jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Anyone here using the current or previous Vcore pro 100 and made customizations to get good stability and plow when playing against higher pace. Or even experience using racquet uncustomized.
VCore Pro 100
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jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Keep me posted please.
Allcourtguy
Semi-Pro
I am going to demo the Vcore Pro 100 and have read in the reviews that it is lower powered, so I understand adding some weight to the hoop. How is the power level for you now? No problem with putaways?
Also, what strings and tensions are folks preferring with this racquet?
Also, what strings and tensions are folks preferring with this racquet?
Allcourtguy
Semi-Pro
Bump. Anyone?
Rafedovic
Rookie
I have 7 grams at 12 o’clock, a 3 gram shock worm and a 7 gram overgrip. Klip legend 16 at 58lb for mains, MSV hex soft 17 at 55lb crosses. After the MSV settled in, it is awesome. Feels a little heavy but seems to just do what I want. I Like it so much I just ordered another one (black and red PJ) for $159 AUD.
I've recently come across this racket when demoing some Yonex's. I have the previous version (2018 I believe..blue/black frame). I was immediately impressed at the great feel and control this racket had for
a 100 sq in head. Felt like I was playing with a 90 sq in head. It is a more flexible frame so you do sacrifice some power... and that always seems to be the trade off for me. I'm trying to find a racket with decent power
that still maintains a great feel/control. Been playing with the Babolat Pure Strike..then tried my son's 2018 Pure Drive tours and loved the increase in power, but missed the control. Also, just demoed some other Yonex's.. Vcore 100 Red, Vcore 98 Red, Ezone 100 blue, but none of them really impressed me like the Vcore pro 100 did. I too added some weight to 9 & 3 on the frame and that's helped with stability and power a little. Like others have said.. it's a seriously under rated racket with incredible feel, definitely has fallen through the cracks and not getting much attention. Did I mention slicing with this racket?? Oh my, it's like a lazer... so precise and accurate that it's made me want to hit 90% of my backhands as a slice. The biggest complaint most people seem to have it that is lacks power compared today's stiffer framed rackets. I'd like to hear what others are stringing in their vcore pro 100s. I usually do a poly/multi hybrid around 53 lbs, but will experiment going a little lower and maybe trying a some strings
with a little more power to see if that helps this racket. I think with the proper customizations it could work out very well. Definitely one to keep in the bag. Cheers....
a 100 sq in head. Felt like I was playing with a 90 sq in head. It is a more flexible frame so you do sacrifice some power... and that always seems to be the trade off for me. I'm trying to find a racket with decent power
that still maintains a great feel/control. Been playing with the Babolat Pure Strike..then tried my son's 2018 Pure Drive tours and loved the increase in power, but missed the control. Also, just demoed some other Yonex's.. Vcore 100 Red, Vcore 98 Red, Ezone 100 blue, but none of them really impressed me like the Vcore pro 100 did. I too added some weight to 9 & 3 on the frame and that's helped with stability and power a little. Like others have said.. it's a seriously under rated racket with incredible feel, definitely has fallen through the cracks and not getting much attention. Did I mention slicing with this racket?? Oh my, it's like a lazer... so precise and accurate that it's made me want to hit 90% of my backhands as a slice. The biggest complaint most people seem to have it that is lacks power compared today's stiffer framed rackets. I'd like to hear what others are stringing in their vcore pro 100s. I usually do a poly/multi hybrid around 53 lbs, but will experiment going a little lower and maybe trying a some strings
with a little more power to see if that helps this racket. I think with the proper customizations it could work out very well. Definitely one to keep in the bag. Cheers....
