2021 Yonex VCore Pro Official Thread

AA7 · Sep 3, 2021

I put in reasonable time with vc95 and very short time with vcp97. I am getting more enamored with vc95 every time I pick it up. I am playing with lynx tour in there and total of 3gr at 10 & 2. Total weight is 336gr, 32cm balance and 321 sw. I really like the vc95. I have been looking for something with blade DNA and slightly easier to swing with less SW. vc95 has power on tap. Launch angle is perfect for me.. (I do not like to play with rackets that have too high of a launch angle). Very good spin (I don't need or want a spin machine). I think it gives you anything you need when you ask for it. It is not extremely good in one area but a very complete racket. Reminds me of TT310 on that aspect. That racket is also one of those excellent all-rounders.

I hit about 10mins with vcp97. mine is 324sw, 32cm balance and 334gr...again lynx tour in there. So basically this is an almost identical setup to my vc95. I noticed the high launch angle on the vcp97. Feel is actually very nice, but really not particularly impressed with anything quite yet. BUT......

It is only 10min of hitting, I did not get the magic of vc95 in vcp97 but you might as well ignore that comment b/c that's even less than "not enough time" My coach hit with vcp97 and he liked it. The first thing he noticed was launch angle. I think I could adjust to it but why would I want to do that when there is vc95 there? hmm don't know. I have ET somewhere in the mix as well which I have to hit more with. just holicing around but this vc95 is making me double, triple, quadruple take.. I may settle on this bad boy for a bit.

Power Player · Sep 3, 2021

AA7 said:
I put in reasonable time with vc95 and very short time with vcp97. I am getting more enamored with vc95 every time I pick it up. I am playing with lynx tour in there and total of 3gr at 10 & 2. Total weight is 336gr, 32cm balance and 321 sw. I really like the vc95. I have been looking for something with blade DNA and slightly easier to swing with less SW. vc95 has power on tap. Launch angle is perfect for me.. (I do not like to play with rackets that have too high of a launch angle). Very good spin (I don't need or want a spin machine). I think it gives you anything you need when you ask for it. It is not extremely good in one area but a very complete racket. Reminds me of TT310 on that aspect. That racket is also one of those excellent all-rounders.

I hit about 10mins with vcp97. mine is 324sw, 32cm balance and 334gr...again lynx tour in there. So basically this is an almost identical setup to my vc95. I noticed the high launch angle on the vcp97. Feel is actually very nice, but really not particularly impressed with anything quite yet. BUT......

It is only 10min of hitting, I did not get the magic of vc95 in vcp97 but you might as well ignore that comment b/c that's even less than "not enough time" My coach hit with vcp97 and he liked it. The first thing he noticed was launch angle. I think I could adjust to it but why would I want to do that when there is vc95 there? hmm don't know. I have ET somewhere in the mix as well which I have to hit more with. just holicing around but this vc95 is making me double, triple, quadruple take.. I may settle on this bad boy for a bit.

Yeah I going through the same thing. I am curious how lynx tour feels compared to Tour Bite. Tour Bite in the VCP 97 feels so, so good.

Can you speak to how lynx tour feels in the VC95 - is it firm, muted, plush, etc?

The VCp97 is a frame that I think will take time to unlock the magic in. It's a more advanced frame with classic flex and the magic of the VC95 comes in the free pop and firmer layup. That said, the softer frame is better on the arm for full poly rec users and the feel is top notch as well. Also at the net the VCp97 is incredible.

If you add a slight touch of lead (like 1 gram or maybe a little less) at the tip of the 97 you will be right at my specs. That touch of lead for whatever reason makes the frame dialed in for me. Something to think about.

My point is that the VCP97 keeps growing on me more and more. It has still not overtaken the Vc95 but it keeps making gains.

Artanis · Sep 3, 2021

The reason I'm looking at the newest VCP 97 is to see if is just a more confortable version, or is more different from the previous one.
Have't touched the VC95 but it seems a bit harsher on the arm, even if shows the same RA with the green VCP. Due to my TE past, I need to be carefull...

