VCore 98 vs VCore Pro 97 vs DR 98 vs ...

emcee

Semi-Pro
I was playing with the Yonex DR 98 for a long time and really liked the racquet. But then I got a VCore Pro 97 (330) and like almost everything better about the racquet except that it has significantly less power than the DR 98. I hit serves better with it and love the feel. The problem is that now when I play with the DR 98, it feels really cumbersome through the air.

What is a racquet that is like the VCore Pro 97 but with just a little bit more free power? Maybe the VCore Pro 100 or the VCore 98?
 

ron schaap

Hall of Fame
I was playing with the Yonex DR 98 for a long time and really liked the racquet. But then I got a VCore Pro 97 (330) and like almost everything better about the racquet except that it has significantly less power than the DR 98. I hit serves better with it and love the feel. The problem is that now when I play with the DR 98, it feels really cumbersome through the air.

What is a racquet that is like the VCore Pro 97 but with just a little bit more free power? Maybe the VCore Pro 100 or the VCore 98?
Other strings, less tension, or a hybrid could do the trick too.
 

Big Bagel

Professional
I agree, the VCore Pro 97 (330) is a great stick. If you need a little extra power, consider dropping the tension a little, try different strings, or consider a hybrid.
 

JoaoN

Semi-Pro
I played with the Vcore Pro 97 (330) for a while, i unstrung it with 50lbs, and to be honest, i found it quite powerfull;
 

time_fly

Hall of Fame
I was going to recommend the new VCore 98, which is between the VCore Pro and EZone / DR frames in terms of beam thickness and feel. I totally forgot about the VCore Pro 100. That frame is a bit of an oddball as a "control oriented 100." There's no Pro Staff 100 for a reason ...
 

tdhawks

Professional
I would start with the tension first like previously mentioned, and then perhaps try some lead at 12 o’clock.

I currently have the DR 98 and have been using it since release. It’s a great frame. Mine are getting a little rundown as they have been through the ringer over the last few years and I’m looking to upgrade.

The VCORE Pro 310 is what I’m looking at. I would have to add a little lead to it to bring the specs where my DR is but I’m tempted to give it a go with the positive reviews I have read on here.
 

CosmosMpower

Hall of Fame
I have a few Ezone 98's really like them, they feel maneuverable and have a lot of pop and good spin. I bought a Vcore 98 to compare and it was similar with a little more spin but less pop, I sold it. I just bought a Vcore Pro 97 310, haven't tried it yet. Will report once I do.

The specs on the Ezone 98 and Vcore Pro 97 310 are pretty similar. The Vcore Pro is actually 3 grams heavier in stock config using the same string and dampener. Balance is very close around 7.75-8 pt HL strung. The beam in the head is thinner in the Vcore Pro 97.
 

tdhawks

Professional
I have a few Ezone 98's really like them, they feel maneuverable and have a lot of pop and good spin. I bought a Vcore 98 to compare and it was similar with a little more spin but less pop, I sold it. I just bought a Vcore Pro 97 310, haven't tried it yet. Will report once I do.

The specs on the Ezone 98 and Vcore Pro 97 310 are pretty similar. The Vcore Pro is actually 3 grams heavier in stock config using the same string and dampener. Balance is very close around 7.75-8 pt HL strung. The beam in the head is thinner in the Vcore Pro 97.

Report back to me or send me a private message and let me know what you think. I’m going to grab one of them to demo from the local shop here in a week or so. Appreciate it.
 

redmini

Semi-Pro
I was going to recommend the new VCore 98, which is between the VCore Pro and EZone / DR frames in terms of beam thickness and feel. I totally forgot about the VCore Pro 100. That frame is a bit of an oddball as a "control oriented 100." There's no Pro Staff 100 for a reason ...

There used to be a pro staff 100 - I’ve got one ! (And I’ve also a vcore dual g 100 - vcore pro’s predecessor). The DG310g 97 version had just as much power as and more spin than the dr98 I tried at the same time, but this was only unlocked with 46lbs or less tension and fast swings. Better on serve and attack than the 100 but 100 had more spin and stability at net (& and I had in mind to weight it up to the 310 anyway). Dr98 was softer feeling but not as good on my then sore elbow as the DG.

Maybe the faster swing speed possible with the vcore pro 97 310g could provide what the OP is looking for?


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JoaoN

Semi-Pro
I have also used the vcore pro 97 310 as my main stick for a few months. The only downside for me was the lack of stability, it screams for more weight in the hoop.
 

CosmosMpower

Hall of Fame
I have also used the vcore pro 97 310 as my main stick for a few months. The only downside for me was the lack of stability, it screams for more weight in the hoop.

Did you try lead? If so how much, did it improve the stability and was the maneuverability still good?
 

emcee

Semi-Pro
Thanks for the suggestions. I use Hyper-G at 40 lbs already and use a decent amount of tungsten tape at 3 + 9. So it seems like I've maxed out the power I can get from the VCore Pro 330, while staying with a full poly setup anyway.

If I get the VCore Pro 97 310 and lead it up to my current weight, would that be more powerful?
 

