New Yonex Exone Pics
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srvnvly
Hall of Fame
a blue version, same schema, would be awesome!!!
RafaBabolat
Rookie
Anything different from the previous version?
ckhirnigs113
Rookie
If you click on the Ezone 98 it says head size 102 sq.in. I'm assuming this is a mistake.
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
If only they made it stiffer more like the ezone xi 98 but even better
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
Just noticed this for the new Ezone 98: "Head size: 102 sq. in."
Bigger change than originally thought??? http://yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/ezone-series/ezone-98/
Bigger change than originally thought??? http://yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/ezone-series/ezone-98/
kimguroo
Legend
It's just a mistake. There is no reason for Ezone 98 for 102".
Someone copied and paste then forgot to change 102 to 98
donquijote
G.O.A.T.
Lime >>> Green.Don't like it
Maybe the green will look better in person, but from the pics it looks more like snot than lime.
This one looks a bit like Wilson Blades which have very bad design and color.
n8dawg6
Legend
middle of august
n8dawg6
Legend
same beam as DR. "oval pressed shaft" (thats what she said)
FV_Br
Rookie
That is the DR 98 I asked for!!!
MajesticMoose
Hall of Fame
I'm just kinda 'meh' on the paint job.
Doc Hollidae
Hall of Fame
Looks better than the new Extreme PJ.
MarcusInKensington
Hall of Fame
Tough crowd. I quite like the paint job.
After loving the AI, but disliking the DR, I'll certainly be interested in a test drive.
After loving the AI, but disliking the DR, I'll certainly be interested in a test drive.
XFactorer
Hall of Fame
With any new release of any thing (shoes, clothes, racquets), you're only hearing from the vocal minority (positive and negative) - the majority just say "Meh" and don't comment. I'm more concerned with performance.
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Agree!
I liked the Ai line, disliked Dr line. Really looking forward to try this new line. Paint looks much bette than Dr, and the specs looks amazing. I wonder the stifness
dje31
Professional
Yeah, I think they're trying to simplify matters...but over time, it may just make it that much more difficult to know which iteration is which, other than the paintjob.
Though I guess it works for Babolat and Wilson.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
I don't see any specs listed for flex. I wouldn't be surprised if it was stiffer than the DR98 before it. One complaint about the DR98 was being low powered. Interesting how a new racquet line comes out and it gets progressively stiffer until it's no longer the same racket anymore.
I think the Ai98 was fine and users just got the wrong grip size because very flexible rackets and pencil grips don't mix well unless you can consistently hit the sweet spot. When more time passes, we're all going to look back at the Ai98 and see it as the Yonex version of the PT57A.
I think the Ai98 was fine and users just got the wrong grip size because very flexible rackets and pencil grips don't mix well unless you can consistently hit the sweet spot. When more time passes, we're all going to look back at the Ai98 and see it as the Yonex version of the PT57A.
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dje31
Professional
FWIW, I demoed the EZAi98, but bought the EZXi98. That might be the one that becomes the Yonex PT. I mean, it works for Nick K (when he's not smashing them to bits in a tantrum) .
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
LOVE the look. but Are they making the Extended version that is made in Japan ? Thanks
Crashbaby
Semi-Pro
Looks to have a new technology: HYPER-MG but the website doesn't elaborate on what that is. Guessing some magnesium infusion of some sort?
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
if really magnesium,,,it would make the racket more powerful.... I remember Old prince tungsten rackets with magnesium in it,,,they were very powerful.
Simon_the_furry
Hall of Fame
Not too bad. I think I like it.
XFactorer
Hall of Fame
It's a stiffer metal that bends better (or something like that). Supposedly it stiffens just the top to prevent torsional flex for more power and repulsion or whatever. Find the press release on their site. I'm getting one, undemoed - like a good Yonex Team member would.
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Love the green, close pj to the volkl v-sense 7... This could jut tempt me back to yonex ai98 > ps 97s > ezone.....
Is it just called ezone 98? no two letter abbreviation this time?
Is it just called ezone 98? no two letter abbreviation this time?
c-had
Rookie
From the press release ( http://yonex.com/company/news/tenni...e-new-ezone-yonexs-most-advanced-racquet-yet/ ), HYPER-MG stands for Hyper Modulus Graphite. It does not mean magnesium.
kimguroo
Legend
Looks like another same racket with slightly different feeling.
I am not sure it will be good thing or not since Yonex often makes completely different rackets from previous model.
AI/DR line saved Yonex in my opinion and probably not a bad idea to keep same rackets for a while.
Not a good PJ. Should make new one with similar to AI100 limited edition Japanese Red PJ.
I am not sure it will be good thing or not since Yonex often makes completely different rackets from previous model.
AI/DR line saved Yonex in my opinion and probably not a bad idea to keep same rackets for a while.
Not a good PJ. Should make new one with similar to AI100 limited edition Japanese Red PJ.
n8dawg6
Legend
they should make a BLUE one!