Try putting the multi in mains and poly in crosses.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
@creosote7
the y.vcore.PRO is the lower power/control frame of the vcore line, its due to the "thin beam" and "the flex" you mentioned
the y.VCORE (all.black or all.red), has a bigger/thicker beam construction, so naturally it has more power, same head shape, just more POP,, might be worth a look for you, it comes in 95, 98 and 100
from experience, the 95 is brassy, the 98 is nice IMO, the 100 would be consider a tweener frame which would work well for many at the club level, who need just that bit extra power help from the frame
the y.vcore.PRO is the lower power/control frame of the vcore line, its due to the "thin beam" and "the flex" you mentioned
the y.VCORE (all.black or all.red), has a bigger/thicker beam construction, so naturally it has more power, same head shape, just more POP,, might be worth a look for you, it comes in 95, 98 and 100
from experience, the 95 is brassy, the 98 is nice IMO, the 100 would be consider a tweener frame which would work well for many at the club level, who need just that bit extra power help from the frame
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Any updates from those trying this? How's stability at 4.0/4.5 level tennis?
Rafedovic
Rookie
I really like this racquet and I play at that level. I think I like a 100 size head best but the strings are pretty dense in the middle so it still has nice control. I still seem to get enough spin with my gut/poly hybrid in it, not as much as poly in my Pure Aero but balls I think are long dip in on the base line a lot more than usual. The frame doesn’t feel as soft as my DR98 but it’s a lot closer to that than my Pure Aero in terms of feel. So it has a touch more power than the DR98 but still feels really nice, controlled, soft, to me. I’ve weighted it up a bit more than usual, as I posted earlier, but I did so because there’s a new player in the comp that was on some US circuit and then involved with a well known school about 15 years ago. He hasn’t played since then so he’s rusty, finding his feet again with us mortals, but still hits the ball with so much more spin and umpf than I’m used to. I was having a lot of trouble being pushed around by this guy. The extra weight helped a lot, especially with returning serves, as I just have to focus on getting good contact rather than timing a bigger stroke. I can’t make last minute contortions with the racquet either, so I feel it’s helping me feel good form. I like the racquets performance so much I’ve ordered another.
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
What did you end up doing with racquet? Still using? I demoed and regret not adding weight to dial in more stability.
i have 5 of these in my bag lol...initially started out with 2g at 10 and 2 with 5g handle + wilson shock shield grip (as heavy as a leather grip but has gel for added comfort) with tourna silver 7 tour mains and signum pro poly plasma crosses at 44/42 lbs as well as gut/SPPP at 50/46 which was also nice. Tourna s7t is soft but jarring on off center hits and the VCP provides ‘feel’ but that also means a lot of shock on hard mishits which led to arm problems at 4.5 level so I transitioned to gut/poly but missed the spin that poly provides. Eventually, I came across a thread that mentioned volkl cyclone tour 1.30mm 16g as a comfortable poly so I tried that and man did it feel nice. I did VCT mains with SPPP 17L crosses at 44/42 and it was heaven. VCT is a much heavier string so I had to reduce lead tape at 10/2 to 1g. I tried switching back to tourna s7t/SPPP or gut/poly setups but they felt too flimsy. VCT feels like leaded up gut, no lie. The problem is that the gear shape wears off pretty fast (within 3-4 hrs) but the ball pocketing and comfort/power felt so nice that it was worth the trade off. I would recommend 1g lead tape at 10 n 2 with VCT 16g mains and SPPP 17L crosses at 44/42 with ~5g handle and a heavy cushioned replacement grip. It feels like the VCP330 with a 100” head size, zero problems with stability in 4.5 level pace. [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]
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Rafedovic
Rookie
I’ve been away lately but still focusing on this racquet. I worked out the Mgr/I for all my racquets and this one, the weighted one, has the lowest (20.2). I’m going to weight up the other with a slightly lower swing weight but bump the Mgr/I way up and see if I can notice the difference.
TennisHound
Legend
I wonder if the SV100 would basically be the same racquet but way cheaper...
SV100 is the previous iteration of the vcore series, not the vcore pro series. Previous iteration of the VCP is the duel G. Updated racquets aren’t drastically different but they do provide slight improvements like better string spacing that provides better spin (VCP > duelG) or better comfort (matte green > navy blue VCP) but it is ever so slight that if you dont mind the slight difference then purchasing the 1 year old model is usually more cost effective.
