2023 Yonex VCore Pro Racquets / 2024 Percept Racquets

Looks an interesting frame the cx 200 not the tour

Wish they had done it in 18*19 and also 320 ish seingweight
Very few rackers have 18 x 19. I think there is a a technifibre. But i'd go for a custom angell react mp pro 99 at 310g in 18 x 19. String pattern.I'd choose that if needed 18 x 19. U can ask 4 a specific swingweight. . I have react 96 pro. Reacts r stable but again u have to pay alot of money for angells. About £200. They r close to a Percept for control. U r more likely gonna b able to get a cx200 cheap eventually and spec it up with lead. 2ndhand dunlops have always gone cheap . So should this if u wait.
 

TwinCinema

Professional
Usually in ad pics where a model is holding a tennis racket for no reason, the racket is some no-name prop or some cheap Target thing so they can sell the clothes instead of the stick.

But in Vuori’s Spring catalog the dude is Marcos Giron, and he’s holding a Percept 97D. Stuck out to me!

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Also he took the time to add an overgrip to it, because the stock grip is that mint green one.
 

ey039524

Hall of Fame
Usually in ad pics where a model is holding a tennis racket for no reason, the racket is some no-name prop or some cheap Target thing so they can sell the clothes instead of the stick.

But in Vuori’s Spring catalog the dude is holding a Percept 97D. Stuck out to me!

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Also they took the time to add an overgrip to it, because the stock grip is that mint green one.
And that looks like Marcos Giron, top 100 player.
 

daman sidhu

Rookie
I tried the Toroline K-Pro combination at 51/49. It feels quite good on the racket. I couldn't tell a whole lot of difference from PTRev that I normally use.. which is probably a good thing!
 
I was looking for something else, but noticed this on Percept TW university ..... The Percept 97 D has a 6% larger sweetspot than the Percept 97. and the Percept 100D. The 97 D has 6% and 2% more power over the 97 and 100D respectively.
 

TF40

Rookie
An orange-brown leather grip will look great with the mint precepts. Actually black or white grip will look nice too.
 

daman sidhu

Rookie
Pro tip: Head Hydrosorb Pro comes in green...probably to match with the Extreme. They look great on the percepts.
Thanks for that.. I checked on TW site and the grip looks more florescent green than mint, so maybe that's not the one you mention? https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/se...&opt_perpage=20&opt_sort=relevance&opt_page=1

I anyway put an overgrip so probably a matching overgrip would be good idea. Yonex supergrap seems to have a mint color but not sure if it will exactly match
 

PRS

Professional
Ode to Wawrinka. I have a OHBH, so it doesn’t bother me at all.
I have a OHBH too but I'm 6'5" with large hands so I use nearly the whole grip anyway, particularly on my serve with that trigger finger out, so I can't do that, even though I actually think it looks cool to do that.
 

delosalpes

Rookie
Thanks for that.. I checked on TW site and the grip looks more florescent green than mint, so maybe that's not the one you mention? https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/search-tennis.html?searchtext=head hydrosorb pro&opt_perpage=20&opt_sort=relevance&opt_page=1

I anyway put an overgrip so probably a matching overgrip would be good idea. Yonex supergrap seems to have a mint color but not sure if it will exactly match
that's the yellow one. the one in my pic is the green one. Yes, I think supergrap comes in green but I've only seen it in the packs with the assorted colors. It think head also offers their Prime Tour OG in green, but I've never tried Prime Tour.
 
that's the yellow one. the one in my pic is the green one. Yes, I think supergrap comes in green but I've only seen it in the packs with the assorted colors. It think head also offers their Prime Tour OG in green, but I've never tried Prime Tour.
Prime Tour is my go-to OG, the green matches the Percept fairly well but I prefer how the grey looks.

It starts off tacky but the tackiness wears off after about 30 min of hitting, and then it’s more of a grippy absorbent feel. As a former Tourna Grip guy I love it because it reminds me a bit of fresh Tourna, but stays in that zone for a long time.
 