Power Player · Sep 3, 2021

Artanis said:
The reason I'm looking at the newest VCP 97 is to see if is just a more confortable version, or is more different from the previous one.
Have't touched the VC95 but it seems a bit harsher on the arm, even if shows the same RA with the green VCP. Due to my TE past, I need to be carefull...

VC95 is not as easy on the arm. Its not bad, but if you have a history of TE it's probably not optimal. That said - you could put full gut in it and it would probably feel and play amazing. That would be quite an awesome setup, I suspect.

The new VCP 97 is the softest of the pros that I have used. I have tried all of them since the Tour G. They all are quite nice on the arm, but this one is super plush. The one thing I would say is I use full poly. It may be too soft with a multi. You would probably want to go with Syn gut to get some crispness back.

AA7 · Sep 3, 2021

Power Player said:
Can you speak to how lynx tour feels in the VC95 - is it firm, muted, plush, etc?

lynx tour is definitely not muted. Not plush either. I would also not put it into firm category either. I am biased b/c i like the string a lot just on the feel front it is "just right amount of crisp?" is how I would put it. I would say it's closer to firm than plush though.

I think you are right on vcp97. It probably is an advanced frame hence my coach picked it up for 10mins and he was like... "i like it... i can put a really good arch on the ball". I was like "I hate you".

I will actually put a gram on the tip for sure. That could be helpful. On a different note, I am 100% not writing this frame off..Not even close to it. Like I said before... the first time I hit with it was yesterday for 10mins and I was too giddy to hit with vc95 so I picked that right back up. BUT..this vcp97 is too awesome looking and comfortable for me to not give it's worth for sure. I have a soft spot for the blue version anyways.. I will definitely play with it much more in the coming days and update y'all.

Power Player · Sep 3, 2021

AA7 said:
lynx tour is definitely not muted. Not plush either. I would also not put it into firm category either. I am biased b/c i like the string a lot just on the feel front it is "just right amount of crisp?" is how I would put it. I would say it's closer to firm than plush though.

I think you are right on vcp97. It probably is an advanced frame hence my coach picked it up for 10mins and he was like... "i like it... i can put a really good arch on the ball". I was like "I hate you".

I will actually put a gram on the tip for sure. That could be helpful. On a different note, I am 100% not writing this frame off..Not even close to it. Like I said before... the first time I hit with it was yesterday for 10mins and I was too giddy to hit with vc95 so I picked that right back up. BUT..this vcp97 is too awesome looking and comfortable for me to not give it's worth for sure. I have a soft spot for the blue version anyways.. I will definitely play with it much more in the coming days and update y'all.

Nice..yeah I just have been enjoying both frames and over time unlocking the beauty of the VCp97. The VC95 is so fun and and immediate that it may take a while to give the VCp its proper time on the court. Its a nice problem to have - both of these frames are fantastic.

The Lynx Tour sounds really nice. I am struggling on if I should put it in the Vc95 or 97. The Vc95 is a muted frame so if the Lynx is comfortable in it and giving you nice ball feedback that sounds like the way to go.

Artanis · Sep 3, 2021

Power Player said:
VC95 is not as easy on the arm. Its not bad, but if you have a history of TE it's probably not optimal. That said - you could put full gut in it and it would probably feel and play amazing. That would be quite an awesome setup, I suspect.

The new VCP 97 is the softest of the pros that I have used. I have tried all of them since the Tour G. They all are quite nice on the arm, but this one is super plush. The one thing I would say is I use full poly. It may be too soft with a multi. You would probably want to go with Syn gut to get some crispness back.

Thanks for the info.
Played in the past with Pure Control and full bed of Xcel, and it was nice.
Liked the Yonex though even more, due to balance, and switched to DR98 and full poly. Don't blame the setup, but rather my lack of fitness for the TE.
Now I'm almost recovered and playing with VCP and hybrid string. Still have to decide if I buy a second VCP (green) as long as I can still find one, or move to the latest gen. I suspect that the latest one can work with full poly without too many worries...

