a bit of lead on the 98's?

Originally Posted by alidisperanza

I'm trying to avoid slathering on the Pb for sticks so I was hoping the 95 fits my needs more. So far it's a go

It's a slippery slope for me with Pb and Silicone. Plus, I've always liked smaller sq in frames-- even though the difference is minute

[alidisperanza]

Bought my first Yonex tonight Hitting with the 95D/BHSR @ 48# convinced me.

Three things that stuck out:
1. I can't slow down my RHS. The minute I take off a little bit and try to hit deep, the ball sails and the "extra power" people have been mentioning is really noticeable.
2. Holy crap I have a 1hbh again. This is bad, real bad. Now I'm more than ever confused on which I want to hit (1 or 2hand)
3. Serves are more than adequate. The extra plow of the frame is greatly welcome. While I can really beat the proverbial fuzz off the ball with the 98, the 95 accentuates my "average" serve more which, is more important to me since I can't possibly hit 110+ on every serve. I also noticed that while there's a lot more gyration on kick serves with the 98, its "useless" spin. It doesn't add anything to the shot really. With some practice, and string tinkering, I'm sure I can get the 95 to hit the same ball but with the added court penetration.

Thanks all for your input!

[Meaghan]

I personally think it needs a touch of weight at top of the hoop or tighten that string bed.

Wawrinka bh's rule!

Ali try tour bite 1.25 mains/Lux TiMo 1.10 crosses string at the same tension as the thinner string is relatively stiffer......superb set up

[Dgdavid]

Originally Posted by Dgdavid

Is the 95D substantially less forgiving than the 98D or is there not a lot in it?

Hi guys, can anyone give a view on this? I just sold my 98Ds (bit too light) and am on the verve of going back to either my Dunlop Biomimetic 200s or back to Head IG Prestige MP. However, I did like 98D but wanted a bit more mass and precision. Their are 2 x 95s on "the bay" at a great price so it is really interesting for me.

[Meaghan]

Originally Posted by Dgdavid

Hi guys, can anyone give a view on this? I just sold my 98Ds (bit too light) and am on the verve of going back to either my Dunlop Biomimetic 200s or back to Head IG Prestige MP. However, I did like 98D but wanted a bit more mass and precision. Their are 2 x 95s on "the bay" at a great price so it is really interesting for me.

buy them quick.....mass and precision...yes, 115 squid is a very good price!

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by Dgdavid

Hi guys, can anyone give a view on this? I just sold my 98Ds (bit too light) and am on the verve of going back to either my Dunlop Biomimetic 200s or back to Head IG Prestige MP. However, I did like 98D but wanted a bit more mass and precision. Their are 2 x 95s on "the bay" at a great price so it is really interesting for me.

Haha, damn, you found my secret...115 clams already?!?

Dibs on the 3/8

DG, this is exactly how I felt. The 95D cashes in on it.

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by Meaghan

I personally think it needs a touch of weight at top of the hoop or tighten that string bed.

Wawrinka bh's rule!

Ali try tour bite 1.25 mains/Lux TiMo 1.10 crosses string at the same tension as the thinner string is relatively stiffer......superb set up

Yeah, even with the BHSR, I could tell that the frame is a touch particular with strings. I'm going to start a fresh round of testing as soon as I get some new stock and my new reels. I can see the 95D really shining with Iontec; I want to say the string is "harder" but plays fairly soft. I was getting some wicked kick with my Rads-- I expect nothing less from the 95.

Going back to the BH problem... This stick has the perfect mass for me. If I prep my shot properly, I can rip the heck out of the 1hbh and I know exactly where it's going to land. The true test is whether I can return serve with it. I might have to return 2hbh for the stability and play with a 1hbh for style and rallies

[Meaghan]

Originally Posted by alidisperanza

Yeah, even with the BHSR, I could tell that the frame is a touch particular with strings. I'm going to start a fresh round of testing as soon as I get some new stock and my new reels. I can see the 95D really shining with Iontec; I want to say the string is "harder" but plays fairly soft. I was getting some wicked kick with my Rads-- I expect nothing less from the 95.

Going back to the BH problem... This stick has the perfect mass for me. If I prep my shot properly, I can rip the heck out of the 1hbh and I know exactly where it's going to land. The true test is whether I can return serve with it. I might have to return 2hbh for the stability and play with a 1hbh for style and rallies

I liked Iontec as a cross with TB main, worked really well, very controlling and lasted for ages. I tried it in a full bed and its not for me.

Just strung Vc95d #2 up with bhb7 1.25/Mosquito bite 1.16 @ 56lbs, feels very lively but controllable, great feel off these softer black strings. The smooth, thinner cross does give you some extra funk on the ball.

Just matched both sticks....361g and 32cm balance. Ive just measured sw the tw university way and the same number keeps popping up for both sticks at 355.

[the rebel]

Originally Posted by Dgdavid

Is the 95D substantially less forgiving than the 98D or is there not a lot in it?

yes off center shots with the 95d could hurts your arm (if fragile)with a full stiff poly and the sweetspot is smaller than the 98 but i really prefer the feel, stability and the control of the 95d over the 98d. 95 is more demanding but more rewarding.