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I feel your doubt alsoFirmer than current EZONE 98?
but I just got an update, that it feels more "solid"
maybe thats what they meant??!!
i def. try it..
I feel your doubt alsoFirmer than current EZONE 98?
Firmer? Man... They just need to come out with an Ezone DR line I'm telling you.
And we don't know if the user is using the same strings and tension as the baseline, current EZONE Whatever (98 or 100).Well, in the pic he has both the 98 and the 100...and the 100 has always been stiffer than the 98. He didn't specify if it was one, the other, or both that felt firmer.
I had the DR 98 a few years back. For my skill level it was a bit too heavy. It did feel very nice though, not harsh at all. I tried the DR 100 as well but it was actually a bit too stiff.
They felt completely different.
Seems virtually all 300 gram racquets are super stiff and all have frames 23/26/23.........quite thick. Perhaps frames this light (300 gram) need the think frames to remain stable....?
I also had the Vcore 98 for a while, but again was just on the heavier side for my level. The racquet though had a nice feel and was not that stiff.
It sounds like the new Ezone 100 will be better than the last two versions.....Let's hope so
Tennisnerd review of the Ezones:
This is true! Bummer but on to the nextDisappointing to hear that it has not moved sufficiently enough towards the DR98... but also relieved as I won't feel like buying another racquet.
Tennisnerd review of the Ezones:
2. At the end of the video, the guy he's hitting against has a sketchy return of service. Pretty strong in rallies, but lots of spraying and into net on RoS.
Why dont you? Used dr98s not Very diffucult to findthe current EZ 98 is firm and crisp despite the Ra63 rating. But I agree to some of you have said that Yonex is really heading to the PureDrive direction. When I play it I think about it as a board as there isn't a lot of ball pocketing or feel.
Great to hear they made the 2020 proto more comfortable but I really wish I bought the DR to be honest.
Really? In my country you can find rather easily from 60-80€Where do you see them ? On the auction site the price is tru the sky much more than my e98. Rediculous.
Yes. Been playing with it since day 1. The rock hard upper hoop was a concern in the beginning since I was used to the DR98 feel. Two years in, it's no really an issue anymore. I don't notice it as much. And when I do mishit towards the upper hoop, the Hyper MG material does seem to keep the stability and power.Cool. Got that. I will keep looking. Has anyone played with the current ez98 long enough to loosen up or break in the rock hark upper hoop? I should have demoed it first but oh well, too late.
could someone compare new ezone 98 with a pure strike 16-19?
I actually got to hit with the Gravity MP and my EZONE 98 tonight. Two completely different racquets - but I'm finding I enjoy the power and launch of the Gravity a little more. I have a lot more margin for error than I do with my EZONE 98...
I care! Yptp blue, that will be nice at my dr98I just saw the new ezone paint jobs in person and they are a REALLY nice blue...the rep wouldn't let me snap a photo, but they look nice...i think they should be out in some people's hands by early january...
also, he said there will be a blue version of the Yonex Poly Tour pro string...if anyone cares...haha
That’s good to hear. Thanks for posting. Are they Blue, white, and black? Are they similar to a Babolat pure drive?I just saw the new ezone paint jobs in person and they are a REALLY nice blue...the rep wouldn't let me snap a photo, but they look nice...i think they should be out in some people's hands by early january...
also, he said there will be a blue version of the Yonex Poly Tour pro string...if anyone cares...haha
...and now for the bad news...I just saw the new ezone paint jobs in person and they are a REALLY nice blue...the rep wouldn't let me snap a photo, but they look nice...i think they should be out in some people's hands by early january...
That’s good to hear. Thanks for posting. Are they Blue, white, and black? Are they similar to a Babolat pure drive?
If only they had it in them to deliver a DR2the rep said yonex "listened" / "read" what people were saying about the ezone line - hence the move back to the more ai/dr head shape (slightly more rounded vs. the classic super flat rectangular yonex shape)...