Power Player · Sep 3, 2021

Artanis said:
Thanks for the info.
Played in the past with Pure Control and full bed of Xcel, and it was nice.
Liked the Yonex though even more, due to balance, and switched to DR98 and full poly. Don't blame the setup, but rather my lack of fitness for the TE.
Now I'm almost recovered and playing with VCP and hybrid string. Still have to decide if I buy a second VCP (green) as long as I can still find one, or move to the latest gen. I suspect that the latest one can work with full poly without too many worries...

zero discomfort with full tour bite in the new VCP 97 for me. Also on mishits, there are no bad vibrations.

CosmosMpower · Sep 3, 2021

Power Player said:
VC95 is not as easy on the arm. Its not bad, but if you have a history of TE it's probably not optimal. That said - you could put full gut in it and it would probably feel and play amazing. That would be quite an awesome setup, I suspect.

The new VCP 97 is the softest of the pros that I have used. I have tried all of them since the Tour G. They all are quite nice on the arm, but this one is super plush. The one thing I would say is I use full poly. It may be too soft with a multi. You would probably want to go with Syn gut to get some crispness back.

I disagree, VC95 is not hard on the arm at all. It's not super plush like a K7 Lime or Prestige MP G360+ but it's not stiff/jarring whatsoever. I find it's a bit string sensitive. I love a 1.15 poly full bed at 45 or a 1.15 poly with a soft cross string hybrid at 45-47 lbs.

Artanis · Sep 3, 2021

CosmosMpower said:
I disagree, VC95 is not hard on the arm at all. It's not super plush like a K7 Lime or Prestige MP G360+ but it's not stiff/jarring whatsoever. I find it's a bit string sensitive. I love a 1.15 poly full bed at 45 or a 1.15 poly with a soft cross string hybrid at 45-47 lbs.

But how you compare it with VCP 97?

CosmosMpower · Sep 3, 2021

Artanis said:
But how you compare it with VCP 97?

The VC95 feels a tad more crisp, but not a huge difference. It swings through the air faster despite having nearly the same weight/balance/swing weight. I like the 16x20 launch on the VC95 better, it gives something similar to a 18x20 trajectory but with 16x19 spin.

Power Player · Sep 3, 2021

CosmosMpower said:
I disagree, VC95 is not hard on the arm at all. It's not super plush like a K7 Lime or Prestige MP G360+ but it's not stiff/jarring whatsoever. I find it's a bit string sensitive. I love a 1.15 poly full bed at 45 or a 1.15 poly with a soft cross string hybrid at 45-47 lbs.

Compared to the new VCP97? Its WAY firmer. I literally am hitting them both back to back every session.

Of course I don't use a 1.15 string. Thats way too slim for me. I use 1.25 in both.

CosmosMpower · Sep 3, 2021

Power Player said:
Compared to the new VCP97? Its WAY firmer. I literally am hitting them both back to back every session.

Of course I don't use a 1.15 string. Thats way too slim for me. I use 1.25 in both.

Well yeah they dropped the RA a ton on the new VCP. I haven't hit the new one yet but the stiffness is pretty similar between the green/blue VCP and VC95 2021.

snoflewis · Sep 3, 2021

anyone try YPTP in the new VCPs?

Roquestil · Sep 3, 2021

I’m really dialed in with the Vcore 95 since it’s the only racquet I own now. I’m waiting for the 97D reviews to drop here. Was a fan of the HD but wanted a tad more pop.

Toydy · Sep 3, 2021

I am on the record as saying if the new vcp 97 has the same comfort as the vcp hd I would buy 4 sight unseen.
Can anybody compare?

Power Player · Sep 3, 2021

Toydy said:
I am on the record as saying if the new vcp 97 has the same comfort as the vcp hd I would buy 4 sight unseen.
Can anybody compare?

