QuentinFederer
Professional
Does anyone have any information on this racket? I wanted to try the Vcore 95D but never managed to find one. Is the new SV 95 likely to be a similar racket?
Thanks, QF
Thanks, QF
Yonex Vcore SV 95
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Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
The New VCORE SV: Spin it to the Limit
Date
22 July 2016
The latest addition to Yonex’s powerful VCORE line of tennis racquets is here—the VCORE SV.
Research shows that modern-day tennis demands players dominate in long rallies from the baseline. The ability to keenly keep in control during these long rallies and break down the opponent’s defense is essential to winning matches. To do so, players require consistent high trajectory and ball spin. The new VCORE SV—Spin Vortex—does exactly this. The racquet has been specifically designed to cut down on air resistance, deliver faster swings, produce powerful serves, and generate ferocious spin.
Angelique Kerber started using the new racquet this week at the Ericsson Open in Bastad, Sweden, and is currently in the second round.
The VCORE SV goes on sale worldwide in early September.
New Aero Fin Technology
The VCORE SV boasts a 16% decrease in air resistance and a 2.9% increase in swing speed thanks to its New Aero Fin Technology. The new technology features fins along the inner-area of the frame top and on the outer area of the frame at the 2 and 10 O’clock positions. This makes the VCORE SV exceptionally aerodynamic, especially on areas of the racquet which typically have the most air resistance. The end result is improved spin, higher trajectory and faster ball speed.
SV Frame
The VCORE SV’s innovative SV Frame design allows players to get a firm grip on the ball and launch it effectively. The inside of the upper portion of the frame has been equipped with our new NANOMETRIC XT carbon. Boasting greatly increased flex over typical carbon, NANOMETRIC XT improves ball pocketing, gripping the ball for 4% longer than conventional racquets. Meanwhile, the aero shape of the racquet frame shoulder provides extra torque, improving repulsion by 2%.
This new technology is enhanced further by the huge sweet spot via the Yonex ISOMETRIC frame shape, resulting in a powerful racquet fit for today’s tennis.
Spin it to the limit with VCORE SV.
VCORE SV Test Numbers
Strokes
5% increase in spin; 11% increase in trajectory height
Flat Serve
Spin Serve
2% increase in speed; 3% increase in spin
QuentinFederer
Professional
Thanks! It looks like the 95 will be a really spin friendly players stick.The New VCORE SV: Spin it to the Limit
Date
22 July 2016
The latest addition to Yonex’s powerful VCORE line of tennis racquets is here—the VCORE SV.
Research shows that modern-day tennis demands players dominate in long rallies from the baseline. The ability to keenly keep in control during these long rallies and break down the opponent’s defense is essential to winning matches. To do so, players require consistent high trajectory and ball spin. The new VCORE SV—Spin Vortex—does exactly this. The racquet has been specifically designed to cut down on air resistance, deliver faster swings, produce powerful serves, and generate ferocious spin.
Angelique Kerber started using the new racquet this week at the Ericsson Open in Bastad, Sweden, and is currently in the second round.
The VCORE SV goes on sale worldwide in early September.
New Aero Fin Technology
The VCORE SV boasts a 16% decrease in air resistance and a 2.9% increase in swing speed thanks to its New Aero Fin Technology. The new technology features fins along the inner-area of the frame top and on the outer area of the frame at the 2 and 10 O’clock positions. This makes the VCORE SV exceptionally aerodynamic, especially on areas of the racquet which typically have the most air resistance. The end result is improved spin, higher trajectory and faster ball speed.
SV Frame
The VCORE SV’s innovative SV Frame design allows players to get a firm grip on the ball and launch it effectively. The inside of the upper portion of the frame has been equipped with our new NANOMETRIC XT carbon. Boasting greatly increased flex over typical carbon, NANOMETRIC XT improves ball pocketing, gripping the ball for 4% longer than conventional racquets. Meanwhile, the aero shape of the racquet frame shoulder provides extra torque, improving repulsion by 2%.
This new technology is enhanced further by the huge sweet spot via the Yonex ISOMETRIC frame shape, resulting in a powerful racquet fit for today’s tennis.
Spin it to the limit with VCORE SV.
VCORE SV Test Numbers
Strokes
5% increase in spin; 11% increase in trajectory height
Flat Serve
Spin Serve
2% increase in speed; 3% increase in spin
QuentinFederer
Professional
It looks like it'll be an interesting racket to try, I used to use a yonex before I switched to using pro staffs.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yeah the technology is pretty gimmicky, but sometimes YY intros real tech, like the isometric head shape or the Micro core weighting - which does seem to give the frame a little more power.
QuentinFederer
Professional
I'll definitely demo it, I liked the yonex I had. I won't be switching from the pro staff but it's always fun to have a few different rackets in my bag.
