Vcore 95d

[Fed Kennedy]

I demoed it from TW and liked it strung with the Yonex multi.

It was a great offensive stick. It gave me a great kick on my kick serves and both the putaway power and touch for the volley. I immensely enjoyed S&V'ing with this racquet.

However, I didn't like it very much for defense. When stretched out or when I didn't execute a good stroke, I was severely penalized for it. My main stick, while not as good on serve, allows me to stay in the game because it is so forgiving when I hit less-than-great shots.

And despite its muted feel, it is hard on the elbow. The Xi 98 is much easier on the arm, although it doesn't have the crisp feel of the VCore 95D.

Whats your main stick?

 

[scotus]

Whats your main stick?

Voelkl Organix 10 325g

 

[Uvijek Argen]

I demoed it from TW and liked it strung with the Yonex multi.

It was a great offensive stick. It gave me a great kick on my kick serves and both the putaway power and touch for the volley. I immensely enjoyed S&V'ing with this racquet.

However, I didn't like it very much for defense. When stretched out or when I didn't execute a good stroke, I was severely penalized for it. My main stick, while not as good on serve, allows me to stay in the game because it is so forgiving when I hit less-than-great shots.

And despite its muted feel, it is hard on the elbow. The Xi 98 is much easier on the arm, although it doesn't have the crisp feel of the VCore 95D.

Hahaha thats exactly what I told another poster in the string section,about how unforgiven is the 95d and that I need to be 100% behind the shots or if not fly away. And when Im playing against hard hitter im feeling it in the elbow too. Im having second thoughts on this racquet.

Like Fed Kennedy I did play well with the multis that came in the demo, but with the strings I have put its being a trial and error.

Im planning 2 more strings, full multi Bi phase and then a second try of Black widow with a little of higher tension from what I did before. If things wont work you will see this racquet in the sale section soon. :evil:

(my last 2 frames before this one was dunlop 200 bio lite and before that RDS 001 MP)

 

[Fed Kennedy]

Voelkl Organix 10 325g

Ooh la lah. Another luxury car type racquet. Pretty close sticks. Which has more pop?

 

[Fed Kennedy]

Voelkl Organix 10 325g

Hahaha thats exactly what I told another poster in the string section,about how unforgiven is the 95d and that I need to be 100% behind the shots or if not fly away. And when Im playing against hard hitter im feeling it in the elbow too. Im having second thoughts on this racquet.

Like Fed Kennedy I did play well with the multis that came in the demo, but with the strings I have put its being a trial and error.

Im planning 2 more strings, full multi Bi phase and then a second try of Black widow with a little of higher tension from what I did before. If things wont work you will see this racquet in the sale section soon. :evil:

(my last 2 frames before this one was dunlop 200 bio lite and before that RDS 001 MP)

Im going to try gut mains with poly crosses. This racquet plays really nice on my slappy shots.

 

[sargeinaz]

Ooh la lah. Another luxury car type racquet. Pretty close sticks. Which has more pop?

The yonex has more pop and in my opinion is a better stick overall. I didn't really care for the organix 10 and I like most of the Volkl 10 series

 

[klementine]

Why are swingweights all over the place as of late?

And not only as pertains to the V95 but in general?

A couple of swingweight samples I've observed from various different sites... 317... 315...326...320..

It's interesting though to say the least. Seems like a trend towards lower swing weights as of late.

Don't know whether the manufacturers are actually dropping sw.. or if the retailers are deflating numbers to promote appeal.

 

[sargeinaz]

Why are swingweights all over the place as of late?

And not only as pertains to the V95 but in general?

A couple of swingweight samples I've observed from various different sites... 317... 315...326...320..

It's interesting though to say the least. Seems like a trend towards lower swing weights as of late.

Don't know whether the manufacturers are actually dropping sw.. or if the retailers are deflating numbers to promote appeal.

I wondered what the actual swingweight of the 95D really was when I demoed it. TW has it around like what 315-317? I thought it felt a little less headlight/had a slightly higher swingweight than their specs said. Who knows though.

 

[scotus]

Ooh la lah. Another luxury car type racquet. Pretty close sticks. Which has more pop?

It's hard for me to say. I'd say the Yonex, but maybe it depends on the type of strokes one has?

The swing weights are supposed to be about the same, but Voelkl is 10 g heavier, I believe.

I personally had no problem transitioning to the Yonex from my Voelkl on the groundies.

But like I said, what stood out to me the most about the Yonex are the awesome kickers (great!) but poor defensive shots (not so great....).

I have a sensitive arm, so even though I keep demoing other racquets and find plenty that gives me better serves than the Organix 10, I have yet to find one that gives me the overall package plus the comfort.

I am waiting for the May release of Organix 9. I will probably be one of the very first to demo that stick.

