Yonex has very small buttcap flare - do double loop with the grip and double loop with over grip at the bttom to create a nice flare that will make the racket much easier to old securely with relaxed grip.
Much better than the snot green. Waiting to try the new duel g (vcore pro?) though.
Agree, as most of us were expecting. But even with the new and improved look it won't convince me to go get one. Yonex go back to the DR!Much better than the snot green. Waiting to try the new duel g (vcore pro?) though.
Why wouldn't you keep the ALU Rough and drop the tension. Changing only one variable at a time. I think that would have achieved both things you were looking for when you switched to cyclone.Testing out the new Ezone 98 this week (weather permitting)
About me - 4.0-4.5 counter-puncher/baseliner that recently got back into tennis after some injuries forced me out the game during college. Played with the 6.1 95 (16x18) all throughout high school and college, but looking for something a little lighter.
Strung the Ezone 98 up with my normal Alu Rough @ 54 pounds and played some doubles today. First thing I noticed was that the racket was much stiffer than I expected. I had hit with the original AI and DR earlier this year but they were too flexy for my liking (seeing as I'm use to playing with a stiff frame like the 6.1 95.)
I was having a hard time with my depth from the baseline, but I was placing my serve well + I don't think I've ever played better at the net. Lots of control, but just wishing I had a bit more power and less of the harsh feeling. Got it restrung tonight with volkl cyclone to soften things up and dropped the tension down to 48. I'll report back with how it plays later this week.
are they finally going to make the 27.5 inch racket with Strung Swing weight of 317 ?????????????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.
I like the DR 98 with the Yonex Vibration Stopper. A bit rattly without it.Anyone tried the Ezone 100 with the Wilson shock trap?
I just got my Ezone 100 today after having shoulder issues with a slightly heavier and HH racket. Strung it with RPM Blast @ 53 pound, I was a little disappointed with the feel until i put the shock trap on and it immediately felt like i hoped it would.
Stay tuned. We'll both find out together at the same time.are they finally going to make the 27.5 inch racket with Strung Swing weight of 317 ?????????????
I ordered a Phantom. :-( That flex, though!I like the DR 98 with the Yonex Vibration Stopper. A bit rattly without it.
However no dampener on my Phantom 100.
There are new phantoms. Some already gave their thoughts.I ordered a Phantom. :-( That flex, though!
You still can!Reporting back-
Hit with the Ezone 98 twice for a total of 4 hours. Even though I changed from ALU rough to Volkl Cyclone and dropped the tension down to 48.. the racket still feels too stiff and underpowered for my liking. I had great control but too many balls landing short and I actually experienced a little pain in my arm. Should I continue to lower the tension or does anyone have a string recommendation?
Starting to feel like I should have bought an AI or DR instead.
You still can!
Haha guess you're right. Maybe I'll demo both the DR 98 and 100. I'm hearing that the 100 is actually pretty stable. Anyone play with it?
Yup. It's a sweet racquet. I had wrist issues when I used it (don't know if it's just an unfortunate series of events or the racquet itself). Pretty stable. Nice power that doesn't blast the ball into the back curtain.Haha guess you're right. Maybe I'll demo both the DR 98 and 100. I'm hearing that the 100 is actually pretty stable. Anyone play with it?
I've found that the stability on the EZONE 98 is quite improved from that DR/Ai line, too!I am using an Ezone 100, I think people are mixing stability with harshness!!! The stability is much better with the ezone 100 compared to ai100.
Hey there XFactorer, did you end trying Yonex Rexis in your ezone98? I’m curious about this string, only available by the reel on the ...seems like the hardest to get string ever advertised!Sounds like a QA issue... or a coincidence that we both had faulty grips.
What's your string set up? I'm still experimenting around to find one that works well. I relied on PolyTour Pro 120 at 50 lbs in the Ai and DR. But that doesn't work in the new EZONE. PolyTour Fire 120 is working nicely, though! Spin wasn't as good. Next I'm going to try a hybrid with some Yonex REXIS or Monopreme.
Posting again after a couple of months with the 98. Switched strings from Yonex Poly Tour Pro to Poly Tour Fire 17 1.20 (17 gauge) and love it. String tension at 53/51.
Any other string suggestions? Type, tension?
Have you tried EZone 100 instead of your 98? You will get the additional power you need, and almost same control and more spin.Reporting back-
Hit with the Ezone 98 twice for a total of 4 hours. Even though I changed from ALU rough to Volkl Cyclone and dropped the tension down to 48.. the racket still feels too stiff and underpowered for my liking. I had great control but too many balls landing short and I actually experienced a little pain in my arm. Should I continue to lower the tension or does anyone have a string recommendation?
Starting to feel like I should have bought an AI or DR instead.
Reporting back-
Hit with the Ezone 98 twice for a total of 4 hours. Even though I changed from ALU rough to Volkl Cyclone and dropped the tension down to 48.. the racket still feels too stiff and underpowered for my liking. I had great control but too many balls landing short and I actually experienced a little pain in my arm. Should I continue to lower the tension or does anyone have a string recommendation?
Starting to feel like I should have bought an AI or DR instead.
I have and use both the DR98 and 100. Both are quite stable but prefer the 98 due to the much softer feel and thinner beam. The 100 is more powerful and has greater spin potential. But the bottom line for me is the softness and control of the 98 over the 100.Haha guess you're right. Maybe I'll demo both the DR 98 and 100. I'm hearing that the 100 is actually pretty stable. Anyone play with it?
Haven't yet. Currently using Solinco Tour Bite Soft. I'll eventually get to it. And, yes, super hard to find in the US.Hey there XFactorer, did you end trying Yonex Rexis in your ezone98? I’m curious about this string, only available by the reel on the ...seems like the hardest to get string ever advertised!
They are planned in February 2018May have to pull the trigger on a couple of the 100s if they come out in a blue version.
I have not tried EZone 2018, but I bought one more DR as they are good and on sales.So those of you who have tried the Ezone 100 and the DR 100, which do you like best? Wondering how long the dr 100 will be available if that’s the one I prefer.
So those of you who have tried the Ezone 100 and the DR 100, which do you like best? Wondering how long the dr 100 will be available if that’s the one I prefer.
I played with the EZONE DR 100 and only briefly demoed the EZONE 100 and PD 2017.Can anyone compare the DR 100, EZONE 100, and PD 2017?
I did do lead at 3-9 and also tried it in 2-10. I prefer 3-9. I like the swingweight and the plow, but I don't like that gross feeling that lead adds to a racquet. Maybe I'm not applying it right.Xfac 8m try8ng. Lead. At 2 and 10. To see if that helps