QuentinFederer
Professional
Denis Shapovalov has announced on social media that he is now using a Yonex Vcore SV 95. He had previously been using a Wilson 6.1 18x20.
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Denis Shapovalov to Yonex
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moon shot
Hall of Fame
Yonex continues to snatch some talent. I'll be interested to see that transition. I've wondered sometimes how much racquet contracts might make or break a player's career. Dolgopolov seems to think he's better off without a contract and with his favorite frame while Verdasco (by contracts or curiosity) seems more less interested in continuity.
QuentinFederer
Professional
Yonex are looking very ambitious with all of their recent signings. I hope Shapovalov has switched because he actually likes the frame. He says he is using a Yonex string. It looks black in the picture so I am guessing poly tour pro or poly tour tough.
moon shot
Hall of Fame
"Initially recommended by his mother, Denis followed up with players on tour about Yonex. “I asked Yonex players on tour about what they think of the Yonex team and the racquets and all I heard were positive responses. When I tried the frames I instantly fell in love with it,” spoke the young Canadian on his new partnership."
http://yonex.com/company/news/tennis/next-generation-tennis-star-denis-shapovalov-joins-team-yonex/
"Honey, did you try that Yonex I told you about? I think it has more pop. Are you listening to me Denis, take off those headphones."
http://yonex.com/company/news/tennis/next-generation-tennis-star-denis-shapovalov-joins-team-yonex/
"Honey, did you try that Yonex I told you about? I think it has more pop. Are you listening to me Denis, take off those headphones."
QuentinFederer
Professional
Also much better QC
Kalin
Legend
Maybe the top models. Some cheaper models are made in China IIRC; I doubt they own their own factory there.
Great racquets, though... good choice!
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Yes, like I said the last company to still manufacture their own racquets in-house. Made in Japan written on those racquets You can't miss it.
YoungHulk
New User
here's the Instagram link:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVUbi5uge2z/
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BVUbi5uge2z/
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MarcusInKensington
Hall of Fame
Wonder who he will try to blind with this new bat.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
WOnder if its an 18/20
Rabbit
G.O.A.T.
What a beautiful setting to play tennis.
QuentinFederer
Professional
16/20
tennisBIEST
Professional
I like those Nike's too!
Kalin
Legend
Thanks for the clarification; I had mis-worded my poast. What I meant to say was that not all are made in-house. I have six classic Yonex sticks and they are all made in Japan
Karma Tennis
Legend
The SV95 QC is pretty good if you compare several racquets from the same shipment batch. I compared 3 x SV95 a few months ago, two of them were 313g and one was 314g. (Stock spec unstrung weight is 310g). The Balance was spec on all 3 as was the SW.
IMO, the paint work on the SV95s is nowhere near the quality of prev. Yonex models. The paint chips off the frame very easily. Anyone who is very particular about their racquets will be very disappointed unless they are very careful. Personally, I don't care because these sticks are essentially tools that are meant to be used to max. effect.
The SV95 is a fantastic stick in the right hands with the right string. IMO, the SV95 works pretty good with Yonex strings but is even better with certain other brands. No doubt, Shapovalov will customise to suit his personal preferences.
Shapovalov has a pretty big SHBH. The SV95 should work really well for him on that shot and with volleys. Serve and FH will depend on how precise he is. IMO the SV95 is a very unforgiving stick even with its isometric head.
Will be watching him with interest.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Yes, Yonex definitely had a cheaper Chinese made range; I used to sell their product. All the 'good stuff' was made in Japan though.Thanks for the clarification; I had mis-worded my poast. What I meant to say was that not all are made in-house. I have six classic Yonex sticks and they are all made in Japan
Crie
Rookie
I don't think its just an IMO that you feel like the SV95 is unforgiving. It has a 95" head with a mid 12 twistweight. I think many people would comment that the SV95 is very whippy and maneuverable, but also very unstable outside the sweetspot.
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roger presley
Hall of Fame
Tried it yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. Once again my impressions were different from TW.
