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Where at? I can’t wait to grab one! I so hope they are coming to the US.![]()
They've arrived, out for a hit with the VC 98 Tour.
Where at? I can’t wait to grab one! I so hope they are coming to the US.![]()
They've arrived, out for a hit with the VC 98 Tour.
Hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but..
Per our Yonex rep, the + VCores are no more. Simply not selling well enough to keep in the stable.
I think they usually discount right before the next version. seeing as it is still 2023, you might be out of luck, but I do not have any insider accesd.does anyone know if Yonex will discount the 2023 anytime soon? Want to pickup a 98/100 for extended playtesting![]()
The time is now, the selection is beginning to narrow!does anyone know if Yonex will discount the 2023 anytime soon? Want to pickup a 98/100 for extended playtesting![]()
So 6 pts HLSpecification
Weight 315g Balance 320mm String Pattern 16×19 Racket Length 27in Headsize 98sq in
Those are the previous generation 2021 VcoresThe time is now, the selection is beginning to narrow!
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Wow!! So they made them; wonder if they're available - or ever will be available - elsewhere?
Hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but..
Per our Yonex rep, the + VCores are no more. Simply not selling well enough to keep in the stable.
They are more headlight.So 6 pts HL
Specs are the same as the Rad Pro and the PSV14.
Wonder what the swingweight will be?
My bad, I thought he was looking for discounted 98's. There's no way they're going to discount a 2023 frame.Those are the previous generation 2021 Vcores![]()
They missed out on the promo this July for $208My bad, I thought he was looking for discounted 98's. There's no way they're going to discount a 2023 frame.
Can’t wait to hear it, especially the tour! Does anyone know if the Tour will be coming to the US?
Review coming soon
I’m in NORCAL buddy! Projected release date September 8thCan’t wait to hear it, especially the tour! Does anyone know if the Tour will be coming to the US?
Awesome! Thank you for the info. Much appreciated!I’m in NORCAL buddy! Projected release date September 8th
Does this include the 98+ as well? Thanks in advance!I’m in NORCAL buddy! Projected release date September 8th
YapDoes this include the 98+ as well? Thanks in advance!
I was told by the West/Northwest rep that there were no plans for a 98+ VC V.7. That was back at the end of May/beg of June. Now certainly things could have changed since then but I would think it would be logistically near impossible to roll out a frame that was not initially scheduled to launch so quickly. I’ll have to touch bases with him and get the scoop
It’s unfortunate but that’s what’s so. Extended length rackets on the whole simply don’t sell enough units to continue on with most, save for a few. I believe there may still be inventory available for the V.6 VCore 97+ if interested in that. I can certainly ask our NORCAL rep what’s left. What grip size do you need?I asked my local shop in Northern California this week and they said no Vcore+ are coming too. Guess I'm just gonna have to get my stock internationally.
Where in NorCalyare you btw?It’s unfortunate but that’s what’s so. Extended length rackets on the whole simply don’t sell enough units to continue on with most, save for a few. I believe there may still be inventory available for the V.6 VCore 97+ if interested in that. I can certainly ask our NORCAL rep what’s left. What grip size do you need?
It’s unfortunate but that’s what’s so. Extended length rackets on the whole simply don’t sell enough units to continue on with most, save for a few. I believe there may still be inventory available for the V.6 VCore 97+ if interested in that. I can certainly ask our NORCAL rep what’s left. What grip size do you need?
Appreciate it! I'm a big fan of the 2023 gen 7s so it's either that or I'll order them internationally. I actually already have a 2023 98+ on the way from Asia, but I'm keeping watch in case I need a second. It was about 300 shipped total, not too bad at all. But until I have it and hit a few balls with it it's possible I'm getting scammed I'm located in Palo Alto.Where in NorCalyare you btw?
Specification
Weight 315g Balance 320mm String Pattern 16×19 Racket Length 27in Headsize 98sq in
Just my 2 centavos,It's interesting that they increased the balance point by 0.5cm (on the VC98 Tour compared to VC98). The Ezone 98 tour has the balance point 1cm up compared to the Ezone 98.
Any idea why they increase the balance at all? It looks like both the light-weight (VC98L) and heavy (tour) versions of these rackets are all more head-heavy than the "standard" versions, which is pretty puzzling.
Don't need this kind of temptation!Now, onto the Vcore tour! SO much more solid in feel compared to its lighter 98 305g sibling. Didn’t feel hollowed out at all. Def has more meat on the bone and boy did it feel good! This VCore tour is its own entity & feels/plays nothing like the standard 98. felt more like a players frame yet still retained nearly all the Vcore attributes which threw me for a bit of a surprise! TBH, I was not expecting to be as wowed by this frame as I thought I would given my go-to is the ‘21 VCP 97H & 97D. All my attention has been focused on the upcoming Percept lineup. This changes my whole calculus!