Which year?

The new vcp97 is pure butter honestly. Super comfortable.

Tour_G · Sep 3, 2021

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romo152 · Sep 3, 2021

fox said:
Based on specs it should be almost as whippy and maneuverable as Ezone 100. Both are 4HL, 300 gr and around 318SW. So why would any be different?

Not sure maybe QC issue? I am pretty sure the one I have is not as whippy as the EZone but I do feel it's more comfortable.

boulderchips · Sep 3, 2021

Toydy said:
I am on the record as saying if the new vcp 97 has the same comfort as the vcp hd I would buy 4 sight unseen.
Can anybody compare?

Yeah I'd say it's comparable comfort-wise. I don't (currently) have any arm issues, but I found the new VCP97 super plush.

AA7 · Sep 4, 2021

Roquestil · Sep 4, 2021

Well, Karue mentions the 97D is more maneuverable which shouldn’t be the case. This either could be that:

- His HD was really overspecked back then
- He got an underspecked 97D with a low SW.
- Both

I think I’m going to wait several months and see how the specs vary since I can’t demo or ask for match service.

puppybutts · Sep 4, 2021

AA7 said:

I'm a little surprised that he said the D fixes the issue with the last version but he seemed rather disinterested in it. He seemed so excited about the HD version minus the heavy to swing issue so I thought he'd be more excited about the update. I guess he already found his perfect match in the 95 vcore. or maybe he just had his coffee when he was reviewing the HD lol

Tranqville · Sep 4, 2021

puppybutts said:
I'm a little surprised that he said the D fixes the issue with the last version but he seemed rather disinterested in it. He seemed so excited about the HD version minus the heavy to swing issue so I thought he'd be more excited about the update. I guess he already found his perfect match in the 95 vcore. or maybe he just had his coffee when he was reviewing the HD lol

I asked Karue on Youtube if he would consider switching to the new VCORE PRO and he said: " Nope. Sticking to the 95! " That was two weeks ago.

Roquestil · Sep 4, 2021

puppybutts said:
I'm a little surprised that he said the D fixes the issue with the last version but he seemed rather disinterested in it. He seemed so excited about the HD version minus the heavy to swing issue so I thought he'd be more excited about the update. I guess he already found his perfect match in the 95 vcore. or maybe he just had his coffee when he was reviewing the HD lol

The Vcore 95 just offers so much for his game and for others here that it’s hard to switch. Im kind of on the same boat, Vcore 95 just offers a great package, particularly the 16x20 pattern. It’s just Goldilocks.

Power Player · Sep 4, 2021

Roquestil said:
The Vcore 95 just offers so much for his game and for others here that it’s hard to switch. Im kind of on the same boat, Vcore 95 just offers a great package, particularly the 16x20 pattern. It’s just Goldilocks.

Yeah I am there as well but the 310 VC97 has been growing on me big time.

Strayfire · Sep 4, 2021

Roquestil said:
Well, Karue mentions the 97D is more maneuverable which shouldn’t be the case. This either could be that:

- His HD was really overspecked back then
- He got an underspecked 97D with a low SW.
- Both

I think I’m going to wait several months and see how the specs vary since I can’t demo or ask for match service.

It makes no sense given what everyone else here has experienced + even Tennis Warehouse Chris and Mark say the opposite to Karue...

Roquestil said:
The Vcore 95 just offers so much for his game and for others here that it’s hard to switch. Im kind of on the same boat, Vcore 95 just offers a great package, particularly the 16x20 pattern. It’s just Goldilocks.

So many of my friends outside of the forum switched from the emerald green HD to the Vcore 95...

I might need to follow

Mischko · Sep 4, 2021

Karue played with 97D after playing with 97H. And it depends how the video was cut later etc.

