The 98 Tour seems to be more flexy than the ordinary 98. So it's not only the weight that differs.But seriously, I'm a racquetaholic like most of you and even I'm thinking "Why wouldn't I just add weight to my current Ezone and save $230?"
The 98 Tour seems to be more flexy than the ordinary 98. So it's not only the weight that differs.
Hoping for 130 something myself.Hoping for a low 140s or lower vibration frequency on the tour...
Ezone 98 (2020) has an RA of 64 and the Tour version 62 (same as DR98) according to TW. Don't know how noticeable the difference is but many people have said that the Tour indeed feels more flexy.That for me was the problem with the EZONE 98 - it is firm and does not flex like a DR98 for example
Can't wait! Have a demo coming tomorrow!Ezone 98 (2020) has an RA of 64 and the Tour version 62 (same as DR98) according to TW. Don't know how noticeable the difference is but many people have said that the Tour indeed feels more flexy.
....treat yo'self!I'm probably going to buy one of these out of curiosity, darn it. I don't really need another stick. And the fact I could get the regular one much cheaper and add 10 grams just rubs it in.
....treat yo'self!
I've been playing the 2015 Textreme 100P for the past 4 years (plus leather grip and a little weight at 12), and am very intrigued by the new Ezone 98 Tour. I'm curious how you would compare the two racquets.Disclaimer...I'm responsible for you going out buying this racquet.
BUY IT!...LOL!
This is the best racquet I have hit with in stock form that does not weight 340 grams or more in a very long time.
Nice feel with a uniform flex through out. Plenty of power, spin, and control for me. I'm making the switch.
List of racquets im comparing to that I have and play extensively with are:
Beast 98 (modified) my main stick until today
Blade 98 v7
Vcore 98
Ti-80
Gravity pro
Extreme pro 2018 (can't control this one)
Textreme 100p 2015
Head pro 2.0
Blade 98 v7
Vcore 98
Ti-80
Gravity pro
Extreme pro 2018 (can't control this one)
Textreme 100p 2015
Head pro 2.0
How did this play against your blade in your opinion and the vcore 98?
The blade I have is 18x20 by the way and I really like it as well. I do have 4 grams total at 10 and 2 with total weight of 337 on the blade. I like the yonex just a bit more because ball feels better with same stability off the shelf, and a little more pop.
I've been playing the 2015 Textreme 100P for the past 4 years (plus leather grip and a little weight at 12), and am very intrigued by the new Ezone 98 Tour. I'm curious how you would compare the two racquets.
Can't wait for the reviews to come in.
The reviews have been out for ages. The reliable ones anyway.
The TW reviews and those by that Nerd guy are more like product promotional videos.
Is this the closest replacement for dr98? If so, I can then drop searching on the auction site. Any feedback from dr98 users?
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I see your point but it seems to work for all those players hitting with Blades.Does anyone else think 4 points hl doesn’t make much sense on a 330 sw racquet? What’s the justification there?
I like tennisnerd and tennis spin too, mostly because they have regular uploads. I wish there were more tennis youtubers...
For sure, but blades don’t have nearly as high a static weight. Which is why I was kinda confused.I see your point but it seems to work for all those players hitting with Blades.
True, but that’s because a Blade is more polarized.For sure, but blades don’t have nearly as high a static weight. Which is why I was kinda confused.
Many ezone fans get rid of that sorry stock grip and go heavier.Does anyone else think 4 points hl doesn’t make much sense on a 330 sw racquet? What’s the justification there?
This. Putting leather on my DR was the best thing possible. It’s the reason I replaced the grip on every racquet I haveMany ezone fans get rid of that sorry stock grip and go heavier.
Does anyone else think 4 points hl doesn’t make much sense on a 330 sw racquet? What’s the justification there?
Wilson makes a nice one. It’s lighter than a fairway even with its adhesive backing that FW doesn’t have. Ive used a lot and those two are my favoritewhat leather grips do you guys prefer?
Wanted to share my $.02 now that I have had three solid hitting sessions with the tour strung with YPTP at 53 lbs. (Im a 5.0-5.5 NTRP and low 11 UTR). This racket has a lot of plow and I must say has very good feel, 2HBH feels very stable and solid, however I still haven't completely figured out the FH side... Serves and volleys are outstanding as well. I think I am encountering issues on the FH side due to the 4 pts HL balance and high swingweight. For an ezone, this racket does have a noticeably lower launch angle but that doesnt seem to be an issue. I have noticed that sometimes its difficult to get the ball down on attacking FH's, while the string bed feels predictable the ball seems to sail on me quite a bit. Now I am considering slapping a leather grip on it to change the balance has anybody tried this and was the static weight still manageable? IMO would not recommend this racket unless you are at least a 4.5 NTRP or up, very good addition to the line just wondering if the balance is what the issue is or if I need to play with it for longer....
Wanted to share my $.02 now that I have had three solid hitting sessions with the tour strung with YPTP at 53 lbs. (Im a 5.0-5.5 NTRP and low 11 UTR). This racket has a lot of plow and I must say has very good feel, 2HBH feels very stable and solid, however I still haven't completely figured out the FH side... Serves and volleys are outstanding as well. I think I am encountering issues on the FH side due to the 4 pts HL balance and high swingweight. For an ezone, this racket does have a noticeably lower launch angle but that doesnt seem to be an issue. I have noticed that sometimes its difficult to get the ball down on attacking FH's, while the string bed feels predictable the ball seems to sail on me quite a bit. Now I am considering slapping a leather grip on it to change the balance has anybody tried this and was the static weight still manageable? IMO would not recommend this racket unless you are at least a 4.5 NTRP or up, very good addition to the line just wondering if the balance is what the issue is or if I need to play with it for longer....
Wilson blade v7 16x19, I also had a brief stint with the pure strike 16x19 gen 3What is your current racquet that you are using as the comparison to the Ezone Tour?
1.25 mm , would that be 16 gauge or 16L?Which gauge of YPTP?
This is a good point. Leather grip and 17g strings will make it more of a players frame spec without adding too much weight. Should bring it around 6pt HL, maybe 7?Which gauge of YPTP?
1.25 is 16L for Yonex. I have a similar issue with PTP 1.25. The 1.20 (17) plays better for me in terms of launch angle and general playability. I have only played yellow. I have read black and blue play slightly different.1.25 mm , would that be 16 gauge or 16L?
Many ezone fans get rid of that sorry stock grip and go heavier.