NEW YONEX EZONE A1 100 release date?

Boredsurfer · Sep 21, 2013

For sure my next bat! Any idea when I can get my grubby little mitts on one?

Thank you.

TW Staff · Sep 23, 2013

Boredsurfer,

There is no official launch date yet but they are expected around mid November.

Brittany, TW

The Isomotion31 · Sep 23, 2013

^^^That's exactly what I wanted to hear. nice! Thanks for the info Brittany.

Boredsurfer · Sep 23, 2013

Thanks Brittany - this one is probably on your demo list too right? I hope they bring back a little feel of the original Ezone in there somewhere..... Also would love to know if there will be new 9/12/15-packs too.

TW Staff · Sep 23, 2013

Boredsurfer,

I am definitely will be first in line to try out the new EZONEs as I am currently searching for a new racquet now that the VCORE 100 S is phased out. I will let you know my thoughts as soon as I get my hands on one! As far as bags are concerned, I am checking with our buyer.

Brittany, TW

Boredsurfer · Sep 25, 2013

Thanks Brittany...

klementine · Oct 28, 2013

is mid-november still a go?

i've heard Jan.2014

TIA

JackB1 · Oct 28, 2013

The new Ezone AI's have been on Yonex's website for quite a while now. It's weird that there's no news on the release date.

TW Staff · Oct 28, 2013

klementine79,

We still haven't heard anything official from Yonex.

Brittany, TW

racertempo · Oct 28, 2013

Damn, I am following this one closely as well and can't wait to hear that date!

TW Staff · Nov 5, 2013

We have an official launch date for the Yonex EZONE Ai raquets, 11/11/13!

Brittany, TW

NJ1 · Nov 5, 2013

TW Staff said:
We have an official launch date for the Yonex EZONE Ai raquets, 11/11/13!

Brittany, TW

Nice. Thanks for the update, probably be getting one of these, even though I miss the all black look of past E-Zones (unfortunately this one looks like Nadal's racquet from the side).

XFactorer · Nov 5, 2013

TW Staff said:
We have an official launch date for the Yonex EZONE Ai raquets, 11/11/13!

Brittany, TW

Yes!!! I'm buying one without demoing. Have you gotten your hands on them yet, Brittany?

JackB1 · Nov 5, 2013

Hope they put some flex back into the 100.

TW Staff · Nov 6, 2013

XFactorer,

We just got our samples and they are currently in imaging. I am counting the days until I get them back and strung up.

Brittany, TW

JackB1 · Nov 6, 2013

TW Staff said:
XFactorer,

We just got our samples and they are currently in imaging. I am counting the days until I get them back and strung up.

Brittany, TW

Great news Britt. I am very interested in the 100 when u get a chance. I would love to know what the specs on the stiffness are? Hope they went down from the stiff 70 of the VCore Xi 100.

TW Staff · Nov 6, 2013

JackB1,

We measured the stiffness as 68 on our racquet sample of the EZONE Ai 100.

Brittany, TW

JackB1 · Nov 6, 2013

TW Staff said:
JackB1,

We measured the stiffness as 68 on our racquet sample of the EZONE Ai 100.

Brittany, TW

Thanks for that. Well I guess that's better than 70

cant wait to hear how it performs. Are u still using the VCore 100S as your main racquet?

TW Staff · Nov 6, 2013

JackB1,

Yes, I am! However, I only have one racquet left so I am currently searching for a new racquet. You never know, this might be it!

Brittany, TW

The Isomotion31 · Nov 6, 2013

I can't wait!

XFactorer · Nov 6, 2013

TW Staff said:
XFactorer,

We just got our samples and they are currently in imaging. I am counting the days until I get them back and strung up.

Brittany, TW

I'm excited for you and with you!

Do you happen to have the flex rating for the Ai 98? I'm looking to replace my Xi 98.

Thanks in advance!

rdis10093 · Nov 6, 2013

you not playing wit the 89 any more? such opposite ends of the spectrum.

TW Staff · Nov 6, 2013

XFactorer,

We measured the stiffness as 63 on our racquet sample of the EZONE Ai 98.

Brittany, TW

XFactorer · Nov 6, 2013

rdis10093 said:
you not playing wit the 89 any more? such opposite ends of the spectrum.

Hehe... I play with Both depending on my mood. Usually in the winter, I tend towards a more forgiving EZONE. I find the EZONES to feel better in super cold weather.

63! I am so excited. It's not 58 like the RDXs, but I'll settle. Can't wait.

