bobeeto
Hall of Fame
He’s a Yonex USA employee, but not much to make of it yet. I tried to pry about the layup construction, but that’s all I got for now.
Shankmeister-Chubs
Rookie
I'd love to see a return to the black and lime /yellow look. This latest color scheme looked lovely, but was less 'bold' and more 'blue business necktie' imo.
bobeeto
Hall of Fame
The AI was the coolest !!!
Flying_Axe
Rookie
Nah. Osaka ltd. is gold. At least color-wise.
more string options? I have VCP 2021 generation and feel like I can put any string in ... but somehow Yonex PT Spin and PT Pro work the best, would like to try with V-Square and Yonex PT Rev in the mains still ... anyhow, I find the racquet quite friendly with vast selection of strings ...
Gravity and Ezone on the other hand were a bit picky, though ... but that's another topic.
but honestly - current Yonex lineup (VCP and Percept included) looks great to me ... each racquet is a looker.
JEDI MASTER
Professional
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DanTheMan1972
Rookie
I heard the new Ezone pj is mostly black with some blue. Or maybe it's just a very dark blue that looks black.
The black and blue combo is always a winner for pj's imo. Maybe it will be like the Dr98 pj.
Maverick13
Semi-Pro
Hopefully new layup means higher swingweight
Shankmeister-Chubs
Rookie
I think bold could mean the higher contrast stark color blocking of the current VCore, and to some degree the Percept with the pops of pink. The current ezone is pretty mild and safe in comparison with soft color transitions between different shades of blue. I'd expect some blue identity with hard color blocking to black, and maybe pops of red like the 2019/20 version had. Pops of yellow could be possible, as currently, there's no yellow in the Yonex range as far as I know, and there is a legacy of yellow in the ezone line.
ryushen21
Legend
I can check with my Yonex rep...
Ryebread
Hall of Fame
The VC95 feels a bit Ezony to me!
ryushen21
Legend
I would disagree on that. It's is less of a spin monster than the 98 or 100 but it's not as much like the EZone.
The closest comparison would the EZ98T and I feel like there is still enough difference there and my preference would be towards the VC95. But a proper EZ95 could be something very interesting to see.
dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
Somehow, although it seems insane, I feel like a 99 would be more likely. Something to compete with the Strike 100 or Shift. Slightly more control than a 100 but with more forgiveness than the 98.
That would be great. Let us know what they say
tennistiger
Professional
Not correct! Look at TWU https://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/racquetanalyzerTWU.cgi
Launch angle is in the middle of the Yonex rackets.
FuzzyYellowBalls
Legend
Your logic is sound, but the Japanese don't compete, they do what the heck thy want and we deal with it!
ryushen21
Legend
It's interesting that you mention sweet spot. It's definitely more towards the top in the VCore line but I've always found it more centralized in the EZone.
Ryebread
Hall of Fame
that's a fair point!
Oh no...
At least remove VDM to SERVO FILTER
ryushen21
Legend
Yeah, missed opportunity.
Did you get any insight into how it looks?
I’m likely getting one to serve as my second racquet if it is the same as current Ezone, but honestly I’m getting a bit bored of the current Ezone looks
ryushen21
Legend
Still mostly blue. But apparently the new scheme is bold.
ryushen21
Legend
Don't know what to tell ya.
I asked specifically about Servo Filter and was told there would be no tech or layup changes.
Current EZone sales are really good apparently. As is the feedback they are getting from players.
From a business standpoint, it makes sense
bobeeto
Hall of Fame
I’ve had info from company reps be completely inaccurate in the past, so your info is good as mine! Thanks for sharing!!
TennisViking
Semi-Pro
I am pretty sure they will be some changes in the Ezone 2024. Yonex tends to change things, sometimes too much even. Current Vcore had some weird updates to the mold.
I think for the Ezone 100, it would be surprising to get rid of the VDM. For the Ezone 98 perhaps the Servo Filter would make more sense as higher level players appreciate feel more ?
I think for the Ezone 100, it would be surprising to get rid of the VDM. For the Ezone 98 perhaps the Servo Filter would make more sense as higher level players appreciate feel more ?
ryushen21
Legend
I hope my rep is wrong. Servo Filter would be great in the EZone
ryushen21
Legend
Maybe, maybe not.
The rep I talked to waited until after their national sales meeting. That could explain the difference in information.
Or it could be different info put out by Yonex to keep people guessing and provide cover for what they are actually doing.
Like you said, we'll know when they actually release it.
TennisViking
Semi-Pro
Usually the Ezone has been updated at the time of Australian Open. So far every second year.
A two year cycle is quite short. From the manufacturers point of view , I can see the advantage of doing it in three years cycles.
TennisViking
Semi-Pro
I really, really like the current Ezone 100. If it was possible to improve comfort, it would certainly be even better.
I wonder though if these type of very stiff power frames can actually be made “comfortable” despite all kinds of anti vibration tech …..?
I wonder though if these type of very stiff power frames can actually be made “comfortable” despite all kinds of anti vibration tech …..?