 

[pjb5s4]

Out of curiousity, has anyone compared the 95d to the rebel 98? They both have the same string power and received similar ratings in power and other categories in their tw reviews.

 

[pjb5s4]

meant to say string pattern...

 

[nikosrf]

Before i bought my 95D, i test it with a pacific sticker as a bumper protector (that covered all the plastic bumper) . That added some minor weight in the head. When i took of the sticker protection i felt that my strokes lost some weight too. I am thinking to add some weight to the head and maybe to the handle ... any tips?

 

[corners]

Before i bought my 95D, i test it with a pacific sticker as a bumper protector (that covered all the plastic bumper) . That added some minor weight in the head. When i took of the sticker protection i felt that my strokes lost some weight too. I am thinking to add some weight to the head and maybe to the handle ... any tips?

Do you have a scale? If so, weigh the sticker and put that much leadtape in the same location on the head. If you don't have a digital scale, most post offices have them for public use.

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

so, does anyone know if there are any differences in the racquets sold in the states and the ones for the rest of the world? Specs look the same, but I noticed a gold "US" graphic on the throat of the one in the TW review that does not appear on my frames.

Anyone?

 

[counterpuncher]

I am thinking to add some weight to the head and maybe to the handle ... any tips?

The additional weight on the bumper would have a definite effect on the weight of your strokes. Just get some lead tape and experiment.

I started with lead tape from 11 through 12 to 1 o'clock, then I kept taking away a bit at a time until I found a balance between swingweight and weight of shot that worked for me.

While this helped, I decided that lateral stability was more of an issue. So I went through the process again adding long strips of lead tape from 9 to 11 and 1 to 3. Then kept shortening these little by little until I found what worked best for my strokes.

It is a fairly quick and painless process to determine how much lead tape and where, benefits your game most.

 

[klementine]

so, does anyone know if there are any differences in the racquets sold in the states and the ones for the rest of the world? Specs look the same, but I noticed a gold "US" graphic on the throat of the one in the TW review that does not appear on my frames.

Anyone?

I believe I read sometime ago that it is strictly used for warranty purposes and because years ago Yonex had 2 sets of weightings for the us and asian markets, UL and the heftier SL.

They've done away with that system (I believe) and have added those stickers to denote which market a specific series(numbered series) of racquets is destined for. For distribution purposes.

Timbo, yours should have an SP (south pacific) sticker on them. They are the same racquet, just easier for Yonex's front office. Export fees, warranty issues and what not. You wouldn't want an SP racquet to be legally bought and sold in the us (different tax rates) by distributors/consumers and have paid asian taxes/duties.

 

[Fed Kennedy]

Took mine out for a hit today, slapped a leather grip on it. 12.3 fully loaded, this is the best 95 inch racquet I've ever hit.

 

[pjb5s4]

which leather grip? how does it compare to the stock grip?

 

[Fed Kennedy]

which leather grip? how does it compare to the stock grip?

Wilson. The stock grip is just your average syn grip. Pretty thin. I just like the feel of leather with tourna tac over it. The stock grip was a pita to remove, have the goo gone handy...

 

[Hominator]

I demoed it from TW and liked it strung with the Yonex multi.

It was a great offensive stick. It gave me a great kick on my kick serves and both the putaway power and touch for the volley. I immensely enjoyed S&V'ing with this racquet.

However, I didn't like it very much for defense. When stretched out or when I didn't execute a good stroke, I was severely penalized for it. My main stick, while not as good on serve, allows me to stay in the game because it is so forgiving when I hit less-than-great shots.

And despite its muted feel, it is hard on the elbow. The Xi 98 is much easier on the arm, although it doesn't have the crisp feel of the VCore 95D.

scotus, I've recently added 4" of .25" lead tape on each side of the frame at 10/2 on my X10. There's a noticeable difference on my serves in terms of pace, kick, and general "weight." I had been playing the X10 stock, but I kept coming around my strokes a little too early, in part, I think, because of the balance of the stick, stock.

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

I believe I read sometime ago that it is strictly used for warranty purposes and because years ago Yonex had 2 sets of weightings for the us and asian markets, UL and the heftier SL.

They've done away with that system (I believe) and have added those stickers to denote which market a specific series(numbered series) of racquets is destined for. For distribution purposes.

Timbo, yours should have an SP (south pacific) sticker on them. They are the same racquet, just easier for Yonex's front office. Export fees, warranty issues and what not. You wouldn't want an SP racquet to be legally bought and sold in the us (different tax rates) by distributors/consumers and have paid asian taxes/duties.

why thank you, I will have a look when I get home.

that makes sense, though

 

[klementine]

^I believe babolat might start to do the same. It is now forbidden to purchase babolat racquets from outside the us. Those international consumers must go through their local distributors to purchase babolat frames.