Syfo-Dias · Sep 4, 2021

Played with the 97 today and liked the overall feel of the frame. The demo I got only had a strung SW of 308 which is crazy low. But even with that anemic of a SW it was pretty stable which is impressive considering. Having played with the 330 and HD for so long, I just need more overall mass though. Went back to the shop and checked out the 97H's that were in stock. Put all of them on the RDC and they came up 306, 307, 312 unstrung. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 306 which is right in my wheelhouse. I guess the lesson here is the SW on this generation is kind of all over the place. Probably best to use TW's racquet matching service or check them out locally where possible.

Power Player · Sep 4, 2021

Strung Sw of 308 on the VCP 310 is no good. Gotta get one around 320+.

1HBHfanatic · Sep 4, 2021

@Syfo-Dias @Power Player
-im glad you all said something
-i thought it was just me
-i am Disappointed with the 310, big time!
-how can the 330 feel so good/solid and the 310 feel like a KIDS-hollow racquet??!! WTF yonex
-i demoed it yesterday, i thought it might have been the strings (17g YPTP yellow) that someone installed and/or the tension ,(who knows what it was, it seemed soft 40s i would guess) but no, it is the lack of weight!!
-i bounced balls on a y.vcore and a y.ezone that where also there, and both of those had better dampening than the y.v.pro 310
-the ball impact vibrated BAD in my hands
-fast, yes
-light, yes
-anything remotely close to previous y.vcore.PROs of the past, NOPE, not even close
-it seemed like a different racquet LINE, not even in the same weight class
-i kept checking to see that i did not grab a 97L or some LITE POS racquet,,
-such a disappointment and/or departure from the racquet/s that brought me to YONEX, the y.vcore.tour.G.310

Power Player · Sep 4, 2021

1HBHfanatic said:
@Syfo-Dias @Power Player
-im glad you all said something
-i thought it was just me
-i am Disappointed with the 310, big time!
-how can the 330 feel so good/solid and the 310 feel like a KIDS-hollow racquet??!! WTF yonex
-i demoed it yesterday, i thought it might have been the strings (17g YPTP yellow) that someone installed and/or the tension ,(who knows what it was, it seemed soft 40s i would guess) but no, it is the lack of weight!!
-i bounced balls on a y.vcore and a y.ezone that where also there, and both of those had better dampening than the y.v.pro 310
-the ball impact vibrated BAD in my hands
-fast, yes
-light, yes
-anything remotely close to previous y.vcore.PROs of the past, NOPE, not even close
-it seemed like a different racquet LINE, not even in the same weight class
-i kept checking to see that i did not grab a 97L or some LITE POS racquet,,
-such a disappointment and/or departure from the racquet/s that brought me to YONEX, the y.vcore.tour.G.310

I don't agree with any of this, really. But maybe yours was super light.

My 97 feels amazing. I am playing at 336grams/327SW and it feels solid and plush. I only had to add 1 gram of lead to get to that SW.

Awesome feel on this racquet and it allowed me to list my V7 Blades for sale.

1HBHfanatic · Sep 4, 2021

@Power Player yer
-i respect the input, i'll def. try it again to formulate a better opinion
-but this is the only yonex stick i felt like i would ,"HAVE TO/NEED TO" use the 1/2" lead tape (i usually use the 1/4" lead only)

Power Player · Sep 4, 2021

1HBHfanatic said:
@Power Player yer
-i respect the input
-i'll def. try it again, but this is the only yonex stick i felt like i would ,"HAVE TO" use the 1/2" lead tape to help it (i usually use the 1/4" lead only)

Can you weight yours? It really helps to understand the specs of the frame.

I mean the last thing I think when I hit with mine is that it feels hollow, honestly.

Anyway, I personally love the frame.

1HBHfanatic · Sep 4, 2021

Power Player said:
Can you weight yours? It really helps to understand the specs of the frame.

I mean the last thing I think when I hit with mine is that it feels hollow, honestly.

Anyway, I personally love the frame.

