Vika's Racket @ Roland Garros

[appdach96]

Anyone know what racket Vika is using? Reminds me somewhat of a Yonex??

https://twitter.com/rolandgarros/status/868459596461068289

 

[MikeG]

I have nothing to base this on but I bet it is an Ezone, sure has the Yonex head shape.

 

[fundrazer]

at 48 seconds it really does look like the isometric yonex shape.

 

[Arti]

the h25 is similar to isometric head shape too

 

[appdach96]

https://twitter.com/trolltennis/status/868731530561986564


Still photo of the racket

 

[6onza]

If it wasn't for the isometric head shape I would say that is the same prototype that is using Madison Keys

 

[ladriano]

I think it's the Yonex Ezone DR98. You can see the yellow part at the bottom of the frame

 

[Federerkblade]

ThTs a yonex and funnily enough she's using yellow strings

 

[vsbabolat]

If it wasn't for the isometric head shape I would say that is the same prototype that is using Madison Keys

Madison uses H19 blacked out.

 

[jarko111]

Looks like a yonex 100 sv or ezone

 

[David Le]

It's a Yonex from the green buttcap.

 

[lacoster]

Vika has been carrying Nike bags and playing with unstencilled racquets for the last year she was playing...Yonex has been picking up a ton of pros as of late...

 

[Swan Song]

We shall find out this week if Azarenka is still using a blacked out Yonex at Mallorca.

 

[mpournaras]

If it wasn't for the isometric head shape I would say that is the same prototype that is using Madison Keys

absolutely not. They are both black... thats where those similarities end

 

[MarcusInKensington]

Whatever it is, it certainly seems to be working nicely. She'll win Wimbledon with it.

 

[Gemini]

Seems to have the profile (beam thickness) consistent with the Ezone DR line so most likely some version of the Ezone DR 100.

 

[lacoster]

https://twitter.com/vika7?ref_src=t...f-i-didnt-love-it-i-wouldnt-have-come-back%20

She's definitely using an EZONE mold. The EZONE line is set to be updated at the US Open since the DR models are two years old now. Hingis was testing out blacked out frames earlier this summer, as well.

 

[lacoster]

Vika is also using Yonex bags, but they're blacked out as well.

 

[lidoazndiabloboi]

I'm not too familiar with Yonex frames. Can you guys tell what it is?

 

[lacoster]

I'm not too familiar with Yonex frames. Can you guys tell what it is?

It's an EZONE DR98. You can easily see the yellow grommets on the bottom of the head.

 

[lidoazndiabloboi]

It's an EZONE DR98. You can easily see the yellow grommets on the bottom of the head.

I think its the DR100, not the 98. Throat shape and throat grommets are different

 

[Automatix]

It's an EZONE DR98. You can easily see the yellow grommets on the bottom of the head.

That doesn't have to be an indicator - keep in mind that Kyrgios also has a blue grommet strip and he plays with a Xi, not Dr.
If it's a blacked out retail then yes, that would be a DR. Though I agree with lidoazndiabloboi that it looks more like a 100. Although you know that the angle can play tricks on the eyes...

 

[MarcusInKensington]

Considering her racquet history, its more likely to be a 100 than a 98.

 

[NickShot]

It has six yellow grommets in the throat, indicating it is the 100. The 98 has eight blue/yellow throat grommets.

 

[SeeItHitIt]

Oh good, the screamer is back....

 

[om panda]

Would be dr 100, the yellow grommet is 6, not 8.

Btw, is yonex going to release new ezone? They just released plus length DR, would be bad move if new Ezone is released

 

[fundrazer]

Would be dr 100, the yellow grommet is 6, not 8.

Btw, is yonex going to release new ezone? They just released plus length DR, would be bad move if new Ezone is released

Haven't seen anything floating around, but people are expecting new ezones in a few months. With the DR line we had some pictures of the line to hype things up months before they actually went on sale, but this year nothing so far.

It is a bit odd releasing the original ones, then the blue ones, then extended blue ones...I don't think they should make any significant changes this year, but we'll see what happens.

 

[A_Instead]

I love the excitement of new racket launches....especially around grand slam timing..
the 2 strip brand should put a few teasers out there in the hands of a few top pros this summer..Just like W and H have done in past..

 

[A_Instead]

Is the DR100 the most used racket on the wta tour?... Is almost seems that way every week when i watch tournament on tennis channel

 

[Crozzer95]

Looks like she's signed with Yonex...

 

[A_Instead]

Good... Yonex makes good racquets..
It does appear they are on the move to sign more proven Champions as well as next Gen Stars
good for them..

 

[Moonballballer]

So no more yonex ptp and back to lux alu

 

[mpournaras]

So no more yonex ptp and back to lux alu

Well ALU is a superior string for the time frame it spends in a pro's racket

 

[Federerkblade]

Depends what frame she has .I have tried ALU in my yonex and if she is using an ezone xi I found the ptp compliments it better but she may used to ALU after years and years .

 

[jarko111]

Vika uses really round hoops. She was an Extreme user.. moved over to Pro Open/Juice lines. So this is a drastic change, no?

 

[naturallight]

So if she's using the 100, do you think Yonex is making a softer version for her? The stock Yonex 100s' are usually in the high 60s on flex, but the liquidmetal instinct (PT161) was in the low 60s.

 

[A_Instead]

She can win with anything... she is that good..

 

[Harry_Wild]

Vika uses really round hoops. She was an Extreme user.. moved over to Pro Open/Juice lines. So this is a drastic change, no?

The last racquet was a Wilson Ultra 100. Wilson and herself never re-signed; and she was using this racquet without the "W" or the Wilson branded bag.