Yonex EZONE (2018)

[XFactorer]

Well, just like a car, let's call this the 2018 model, shall we? Discuss.

http://yonex.com/tennis/ezoneunleashed/

And per TW, pre-sales start Aug 17, in stock on Aug 25.

 

[CodyZzZ]

FYI, there has been some discussion here:
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/new-yonex-exone-pics.595015/

 

[Stretchy Man]

Yonex - One hundred and ten percent
5% more string flex
5% more repulsion
16% more shock absorption
6.8km/h more serve speed
6% more off centre contact time
4% more sweetspot

20% more bull ****?

 

[XFactorer]

It's a new mold with new grommets, too. So, some tangible changes have been made. But, yes, I'm buying that bull, hook, line and sinker! #shill

 

[XFactorer]

FYI, there has been some discussion here:
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/new-yonex-exone-pics.595015/

Oh, thanks. As you can see, I'm in that discussion, too. However, I'm not a fan of the eXone title. ;-)

 

[fundrazer]

Yonex - One hundred and ten percent
5% more string flex
5% more repulsion
16% more shock absorption
6.8km/h more serve speed
6% more off centre contact time
4% more sweetspot

20% more bull ****?

If 20% more ******** equals great playing frames then I don't see a problem.

 

[Crocodile]

Don't worry guys, Power Angle can do even better. On their Ace of Diamonds frame they are offering over 40 percent less vibration than conventional frames ? How's that for good maths in marketing.

 

[XFactorer]

Don't worry guys, Power Angle can do even better. On their Ace of Diamonds frame they are offering over 40 percent less vibration than conventional frames ? How's that for good maths in marketing.

But it's not Yonex...

 

[DJTaurus]

 

[1990's Graphite]

Your collection ? Have they released flex on the new line yet ?

 

[DJTaurus]

Your collection ? Have they released flex on the new line yet ?

Just a photo from instagram.

 

[fundrazer]

The pink one makes me realize how good the paintjob could have been.

 

[XFactorer]

Your collection ? Have they released flex on the new line yet ?

I'm hoping flex is the same... 'cause isn't flex measured by how much the bending happens at the throat? The new HYPER-MG material is only on the inner portion of the upper hoop (and maybe in the inner portion of the bottom of the hoop?). The OPS tech in the shaft should still give this a good, soft feeling, I'd hope.

 

[smalahove]

OMG, it comes with an incorporated hologram of a tiger.

 

[1990's Graphite]

I'm hoping flex is the same... 'cause isn't flex measured by how much the bending happens at the throat? The new HYPER-MG material is only on the inner portion of the upper hoop (and maybe in the inner portion of the bottom of the hoop?). The OPS tech in the shaft should still give this a good, soft feeling, I'd hope.

From what we can tell some material change and mostly grommet shape which result in more power... we shall see! Yonex always produce the goods, might just switch back if it is a good line ;-)

 

[XFactorer]

OMG, it comes with an incorporated hologram of a tiger.

And some of them have Azarenka in it!

 

[XFactorer]

Great pics, by the way! Good fine. These highlight the new mold of the frames, too. See the V at the bottom of the throat? It's much more defined than in the EZONE DRs. Is it for stability or flex or both?

 

[SwissTennis]

The new Ezone DR98 have the same RA as the old one - grommets and throat are different

 

[n8dawg6]

OMG, it comes with an incorporated hologram of a tiger.

a repulsion tiger, no less. that tiger adds percentages

 

[DJ-]

All this 2018 yonex talk got me re-stringing one of my oldies but goodies I Will compare it to the new ones!

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[Classic-TXP-IG MID]

OMG, it comes with an incorporated hologram of a tiger.

Do you think that his colour changes with a change of string colour and with tension he gets droopier or sharper? Maybe he only comes out when you play Sharapova or some other loud grunter...?

 

[Classic-TXP-IG MID]

OMG, it comes with an incorporated hologram of a tiger.

Do you think that Kyrgios' one changes hairstyles to match Kyrgios...?

 

[XFactorer]

All this 2018 yonex talk got me re-stringing one of my oldies but goodies I Will compare it to the new ones!

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Ah, I remember that gem. It wasn't stable enough for me, but then they had the Xi98. Happy days!

 

[DJ-]

Ah, I remember that gem. It wasn't stable enough for me, but then they had the Xi98. Happy days!

Yeah once I added some lead around the hoop it was perfect. I think the lower stock SW contributed to that, otherwise beautiful frame. Just hard to get grommets for them..

 

[XFactorer]

Yeah once I added some lead around the hoop it was perfect. I think the lower stock SW contributed to that, otherwise beautiful frame. Just hard to get grommets for them..

I did really enjoy the power and comfort from that racquet. It was the first Yonex racquet that I thought to myself, Ok, this is their answer to Babolat.

 

[om panda]

looks like a marriage of XI hoop and AI/DR throat

 

[XFactorer]

looks like a marriage of XI hoop and AI/DR throat

Actually reminds me of a sharpened VCORE throat. The AI/DR throats smooth into a V. This new line is carved/molded into a V - if you all get what I'm trying distinguish.

 

[XFactorer]

Had a chance to hit with new Ezone 98 today.

Yup, here's a good visual of the throat from the other EZONE thread. Great pics, @Subaruvich.