PRS

Professional
I just about purchased a 100D the other day but none of the retailers I looked at had a grip 4 in stock. Might have to wait till I finish out the season that's starting tomorrow for me.
 

Airmate

Rookie
I recently switched back to my 21 Vcore pro after using Percept 97 since launched. Percept 97 caused my tennis elbow (which never happened in any point of my tennis life). I agree that Percept has better feel and crispness, but after switch back to Vcore Pro, I immediately felt how soft and plush my Vcore Pro is, although the feel is still muted. I also find the Percept, on the same specs (weight balance swingweight everything is nearly identical with my Vcore pro), just feels more sluggish and head heavy than Vcore pro, especially after customization. I also customized the same as my Vcore pro, and Percept definitely feels more head heavy when swing it (and I've asked several friends to try and we all agree with that). I think the softer throat on Percept makes it kinda wierd when swinging fast, and maybe its also the reason it makes me feel heavier in head...But when I removed some of the lead tapes, I can't find the plow through I want. It feels kinda hollow but heavy at the same time. Does anyone recognize the same issue with me?
 
I recently switched back to my 21 Vcore pro after using Percept 97 since launched. Percept 97 caused my tennis elbow (which never happened in any point of my tennis life). I agree that Percept has better feel and crispness, but after switch back to Vcore Pro, I immediately felt how soft and plush my Vcore Pro is, although the feel is still muted. I also find the Percept, on the same specs (weight balance swingweight everything is nearly identical with my Vcore pro), just feels more sluggish and head heavy than Vcore pro, especially after customization. I also customized the same as my Vcore pro, and Percept definitely feels more head heavy when swing it (and I've asked several friends to try and we all agree with that). I think the softer throat on Percept makes it kinda wierd when swinging fast, and maybe its also the reason it makes me feel heavier in head...But when I removed some of the lead tapes, I can't find the plow through I want. It feels kinda hollow but heavy at the same time. Does anyone recognize the same issue with me?
Yes. I tried others yonex ezone & vcore 95 & felt the Percept had a more stable head. I felt it was a good thing. I had 97D which is a very good rscket but Dunlop cx 2024 tour 16 x19 is mayb the 1st time Dunlop have absolutely nailed a racket & at the mo r racket leaders 2me with cx range.
I don't quite understand the benefits of Yonex headshape on some models where it just goes narrow ay bottom. It's a design error 2 me as any low contact resulted in a terrible shot on vcore 95. Percept is fine as not have that
 

ivan88

New User
Hi guys! I've read most of the thread, pretty interesting! I just wanted to let you know that after reading this, I decided to give it a try with the 100D.
Long story short, male, 35, and slightly above average physical condition, 99% of the time playing in clay (south America). Played until I was 15 and then took a big break -college, rugby, etc- and started again 1 year ago. I've tested several rackets since my return but never found one that suited completely my game (FH: I used to hit hard, not 100% flat but not too much spinny, 2HBH my best shot, love to hit it flat, but can play with top spin as well, no issues, serve, average).
Since my return, I spent a few months with the Babolat Pure Strike, didn't like it, gave me some tennis elbow issues. Then I used a Vcore 95 (2021), and loved it, quite hard to keep up the pace because I wasn't fit enough at that time, but felt I could hit and follow through. I had a hard time defending with that racket. Then tried Vcore 98 and Ezone 100, never found them good enough for me. Especially the Ezone 100, maybe because it was 300gr, or the thicker beams, I don't know, but never felt right.
Last week I ordered (hard to find it here in South America) a Percept 100D....I know this could be the famous honeymoon, but wow...I was able to hit as hard as I wanted and the ball was still in. It was a rainy day and only played for 40 minutes, but finally, I started feeling right when hitting the ball.
I can order a new racket since my family is going to the US in 2 weeks, but I'm not sure if I should try the 97 or 97D (maybe too heavy, I'm not that strong), or order another 100D. In the meantime, I'm gonna play again this week (last week rained most of the days). I'm playing a league in my cub this year, let's see how far can I go. Oh...I have no idea about strings, but I've read about 51/48...IDK, I need to play more and see how it goes.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the 100D, let's see how it goes for me.
 

ttlapointe

Rookie
I may have missed it in the thread and it may be an odd comparison in terms of RA, but did anyone have the opportunity to compare the 100D to the Gravity Tour?
 