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TennisHound
Legend
Right right, I misread
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
I demoed this stick in stock form, really liked the feel alot, but just needed a little weight to control stability. I like the balance though, so may just need some at 10 and 2 and equal amount in the handle. If SW can be around 328-330 that is near perfect for this racquet I'd think.
Rafedovic
Rookie
Did you end up buying one?
Just a followup report after several months playing with these rackets. Still love the Vcore Pro rackets.. but ended up trying the 97 version (310g) and really liked it. Plays very similar to the
100 just a slight more control and weight. I ended up heavying mine up a good bit.. Added Wilson Shock replacement grip and lead tape at 10 & 2. Overall weight is around 350+ grams and I love the way they feel. So much control and the shock absorption is amazing. I'm 45 and play in the 4.0-4.5 level. Recently my arms/elbow have become an issue and I really feel the soreness if trying
a stiffer racket or full Poly bed of strings. Been playing around with different hybrid setups and really enjoying the comfort of a Poly main with Multifilament crosses. I'm still getting good spin and much easier on the arms. If you find the right combo the strings should slide back decently and you won't have to constantly adjust them between points. The weight really helps this racket feel better and gives you decent plow through and helps with off center hits or returning serve. Just to remind myself of how good it feels I'll grab my sons Babolat 2018 Pure Drive with HyperG and hit a couple balls..WHOA!!! Talk about night and day difference!
So if you're looking for a great control/feel racket that's easy on the arm I don't think you can go wrong with the Vcore Pro 97 or 100.
Cheers!
100 just a slight more control and weight. I ended up heavying mine up a good bit.. Added Wilson Shock replacement grip and lead tape at 10 & 2. Overall weight is around 350+ grams and I love the way they feel. So much control and the shock absorption is amazing. I'm 45 and play in the 4.0-4.5 level. Recently my arms/elbow have become an issue and I really feel the soreness if trying
a stiffer racket or full Poly bed of strings. Been playing around with different hybrid setups and really enjoying the comfort of a Poly main with Multifilament crosses. I'm still getting good spin and much easier on the arms. If you find the right combo the strings should slide back decently and you won't have to constantly adjust them between points. The weight really helps this racket feel better and gives you decent plow through and helps with off center hits or returning serve. Just to remind myself of how good it feels I'll grab my sons Babolat 2018 Pure Drive with HyperG and hit a couple balls..WHOA!!! Talk about night and day difference!
So if you're looking for a great control/feel racket that's easy on the arm I don't think you can go wrong with the Vcore Pro 97 or 100.
Cheers!
Hi Blai212... Just read your comments on strings and I have to fully agree with you on the Volkl Cyclone Tour. I think we have very similar setups on our rackets with grips, lead, weight and strings.
I've tried several different hybrid combos but I must say the VCT (16g) Mains with a nice Multifilament (17g) in the crosses feels absolutely plush right now. I've been stringing mine around 48 on crosses and 45 on mains (with 97 sq in head) and may go a little lower. The feel is just amazing.. very muted and crisp. I think the VCT plays very soft and is great with Multi crosses. The spring back or sliding of the strings seems very good also, I don't ever have to adjust them. Spin seems fine to me and I haven't noticed the gears wearing off the VCT yet.. but only have about 2 hrs on
each racket.
Cheers..
I've tried several different hybrid combos but I must say the VCT (16g) Mains with a nice Multifilament (17g) in the crosses feels absolutely plush right now. I've been stringing mine around 48 on crosses and 45 on mains (with 97 sq in head) and may go a little lower. The feel is just amazing.. very muted and crisp. I think the VCT plays very soft and is great with Multi crosses. The spring back or sliding of the strings seems very good also, I don't ever have to adjust them. Spin seems fine to me and I haven't noticed the gears wearing off the VCT yet.. but only have about 2 hrs on
each racket.
Cheers..
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
I did not. Decided to wait to demo all the new Phantoms from Prince, and really enjoyed the 305X from that line. May demo this one again and add some weight at 10 and 2 and tail weight it. Curious to if anyone else here has added weight to this stick and if they could report their findings.