 

[Subaruvich]

Yup, here's a good visual of the throat from the other EZONE thread. Great pics, @Subaruvich.

The throat is thinner and wider where the handle ends. It was strung with some new yonex string and felt just great. Better than DR I would say.
I was focusing on my new wilson ultra tour test today and not so much on Ezone, but I will play with Ezone more tomorrow. Lets see if I get it down to RDC and measure flex and SW.

 

[XFactorer]

The throat is thinner and wider where the handle ends. It was strung with some new yonex string and felt just great. Better than DR I would say.
I was focusing on my new wilson ultra tour test today and not so much on Ezone, but I will play with Ezone more tomorrow. Lets see if I get it down to RDC and measure flex and SW.

Sweet! Thanks for the heads up.

I'm excited to hear there's a new mold! Don't keep us waiting on the flex too long that's one of those missing stats that us fanboys would love to know.

 

[QuadCam]

is yonex planning on releasing extended versions of this racquet at the launch?

 

[fundrazer]

is yonex planning on releasing extended versions of this racquet at the launch?

It doesn't look like it at the moment. I think TW replied in one of the other threads that there wouldn't be any plus versions at this time.

 

[XFactorer]

is yonex planning on releasing extended versions of this racquet at the launch?

I think in a year, we'll see the extended length racquets for the EZONE line. The DR line's extended length racquets only came out a few months ago.

 

[Subaruvich]

Sweet! Thanks for the heads up.

I'm excited to hear there's a new mold! Don't keep us waiting on the flex too long that's one of those missing stats that us fanboys would love to know.

Measured today on RDC. RA63, SW314 strung.

 

[Roland G]

All this 2018 yonex talk got me re-stringing one of my oldies but goodies I Will compare it to the new ones!

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Nice looking frame. Which model?

 

[DJTaurus]

Measured today on RDC. RA63, SW314 strung.

Any comment on how it plays compared to DR?

 

[Subaruvich]

Any comment on how it plays compared to DR?

Haven't played in a while with DR since I moved to Angells, so it's hard so compare, but the new one feels more maneuverable. It is 5g lighter and easier to play with in stock form. I have yet to test it at net play, but from the baseline I liked it a lot. The new string which came with demo racquet (PTGD 125) is very comfortable. My stringer said it's elastic and reminds him rs lyon, but a tad livelier. I don't know what ptgd stands for. "Poly Tour something" obviously. Representative called it "Drive". It came in a transparent package.

 

[DJ-]

Nice looking frame. Which model?

@Roland Thanks, this is the Ezone 100 (original) I think 2010-2011 before the XI series, they are very good indeed

This link should take you to the original TW listings.. back in the day..

https://web.archive.org/web/20110923161915/http://www.tennis-warehouse.com:80/Yonexracquets.html

 

[TennisManiac]

Haven't played in a while with DR since I moved to Angells, so it's hard so compare, but the new one feels more maneuverable. It is 5g lighter and easier to play with in stock form. I have yet to test it at net play, but from the baseline I liked it a lot.

Can you tell us if it feels as comfortable as the DR?

 

[dje31]

@Roland Thanks, this is the Ezone 100 (original) I think 2010-2011 before the XI series, they are very good indeed

This link should take you to the original TW listings.. back in the day..

https://web.archive.org/web/20110923161915/http://www.tennis-warehouse.com:80/Yonexracquets.html

Thanks for that link. Interesting, and a sweet, subtle paintjob.

Obviously they didn't have a 98 / low RA version in the first gen...glad they did so with the Xi, and since.

 

[DJ-]

Thanks for that link. Interesting, and a sweet, subtle paintjob.

Obviously they didn't have a 98 / low RA version in the first gen...glad they did so with the Xi, and since.

no problem, they wayback machine is great for time travel ;-) yeah they just kept getting better and better, which is rare with most major manufacturers these days A 98sq in that paint would be delightful and a thinner beam...

 

[Subaruvich]

Can you tell us if it feels as comfortable as the DR?

Yes, if not even more. No issues in this department.

 

[Harry_Wild]

Where the Exone model?

 

[XFactorer]

Where the Exone model?

Ha! Let's not speak of the EXONE. This is for EZONE fans only.

 

[XFactorer]

Measured today on RDC. RA63, SW314 strung.

Sweet! Thanks for the stats. They're in line with the TW stats, too. So the flex has remained the same. The swingweight and static weight have been updated.

 

[XFactorer]

Pre-orders are up. Should I order it or wait for the demos? ...

 

[Subaruvich]

Pre-orders are up. Should I order it or wait for the demos? ...

Order. You can't go wrong with it.

 

[XFactorer]

Order. You can't go wrong with it.

All right. You talked me into it.

I demoed the DR98 and the Pure Strike before settling with the DR98. But the new EZONE looks to have similar specs to the Pure Strike and that's very enticing. The Strike seemed a little more fluid, but between the DR and Strike, the differences were minimal that I stayed with Yonex. SOLD!

 

[EdMcMush]

an 18 20 ezone 98 would be Heaven sent

 

[1990's Graphite]

an 18 20 ezone 98 would be Heaven sent

No need it's not that open and still has 8 piece at the throat, the Ai98 for me played like an 18x20 with 16x19 attributes