Ryebread

Hall of Fame
Hi guys! I've read most of the thread, pretty interesting! I just wanted to let you know that after reading this, I decided to give it a try with the 100D.
Long story short, male, 35, and slightly above average physical condition, 99% of the time playing in clay (south America). Played until I was 15 and then took a big break -college, rugby, etc- and started again 1 year ago. I've tested several rackets since my return but never found one that suited completely my game (FH: I used to hit hard, not 100% flat but not too much spinny, 2HBH my best shot, love to hit it flat, but can play with top spin as well, no issues, serve, average).
Since my return, I spent a few months with the Babolat Pure Strike, didn't like it, gave me some tennis elbow issues. Then I used a Vcore 95 (2021), and loved it, quite hard to keep up the pace because I wasn't fit enough at that time, but felt I could hit and follow through. I had a hard time defending with that racket. Then tried Vcore 98 and Ezone 100, never found them good enough for me. Especially the Ezone 100, maybe because it was 300gr, or the thicker beams, I don't know, but never felt right.
Last week I ordered (hard to find it here in South America) a Percept 100D....I know this could be the famous honeymoon, but wow...I was able to hit as hard as I wanted and the ball was still in. It was a rainy day and only played for 40 minutes, but finally, I started feeling right when hitting the ball.
I can order a new racket since my family is going to the US in 2 weeks, but I'm not sure if I should try the 97 or 97D (maybe too heavy, I'm not that strong), or order another 100D. In the meantime, I'm gonna play again this week (last week rained most of the days). I'm playing a league in my cub this year, let's see how far can I go. Oh...I have no idea about strings, but I've read about 51/48...IDK, I need to play more and see how it goes.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the 100D, let's see how it goes for me.

51/48 is a great place to start, if you’re talking about poly strings.
If you need more depth, to get the ball closer to the baseline consistently, move down to 49/46 next time. But feel and control may suffer slightly. So it’s a balancing act - and we are all unique.

Good luck.
 

ivan88

New User
Great, since I've bought it used, I have no idea about the tension and strings it came with so I'll test it next time. It looks like it's gonna rain tomorrow -again- but hopefully I can hit a few balls in the afternoon.
What about the second racket... Is it worth it to give it a try with the 97 or 97D?
 

Ryebread

Hall of Fame
Great, since I've bought it used, I have no idea about the tension and strings it came with so I'll test it next time. It looks like it's gonna rain tomorrow -again- but hopefully I can hit a few balls in the afternoon.
What about the second racket... Is it worth it to give it a try with the 97 or 97D?

If you like the 100d there is no need to try the 97. Only reason you want to try the 97d is if you desire to hit even harder. The accuracy is close with the 100d. Not as big a jump in that regard. But the 97d packs a punch that is more difficult to muster, when compared with the 100d. Not by much. But it’s noticeable.
 

Ryebread

Hall of Fame
Who has played with both the 100 and 100D?
I have a friend who tried my 100D and likes it, but wants more spin.

Looking at specs, they are identical aside from string pattern and subsequently a tiny bit more SW with the 100D.
Are they THAT close, just one is more closed off? And therefore slightly more pop off the 100.
But pretty close control/power ratio?
 
They are very close. I found the regular 100 to have a tiny bit more spin and launch. But it could have even been differences in the demo string job. I hit the regular 100 a little better on groundstrokes the day I demoed, so I bought it and added a little weight. Done.
 

ddonk

New User
Let's keep the vanity going, what's the best matching shorts, shirts, headbands, socks etc for the Percept?

I ordered some head overgrips in green. Will report back if they match or not.

The babolat green overgrips matched terribly, not the same green at all.
 

ddonk

New User
Anyone playing with Grapplesnake strings? I just ordered a bunch of them to test.