XFactorer · Nov 9, 2013

Any initial thoughts, Brittany? Have you had a chance to hit with it? Any of the other play testers able to compare it to the current generation of racquets?

TW Staff · Nov 11, 2013

Xfactorer,

I get it back in my hands today so should have some feedback within the next couple days.

Brittany, TW

PS- The racquets are now visible!

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Yonexracquets.html

XFactorer · Nov 11, 2013

I refreshed and refreshed this morning. I may have been impatient. I even called to get one over-nighted, but I guess you guys didn't have stock in yet. Boo.

I'll patiently wait and drool over the pics.

By the way, any reason why Yonex is mum on the whole "Ai" acronym? I understand it means "Air Impulse," but it doesn't seem to be widely marketed in the US like the "Xi" was. And TW doesn't have a pic of the throat where it says that, either.

TW Staff · Nov 11, 2013

Xfactorer,

We are still waiting for them to come in to stock as they are scheduled to arrive today. However, they might be pushed back a couple days. I am checking with our hard goods buyer and hopefully will have an update soon from Yonex. And I have no idea why Yonex isn't talking about Ai as muchas Xi.

Brittany, TW

racertempo · Nov 11, 2013

Any word or idea at all on the date they will be available to the public?

TW Staff · Nov 11, 2013

racertempo,

They launched today for pre-sale! Check them out here:

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Yonexracquets.html

Brittany, TW

NJ1 · Nov 12, 2013

XFactorer said:
I refreshed and refreshed this morning. I may have been impatient. I even called to get one over-nighted, but I guess you guys didn't have stock in yet. Boo.

I'll patiently wait and drool over the pics.

By the way, any reason why Yonex is mum on the whole "Ai" acronym? I understand it means "Air Impulse," but it doesn't seem to be widely marketed in the US like the "Xi" was. And TW doesn't have a pic of the throat where it says that, either.

You can see it, well most of it, on one of the pics. I'm thinking its because the Japanese love acronym-laden tech more than any other nation and therefore they've probably just lost track or ran out of space where to waffle about it's negligible effects.

Looking forward to buying one of these sticks, could be my new go-to.

JackB1 · Nov 12, 2013

TW Staff said:
racertempo,

They launched today for pre-sale! Check them out here:

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Yonexracquets.html

Brittany, TW

When are you reviewing them?

TW Staff · Nov 12, 2013

JackB1,

Unfortunately, Yonex just got us these racquets and we already have a packed playtesting schedule. The reviews will be up around mid-end January. However, we will be hitting with these racquets starting the end of this week so we can answer any questions.

Brittany, TW

JackB1 · Nov 12, 2013

TW Staff said:
JackB1,

Unfortunately, Yonex just got us these racquets and we already have a packed playtesting schedule. The reviews will be up around mid-end January. However, we will be hitting with these racquets starting the end of this week so we can answer any questions.

Brittany, T

OK thanks.

I feel so bad for you guys with your "packed playtesting schedule"

NOT!!!!!

interested in your thoughts on the 100, but I hope they aren't good since I just bought 2 new G Rad MPs from you

Fed Kennedy · Nov 12, 2013

It seems as if they made a big effort to make these comfortable. TW testers: your thoughts? I know Andy and Brittany are YY fans

racertempo · Nov 12, 2013

Thanks for the link! I cannot decide on which one and might end up waiting to see the play test reviews. Much appreciated!

The Isomotion31 · Nov 12, 2013

Release date no 11/20. Hmmm....Gives me more time to figure out if I want to pull the trigger without seeing reviews. that Zi 98 is calling me.

XFactorer · Nov 12, 2013

Fed Kennedy said:
It seems as if they made a big effort to make these comfortable. TW testers: your thoughts? I know Andy and Brittany are YY fans

Andy left us for the dark size (Wilson)... :-(

zapvor · Nov 12, 2013

yea........feel free to send me one to help ease the demo schedule

XFactorer · Nov 13, 2013

I'll volunteer some time, too... ;-)

JackB1 · Nov 14, 2013

The Isomotion31 said:
Release date no 11/20. Hmmm....Gives me more time to figure out if I want to pull the trigger without seeing reviews. that Zi 98 is calling me.

Never a good idea to buy without demoing yourself. Unless you don't mind returning it and losing 30% of the price. You never know if you will like something until you try it. You can't really go by other reviews or what you are picturing it to be like.

XFactorer · Nov 15, 2013

Hey, Brittany, how do the Ai 98 racquets' head shape compare to the Xi 98s? The Xi 98 seems to have a drastically wider shape than most Yonex racquets of similar sizes because of the "extra isometric" technology.