-yeah, im thinking about doing that
-ill need to tape my scale and stuff to measure this (next time i'm at the club)
-its a bit of a hassle, but i was just shocked at what i got
-i guess more to come on this

Syfo-Dias · Sep 4, 2021

1HBHfanatic said:
@Syfo-Dias @Power Player
-im glad you all said something
-i thought it was just me
-i am Disappointed with the 310, big time!
-how can the 330 feel so good/solid and the 310 feel like a KIDS-hollow racquet??!! WTF yonex
-i demoed it yesterday, i thought it might have been the strings (17g YPTP yellow) that someone installed and/or the tension ,(who knows what it was, it seemed soft 40s i would guess) but no, it is the lack of weight!!
-i bounced balls on a y.vcore and a y.ezone that where also there, and both of those had better dampening than the y.v.pro 310
-the ball impact vibrated BAD in my hands
-fast, yes
-light, yes
-anything remotely close to previous y.vcore.PROs of the past, NOPE, not even close
-it seemed like a different racquet LINE, not even in the same weight class
-i kept checking to see that i did not grab a 97L or some LITE POS racquet,,
-such a disappointment and/or departure from the racquet/s that brought me to YONEX, the y.vcore.tour.G.310

Yeah I think whatever SW someone ends up with is going to have a big impact on perception. If I were getting a standard 97 I'd try to get one with an unstrung SW between 290 and 295. Yonex is still good at getting static weight and balance right, but these SW variances do complicate things.

Classic-TXP-IG MID · Sep 4, 2021

Power Player said:
I don't agree with any of this, really. But maybe yours was super light.

My 97 feels amazing. I am playing at 336grams/327SW and it feels solid and plush. I only had to add 1 gram of lead to get to that SW.

Awesome feel on this racquet and it allowed me to list my V7 Blades for sale.

Yeah, I didn't feel like you were saying any of the stuff that 1HBHfanatic was saying.

I think with the new 97 the critical component would be making sure that the racquet one gets has the higher SW. That would give it the customizability with the lower static weight, but not make it unstable and anemic. Otherwise, just go for either the 97D or a lower specced 97H (if a full-blooded 97H is too much).

1HBHfanatic · Sep 4, 2021

Power Player said:
......
My 97 feels amazing. I am playing at 336grams/327SW and it feels solid and plush. I only had to add 1 gram of lead to get to that SW.
......

-what strings/s and/or tension/s do you have on yours?
-i wonder if maybe thats whats giving me "bad vibrations"!?!?

CosmosMpower · Sep 4, 2021

Syfo-Dias said:
Yeah I think whatever SW someone ends up with is going to have a big impact on perception. If I were getting a standard 97 I'd try to get one with an unstrung SW between 290 and 295. Yonex is still good at getting static weight and balance right, but these SW variances do complicate things.

I’d be surprised if you could find an unstrung 97 310 with 295 sw. I bet most are around mid to high 280s

Power Player · Sep 4, 2021

1HBHfanatic said:
-what strings/s and/or tension/s do you have on yours?
-i wonder if maybe thats whats giving me "bad vibrations"!?!?

I just use Tour Bite 16l at 51/49. Nothing special, but it feels great in the frame.

tennisislife4622 · Sep 4, 2021

Just tried both the vcore pro 97 (310) and vcore pro 100. I play division one college tennis and I am around a 11.3 UTR. Suprisingly, I much preferred the 100 and I found it to be much more forgiving and spin friendly while still maintaining somewhat decent control. This suprised me because I have used 98 sq inch rackets or less my entire career, but I am planning on switching to the 100 this season. I still need to dial in the string setup/tension and lead tape, I currently have hyper g at 56 lbs but might need to string at 60 next time which is much higher than I normally do..

