I can't speak for the 98 but I've hit the DR 100 and current EZone side-by-side plenty. The EZone offers a lot of controllable power and excellent control on both heavy spin and flatter shots.All the reviews for the new Ezone is that it's very powerful. DR had good control level and I am afraid I lose that with the Ezone305
Experts,
i have been using the DR 98 for 6 years now since its release, sticks are tired and i am looking for new frames.
Which is better and smoother, transition to the new Ezone 305 or the Vcore 98?
thank u all.
All the reviews for the new Ezone is that it's very powerful. DR had good control level and I am afraid I lose that with the Ezone305
Was it Andy?We JUST filmed a video as well as recorded a podcast with a long-time DR 98 user and gave him a bunch of racquets to demo and talk through...he narrowed it down to 3 and then chose one...I can't give it away, but might be fun for some of you to check out since I know that racquet has quite the following!
Stay tuned!
Michelle, TW
BRUH. It was Andy. There was an instagram pic of him and like 10 rackets lol on the TW courtWas it Andy?
Oh damn I haven't checked out insta in a long time. Been living under a rock recentlyBRUH. It was Andy. There was an instagram pic of him and like 10 rackets lol on the TW court
The Ezone98+ Will have a high swing weight and won’t be as maneuverable. Thanks for the suggestion, i guess we shall keep waiting for a re issueI'm in the same boat as you, playing with the DR98 since 2015. Nothing I played with so far is a drop-in replacement. The most recent EZ98 isn't it - not enough control, not the same feel. I tested almost all Yonex models including the most recent VCores as well. Maybe if you cut down the EZ98+ to 27.25 that would be the closest in the Yonex range.
HD is a totally different racket. Its control oriented with dense patternWhy not try the VCoreProHD.
The VCore has a more lively feeling and a more direct response where the EZone is more muted. I also felt like the VCore is a bit more spin-dependent where the EZone drives the ball better if you hit flat.How would you guys compare the ezone 98 2020 to the Vcore 98 2019?
The VCore has a more lively feeling and a more direct response where the EZone is more muted. I also felt like the VCore is a bit more spin-dependent where the EZone drives the ball better if you hit flat.
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Thanks ryushen21!
I have hit with the Vcore 98 2019 the last few times and yes it's a little stiffer frame compared to the DR 98. So far i like the Vcore but i would need to find a way to make the frame a little less lively. I think i would like the Ezone as well hoping it does not have the same throat flex
How can tennis racquets be tired? Maybe you can after a 3 set match?Experts,
i have been using the DR 98 for 6 years now since its release, sticks are tired and i am looking for new frames.
Which is better and smoother, transition to the new Ezone 305 or the Vcore 98?
thank u all.
If you want the shorter lenght Ezone, why you dont just buy the shorter lenght model instead? Mutilation of racquets is blasphemy.I'm in the same boat as you, playing with the DR98 since 2015. Nothing I played with so far is a drop-in replacement. The most recent EZ98 isn't it - not enough control, not the same feel. I tested almost all Yonex models including the most recent VCores as well. Maybe if you cut down the EZ98+ to 27.25 that would be the closest in the Yonex range.
I like the DR 98 but the put away of the racquet because of its flex is what i don't like. If there was a DR 98 with less flex on the throat that would be my racquet. Playing with the DR 98 reminds me when playing with the microgel prestige MP, great racquets but it takes a lot of physical strength.New ezone 98 isnt so much arm friendly and not the same control that DR98 has, if you love DR98 search for used good condition, these sticks are great, i am wondering why Yonex dont make them any more and choose a different road Although they know that it will sell again big time, thats ok Yonex you are saving us money!
If you have problem with put away power string low and not with stiff polys, Dr perform great at 22 kg yptp for me, depend on weather a little Lower or a bit higher but never higher than 23 kg because it becomes boardy with no power, depends on your levelI like the DR 98 but the put away of the racquet because of its flex is what i don't like. If there was a DR 98 with less flex on the throat that would be my racquet. Playing with the DR 98 reminds me when playing with the microgel prestige MP, great racquets but it takes a lot of physical strength.
For that i'm testing the Vcore 98.