There are several people in this thread that have added weight/lead to these rackets. I've personally added around 8 grams total to the perimeter @ 10 & 2. I've added a heavier grip
also so my Vcore 97 is around 354 grams total weight and it's still about 8 pts headlight with all that lead on the frame. I love the way it plays now.. very solid and stable and it's added a
good bit of power now with the additional weight. Really feels good on the arm..very absorbing of any shock.
Rafedovic
Rookie
What sort of multi are you using as a cross? I’ve only tried a couple but found poly mains notched and stuck to the multi very quickly.
Hi Rafedovic,
Someone gave me a couple sets of Multifilament from different brands, so I've been trying them out. The most recent one that seems to be working well is
Prince Perfection 17 gauge. I have that in 2 rackets (Vcore Pro 97s) with Volkl Cyclone Tour in the mains. I probably have 4-5 hours of play on one racket and 3 hours on
the other. I see very little movement on the strings. There is some slight notching, but the strings are not getting pulled out of place and sticking. The Prince Perfection
seems to have fairly slick surface so that is probably helping. I've tried Head Velocity Multi as a cross and that seemed to get stuck out of place more. Also, recently
tried Yonex Rexis Multi and didn't like it as much because it started fraying right away and strings got stuck alot also. I guess everyone is trying to find the Holy Grail
of Hybrid strings with Poly/Multis ;-)
I do hit a good bit of topspin also..so it's not like I'm hitting flat. What hybrid combos have you tried that work well?
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
My favorite is Volkl Cylcone 16 or 17 mains with Prince Premier Control 16 in the cross. Prince used to make it in 15 gauge which was heavenly but have since stopped.
naturallight
Semi-Pro
I picked up the navy blue VCP 100 recently. Weighted it up to 12oz with overgrip. Strung with Yonex Poly Tour Strike. Nice control oriented 100 sq in stick. Fun to hit either flat or spinny groundies. A little unstable on volleys. Good blend of accuracy, power, and spin on serves. Coming over from a Xi98 Ezone, and overall this is a little more spin friendly.
Rafedovic
Rookie
The multis I’ve tried are Wilson sensation and Technifibre nrg but I used them in the mains rather than the crosses. I tried syn gut but that got sticky quickly as well. I have a couple of gut/poly hybrids at the moment that I like a lot. I have Vs/msv hex soft in a Pure Aero, it’s very powerful and springy, not a whole lot of control. It can put a lot of spin on the ball though, and you need it to keep the ball in. I have Klip Legend/ msv hex soft in one of my vcore pros, that’s my favorite so far. I’ll try Gosen AK pro CX with Yonex Poly Tour Fire next.
I was considering going down the Gut/poly hybrid path since that claims to be the best "feeling" setup, but haven't gotten around to it yet. My current setup with Prince Perfection & Volkl Cyclone tour feel pretty darn good. Also, fairly inexpensive since each one sells for $10 or less. Let me know how your other test strings work out.
Rafedovic
Rookie
Will do but I’m not a string breaker and this gut/poly hybrid is still going strong! However, I do have Poly Tour Fire in my other vcore pro, I’ll put some more hours on it so I can try the AK/PTF hybrid. Will be good to compare with my gut/poly setup.
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Anyone here using the VCore Pro 100 by chance hit with any of the prince phantom 100 racquets to compare. I’m stuck between prince and the Yonex, have been loyal to prince for years. Just think both need a little weight in hoop for stabilizing and adding plow but not looking for a complete rocket launcher. The Yonex scored low on serving. Others having issue?
i use VCT 16g mains / SPPP 17L crosses at low 40s in my vcp 100 to provide power for the control oriented racquet...I also have them weighted with 1g at 10/2 and shrink sleeve + wilson shock shield grip + 4g on handle that comes out to total weight of 356 strung for enough power/stability. Have no problems serving. I also prestretch the SPPP for better longevity. Hope this helps
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jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Anyone else here recently purchase this frame and can commit on their experience?