Improved responsiveness on the BH whether slice or top/flat and virtually no dead spaces in the stringbed. Just a different animal altogether. This is how the VCore 95 should play & feel like imo! Just more solid, more stable, less hollow feeling.
Yonex has a sleeper on its hands I think. As more people try it who may be using the 305g or comparable, prepare to have an ear to ear grin on your face after you’ve hit with it!
Forgot the comparison review:
About to playtest these two side by side along with the VCP 97D & Percept 97D.
Stay tuned..
I saw the VCore 98 Tour static weight (315g), balance (320), and string pattern (16x19) listed above in this thread but any insights on what the beam width, RA, and swingweight might be?Now, onto the Vcore tour! SO much more solid in feel compared to its lighter 98 305g sibling. Didn’t feel hollowed out at all. Def has more meat on the bone and boy did it feel good! This VCore tour is its own entity & feels/plays nothing like the standard 98. felt more like a players frame yet still retained nearly all the Vcore attributes which threw me for a bit of a surprise! TBH, I was not expecting to be as wowed by this frame as I thought I would given my go-to is the ‘21 VCP 97H & 97D. All my attention has been focused on the upcoming Percept lineup. This changes my whole calculus!
Improved responsiveness on the BH whether slice or top/flat and virtually no dead spaces in the stringbed. Just a different animal altogether. This is how the VCore 95 should play & feel like imo! Just more solid, more stable, less hollow feeling.
Yonex has a sleeper on its hands I think. As more people try it who may be using the 305g or comparable, prepare to have an ear to ear grin on your face after you’ve hit with it!
Let me reach out to our rep for detailsI saw the VCore 98 Tour static weight (315g), balance (320), and string pattern (16x19) listed above in this thread but any insights on what the beam width, RA, and swingweight might be?
Excellent initial review @Pooschnikens. Just curious, is that a 32cm strung balance? Or unstrung? If that's strung, then that would be a 31cm unstrung balance (just like the 97D) and as a one-hander, my fangs would be out for sure.Now, onto the Vcore tour! SO much more solid in feel compared to its lighter 98 305g sibling. Didn’t feel hollowed out at all. Def has more meat on the bone and boy did it feel good! This VCore tour is its own entity & feels/plays nothing like the standard 98. felt more like a players frame yet still retained nearly all the Vcore attributes which threw me for a bit of a surprise! TBH, I was not expecting to be as wowed by this frame as I thought I would given my go-to is the ‘21 VCP 97H & 97D. All my attention has been focused on the upcoming Percept lineup. This changes my whole calculus!
Improved responsiveness on the BH whether slice or top/flat and virtually no dead spaces in the stringbed. Just a different animal altogether. This is how the VCore 95 should play & feel like imo! Just more solid, more stable, less hollow feeling.
Yonex has a sleeper on its hands I think. As more people try it who may be using the 305g or comparable, prepare to have an ear to ear grin on your face after you’ve hit with it!
I would have to believe it's the same mold as the regular VCore 98, but with more graphite, possibly a hair more firm, and likely a bit more swing weight.any insights on what the beam width, RA, and swingweight might be?
I’m pretty sure 32cm is the unstrung balance. I recall seeing that on pics that were posted before the release.Excellent initial review @Pooschnikens. Just curious, is that a 32cm strung balance? Or unstrung? If that's strung, then that would be a 31cm unstrung balance (just like the 97D) and as a one-hander, my fangs would be out for sure.
I would have to believe it's the same mold as the regular VCore 98, but with more graphite, possibly a hair more firm, and likely a bit more swing weight.
I would presume the VC98 Tour is what Tommy Paul has been wielding all along. Would love to find that out somehow...
Damn. Was hoping for 31.5cm at the most. Oh well. If they get the mass distribution right, it may be better than suspected, similar to how the Radical MP is better for a OHBH than one might suspect based on stock balance alone.I’m pretty sure 32cm is the unstrung balance. I recall seeing that on pics that were posted before the release.
I’m a 1HBH player and didn’t find the balance in stock form to be an issue. The racket came around quickly and even with that balance felt beefy yet nimble at the same time.Damn. Was hoping for 31.5cm at the most. Oh well. If they get the mass distribution right, it may be better than suspected, similar to how the Radical MP is better for a OHBH than one might suspect based on stock balance alone.