Yonex Ezone 2022 98 or 100 ?

Brett69

Rookie
I recently demoed the 100 and absolutely loved it. I can’t imagine the 98 being as good or better, but can anyone share their opinion that has hit with both? Yea, I know what you’re thinking, why not demo the 98? I just liked the 100 so much I’m ready to buy it ,but I also wanted to see what the feedback is. Also, I didn’t like the feel of the last 98 Ezone model.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
 

Grieeegoorr

Semi-Pro
I recently demoed the 100 and absolutely loved it. I can’t imagine the 98 being as good or better, but can anyone share their opinion that has hit with both? Yea, I know what you’re thinking, why not demo the 98? I just liked the 100 so much I’m ready to buy it ,but I also wanted to see what the feedback is. Also, I didn’t like the feel of the last 98 Ezone model.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
What specifically did you really like about the 100?
 

Brett69

Rookie
It was solid, comfortable and I felt confident hitting with it. It’s one of the rare times I picked up a demo and started hitting when I never felt there was an adjustment period. I just really connected with the racket. It was the best Yonex racket I’ve ever demoed.
 

Grieeegoorr

Semi-Pro
It was solid, comfortable and I felt confident hitting with it. It’s one of the rare times I picked up a demo and started hitting when I never felt there was an adjustment period. I just really connected with the racket. It was the best Yonex racket I’ve ever demoed.
Buy a couple then and don't look back
 
If you like the 100 and didn't like the previous 98, I agree with @mad dog1 that the odds you like the 2022 98 aren't great. It's similar to the previous gen, just with a little more ball pocketing in the hoop. I only hit the 100 briefly, but I found it noticeably stiffer/crisper than the 98.
 

avocadoz

Professional
Previous gen - 98
This gen - 100

Since they upped the control and stability with the new update, there's no reason to go to a 98. The 100 does everything just as good or better with a more generous sweetspot. The Ezone 100 is the first tweener that I haven't tempted to mod. It needs no modding. Plays incredibly well and stable in stock form.
 

Brett69

Rookie
Previous gen - 98
This gen - 100

Since they upped the control and stability with the new update, there's no reason to go to a 98. The 100 does everything just as good or better with a more generous sweetspot. The Ezone 100 is the first tweener that I haven't tempted to mod. It needs no modding. Plays incredibly well and stable in stock form.
I bought the 100 last week. It’s a great frame!
 

avocadoz

Professional
I moved on from the last ezone 98 because of comfort issues, the new 98/100 have been catching my eye recently
Yeah, the previous ezone 98 made my elbow sore. Although, it's partly due to Lynx Tour at 57 lbs. I use the same setup in the new Ezone 100 and it feels comfortable. So far so good.
 
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