I am ordering 5 as well58-60 RA i`m ordering 5
alexwawrinka
New User
95 is back , that s cool , the vcore 95 d was amazing but too demanding with its 320 gr unstrung (for me)
Edberg23
Rookie
I am ordering 5 as well
I'd be surprised if the RA was that low. But I'm hoping for a low RA as well, with a nice feel of course. I found the Vcore Tour F to be hollow feeling.
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moon shot
Hall of Fame
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-sv-series/vcore-sv-95/
310g, 21mm beam, 310mm balance 16/20
From what I can tell the Vcore Tour were meant to be successors to the 95D while the Xi and Si follow more after the 98D and 100S. The SV 95 is harder to line up, it is 16x20 instead of 21, so like Si may have eaten Tour F, it has the strung weight and balance of the Tour F 93 & 97 and a head size right in the middle. I wouldn't expect a RA below 64 and a swingweight around 315 or so.
V Core
310g, 21mm beam, 310mm balance 16/20
From what I can tell the Vcore Tour were meant to be successors to the 95D while the Xi and Si follow more after the 98D and 100S. The SV 95 is harder to line up, it is 16x20 instead of 21, so like Si may have eaten Tour F, it has the strung weight and balance of the Tour F 93 & 97 and a head size right in the middle. I wouldn't expect a RA below 64 and a swingweight around 315 or so.
V Core
- 95 D
- Tour 89
- Tour F 93
- Tour 97
- Tour G 97
- Duel G 97
- Duel G 100
- Tour F 97
- SV 95?
- Tour G 97
- Tour 89
- 98 D
- Xi 98
- Si 98
- SV 98
- Si 98
- Xi 98
- 100 S
- Xi 100
- Si 100
- SV 100S
- Si 100
- Xi 100
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QuentinFederer
Professional
Thanks for the really informative answer!
moon shot
Hall of Fame
You are welcome, to be clear the bullet tree is a guess in places
Power Player
Bionic Poster
It's really cool that Yonex is re releasing the 95D frame. Now I wonder if they will admit that's what Stan actually uses and adjust their marketing..lol.
n8dawg6
Legend
are they?
Power Player
Bionic Poster
It appears to be what the SV95 is.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Well the 95D was in the same line as the 98D, so I'm just guessing they will be similar to prior releases. Never can tell with Yonex.
moon shot
Hall of Fame
What I was getting at above...
when the 95D was discontinued it was replaced by two models, the Tour 89 and Tour 97, those two models were replaced by the Tour F 93 and Tour F 97.
the 95D was 320g, 310mm replaced by:
Tour 89 was 325g, 310mm and the Tour 97 was 310/330g and 310mm
They replaced the 95D by going heavier and lighter as well as bigger and smaller
replaced by:
Tour F 93 were 310g, 310mm and the F 97 was 290/310g and 310mm
These replacements were lighter to be distinct from the Tour G
possibly replaced by:
The SV 95 is 310g, 310mm so it retains the weight and balance while returning to one head size and dropping the light version. The mold is different than anything previous, it has fins like the F and the shaft has a new shape. Basically they appear to have somewhat similar specs and marketed at the same playing style as the models before.
Hopefully it does well and opens the door for a Duel G 95 320
when the 95D was discontinued it was replaced by two models, the Tour 89 and Tour 97, those two models were replaced by the Tour F 93 and Tour F 97.
the 95D was 320g, 310mm replaced by:
Tour 89 was 325g, 310mm and the Tour 97 was 310/330g and 310mm
They replaced the 95D by going heavier and lighter as well as bigger and smaller
replaced by:
Tour F 93 were 310g, 310mm and the F 97 was 290/310g and 310mm
These replacements were lighter to be distinct from the Tour G
possibly replaced by:
The SV 95 is 310g, 310mm so it retains the weight and balance while returning to one head size and dropping the light version. The mold is different than anything previous, it has fins like the F and the shaft has a new shape. Basically they appear to have somewhat similar specs and marketed at the same playing style as the models before.
Hopefully it does well and opens the door for a Duel G 95 320
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
which one will come in extended length racket ?
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
I like the modest increases. Like Wilson will say 3000 more RPMS!!!! OH MY GOD. This is an honest 3-5% increase which is totally reasonable
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SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Lol no
QuentinFederer
Professional
I am looking for a 95D in new condition if anyone knows where I'll find one
moon shot
Hall of Fame
none listed in the link from your first post - http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-sv-series/
The yonex isometric head shape has a 7% larger sweet spot.
The VCORE SV boasts a 16% decrease in air resistance and a 2.9% increase in swing speed thanks to its New Aero Fin Technology delivers 6% more serve speed. NANOMETRIC XT pockets 4% longer. Meanwhile, the aero shaft improves repulsion by 2%. Together it delivers a 5% increase in spin and 11% increase in trajectory height.
If every generation improves at this rate in a few years I'll have to slice everything just to hit flat.
