Hit the Ezone Tour and the Blade Pro side by side today. Both strung with Tour Bite 1.20 at 50 lb. The EZT outperformed the BP in every category. I think the softness of the throat and shaft of the EZT help with string longevity since the frame absorbs a lot of the ball impact which seems to put less strain on the strings. Well done Yonex.
My ezone 98 has two small strips of lead at 12 oclock, leather grip and og, 4g yonex dampener....weighs exactly 340g with everything loaded up and is right at 32cm balance. I've been playing my best tennis ever with this setup, but I'm temped to try the Tour. If I don't end up putting the leather grip and lead on, I'd likely be under 340g with the tour...would just need to see what the balance point is once string/og/dampener is on. I'm curious to give it a try....would maybe provide me with a similarly stable setup at a lower static weight by maybe 5-7 more grams.
The difference in feel is minimal between the standard and Tour. Both have that solid, muted, and comfortable Yonex feedback. However, the response is very different due to the different flex profile.
Was that comparaison made with same or similar specs ? I found the regular ezone to take weight well, made it smooth. Same for the extended version.
For the standard 98 I added 2-3 grams of lead to the tip (spread evenly) to get roughly 305 gram, 31.5 cm, 288-290 SW unstrung. I did not add any weight to my Ezone Tour which is 312 gram, 32 cm, 300 SW unstrung. It certainly is possible to match the standard 98 to the Tour but the response will be a little different due to the stiffer layup. Not a huge difference but noticeable, to me.
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Do you use the 100 or 98 version? Which string do you use on your EZone? VDM is usually makes the VCore Pro and EZone feel great.
I have this same exact injury after trying out the Ezone 98 Tour for a couple days. I ended up selling them. I am still injured from it after 3 weeks from the date of sale. Tailweighting it with a Leather grip somewhat helped but the damage was already done. You can try the leather grip option if you want.
98 with WC Silverstring at 42 lbs. Funny that you mention a different experience while serving, I can’t exactly figure out why it’s different. It’s also been hard to dial in the first serve, the second has been fairly easy.
Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll give it a shot.
Yep, its just too big
i replaced the original with wilson featherthin or prince resithin
thats what she said
Too big as in I should not put an overgrip on top of the stock base grip?
Did you do that immediately after getting the racket? Also, what overgrip do you use?
Or replace grip with a skinny one
Oh, isn't it standard practice to put an overgrip on top.of the replacement grip?
I usually change the grip to a leather grip then an OG over it. I like the feel of the bevels that way. It adds weight to the handle though. So just saying if grip is big then change to a a skinny one then OG. Overall will reduce drip size
yes i did it immediately. used yonex super grap as an OG
Yonex grips with their stock grip measure 1/16” larger from my experience having owned and measured Vcore pro’s, Ezones, and Vcores. Since their stock grip is extremely thin, replacing it with most replacement grips will add around another 1/16” and bring it up to the next standard size. Then depending on how thick of an over grip you use, it will increase it even more.So I went to my local tennis store to check out the Ezone 100L. Unfortunately, the largest grip they had was L2 (4-1/4). If I change the stock base grip and get an overgrip, will this fit me?
For reference, this is my current Babolat grip size L3 (4-3/8). I also measured the actual grip size with the overgrip and it came to 4-6/8".
I just bought a yonex grip size 2, I'm most comfortable with a grip 2 Wilson. Do you happen to know how thick the yonex stock replacement grips are ? I'm looking to match it as best as I can with my Wilson grip size.
I can’t remember the exact thickness, I’ve seen it posted on here in different threads. I would suggest using the thinnest grip possible though as the stock Yonex grip is paper thin. Babolat Skin Feel used to be my preferred grip, but they are no longer making them. The last time I replaced one of my Yonex grips, I used the Tourna Pro Thin.
I'm actually more worried that the Yonex L2 will be too small and I end up changing the stock grip and having to add 2 overgrips.
Really, you reckon it's too large? My index finger fits snuggly in the gap so I always thought that meant a perfect fitPersonal preference, but in that photo the grip looks a little large. You will find the yonex with a replacement grip will end up being in between sizes and you may end up absolutely loving it. I moved from g4 to g3 and using a replacement grip on my yonex sticks and love the grip being a “g3.5”. Sometimes you discover the perfect size by experimenting a little.
Does the 1,3 mm leather grip increase the weight compared to the original?It’s textbook I suppose and if you like that size then stick with it.
In that case, any 1.6mm thick synthetic grip (and above) or 1.5 mm leather will increase the size on a yonex.
I’m using 1.5mm leather grips at present to get that in between size. Just on the subject of leather, I need a 1.3mm if I want to maintain the original size on my yonex’s.
Or a Babolat skin feel pulled really tight also maintains size if going synthetic.
How did you like it? The tour does feel heavier than the 310, but is way more stable. Edit: OK I see your posts on 98 tour thread!
Yeah I went more in depth in the other thread. I like it - it will be an adjustment but not one I shouldn't be able to make.
I would go with 4 grams @ 3/9.
Hi to me the 4 1/4 fits better your hand. The 4 3/8 looks way too big. It's probably more comfortable for you or maybe you got used to it but have you ever thought about playing for a bit with a smaller grip? In my racquets grip, the medium finger is about 5-7 mm or 1/4 of inch distant from my palm.So I went to my local tennis store to check out the Ezone 100L. Unfortunately, the largest grip they had was L2 (4-1/4). If I change the stock base grip and get an overgrip, will this fit me?
For reference, this is my current Babolat grip size L3 (4-3/8). I also measured the actual grip size with the overgrip and it came to 4-6/8".
2+2 (4 4 inch strips)