If so, which one and tension are you using?
 

Yamin

Hall of Fame
Has anyone tried a 1/4 grip on the 97H? Feel like this could be perfect at that grip size, but worried about a loss of stability. Only issue I have with the H is that I'm not getting good whip on serve and reverse follow through sometimes just dies.
 

Trip

Hall of Fame
@Ryebread - Now that you've had a decent amount of the time with both the 97D and 100D, which do you see as the more sustainable choice, more often than not, for you game, and why? Thanks in advanced for any additional insights beyond what you've already shared!
 

Phat Dave

New User
Has anyone tried a 1/4 grip on the 97H? Feel like this could be perfect at that grip size, but worried about a loss of stability. Only issue I have with the H is that I'm not getting good whip on serve and reverse follow through sometimes just dies.
If I am using a heavy racket (currently C10 pro) I use 18 gauge gut/poly or thinner. Strings really effect Swingweight more than I woulve thought. Tour bite comes in 1.05 even
 

Ryebread

Hall of Fame
@Ryebread - Now that you've had a decent amount of the time with both the 97D and 100D, which do you see as the more sustainable choice, more often than not, for you game, and why? Thanks in advanced for any additional insights beyond what you've already shared!
not much time right now to type. so these are random thoughts, not a concise response addressing what is best for my game.

with the leather grip on the 100D it's so whippy and still light weight.

the 100D is so much more of a perfect little brother to the 97D, than I ever imagined.
both low powered, both stable, both nice feel.
just more of each of those three... with the 97D lol.

the 100D is so good for doubles b/c of that maneuverability, and it still being so stable.

you don't get many free points on serve with either racquet.
I have been mixing in the vcore 98 tour and ezone 98 tour a lot, as you know.
with those two, I get tons of free points on serve. And one can expect a lot more pop and pace with these on groundies.

so I am at a crossroads right now. I have four sticks that I can pick up and play with,
they all have a low launch angle, all stable enough.
but I don't have a main stick right now.

tension and string type are major players for the Percept line b/c of how low powered they are.
 
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brentzki

Rookie
What’s everyone’s mod preference to 100d for maintaining manoeuvrability and keeping static weight low?

I’m thinking 1.5g @ 12 or 1g each @ 10/2 and call it a day

What’s everyone’s experience with lead @ 12 vs 10/2 on the 100d?
 
What’s everyone’s mod preference to 100d for maintaining manoeuvrability and keeping static weight low?

I’m thinking 1.5g @ 12 or 1g each @ 10/2 and call it a day

What’s everyone’s experience with lead @ 12 vs 10/2 on the 100d?
I like a light whippy racket and really like a leather grip and 17gauge string on my 100d.
 

Trip

Hall of Fame
so I am at a crossroads right now. I have four sticks that I can pick up and play with,
they all have a low launch angle, all stable enough.
but I don't have a main stick right now.
Gotcha. That's a nice problem to have, and those four molds are arguably Yonex's best right now (97/D/H, 100/D, EZ98/T, VC98/T). With which do you think you play your best tennis? Or is it too hard/early to say?
 
What’s everyone’s mod preference to 100d for maintaining manoeuvrability and keeping static weight low?

I’m thinking 1.5g @ 12 or 1g each @ 10/2 and call it a day

What’s everyone’s experience with lead @ 12 vs 10/2 on the 100d?

I didn't care for lead at 3/9 on my Percept at all, I felt like it seriously reduced the maneuverability. I was always too slow to square up the racquet, especially on quick volleys. Lead at 12 worked great to adjust the overall feel and add more pop to serves.
 

Sahbatage

Rookie
Every Yonex frame I've tried, again this is going to be personal preference, felt the best with weight added to 3, 9, AND 12 together. Just 3 and 9 does not feel good on the yonexes I've used. Babolats liked them though! 10 and 2 came in at second. Just 12 in third.

My 100D still has slight jarring on off center shots so I think, if I do add, Ill do 3/9/12. Currently I just have 6grams under the stock grip near the buttcap.
 
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