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QuentinFederer
Professional
It was a solid display against a player who has a big righty forehand to his lefty 1 hander. I wonder what customisations Denis has on his SV 95. In stock form it's a lower weight and swing weight than his old 6.1 95.(Assuming he used a standard 6.1)Denis played a solid match against Edmund with the new Yonex. Looks like he didn't have trouble transitioning his strokes.
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Huh so Denis actually wears the Ultra ReactDenis played a solid match against Edmund with the new Yonex. Looks like he didn't have trouble transitioning his strokes.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Yes. The younger kids are the most likely to try and use the latest and greatest.
Jack sock used them too for a while until he came to his senses and stuck with the Vapors
moon shot
Hall of Fame
I saw that they were not vapor but didn't know which. Looks like the pink bleeds a bit.
iceman_dl6
Professional
Me too! Love his playing style with his 1hbh!
Excellent choice of racquet and BTW, the SV 95 is the descendant of Stan the Man's 95D.
Excellent choice of racquet and BTW, the SV 95 is the descendant of Stan the Man's 95D.
Crie
Rookie
Agreed, probably a little more powerful, but definitely very similar to the 95D.
ToastyTilapia
Rookie
What's going on with the weird purple staining near the top of his shoes?
projectone7
Rookie
The pink from the lining bled because it got wet
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
I think he may have done a Wawrinka...
moon shot
Hall of Fame
Yeah, black strings and white overgrips are the easiest for some minor sponsor fraud. That's why I'm hoping for a stringer to chime in.
moon shot
Hall of Fame
So was Wawrinka supposed to use yonex strings when he switched? I saw a while back he was testing a red string (spin g? It would fit with the duel G naming).
I just strung up some Tough, which felt similar to RPM on the stringer. Haven't hit yet though.
Moonballballer
Semi-Pro
Red string was poly tour Fire. New black string can also be new yonex string which is still not out.
haqq777
Legend
The red one was Poly Tour Fire actually.
Edit: it seems I missed it. Moonballballer beat me to it.
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Moonballballer
Semi-Pro
Funny thing is that the first sets of poly fire had "Stan The Man" written on them and Coric played with those specific sets.
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
He is using a yonex 95d I asked him today he is down for exhibition
Unforgiven79
Rookie
Sure, still waiting for the player who comes out with: "Well, I asked around and got mixed feedback, then I tried myself and it barely makes it to the level of my current stick. But you know, with the new contract they piled up so much cash, I could not refuse. I will be able to afford an extensive custom job."
One day or another I will give a try with Yonex racquets, I just hope they have something on the shelf (Made in Japan) with the same level of feel of my Prestige MP...
moon shot
Hall of Fame
Who is 'he'?
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
He is "
Denis Shapovalov"
Denis Shapovalov"
moon shot
Hall of Fame
QuentinFederer
Professional
95D head is more square shaped than the frame Denis is using.Denis doesn't, there are subtle differences in the shape, see?
moon shot
Hall of Fame
Correct, the base of the throat is different too. Denis's frame has the fins inside the hoop as well but they are hard to see in most photos.
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
Well I asked him directly .he said I am using the old d models . So I asked which one and he said 95d.
If you choose to question what he told me that's up to you .
Although from your comparison pics it doesn't look like a 95d but that's what he told me as I asked which .
This is how it went .
Which racquet do you play with behind the yonex paintjob.
He said the v cores so I I asked which v core and he replied 95d
Make of that What you will... he's a very nice player to watch and quite easy going
If you choose to question what he told me that's up to you .
Although from your comparison pics it doesn't look like a 95d but that's what he told me as I asked which .
This is how it went .
Which racquet do you play with behind the yonex paintjob.
He said the v cores so I I asked which v core and he replied 95d
Make of that What you will... he's a very nice player to watch and quite easy going
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moon shot
Hall of Fame
I agree he is great to watch, I could be wrong as well. I just compare visual evidence. Someone like a pro stringer who has worked for him would have a much better idea.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Shapolova's bumper guard even has the fins. He's not using the 95D. no way. He is using the Vcore just Vcore SV
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