Thanks again.similar-ish to the pure drive...maybe somewhere between the pure drive, and the current yonex blue frames...
the "yonex" on the side didn't look to be a bright white or a grey - somewhere in between...
i don't remember what the 98 or 100 looked like...maybe it was black?
there are also some pops of this crimson / bright red for some text, that really look nice...
no more directional channel grommets (aka no starting point for the crosses)....
bottom line...it's pretty...the rep said yonex "listened" / "read" what people were saying about the ezone line - hence the move back to the more ai/dr head shape (slightly more rounded vs. the classic super flat rectangular yonex shape)...
What gave the Ezone disadvantage over vcore 98? Curious to know.Thanks again.
I have own(ed) the VCore Pro 97 330 and 310, EZone 98, black VCore 98 (in the order). I swap between the VCore 98 and EZone. Match racket seems to consistently be the VCore 98. They are both weighted at 10 & 2, sit at 5 points or 32.7 cm balance and weigh 340 gms (12oz) with overgrip and dampener. String with Cyclone Tour 17 @ 57lbs.
I’ll buy the new EZone the day it is released. Then check the tracking information non stop until it arrives at my doorstep. I get crazy and can’t wait until it arrives. What’s worse is that I’m a 43year old man. I clearly have problems and could use some psychological help.
The EZone is more powerful and I have a tendency to over-swing. I keep more balls in the court with the VCore 98. If I’m playing/hitting well, the EZone is my weapon of choice. I prefer the feeling of the EZone. Just feel like I can swing out more freely with the VCore. I’m not a great player, low 4.0. That said, don’t trust anything I say...What gave the Ezone disadvantage over vcore 98? Curious to know.
similar-ish to the pure drive...maybe somewhere between the pure drive, and the current yonex blue frames...
the "yonex" on the side didn't look to be a bright white or a grey - somewhere in between...
i don't remember what the 98 or 100 looked like...maybe it was black?
there are also some pops of this crimson / bright red for some text, that really look nice...
no more directional channel grommets (aka no starting point for the crosses)....
bottom line...it's pretty...the rep said yonex "listened" / "read" what people were saying about the ezone line - hence the move back to the more ai/dr head shape (slightly more rounded vs. the classic super flat rectangular yonex shape)...
Is the new ezone faster through the air compare to dr98?Thought I would chime in with some thoughts after hitting with the Ezones..
The 98 IMO is def a better playing racket than the outgoing line. The sweetspot is opened up again more like the DR but the feeling is not as soft by any means. They play with better feel than the current EZONE 98 but my personal preference is for the DR feel. That being said, the new EZONE 98 will be more suited to a larger variety of players as depth and pace on the shot is easier to come by than with the DR and the sweetspot is bigger. It is also much easier to generate spin. The feel is somewhere between the XI 98 and the outgoing Ezone 98. In fact of all the EZONE 98 (i have used them all) I would say the feel is most similar to the XI.
Interesting review. I thought the current ez98 is the most similar to the XI even sharing the same headshape.Thought I would chime in with some thoughts after hitting with the Ezones..
The 98 IMO is def a better playing racket than the outgoing line. The sweetspot is opened up again more like the DR but the feeling is not as soft by any means. They play with better feel than the current EZONE 98 but my personal preference is for the DR feel. That being said, the new EZONE 98 will be more suited to a larger variety of players as depth and pace on the shot is easier to come by than with the DR and the sweetspot is bigger. It is also much easier to generate spin. The feel is somewhere between the XI 98 and the outgoing Ezone 98. In fact of all the EZONE 98 (i have used them all) I would say the feel is most similar to the XI.
I would say it is more polarised so it whips more..Is the new ezone faster through the air compare to dr98?
Interesting review. I thought the current ez98 is the most similar to the XI even sharing the same headshape.
DR also lacks some plow stock, hope the new ezone has better plow, i suppose is same beam thickness also?I would say it is more polarised so it whips more..
TBH I just came back from 2 more hours of hitting and the feel is growing on me more and more.. Def a lot of spin and plush in the middle.. off centre is stiffer..
I had the DR 98 a few years back. For my skill level it was a bit too heavy. It did feel very nice though, not harsh at all. I tried the DR 100 as well but it was actually a bit too stiff.
