Any similar feeling racquets to the old Yonex Vcore SV series?

[TheSenate66]

Hi, I'm looking for a racquet that is currently being produced that has a similar feel to the old Yonex Vcore SV series of racquets.

I recently started playing with an old Yonex Vcore SV TEAM from 2017. It was the first racquet I ever bought, I restrung it and started playing it and found the feeling I got hitting with it better than any other racquet I have in my bag. The problem is I only have one of them, and I'm looking for a heavier version of it. I started looking online trying to find the Vcore SV 98 or the SV 95 to replace my current stick, only to find that they are extremely scarce, and the few I found were outrageously expensive for used racquets, or new ones to be honest. I then decided I would just buy a bunch of the versions of the SV TEAM that I currently have and just lead them up, can't find them anywhere either. So unfortunately I'm stuck looking for new racquets. I heard the 2018 Vcores were similar in feel however I'm finding them difficult to find as well. The closest racquet I've found online spec wise, that on paper seems similar to the old Vcore SV series, is the Tecnifibre T-Fight RS 315. It has a very similar beam width and stiffness, all other specs are ones that fit well with me too. I know that there are a lot of factors that play into how a racquet feels, besides beam width, stiffness, etc. but on paper the specs look good. Unfortunately, I'm in Canada and can't find anywhere to demo Tecnifibre racquets.

Is there anyone out there who has hit with both? Or anyone out there who played the SV series who can recommend a similar feeling current or semi-current racquet that would be easy to buy lots of?

I have demoed as many racquets as I can recently and haven't found any that match the feeling of the old SV series.

I have tried the following: Current Yonex Ezones, Vcores, and Pro's. Wilson Pro staff v13, RF97 Autograph, Pure Aero, Pure Strike, Head radical's, Head Speed's, Head Gravity, Wilson Burns, Wilson Blades, Wilson K-factor K Six.one 95

I appreciate anyone who might have some input too share.

 

[RayPS97]

The 2017 SV Team is still available. Same shop has demos on a fee basis that go toward the final purchase. Good luck.

 

[BallBasher247]

Hi, I'm looking for a racquet that is currently being produced that has a similar feel to the old Yonex Vcore SV series of racquets.

I recently started playing with an old Yonex Vcore SV TEAM from 2017. It was the first racquet I ever bought, I restrung it and started playing it and found the feeling I got hitting with it better than any other racquet I have in my bag. The problem is I only have one of them, and I'm looking for a heavier version of it. I started looking online trying to find the Vcore SV 98 or the SV 95 to replace my current stick, only to find that they are extremely scarce, and the few I found were outrageously expensive for used racquets, or new ones to be honest. I then decided I would just buy a bunch of the versions of the SV TEAM that I currently have and just lead them up, can't find them anywhere either. So unfortunately I'm stuck looking for new racquets. I heard the 2018 Vcores were similar in feel however I'm finding them difficult to find as well. The closest racquet I've found online spec wise, that on paper seems similar to the old Vcore SV series, is the Tecnifibre T-Fight RS 315. It has a very similar beam width and stiffness, all other specs are ones that fit well with me too. I know that there are a lot of factors that play into how a racquet feels, besides beam width, stiffness, etc. but on paper the specs look good. Unfortunately, I'm in Canada and can't find anywhere to demo Tecnifibre racquets.

Is there anyone out there who has hit with both? Or anyone out there who played the SV series who can recommend a similar feeling current or semi-current racquet that would be easy to buy lots of?

I have demoed as many racquets as I can recently and haven't found any that match the feeling of the old SV series.

I have tried the following: Current Yonex Ezones, Vcores, and Pro's. Wilson Pro staff v13, RF97 Autograph, Pure Aero, Pure Strike, Head radical's, Head Speed's, Head Gravity, Wilson Burns, Wilson Blades, Wilson K-factor K Six.one 95

I appreciate anyone who might have some input too share.

Probably the closest racket to the VCore SV98 on the market is this:

This is the Toalson Forty-Love XX. Toalson’s pretty obscure so I don’t blame you if you’ve never heard of this before. Anyway, racket’s 98 sq in, 305g unstrung, 315mm unstrung balance, 16x20 string pattern, and I think the beam is 22mm. Control oriented with classic feel. Only problem is it might be hard to get these in bulk.

A similar racket that’s easier to find is the Diadem Elevate. Can be found here:https://diademsports.com/products/diadem-elevate-fs-98-tennis-racket
It’s also 98 sq in, 16x20, 305g unstrung (320mm balance/more HH), and has a 21.5mm beam. I used this for a while; it’s fantastic. Also control-oriented, moderate stiffness, great feel and good spin too. Highly recommend this one, esp. w/ a leather grip and 1.5 to 2g of wt. at 10 & 2 o’clock. If you don’t wanna customize, they also have the Elevate Tour; 315g/315mm and a little crisper than the regular. This one’s great too, more power, great feel, and does everything well.

 

[mnttlrg]

Hi, I'm looking for a racquet that is currently being produced that has a similar feel to the old Yonex Vcore SV series of racquets.

I have tried the following: Current Yonex Ezones, Vcores, and Pro's. Wilson Pro staff v13, RF97 Autograph, Pure Aero, Pure Strike, Head radical's, Head Speed's, Head Gravity, Wilson Burns, Wilson Blades, Wilson K-factor K Six.one 95

I appreciate anyone who might have some input too share.

Not sure what makes those SV's any different or better than a lot of those ones you just mentioned.... sorry to ask but I wonder how much of it is the differences in the strings you are using.

 

[indy_account]

You may want to try the current Vcore Ace. I think that the Ace is essentially the same as the SV Team, just with a different paint job. Specs for both are the same. The SV Team was essentially a repaint of the VCore Si Team that preceded it (when the Vcore line was orange).