Yonex Regna 2024

anfield said:
Any Regna 98 owners have a OHBH? I'm finding it does not flex consistently. I came from a RF97 and went down to PS97 v13 for more whip and just love the way it is the same on every shot, especially slice and block returns. With the Regna I feel it behave differently, similar to the v14 PS97 and Ezone 98 that has variable throat flex that can't be relied upon.

It's tough because I hit my FH and serve better with the Regna, but picks ups and volleys are not as solid as PS97. People have said the Regna 98 is the Yonex version of a Pro Staff but I'm not feeling it.
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OHBH, used the ezone, also Regna, all I really care 100% about is balance. There is some variability to the flex, but that's a Regna trait.

I wouldn't say there is a pro staff of Yonex, but if you paid me to say one, the Percept is closer than a Regna.
 
anfield said:
Any Regna 98 owners have a OHBH? I'm finding it does not flex consistently. I came from a RF97 and went down to PS97 v13 for more whip and just love the way it is the same on every shot, especially slice and block returns. With the Regna I feel it behave differently, similar to the v14 PS97 and Ezone 98 that has variable throat flex that can't be relied upon.

It's tough because I hit my FH and serve better with the Regna, but picks ups and volleys are not as solid as PS97. People have said the Regna 98 is the Yonex version of a Pro Staff but I'm not feeling it.
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New Regna 98 owner here. The OHBH has been fine. I agree the flex is different and it does not "snap" (compared to head prestige, head gravity).

Fundamentally, this racquet is stiffer and the string bed is less launchy compared to current Yonex offerings. I'd categorize it as a more low-powered, control-oriented compared to the Percept, and found myself having to hit full strokes to get the most out of it. "windshield wiper" strokes will not work with this racquet (unless strung with very low tension).
 
anfield said:
Any Regna 98 owners have a OHBH? I'm finding it does not flex consistently. I came from a RF97 and went down to PS97 v13 for more whip and just love the way it is the same on every shot, especially slice and block returns. With the Regna I feel it behave differently, similar to the v14 PS97 and Ezone 98 that has variable throat flex that can't be relied upon.

It's tough because I hit my FH and serve better with the Regna, but picks ups and volleys are not as solid as PS97. People have said the Regna 98 is the Yonex version of a Pro Staff but I'm not feeling it.
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Yeah, OHBH player here, and I love my Regna 98, but I will say it plays perfectly fine in stock form, but I do find comparing it to like the PA98 and the TFight305s, it doesn't have the same stability as the PA98, but it's not a huge difference at all.

The few things I've noticed in hitting with it, is that if you are playing poly, it really wants you to string lower tension. Anything over like 48 pounds, it feels like the playability is worse compared to if you go down around 45/46 lbs or lower. I find that tension really helps to open the sweetspot up, and I played so much more consistently with it when I simply dropped tension in my poly mains. I didn't have too many issues on the backhand with it, and it's maybe one of my favorite 98 inch rackets to slice with, so if you play a lot of slice backhands, you'll love it. I do find that for flatter hitting and a more linear path going through the ball, the Tfight305 is a bit better, but it's not to say the Regna can't hit flat.
 
badmice1 said:
New Regna 98 owner here. The OHBH has been fine. I agree the flex is different and it does not "snap" (compared to head prestige, head gravity).

Fundamentally, this racquet is stiffer and the string bed is less launchy compared to current Yonex offerings. I'd categorize it as a more low-powered, control-oriented compared to the Percept, and found myself having to hit full strokes to get the most out of it. "windshield wiper" strokes will not work with this racquet (unless strung with very low tension).
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Interesting. I felt like it was only launchy or the control and playability was worse when I strung it higher like 50+ poly mains. When I went with Alpha mains at 45 and multicrosses, it played so much better and the control was better where I felt more dialed in and was finding the sweetspot with so much more regularity. I also found that I did have to hit more of a topspin or windshield wiper stroke, and that when I tried to flatten out my shots and go through the ball as oppossed to brush up against it, it wasn't as natural if you will, like the racket was telling me to hit with a bit more topspin. Unlike the Tfight305s, where I feel way more confident flattening out the shot and mashing the ball like Robin Soderling. Just my experience though, I mean if it wasn't for the lack of availability and the price, I probably would have splurged and gotten a second Regna98, but right now there just aren't any available. I tried the Bay, and I even had a friend who was in Japan recently and I asked him to check the shops and he said he went to Windsor and he was like that Regna98 is just impossible to get right now for whatever reason. I see plenty of 100's, but 98's feel like finding the Holy Grail right now.
 