If there was a head racquet similar to the Vcore i would try it too, but i'm not sure there is.
How can tennis racquets be tired? Maybe you can after a 3 set match?
I think Regna is very low powered frame.Have you tried the Regna 98? That might be the stick.
Buy a used one
I agree. DR has decent power at low tension poly, i am also using the yellow ptpIf you have problem with put away power string low and not with stiff polys, Dr perform great at 22 kg yptp for me, depend on weather a little Lower or a bit higher but never higher than 23 kg because it becomes boardy with no power, depends on your level
Thanks Nick777.If you have problem with put away power string low and not with stiff polys, Dr perform great at 22 kg yptp for me, depend on weather a little Lower or a bit higher but never higher than 23 kg because it becomes boardy with no power, depends on your level
Nope never tried it but i'm also fairly new to yonexHave you tried the Regna 98? That might be the stick.
Buy a used one
I think Regna is very low powered frame.
Maybe the Dr peforms better with round strings.I agree. DR has decent power at low tension poly, i am also using the yellow ptp
Forgot to mention that for me 1.20 strings performs better because its quite dense 16/19,also a little lead lets say 1 gr at 10-2 ads more plow, stability and powerThanks Nick777.
I'm a good 4.5 and definitely always strung the DR about 46-48 lbs which is around 20kg-22kg. The comparison i have with the Vcore 98 maybe showed me i can achieve that put away ball with litter stiffer racquet. I don't think there is nothing wrong with the DR 98 and its power, but it might be that i flat the ball out too little when trying to finish the ball for the reason i play with quite some spin.
Regna is not very low powered racket. It’s between DR98 and vcore pro.I think Regna is very low powered frame.
I have lead tape, not much about 2gs at 10 and 2 but it is still the same to me. I tried at 12 and i think it worked better. I guess i should try the 1.20 string in combination with the lead at 12.Forgot to mention that for me 1.20 strings performs better because its quite dense 16/19,also a little lead lets say 1 gr at 10-2 ads more plow, stability and power
I demo'd the new EZ98, VC98 and VCP97 310 having transitioned to DR and older EZ98 from 2015 Blade98 16/19s. Like you needed new sticks. To me, the DR had less power and swung slower even though modded to same specs as the EZ98. The new EZ98 has great feel but can launch the ball unexpectedly. The VC98 feels like an Aero, great spin and power but no feel. I purchased the VCP97 310 and added minimal weight in butt and at 9/3 to get to 335 gms and 7 pts HL. Playing slightly lighter than the 340 gms for my DR and EZ. Strung 1# lighter with 16 ga tonic/17 ga Revolve at 55/52. The feel is between a Blade98 and PS97. Getting the control of a 18/20 and spin of a 16/19. Absolutely no spraying or random launches. Maybe less power/sweet spot than the DR/EZ but all in all, for me, a better combination of characteristics. Good luck!All the reviews for the new Ezone is that it's very powerful. DR had good control level and I am afraid I lose that with the Ezone305
We JUST filmed a video as well as recorded a podcast with a long-time DR 98 user and gave him a bunch of racquets to demo and talk through...he narrowed it down to 3 and then chose one...I can't give it away, but might be fun for some of you to check out since I know that racquet has quite the following!
Stay tuned!
Michelle, TW
I have lead tape, not much about 2gs at 10 and 2 but it is still the same to me. I tried at 12 and i think it worked better. I guess i should try the 1.20 string in combination with the lead at 12.
I'm a base line player, spin flat both FH DBH not good at net lolThat's my setup in the DR as well; 1.20 round string (or up to 1.25 shaped) and 2-3 g at 12. I kept on using this after @Mareqnyc mentioned it a long time ago. I like this better than both 3/9 and 10/2. Depends on hitting style though.
Hah, no sweepstakes but you are more than welcome to guess!No sweepstake here? Who can guess the brand, top 3, chosen racquet?
If you hit flat, any racquet will give you flat strokes. I find to play the DR good with Yonex poly tour spin which is very durable too!Maybe the Dr peforms better with round strings.
I tried the YPTP and i like it as liked Head Lynx finding Lynx to give extra help to flatten a bit more the ball.