TW Staff · Nov 15, 2013

XFaxtorer,

I got to briefly hit with the racquets yesterday (and will hit more today!) and I loved both the 98 and 100. They both have the Yonex feel that I enjoy. The Ai 100 is very maneuverable with lots of power and exactly in my spec range. I was surprised with how much I also liked the Ai 98. It is a little heavier (11.5 ounces) but was really stable and added just a little bit more control.

I wasn't a fan of the Extra Isometric shape of the previous version as I didn't like the feel of the sweetspot being closer to the top of the frame. The Ai version is much more similar to the VCORE 100S which is my racquet of choice.

Both racquets had syn gut strung in them, so I want to re-string them with poly for next week. I will let you know how that goes!

Brittany, TW

ArliHawk · Nov 15, 2013

TW Staff said:
XFaxtorer,

I got to briefly hit with the racquets yesterday (and will hit more today!) and I loved both the 98 and 100. They both have the Yonex feel that I enjoy. The Ai 100 is very maneuverable with lots of power and exactly in my spec range. I was surprised with how much I also liked the Ai 98. It is a little heavier (11.5 ounces) but was really stable and added just a little bit more control.

I wasn't a fan of the Extra Isometric shape of the previous version as I didn't like the feel of the sweetspot being closer to the top of the frame. The Ai version is much more similar to the VCORE 100S which is my racquet of choice.

Both racquets had syn gut strung in them, so I want to re-string them with poly for next week. I will let you know how that goes!

Brittany, TW

Looking forward to hearing more about the 100.

XFactorer · Nov 15, 2013

TW Staff said:
XFaxtorer,

I got to briefly hit with the racquets yesterday (and will hit more today!) and I loved both the 98 and 100. They both have the Yonex feel that I enjoy. The Ai 100 is very maneuverable with lots of power and exactly in my spec range. I was surprised with how much I also liked the Ai 98. It is a little heavier (11.5 ounces) but was really stable and added just a little bit more control.

I wasn't a fan of the Extra Isometric shape of the previous version as I didn't like the feel of the sweetspot being closer to the top of the frame. The Ai version is much more similar to the VCORE 100S which is my racquet of choice.

Both racquets had syn gut strung in them, so I want to re-string them with poly for next week. I will let you know how that goes!

Brittany, TW

Awesome! Can't wait to upgrade my Xi 98!

Related question: if I chose overnight shipping, could my Ai 98 be shipped on the 19th so I get it on launch day (the 20th)?

TW Staff · Nov 15, 2013

XFactorer,

Unfortunately, we actually are expecting to receive the racquets at our warehouse on 11/20 so we are not able to ship it out any earlier than that.

Brittany, TW

XFactorer · Nov 15, 2013

TW Staff said:
XFactorer,

Unfortunately, we actually are expecting to receive the racquets at our warehouse on 11/20 so we are not able to ship it out any earlier than that.

Brittany, TW

Argh! I take it no one will line up at midnight for the release of these racquets, then?

Ok. I'll settle. I don't plan on playing until Thursday night anyway.

Boricua · Nov 16, 2013

TW Staff said:
XFaxtorer,

I got to briefly hit with the racquets yesterday (and will hit more today!) and I loved both the 98 and 100. They both have the Yonex feel that I enjoy. The Ai 100 is very maneuverable with lots of power and exactly in my spec range. I was surprised with how much I also liked the Ai 98. It is a little heavier (11.5 ounces) but was really stable and added just a little bit more control.

I wasn't a fan of the Extra Isometric shape of the previous version as I didn't like the feel of the sweetspot being closer to the top of the frame. The Ai version is much more similar to the VCORE 100S which is my racquet of choice.

Both racquets had syn gut strung in them, so I want to re-string them with poly for next week. I will let you know how that goes!

Brittany, TW

Hi! What polys are you planning to use? Full set or hybrid? I am planning on using Kircshbaum Helix or Pacific XCite at 50.

TW Staff · Nov 18, 2013

Boricua,

I will probably do a full set of poly. I'm thinking the 100 with Volkl Cyclone and the 98 with some new prototype poly string we are testing.

Brittany, TW

Boricua · Nov 18, 2013

TW Staff said:
Boricua,

I will probably do a full set of poly. I'm thinking the 100 with Volkl Cyclone and the 98 with some new prototype poly string we are testing.

Brittany, TW

Weiss Cannon Black5Edge is pretty good also. I will use it in the 100 and also Helix. Will not use Xcite, too expensive

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