Anton

Legend
I was playing with the Yonex DR 98 for a long time and really liked the racquet. But then I got a VCore Pro 97 (330) and like almost everything better about the racquet except that it has significantly less power than the DR 98. I hit serves better with it and love the feel. The problem is that now when I play with the DR 98, it feels really cumbersome through the air.

What is a racquet that is like the VCore Pro 97 but with just a little bit more free power? Maybe the VCore Pro 100 or the VCore 98?

VCore Pro 97 with a few cents worth of lead
 

JoaoN

Semi-Pro
Did you try lead? If so how much, did it improve the stability and was the maneuverability still good?

I tried first with 2g at 3 and 9 and it was still lacking stability, so i tried 4g at 3 and 9 and it got too HH for my taste so i added weight to the handle. With 4g at 3 and 9 and weight in the handle, it played very well and very close to stock version of the 330g.
 

teekaywhy

Professional
VCP 100 is the best mix of the VCP97, Vcore, Ezone.
I have all three and gravitate towards the VCP 100 (300g) regularly.
 

fl4tsc

Rookie
If you're looking to step outside the Yonex line I've been comparing the Dunlop CX200 Tour 16x19 with the Vcore Pro 330 and have definitely favored the Dunlop so far.
With just a little bit (about 4g) of lead at 9/3 it makes at least as much power as the 330, but with this awesome 'buttery' feel.
Plus you have room to grow if you want to add even more lead and get it up to the Pro 330s weight.
 

CosmosMpower

Hall of Fame
So I hit with my Vcore Pro 97 310 last night. It was strung with Hyper G 18 at 57 lbs just like my Ezone 98's. The string bed felt incredibly stiff and dead in the VCP 97, had very little power and was generally awful.

What tension are thin poly users using for VCP 97 310?
 

sma1001

Hall of Fame
For me the VCore 98 is more of an all round racquet than the VCore Pro 97. I actually prefer the DG 97 to the VCP 97 which is something of a disappointment for me. The VC98 on the other hand seems to sit nicely between the lines, and does everything well. And that's a problem as i recently acquired a DR98 and now have a dilemma...
 

kimguroo

Legend
I only hit with those briefly.
If you liked DR98, hard to believe that you like Vcore 97 haha.
I tried DR/AI line a few times but never worked for me. I felt it has too much power (more than SI/XI vcore 98).
Vcore 97/Duel G rated as lowest power rackets from Yonex line but those rackets still gives decent power.
How about lower tension for multi-string or even natural gut option?

Definitely vcore 98 has more power than vcore 97 so vcore 98 might be next one but I am not a big fan of vcore98 line because of stiffness. It’s better for current version but still has some harsh character from previous generations such as SI and XI.

Last option might be Yonex Regna. Someone said it’s between AI and Duel G and somewhat agree especially power but it’s not soft like vcore pro 97 or DR/AI line and very unique characters make “love or hate” racket.
 

Crashbaby

Semi-Pro
So I hit with my Vcore Pro 97 310 last night. It was strung with Hyper G 18 at 57 lbs just like my Ezone 98's. The string bed felt incredibly stiff and dead in the VCP 97, had very little power and was generally awful.

What tension are thin poly users using for VCP 97 310?
Poly tour pro 1.2 was pretty good for me at 46 lbs. Herbert on tour is at 48lb with poly tour strike 1.2 in his mains (he has gut crosses at 48 lbs). I would stick with under 50 lbs full poly in the Vcore Pro racquets as they have a thin beam. :)
 

CosmosMpower

Hall of Fame
Hit with it again today and it was much better. It must have dropped a few more pounds tension and also played indoors vs outdoors low 40s. Guessing it’s now around 50 pounds which gave me a lot of control and ample power.

This stick reminds me of the TC97 with less pop and more control.
 

redmini

Semi-Pro
So I hit with my Vcore Pro 97 310 last night. It was strung with Hyper G 18 at 57 lbs just like my Ezone 98's. The string bed felt incredibly stiff and dead in the VCP 97, had very little power and was generally awful.

What tension are thin poly users using for VCP 97 310?

Your experience with vcore pro 97 at 57 sounds exactly like mine with its predecessors the vcore dual g 97 310 when it was strung at similar tension. Dropped it to 46 and it came alive. Much better feel, power and spin and still great control. Awful at the higher tension, almost bought it at the lower one. Similar experience with the 100, and the result was I ended up buying that one. Used yonex poly tour fire 1.25. Seems to suit both frames very very well (at the lower tension I mentioned. ) The 97 had better spin, slightly bigger sweet spot than tc97 tour. Absolute power was probably higher on the tc97 (with rpm blast 17 at 54) but in a smaller but very hot spot only. That combined with the very flat launch angle resulted in too many shots going out. This wasn't an issue with the yonexes I found. DG had a firmer but more even flex and actually felt easier on my arm at the time.

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voz86

New User
r all the player’s that struggled with pop/power with the VCore Pro 97 310, what tension was the racquet strung at? The racquet felt great but had no pop and the one I tried was strung at 53 pounds.

My theory is this racquet needs to strung around 45 pounds to regain some power/pop.
Outside of the lack of power and the instability, the racquet felt great.

I’m almost sold on the VCore 98 but something tells me I should try the Pro one more time strung at 45 pounds.
 
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