New Ezone racket
- Thread starter Yule1990
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It's not tennis racket.
Fed Kennedy
Legend
Dynamic Repulsion.
Pretty much sums up Krygios.
Love YY
Pretty much sums up Krygios.
Love YY
realed
Rookie
Not talking about the racquet on that Nexiga billboard.
DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
Popularity of Kyrgios is sky rocketing the last year....
E
eaglesburg
Guest
Anyone have any details/specs?
E
eaglesburg
Guest
Why did they go away from the square shape anyways?
Also when is the approximate release date?
Also when is the approximate release date?
ptr
Rookie
Rather like current AI98/AI100 etc.
o0lunatik
Professional
...or that of the Ai100.
dje31
Professional
Given the success / popularity of the EZONE Ai series, and the number of models that Yonex has in place at any given time, I doubt the Ai will go away, or be radically changed, any time soon.
I'm still thinking the EZONE DR is the successor to the EZONE Xi series. Especially in light of Kyrgios being the face of the DR, and him using the EZXi under the EZAi paint.
There'll probably be both 98 and 100 versions of the EZDR.
I'm still thinking the EZONE DR is the successor to the EZONE Xi series. Especially in light of Kyrgios being the face of the DR, and him using the EZXi under the EZAi paint.
There'll probably be both 98 and 100 versions of the EZDR.
ImageIsEverything
Rookie
This looks really slick visually.As a Krygios fan I'm excited to try it. When does it come out?
MarcusInKensington
Hall of Fame
It's going to have to be quite a stick to get me to upgrade on my Ai 100s.
As for the Dynamic Revulsion name, it sounds like absolutely perfect technology for Kyrgios. I wouldn't be surprised if within the next 2 years he gets dropped by Yonex as a result of his abysmal on court behaviour. The Japanese don't like disrespect!
As for the Dynamic Revulsion name, it sounds like absolutely perfect technology for Kyrgios. I wouldn't be surprised if within the next 2 years he gets dropped by Yonex as a result of his abysmal on court behaviour. The Japanese don't like disrespect!
thebigz
Professional
I read at some point that Kyrgios is the highest paid tennis sponsor pro for yonex, even more than Stan. I don't see any reason yonex would drop him.
dje31
Professional
Well, there are different types of contracts, obviously. Some may have lower standard pay, but higher performance bonuses / incentives. I'd guess that's the type that Wawrinka has, given his age, career to date, etc.
Young guns like Kyrgios and Coric probably have the opposite type of contract to Stan's.
Young guns like Kyrgios and Coric probably have the opposite type of contract to Stan's.
SloppyStringJobs
New User
Looking forward to these coming out so I can pick up a few more Ai98's on sale.
But seriously, might give these a demo if it is somewhere between an XI and AI spec wise.
But seriously, might give these a demo if it is somewhere between an XI and AI spec wise.
Claudia Tennis
New User
Hey DJTaurus - I was not aware that there was a current EZONE DR. Do you have a link for it?
dje31
Professional
If I had to guess, that's probably because these Asia-spec only, kind of like Wilson & Prince have Japan-specific models.
DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
jaspert
Rookie
What gives you that idea ?
Backhand Smash
Rookie
dje31
Professional
Look how many models they carry in the VCore line...not unusual for them to have multiple variants in the same category.
The EZAi is pretty popular, so don't mess with a formula that works, and more importantly, sells.
tribesmen
Professional
But the Ezon Ai is successor of Xi, isn't it ?
dje31
Professional
Not necessarily, and difficult to say for sure, unless you have inside info from Yonex's brand & product managers.
They use different molds between the EZXI and EZAi, with the Xi being more square, the Ai having a more rounded hoop.
Also tough to tell on these pics...to my eye, DR looks more like the Xi shape, but with the angle it's presented, it's a toss-up. I'm looking at my EZXi98 against these pictures, and it looks like the same mold.
The_Racketeer
Professional
Not always. Look how Head has been changing their highly successful Prestige line.
I can't see Yonex doing away with such a popular line after only 1 iteration. Change it maybe, but not do away with. This new line might be their update to the Ai.
dje31
Professional
Theoretically accurate, but the Prestige isn't as popular as it used to be, and the game has changed, so they're throwing anything against the wall, in hopes it'll stick...heritage and previous popularity be damned.
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ericcomposer72
Rookie
The 100 version isn't 16x18, like my beloved Ezone Xi 100 
Also, the throat (I think that's the proper name of that part?) doesn't seem nearly as thick as either the Ai or Xi 100's. Those rackets seemed to almost be as thick as an APD...
Perhaps Yonex is moving away from that... oh well... TW is sold out of Ezone Xi 100's. I have 2 -- maybe I'll pick up some more while they're still around.
Also, the throat (I think that's the proper name of that part?) doesn't seem nearly as thick as either the Ai or Xi 100's. Those rackets seemed to almost be as thick as an APD...
Perhaps Yonex is moving away from that... oh well... TW is sold out of Ezone Xi 100's. I have 2 -- maybe I'll pick up some more while they're still around.
cuonglaiphoto
Rookie
Just got the Ai98 few days ago and it's been a really good hitting racquet. Love it!
And I'm patiently waiting to get the new DR. I'm pretty into Yonex racquets lately. Thumb up for their work.
And I'm patiently waiting to get the new DR. I'm pretty into Yonex racquets lately. Thumb up for their work.
Laniarty
New User
Not really, it's just that we don;t have any more information, kills the hype train.
jaspert
Rookie
Not sure if it is a mistake but from pic posted with the spec and my limited Kanji , DR100 is potentially a little bit more flexible than DR98 in feel by looking at the location of the arrow on the feel/flexibility scale ( grey bar side is firm = 硬, white bar side is soft = 柔) That's the opposite of Ai 98/100 series. Also these will be made in China ( 中国製).
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