snoflewis · Sep 4, 2021

1HBHfanatic said:
@Syfo-Dias @Power Player
-im glad you all said something
-i thought it was just me
-i am Disappointed with the 310, big time!
-how can the 330 feel so good/solid and the 310 feel like a KIDS-hollow racquet??!! WTF yonex
-i demoed it yesterday, i thought it might have been the strings (17g YPTP yellow) that someone installed and/or the tension ,(who knows what it was, it seemed soft 40s i would guess) but no, it is the lack of weight!!
-i bounced balls on a y.vcore and a y.ezone that where also there, and both of those had better dampening than the y.v.pro 310
-the ball impact vibrated BAD in my hands
-fast, yes
-light, yes
-anything remotely close to previous y.vcore.PROs of the past, NOPE, not even close
-it seemed like a different racquet LINE, not even in the same weight class
-i kept checking to see that i did not grab a 97L or some LITE POS racquet,,
-such a disappointment and/or departure from the racquet/s that brought me to YONEX, the y.vcore.tour.G.310

that's a bit of a surprise. i know you liked the blade v7...i'd expect you to like this one as well. also didn't think it was that far from the previous vcore pros. just more flex and more stable.

tennisislife4622 said:
Just tried both the vcore pro 97 (310) and vcore pro 100. I play division one college tennis and I am around a 11.3 UTR. Suprisingly, I much preferred the 100 and I found it to be much more forgiving and spin friendly while still maintaining somewhat decent control. This suprised me because I have used 98 sq inch rackets or less my entire career, but I am planning on switching to the 100 this season. I still need to dial in the string setup/tension and lead tape, I currently have hyper g at 56 lbs but might need to string at 60 next time which is much higher than I normally do..

out of curiosity, which version of the vcore 95 were you using?

pjv · Sep 5, 2021

I put swingtool on an ipad and re-measured the swingweights for the VCP 97 and 97H demos along with my three VCP 330s and all of the swingweights were a fair bit lower than with my manual swing timing measures which did seem pretty high. With swingtool, the 97 demo that I’ve been primarily hitting with all week has these strung specs with 1.15 gauge solinco strings (confidential mains, hyper-g soft crosses), an O dampener, and wilson pro overgrip:

weight: 330.5g
balance: 12 5/8 (7 pts HL)
SW: 323

The specs on one of my primary 330s with the same strings and etc:

weight: 354.2g
balance: 12 3/4 (6 pts HL)
SW: 344

I have not tried putting any tape on the 97 demo yet. I’ve been wanting to get a sense of how it plays stock and how it compares to my stock 330s and I have to say that it’s been feeling pretty good to me. I do miss the mass a bit and at the same time I also am appreciating the lighter, quicker feeling. A tradeoff like everything.

I may get in one more hit with it before I return it and if so, I’ll probably put 2g (total) at 10 and 2 to see how it feels with the swing weight and balance goosed in the direction of what I’ve been playing with but the static weight still much lower than what I’ve been playing with.

I really think that the ideal weight and SW is a very personal thing that depends on so many factors: your height, weight, strength, and length of arms; stroke mechanics and the type of ball you like to hit; what you are used to; etc.

So it’s got to be pretty sketchy to generalize from what feels good to one person to what might or might not feel good to another.

But fwiw, to me the 97 demo I have (stock, with no lead) plays with enough stability, plow through, and free power transfer to the ball that I am able to appreciate my ability to generate more racquet head speed with less work. It’s not giving me as much of the stability, plow, and free power as my 330s, but it’s enough to make it a conversation. For me the 2018 VCP 310 demo I hit with a few years ago was not in the conversation at all; the 330 just felt way, way better.

Roquestil · Sep 5, 2021

pjv said:
I put swingtool on an ipad and re-measured the swingweights for the VCP 97 and 97H demos along with my three VCP 330s and all of the swingweights were a fair bit lower than with my manual swing timing measures which did seem pretty high. With swingtool, the 97 demo that I’ve been primarily hitting with all week has these strung specs with 1.15 gauge solinco strings (confidential mains, hyper-g soft crosses), an O dampener, and wilson pro overgrip:

weight: 330.5g
balance: 12 5/8 (7 pts HL)
SW: 323

The specs on one of my primary 330s with the same strings and etc:

weight: 354.2g
balance: 12 3/4 (6 pts HL)
SW: 344

I have not tried putting any tape on the 97 demo yet. I’ve been wanting to get a sense of how it plays stock and how it compares to my stock 330s and I have to say that it’s been feeling pretty good to me. I do miss the mass a bit and at the same time I also am appreciating the lighter, quicker feeling. A tradeoff like everything.

