Any idea of comfort, control, spin, power.
Based on the pure drive / aero analogy I’m guessing:
Power - similar
Spin - VCORE
Control - Ezone - slightly tighter string pattern?
Comfort - VCORE (although I’ve hear the Ezone is probably better?)
Any thoughts on the above?
Any idea of comfort, control, spin, power.
Based on the pure drive / aero analogy I’m guessing:
Power - similar
Spin - VCORE
Control - Ezone - slightly tighter string pattern?
Comfort - VCORE (although I’ve hear the Ezone is probably better?)
Any thoughts on the above?
Looking for a little further insight/advice on these two....interested in migrating from my Pure Aero 2016 to one of these frames.
I’m looking for a bit more control and denser string spacing in a 16x19 tweener. I like the overall performance of the Pure Aero, but can be too powerful when the strings loosen up and getting tired of breaking strings often due to the open spacing. I guess my main points for each racquet are:
Ezone 100: is the feel too muted compared to my current racquet? I dislike muted racquets, especially the graphene touch and countervail tech, and am accustomed to a clean,crisp feeling at contact with Babolats. I liked the crispness of the previous generation but read these have gone back to being muted.
Vcore100: Is the string spacing too open? How is it compared to the Pure Aero? I’ve heard this racquet is crisp and is very similar to PA but gives a little more directional control (what I’m looking for), but have seen pics and worried the string spacing is too open.
I recently hit with the Beast 100 and loved it but saw it was discontinued. Also tried the new Pure Aero but same string spacing and it felt like a board. Head Speed 360+ MP felt like a toy and had a loopy launch angle. Set on one of the two Yonex racquets above though so trying to give more insight into racquets I’ve liked and disliked recently.
The Ezone is imo not too muted. I am coming from the Pure Strike v3, Blade v7 and Pure drive 2. I would consider those all to be muted frames compared to the Ezone 100.
I like a crisp feel, but I suspect that will depend on what strings you use. I get that feel in the Ezone using Silver 7 Tour right now. I will try a few more strings in it, but if you like crisp, but comfortable I can recommend this setup.
Thanks for the help. Typically use Cyclone or Hyper G for reference but would be open to trying a “crisper” copoly if it would make the racquet feel less muted.
you will like s7t in this frame. Im fairly confident. Its not an expensive string to try.
Thanks for the recommendation. I like that it’s in the same price range as Cyclone, my go-to. How would you compare the spin potential/stiffness? I typically try not to go over a 200 stiffness rating based on the TW Lab. I know ratings aren’t always indicative of how a string feels but S7t 16g is at 238 compared to Cyclone at 197.
Based on what you said about the racquets, I’m leaning towards the Ezone 100 as the Vcore 100 sounds like it may have a lot of the same downsides I’m experiencing with the PA (wide string spacing and can tend to launch). Really missing the combo of control and spin from my old APDs and thinking the Ezone may be the most comparable due to the tighter 16x19...
Yes, I haven’t seen more than 2g difference, much better than Bab. Also paint is miles better.If I see a 2020 ezone 100 in 3/8 pop up I think I'm gonna jump on it and give it a shot. Any idea how much better the qc is than Babolat overall?
It's getting pretty rough trying to match all these APDs.
Substantially better qc. You can almost buy mindlessly without spec concern.If I see a 2020 ezone 100 in 3/8 pop up I think I'm gonna jump on it and give it a shot. Any idea how much better the qc is than Babolat overall?
It's getting pretty rough trying to match all these APDs.
That's what I've been doing as-is, only to wind up kicking myself as I realize it's literally impossible to match a lot of these without going over 340g!!Substantially better qc. You can almost buy mindlessly without spec concern.
I think I read on an other test site something between 195-200 for the 17g version. But like others mentioned it does have a nice feel. I still wouldn't string it too high.Thanks for the recommendation. I like that it’s in the same price range as Cyclone, my go-to. How would you compare the spin potential/stiffness? I typically try not to go over a 200 stiffness rating based on the TW Lab. I know ratings aren’t always indicative of how a string feels but S7t 16g is at 238 compared to Cyclone at 197.
Based on what you said about the racquets, I’m leaning towards the Ezone 100 as the Vcore 100 sounds like it may have a lot of the same downsides I’m experiencing with the PA (wide string spacing and can tend to launch). Really missing the combo of control and spin from my old APDs and thinking the Ezone may be the most comparable due to the tighter 16x19...
Yonex quality is amazing. I think if you go into this expecting a little less power than the pd, and a very fast through the air tweener that probably doesnt need lead, you will love it. You can play any style of tennis with it.That's what I've been doing as-is, only to wind up kicking myself as I realize it's literally impossible to match a lot of these without going over 340g!!
That alone might be a a selling point.
I've hit all 3 of these 100s and the biggest difference between them is how the upper hoop flexes. The red vcore has this rock-hard upper hoop that just felt bad, lacking feel. The vcore pro is complete opposite: floppy upper hoop leading to a big power loss on certain shots.Some good thoughts here as I've been interested in trying both these out as well, but interested in the Vcore Pro 100 vs the Vcore 100; and then the VC Pro against the Ezone. Specs on these two racquets are almost identical and are pretty much in my wheel-house, with the only main differences spec-wise being a little thicker beam in the Ezone, and 8 mains in the throat on the VC Pro. Strong 4.0 all courter here looking for controllable pop, arm comfort and stability. Anyone else done a head-to-head battle between the VC Pro 100 and newest Ezone 100?
Can anyone compare both of these to the Dunlop SX300? How is the feel and power/spin levels?
Yes because it is easier to use, it has more powerI am leaning towards the VCore 100..
It holds up better to bigger hitting..it's more solid and predictable.. depth comes more easily with lesser effort...
haha, this did not make my decision easier. I‘m trying to decide between the ezone 100, vcore 100, fx500, sx300, sx600, pure drive (I thought the vcore 100 was much better but they had different strings)I have all 3..
Ezone 100, vcore 100, SX300...
SX 300 has more raw power and explosiveness..more spin..than both yonex..
I have most control with the VCore 100..
I like the response of the Ezone 100..
I could use all 3 and enjoy each of their attributes..
All 3 are in the bag at the moment...
It is true that blue racquets are not only cool but they are also +1 UTR.A buddy of mine moved to the EZone 100. He's got me looking at moving to it from the VCore 98 now. I like the more rectangular head shape and the fact that is appears to be more arm friendly. I also adore the fact that there is not a speck of red on it![]()
Being impetuous, I went down to my buddy's pro shop and got the EZone 100 Demo. While there, they told me they also had the Percept 100 strung up. How could I resist? I took them both out and hit the ball machine for 1.5 hours. My impressions:It is true that blue racquets are not only cool but they are also +1 UTR.