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Interesting the Japanese version has a thicker beam 23-23-22 could be interesting, I played the 100 regular for a few hours ( a friend had two) one was strung gut/poly and other full poly. The gut poly played awesome, just the right power. Fully poly was a bit more on the low power scale, but not too drastic. I wonder if the thicker beam will improve the power level, stability and serves
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Rafedovic
Rookie
Arigato gozaimasu
I like gut/hex soft in mine too, very much! I tried AK pro CX/PTF but need to dial in the tension.
1990's Graphite
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jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
I did yesterday!!!! Had a Grade B used one, so we will see what happens. Purchased the Prince Phantom after a couple successful playtests but finding it really hard to serve and with a poly/multi hybrid, the feel has been kinda dead so its discouraging a little for me. I remember serving well with this VCore Pro so we shall see.Just purchase one already
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Which vcore pro 100 the new green one and also which phantom version?
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Yes the green one, and I have the Phantom Pro 305X. I asked TW when I ordered via phone to have specs match posted specs (matching service) but they didn't do it. I had the previous Phantom Pro 100 and added some lead at 10 and 2 and worked nice, but for some reason this one felt more sluggish. Could remove the weight I added as well and see if it helps, but power seemed lower too for whatever reason even though the thicker beam. Always have liked Prince racquets too.
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Maybe the stock SW was higher in the first place, only way to know and a true test is having same specs as you requested and same string setups. The new 305 x is a nice frame too, tried it out, will have more time when the lockdown is over.
The green yonex is a great frame IMO, another sleeper.
The green yonex is a great frame IMO, another sleeper.
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Part of me thinks I play better (and have) with racquets slightly over 11oz and sw closer to 330 than more headlight racquets near 12oz with similar sw. I think I want to like the latter
More but proof is in the former.
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Got first match play in today with my VCore Pro 100. Added a little weight at 10 and 2 to bring I’m assuming SW near 326ish. Have to say I wasn’t as impressed as I hoped. Perhaps I’m used to my prince racquets near 11.8-12.0oz and more head light balance but I struggled with this. It just felt too light and not stable, even with the added weight. The top of the stringbed on off center hits was also not comfortable and jarring.
Serving is ok with this and when good connection is made it feels good but not with the same plow and stability I am used to. May hit with it again but otherwise it’s going to be sold. Thanks for all the responses here!
Serving is ok with this and when good connection is made it feels good but not with the same plow and stability I am used to. May hit with it again but otherwise it’s going to be sold. Thanks for all the responses here!
u need to add weight to handle to produce headlight feel
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25-TENNIS
Semi-Pro
Hi @creosote7, is there a big difference in power between the 97 and 100?
I'm currently demoing the 100 and I really like it, but I want to know if it's worth to try the 97 too.
I didn't notice much power difference between the two. They are rated the same on stiffness and both frames look identical in width/shape.
I think they are pretty similar, just a little difference in head size.
FWIW... I've switched to the older Yonex Ezone DR 98s. (blue) from 2017/18 (Nick Kyrgios). I found these rackets to still maintain great flex and control (soft on the arm), but they
also have a bit more power. That was my only issue on the Vcore Pro rackets is that the power was lacking a bit (even with added weight). I noticed an immediate difference with the
Ezone DR 98.. and it felt really good all around with the same Hybrid string setup I've been using. Just thought I'd mention this for anyone else looking for a similar racket with a
bit more power.
I think they are pretty similar, just a little difference in head size.
FWIW... I've switched to the older Yonex Ezone DR 98s. (blue) from 2017/18 (Nick Kyrgios). I found these rackets to still maintain great flex and control (soft on the arm), but they
also have a bit more power. That was my only issue on the Vcore Pro rackets is that the power was lacking a bit (even with added weight). I noticed an immediate difference with the
Ezone DR 98.. and it felt really good all around with the same Hybrid string setup I've been using. Just thought I'd mention this for anyone else looking for a similar racket with a
bit more power.
Rafedovic
Rookie
I’ve just started using my vcores again, it has 6g spread from about 11 to 1 o’clock and I think the same in the butt. I liked it. I’ll get back to you again after some more play time. Coming back down a bit from my loaded up DR98, it’s somewhere around 370g, 370SW and is fun like a sledgehammer but I want a bit more maneuverability.