They felt completely different.
Seems virtually all 300 gram racquets are super stiff and all have frames 23/26/23.........quite thick. Perhaps frames this light (300 gram) need the think frames to remain stable....?
I also had the Vcore 98 for a while, but again was just on the heavier side for my level. The racquet though had a nice feel and was not that stiff.
It sounds like the new Ezone 100 will be better than the last two versions.....Let's hope so
If you're looking for a Yonex but less stiff than the DR, Vcore and Ezone and whead lighter but still stable, why don't you try the Vcore Pro 100 ? It sounds like it's right in your will house !
Edit : The Prince Beast 98 03 could be another solution for you. Solid but head light, small SW, spinny, plush feeling, good controlable power... I just don't like it on serve.
You should try Prince textreme tour 100 16/18 thenThanks for the tip. Yes, it is indeed a racquet I have looked at but never tried. Should try to test it
Currently I play with a "Volkl V-Sense V1 Pro", unstrung 305 grams, and beam 23mm/20mm/23mm, swingweight 317. It plays really nicely and is very easy to swing with. Only thing is that I really have to swing quite hard to get the ball deep continously. If I relax even a little, the ball ends up short. On volleys also feels unstable, although that is a weak part of my game. But, I have been looking for something with just a bit more power and stability.....
I did try leadtape but did not work for me. Just felt strange. I would prefer a racquet that I really love without any lead tape.
So, I tried several tweeners, Pure Aero, Dunlop Revo CV 3.0, Yonex DR 100 etc, and they all seem to have lots of power but I loose control even though I string with Poly strings at around 24 kg. I can't hit "slow" and I really need to be able to swing freely as otherwise it messes up my game too much.
Every time I try a new 98 inch racquet, it then feels just a bit too heavy and cumbersome for me. I had Puire Strike 98, Yonex DR 98, Yonex Vcore 98......and they are fine hitting form the baseline, but given my level, they are just a bit too heavy.
Having now tried so many racquets, I am learning that:
- I don't like thick beams (like in tweeners 23mm/26mm/23mm
- I don't like the feel of too stiff racquets. Stiffness of 68-70 is too stiff for me. I loose the "feel" completely
- I need a racquet with swingweight around 317 - 322
So basically, looking for a racquet around 300 - 305 grams (unstrung" with a frame 21mm - 23mm but not thicker.....and stiffness around 63-66......
Based on what I have read, the new Yonex Ezone 98 could be interesting.....??
Thanks for the tip. Yes, it is indeed a racquet I have looked at but never tried. Should try to test it
Currently I play with a "Volkl V-Sense V1 Pro", unstrung 305 grams, and beam 23mm/20mm/23mm, swingweight 317. It plays really nicely and is very easy to swing with. Only thing is that I really have to swing quite hard to get the ball deep continously. If I relax even a little, the ball ends up short. On volleys also feels unstable, although that is a weak part of my game. But, I have been looking for something with just a bit more power and stability.....
I did try leadtape but did not work for me. Just felt strange. I would prefer a racquet that I really love without any lead tape.
So, I tried several tweeners, Pure Aero, Dunlop Revo CV 3.0, Yonex DR 100 etc, and they all seem to have lots of power but I loose control even though I string with Poly strings at around 24 kg. I can't hit "slow" and I really need to be able to swing freely as otherwise it messes up my game too much.
Every time I try a new 98 inch racquet, it then feels just a bit too heavy and cumbersome for me. I had Puire Strike 98, Yonex DR 98, Yonex Vcore 98......and they are fine hitting form the baseline, but given my level, they are just a bit too heavy.
Having now tried so many racquets, I am learning that:
- I don't like thick beams (like in tweeners 23mm/26mm/23mm
- I don't like the feel of too stiff racquets. Stiffness of 68-70 is too stiff for me. I loose the "feel" completely
- I need a racquet with swingweight around 317 - 322
So basically, looking for a racquet around 300 - 305 grams (unstrung" with a frame 21mm - 23mm but not thicker.....and stiffness around 63-66......
Based on what I have read, the new Yonex Ezone 98 could be interesting.....??