I may get in one more hit with it before I return it and if so, I’ll probably put 2g (total) at 10 and 2 to see how it feels with the swing weight and balance goosed in the direction of what I’ve been playing with but the static weight still much lower than what I’ve been playing with.

I really think that the ideal weight and SW is a very personal thing that depends on so many factors: your height, weight, strength, and length of arms; stroke mechanics and the type of ball you like to hit; what you are used to; etc.

So it’s got to be pretty sketchy to generalize from what feels good to one person to what might or might not feel good to another.

But fwiw, to me the 97 demo I have (stock, with no lead) plays with enough stability, plow through, and free power transfer to the ball that I am able to appreciate my ability to generate more racquet head speed with less work. It’s not giving me as much of the stability, plow, and free power as my 330s, but it’s enough to make it a conversation. For me the 2018 VCP 310 demo I hit with a few years ago was not in the conversation at all; the 330 just felt way, way better.

Looks like you got lucky with the SW on the 97. 323 is great stock.

tennis347 · Sep 5, 2021

Just curious for users who have tried the new 97 VCP 310 how it compares in terms of overall playability to Blade v7 98 16 x 19?

Syfo-Dias · Sep 5, 2021

CosmosMpower said:
I’d be surprised if you could find an unstrung 97 310 with 295 sw. I bet most are around mid to high 280s

That's probably true. I think close to 290 would be good enough though.

1HBHfanatic · Sep 5, 2021

snoflewis said:
that's a bit of a surprise. i know you liked the blade v7...i'd expect you to like this one as well. also didn't think it was that far from the previous vcore pros. just more flex and more stable.
.......

-i know what you mean
-ive been playing with several 310 versions of the yonex sticks,,
-this new one surprised me, !!?! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
-ill def. try it again, with the tension/s i like/preffer just to make absolutely sure
-check out the chart below, a few interesting stats (SW!), maybe thats why i liked the wilsons

Name	Yonex VCORE PRO 97 (2021)	Yonex VCORE 98 (305)	Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v7
Head Size	97in² / 626cm²	98in² / 632cm²	98in² / 632cm²
Length	27.00in / 68.58cm	27.00in / 68.58cm	27.00in / 68.58cm
Weight	11.50oz / 326g	11.40oz / 323g	11.40oz / 323g
Balance Point	7pts HL	6pts HL	4pts HL
Swing Weight	318	322	328
Frame Stiffness	60	65	62
Beam Width	21.0mm	22.0mm	21.0mm
Tip / Shaft	21.0mm / 21.0mm	22.0mm / 21.0mm	21.0mm / 21.0mm
Composition	NAMD-2G/H.M.Graphite	H.M. Graphite, Naometric XT, Namd	Braided Graphite & Basalt
Power Level	Low		Low-Medium
String Pattern	16 Mains / 19 Crosses	16 Mains / 19 Crosses	16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains Skip	8T,8H	8T,8H	8T,8H
Tension	45-60	45-60	50-60

AA7 · Sep 5, 2021

Roquestil said:
Looks like you got lucky with the SW on the 97. 323 is great stock.

Mine is actually 323 as well. Stock with lynx tour..its 290 unstrung

Roquestil · Sep 5, 2021

AA7 said:
Mine is actually 323 as well. Stock with lynx tour..its 290 unstrung

Let’s hope this is a trend

snoflewis · Sep 5, 2021

The range of SWs that is being reported is surprising. Bought 8 vcp 97 310s to keep 4, so i'll post the specs here in a couple few days once they arrive

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