I think its the superlatives that makes their marketing funny for me, exceptional spin, revolutionary micro core technology...
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I don't mind silly marketing because the frames are consistently good from Yonex and some of the tech is actually real. They have to sell frames and new PJs so this stuff is to be expected.
moon shot
Hall of Fame
Agreed, their products are typically good for the styles they are intended, they are just released with some incidental humor.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Its 110%
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
wow a racquet company listening to gripes on this forum... couldnt be
it just cant
happen
Ra58-60 gaaaawd nooooo not possible
it just cant
happen
Ra58-60 gaaaawd nooooo not possible
purple-n-gold
Hall of Fame
It's a different racket looking at the mold, the throat and lower hoop bridge flares are totally different from the 95D. The head shape looks diff as well in these pics, had a few of these to compare.
Edberg23
Rookie
Yeah it doesn't seem to be something that Yonex do. Who knows, it might be better than the legendary 95D!?
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purple-n-gold
Hall of Fame
I doubt it but we'll see. Take a look at the Yonex link that moon-shot posted. If you can find where Stan has his racket, hat and shirt advertised, do a close up and you will see the original 95D paint jobbed.
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
but it is a good thing if yonex does release a good sub 60ra 95sq inch frame... sill for sll these companies to dump their 95's
moon shot
Hall of Fame
If Yonex knew in 2012 what the 26 year old who had been hanging around 14-30 in the rankings would do 2-3 years later I'm sure they would have done more to get him in a frame they could keep in the market. By the end of the year it was already discounted so they probably had it planned at the time he started playing with it.
purple-n-gold
Hall of Fame
I doubt they will do the RA that low. The 95D was listed at 63RA but feels stiffer to me. Flexs a little in the throat at times. YY makes some solid consistent frames. Not all brands have dumped the 95 though. #feelcrusher
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moon shot
Hall of Fame
I know a guy can provide brand new 95D. I just bought 10x from him .I am looking for a 95D in new condition if anyone knows where I'll find one
QuentinFederer
Professional
Can you send me a message with the details please?
moon shot
Hall of Fame
Agreed. The Ai98 is very soft, mostly due to the OPS shape of its 19.5mm throat. I can't think of anything with a 3D vector shaft that is softer than 63, and on top of that the 'repulsion shoulders' sound like stiffness to me.
If you were only merging the Tour F 93 (64) and Tour F 97 (67) to make a 95 you'd still end up 65ish unless they went in a totally new direction.
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Doc Hollidae
Hall of Fame
I might be able to help you out. Tried messaging you through the forum, but kept getting an error.
Ohh I read the article from yonex in japanese using translate,they are combining Tour F series and Si Series to one "ultimate Vcore version".
The Vcore SV 95 is meant to replace 95D & Tour F 93 while the SV 98 is meant to replace the Tour F 97 and Si 98.
The SV 100 is meant to replace the the Si 100
Apparently in the japan article SV series will also have the Si hybrid grommet technology but the bottom special grommet is remove after improvising. The aero fin now will also be on top and bottom of the tip of racquet's head making it a improved version over Tour F.
Meanwhile interestingly they put exceptionally emphasis on the vcore SV 100S, they say its "magical" and the new thing. If you check the yonex website the SV 100S has an additional technology compare to the rest.
The SV 100S is lighter because it is 0.5inch shorter(26.5") and it is claimed lab and professionally player tested to give me more control, significantly less chance of hitting out (due to the shorter length) and the lighter weight itself allow you to hit more racket speed (more for modern forehand technique).
They say the isometric head(larger sweetspot) of yonex will make the shorter length less of a noticeable effect however players might need to fine tuned the timing. It seems to be priced a little cheaper than the above 3 but it sort of being specially mentioned like a flagship racquet(longer review and long explanation is given).
HHAHAHA Absolutely paint job. Sharp eyes from you.'it' being SV98 paint? I'm not seeing any aero fins or repulsion shoulders here
Other than the fin is missing if you notice the hood is thicker which the new SV if you realised it is thin edged like the babolat pure aero. Probably that the Xi series
moon shot
Hall of Fame
HHAHAHA Absolutely paint job. Sharp eyes from you.
Other than the fin is missing if you notice the hood is thicker which the new SV if you realised it is thin edged like the babolat pure aero. Probably that the Xi series
He may end up switching, who knows. Sometimes paintjobs are used in transition.
Compare the V of the throat in the first quote to Kerber's in the second. The Xi has a dimensional U shape bevel close to the logo, the Si has a more mass above the logo, the SV has a bevel on both sides of the V that continue down to the grip.
Vcore Xi 98, not Ezone Xi 98 right? It looks like he played with that early 2015 or before. The bridge looks like a Si to me below:
us open 2015
wimbledon 2016
Anyhow, reply to me in either of those threads if you like. I'd rather not cloud this thread further.