Sure helps to move the product overseas and nicely organizes the front office of the company, as a french/japanese company will pay different export duties in the us as opposed to australia.

 

[corners]

Can anyone compare the 95d to the RDS 001 Mid? If so, would you care too?

 

[pjb5s4]

Out of curiousity, has anyone compared the 95d to the rebel 98? They both have the same string pattern and received similar ratings in power and other categories in their tw reviews.

anyone? I think a rebel 98 with a leather grip would have the same weight as the 95d. Jackb1 told me he felt that the rebel had more power with a larger sweetspot. Has anyone else hit with both?

 

[Shaochieh]

95d got enough power but sweet spot may be smaller.

 

[corners]

Took mine out for a hit today, slapped a leather grip on it. 12.3 fully loaded, this is the best 95 inch racquet I've ever hit.

Hey Fed, everything about this frame sounds like a must-try fro me, except the TW reviewers who universally found it too muted, or lacking in feel. You obviously disagree. Can you compare the feel/feedback of the 95d to other sticks you've tried?

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

Hey Fed, everything about this frame sounds like a must-try fro me, except the TW reviewers who universally found it too muted, or lacking in feel. You obviously disagree. Can you compare the feel/feedback of the 95d to other sticks you've tried?

universally unless you count Granville and Spencer...

Look, I am loving the things, I really am. I have switched from Dunlop 200s and the more I play the Yonex the more impressed I become.

The feel is certainly not an issue for me, they are a little stiffer than the 200s and you can feel that, but I find that puts me more in touch with the ball, not less.

I used to play with FXP Prestiges before that and I would say the V-Core 95D has a similar feel to those but with more power.
(don't be put off, the power is very much a result of RHS, if you want touch it is there, if you crack the thing, it GOES!)

 

[Fed Kennedy]

Hey Fed, everything about this frame sounds like a must-try fro me, except the TW reviewers who universally found it too muted, or lacking in feel. You obviously disagree. Can you compare the feel/feedback of the 95d to other sticks you've tried?

Look at granvilles scores. He is a lifetime prostaff player. To me it feels like an 18x20 6.1, but it doesnt beat me up as bad or have me reaching for the k90 like the 6.1 95s do.

Just a great racquet all around. I can hit all my touchy feely shots with poly no prob.

It is right between a prestige and a 6.1 for power, stiffness etc.

 

[sargeinaz]

Yup. I told my cousin it feels like a prestige midplus and Wilson 6.1 had a baby.

 

[Torres]

And despite its muted feel, it is hard on the elbow.

That's a bit worrying if you're using it with a multi. Not sure if you're familiar with the Youtek Prestiges, but would you say the 95d is stiffer or softer than that?

 

[nikosrf]

That's a bit worrying if you're using it with a multi. Not sure if you're familiar with the Youtek Prestiges, but would you say the 95d is stiffer or softer than that?

For me 95D felt softer on the elbow

 

[scotus]

That's a bit worrying if you're using it with a multi. Not sure if you're familiar with the Youtek Prestiges, but would you say the 95d is stiffer or softer than that?

If you have a healthy arm, don't worry about what I said.

I have a very sensitive arm.

I never tried the YT Prestige because some people were complaining about how stiff they were.

But I can tell you this much. The new IG Youtek MP and Pro are both easier on the arm than the Yonex VCore 95D.

 

[corners]

universally unless you count Granville and Spencer...

Yeah, I guess you're right, Granville had only praise for it, but even still his rating for the feel category was only 7.9, and he often gives high 8s and even 9s for some sticks.

Look, I am loving the things, I really am. I have switched from Dunlop 200s and the more I play the Yonex the more impressed I become.

The feel is certainly not an issue for me, they are a little stiffer than the 200s and you can feel that, but I find that puts me more in touch with the ball, not less.

I used to play with FXP Prestige's before that and I would say the V-Core 95D has a similar feel to those but with more power.
(don't be put off, the power is very much a result of RHS, if you want touch it is there, if you crack the thing, it GOES!)

Thanks for your thoughts. I'll give it a demo.

 

[corners]

Look at granvilles scores. He is a lifetime prostaff player. To me it feels like an 18x20 6.1, but it doesnt beat me up as bad or have me reaching for the k90 like the 6.1 95s do.

Just a great racquet all around. I can hit all my touchy feely shots with poly no prob.

It is right between a prestige and a 6.1 for power, stiffness etc.

Thanks!!!!

 

[Chopin]

This racquet is generating a lot of talk. Is it really more liked than the very, very good Yonex RDiS 100?

 

[scotus]

I would be very interested in knowing whether this is foam-filled.

I looked under the butt cap of Ezone Xi 98, and the hairpin was completely filled with the same foam material that the handle is made with.

 

[Shaochieh]

If you have a healthy arm, don't worry about what I said.

I have a very sensitive arm.

