Thnx mate I thought so too..
It does, just like @gutfeeling above pointed out. They are definitely advertising this as isometric. It's their specialty after all. I never gelled with Yonexes even though I really tried to, and I'm guessing it is because of this shape but that is all on me and not the racquet's fault. The racquet is fantastic.
It does, just like @gutfeeling above pointed out. They are definitely advertising this as isometric. It's their specialty after all. I never gelled with Yonexes even though I really tried to, and I'm guessing it is because of this shape but that is all on me and not the racquet's fault. The racquet is fantastic.
Is there a link with to find this information about the plus' twist weight and vibration frequency?
Yeah I love a 139 hz spec. Some of my favorite sticks are in the range, Pure Storm GT, Gravity MP, VCore 95. Vibration frequency is the best spec for comparing feel. Much more accurately than RA.
you sound like a really young and inquisitive boy.
I've put some lead @ 12 on mine, and it gave the frame more "stick" around the net and just a generally more solid feel. Also tried it @ 3/9, but that didn't seem to improve anything.
By 'earlier versions', are you referring to the previous line & the Xi line? Because Ai98 & Dr98 are essentially the same mold as the 2020 EZONE (w/ a slightly different drill pattern).
lol...
Yeah...since his actual frame is the Xi98...that they stopped manufacturing for the public 6 years ago...Kyrgios said:
The 20 ezone has a measurably more teardrop shape compared to the DR.
You just made my point for me as the Ai98 and Dr98 are from the same mold. I know this because I've used grommets for the Ai98 in my friend's Dr98. The only reason they sell Ai98 and Dr98 grommets separately is that the bridge grommets were colored to match the frame, and the 'yellow' is darker in the Ai98.
Yonex' quality control is really good, so the specs of the racket you will buy won't be very different to the written specs. And also, if you buy only one, does a difference really matter?
Ask them if they will measure the swingweight for you (and weight and balance if you are unable to yourself). Maybe they will do it for free as a courtesy. Then if you buy a second one you will at least have a benchmark.
you are aware of the fact that this "favour" costs you 20 € euros @ TW Europe
?That’s not worth it. If you find a local proshop with the correct equipment they will (should) do it for free to earn your business. Also, for TWE to tell you the actual specs of your racquet, that is not matching, so it does not make sense that they would charge the fee. Have you tried calling them?you are aware of the fact that this "favour" costs you 20 € euros @ TW Europe
Higher swing weight and more plow through. For certain sticks, especially stiff ones, that can be a powerful setup. The 98+ will be softer than any pure aero + so that will help tame some of the power.
I guess the main issue is more power (compared to the standard length model) and therefore they offer less control. The difference is usually 20 swing weight points, which is very much.
Is he playing it stock just with a leather grip on (and OG)? Sat right behind him a few years ago at Cinci where he went on racquet rampage (vs Coric). Also had a chance to buy one of his at Cinci but well, not a fan so didn't.
This..agreed. I find they are also harder to use for those coming off standard lengths because of these reasons. The one + length I found easy to use was the current PD, likely because it wasn't that hard to swing for me at mid 320s swingweight.
What was your racquet before this? Ezones have 8 mains in throat and are more denser in middle. That makes them slightly more controlled than some other tweeners in the market, IMO. That said with mid 40s tension most polys should give you more than ample spin. Have you tried any other strings in it? I have played CX200 not the SX300 and that one I felt was similarly more on control side of things.
That's the word on the street:
Was that at last year's Citi Open? I watched him live vs Kwiatkowski. Snuck into the lower levels (really just followed the herd as we bum-rushed the stadium personnel). Ended up two boxes over from his 'crew' (was on TV a bunch of times as he went over & chatted with them).
Yep, definitely looks like leather with (sometimes a very badly wrapped) overgrip.That's the word on the street:
Was that at last year's Citi Open? I watched him live vs Kwiatkowski. Snuck into the lower levels (really just followed the herd as we bum-rushed the stadium personnel). Ended up two boxes over from his 'crew' (was on TV a bunch of times as he went over & chatted with them).
As I'm sure you know, he went on a racquet rampage at that tournament as well, and had to have his father overnight a bunch of his sticks so he could play in the finals. I think he was down to one?
I root for him to pull an Agassi and clean his act up, just a bit. He's undeniably talented, and I'd like to see what all that talent could do if focused, if only for a year. I don't mind the racquet smashing, and I can deal w/ some of his on-court antics. Its the tanking and sudden 'dark side' turns he can take that rub me the wrong way.
I was at his match against tsitsipas at the Citi Open. His serve is unreal and he moves and anticipates really well for a big guy. From what I’ve seen over the years his strung spec with overgrip is roughly 340 gram, 31 cm, 322 sw. That corresponds to the xi 98 with a leather and maybe a few grams of lead under the bumper. Having played the xi 98, that frame is rock solid and doesn’t need much additional weight in my opinion. The current ezone 98 does a good job of replicating that solidity with a little less weight to lug around.
I didn’t gel with PTP in this frame either initially, I may have strung it too tight. 4G at low tension works well. Firm combo. I will try PTP 1.25 one more time though.
I was there too in his match vs Stefanos! Was in the upper decks area with a few buddies. My parents place is not far from Rock Creek Park Tennis Center.. Yeah I was watching Kyrgios a while back and he answered an online question I think where he said he doesn't use lead tape. Said used to as a junior sometimes but now he doesn't need it (thought that was weird but whatever)..
I’m going to have to veto Nick on this one: “I used lead tape when I was younger to get more racquet head speed.” Hmmm. My guess is he had his sticks matched with lead as a junior, probably close to stock swingweight. Now the custom sticks yonex makes him are probably zero tolerance or close to it so no need for lead. I assume generally there are provisions in pro endorsement contracts that limit to what extent they can share the true nature of their equipment. Either that or they simply just don’t care and focus instead on their play and match prep.Right here, found it!!
Thats probably likely.. not sure what they mean by 5mm more balance. Is that more HL or less HL? 315gr with balance south of 6 will probably be high 320s sw if not 330s. it will be a demanding stick... if its more hl then it really looks like a vcp hd specs...mid 320s sw