I never tried the YT Prestige because some people were complaining about how stiff they were.

But I can tell you this much. The new IG Youtek MP and Pro are both easier on the arm than the Yonex VCore 95D.

I think a soft poly or hybrid would work for you. I used softer poly like Pro Line 2 and a stiffer poly SPro Tornado no problems. The winter is harsh in Germany even indoors and I get a sore arm sometimes but in spring and summer no problem withi the stick. Demo it and find out but don't buy it if your arm can not take it. It really is a player stick with some power behind it. Good luck.

 

[Fed Kennedy]

I added half an ounce to this frame with leather and some lead...it now feels insanely muted and shock free on impact. Really, really muted in a good way with absolutely no vibration.
Completely plush and quiet does not need dampener.

 

[shadowshifter]

I added half an ounce to this frame with leather and some lead...it now feels insanely muted and shock free on impact. Really, really muted in a good way with absolutely no vibration.
Completely plush and quiet does not need dampener.

how much lead did you add and where? i'm thinking about demoing this, curious about mods because the swingweight looks a bit light for me.

 

[Fed Kennedy]

how much lead did you add and where? i'm thinking about demoing this, curious about mods because the swingweight looks a bit light for me.

I put a fresh bab leather and some delpo strips at 3 and 9. I think its about 3g on either side plus the leather.

Its worth noting that I did not feel the racquet was underpowered in stock form despite the low sw...racquet still feels easy to swing. Weather is bad, will have to wait till tomorrow to play points.

 

[shadowshifter]

I put a fresh bab leather and some delpo strips at 3 and 9. I think its about 3g on either side plus the leather.

Its worth noting that I did not feel the racquet was underpowered in stock form despite the low sw...racquet still feels easy to swing. Weather is bad, will have to wait till tomorrow to play points.

Cool, yea I see a lot of people saying that the 95d has a surprising amount of power. My experience with rackets with similar specs though (microgel prestige mp, and a brief hit with the x10 325) is that the rackets come through too quickly for me, so I have to add lead to make them swing slower. But it's good to hear that lead makes them feel better.

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

Cool, yea I see a lot of people saying that the 95d has a surprising amount of power. My experience with rackets with similar specs though (microgel prestige mp, and a brief hit with the x10 325) is that the rackets come through too quickly for me, so I have to add lead to make them swing slower. But it's good to hear that lead makes them feel better.

you could always, you know, learn to play?

 

[Fed Kennedy]

Cool, yea I see a lot of people saying that the 95d has a surprising amount of power. My experience with rackets with similar specs though (microgel prestige mp, and a brief hit with the x10 325) is that the rackets come through too quickly for me, so I have to add lead to make them swing slower. But it's good to hear that lead makes them feel better.

I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the power level of the vcore compared to these sticks you mention. Its a very smooth swing in stock form as well.

 

[shadowshifter]

you could always, you know, learn to play?

You could always, you know, learn to make less assumptions about things you know nothing about? I can play fine with them stock, don't be a bama.

I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the power level of the vcore compared to these sticks you mention. Its a very smooth swing in stock form as well.

Cool, I'm hoping to demo soon, hopefully the weather cooperates =)

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

You could always, you know, learn to make less assumptions about things you know nothing about? I can play fine with them stock, don't be a bama.

Mate, if you are leading up frames to control the swingspeed, you have massive problems in your stroke mechanics.

People add lead for plow though, stability and power.

I am a level 2 coach and have been an open player for 20 years..

 

[shadowshifter]

Mate, if you are leading up frames to control the swingspeed, you have massive problems in your stroke mechanics.

People add lead for plow though, stability and power.

I am a level 2 coach and have been an open player for 20 years..

I'm not saying you don't know how to play tennis, and I'm not using lead to control the swingspeed. I felt that the racket was getting ahead of my hand when I was hitting, so I added lead. It appears that Hominator did something similar with lead on his X10 325s.

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

Look, ok, I wasn't trying to attack you. I must admit, I don't actually see how what you described is different to 'using lead to control the swingspeed', but let's call a truce, yeah?

 

[shadowshifter]

Look, ok, I wasn't trying to attack you. I must admit, I don't actually see how what you described is different to 'using lead to control the swingspeed', but let's call a truce, yeah?

Sure, truce. To be honest I have no idea what using lead to control swingspeed would entail and perhaps I'm not explaining why I'm using lead very clearly. But anyways, yea. I don't want to sidetrack the thread, either. yay 95ds?

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

Indeed. I have 3 of them and love the things.

 

[corners]

Sure, truce. To be honest I have no idea what using lead to control swingspeed would entail and perhaps I'm not explaining why I'm using lead very clearly. But anyways, yea. I don't want to sidetrack the thread, either. yay 95ds?

Seems reasonable to me: put a little lead at 12 to slow down the head in relation to your hand. A timing tweak.