Big_Dangerous said:
Interesting. I felt like it was only launchy or the control and playability was worse when I strung it higher like 50+ poly mains. When I went with Alpha mains at 45 and multicrosses, it played so much better and the control was better where I felt more dialed in and was finding the sweetspot with so much more regularity. I also found that I did have to hit more of a topspin or windshield wiper stroke, and that when I tried to flatten out my shots and go through the ball as oppossed to brush up against it, it wasn't as natural if you will, like the racket was telling me to hit with a bit more topspin. Unlike the Tfight305s, where I feel way more confident flattening out the shot and mashing the ball like Robin Soderling. Just my experience though, I mean if it wasn't for the lack of availability and the price, I probably would have splurged and gotten a second Regna98, but right now there just aren't any available. I tried the Bay, and I even had a friend who was in Japan recently and I asked him to check the shops and he said he went to Windsor and he was like that Regna98 is just impossible to get right now for whatever reason. I see plenty of 100's, but 98's feel like finding the Holy Grail right now.
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last may i came home with 4 98's..
i sold 2.. and kept mine for practically free...
hope to get more this coming Jan. 2026.

I recently had mine strung with Solinco Hyper Mach-BD. plays really well.. alot of pop. good power and control.
 
Big_Dangerous said:
Interesting. I felt like it was only launchy or the control and playability was worse when I strung it higher like 50+ poly mains. When I went with Alpha mains at 45 and multicrosses, it played so much better and the control was better where I felt more dialed in and was finding the sweetspot with so much more regularity. I also found that I did have to hit more of a topspin or windshield wiper stroke, and that when I tried to flatten out my shots and go through the ball as oppossed to brush up against it, it wasn't as natural if you will, like the racket was telling me to hit with a bit more topspin. Unlike the Tfight305s, where I feel way more confident flattening out the shot and mashing the ball like Robin Soderling. Just my experience though, I mean if it wasn't for the lack of availability and the price, I probably would have splurged and gotten a second Regna98, but right now there just aren't any available. I tried the Bay, and I even had a friend who was in Japan recently and I asked him to check the shops and he said he went to Windsor and he was like that Regna98 is just impossible to get right now for whatever reason. I see plenty of 100's, but 98's feel like finding the Holy Grail right now.
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Mine is currently strung with PTP 1.15 at 50/48, so you're right that I will likely get more launch at lower tension. For context, the same setup on a Head Prestige Pro (16x18) strung at the same tension felt less stiff. Great suggestion.

I picked up my two weeks ago at Windsor in Shibuya. Plenty of L2 and L3 98s and 100s there.
 
badmice1 said:
New Regna 98 owner here. The OHBH has been fine. I agree the flex is different and it does not "snap" (compared to head prestige, head gravity).

Fundamentally, this racquet is stiffer and the string bed is less launchy compared to current Yonex offerings. I'd categorize it as a more low-powered, control-oriented compared to the Percept, and found myself having to hit full strokes to get the most out of it. "windshield wiper" strokes will not work with this racquet (unless strung with very low tension).
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The Yonex I've played the best with is the Duel G 97 with about 4g of lead at 9&3 and .5 at 12. It was stiffer than the current batch of 97s and the Tour G before. The Duel G just had the more raw graphite feel I remember from playing as a kid. I was able to volley, to pickups and block OHBH returns with ease. It had the least amount of upper hoop flex that the 310g 97s tend to have. I wish they would just release a 16x19 320g 65 RA 97 and I'd be sold. The 97D is so so close to being perfect. The Regna would be wonderful if just had consistent flex. The OHBH requires very specific timing and I would have too many hit the fence, never happened with Duel G or PS97.
 
thenewbig3 said:
Current unsubstantiated reports are that Regnas are almost impossible to find in Japan due to excess demand. Regnatourism :-D is real and has decimated supply.
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The true secret famine media won't report on. That's funny for me though because that was my plan in the Fall, to grab one there..
 
So retail on the V3 were just around $300?

What's the going market price of one with wrap and brand new / unused? There's one on the online flea and it feels very steep. But I guess if it's the only one on the market...
 
EasternRocks said:
So retail on the V3 were just around $300?

What's the going market price of one with wrap and brand new / unused? There's one on the online flea and it feels very steep. But I guess if it's the only one on the market...
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V3 was $380 retail here at TW sold about 2 yrs ago. It was never at $300. Considering that Ezones are retailing for $309, a Regna new for $300 would be a bargain. Saw a new one at a bidding-site for $690, shipped from Japan.
 
john cheng said:
V3 was $380 retail here at TW sold about 2 yrs ago. It was never at $300. Considering that Ezones are retailing for $309, a Regna new for $300 would be a bargain. Saw a new one at a bidding-site for $690, shipped from Japan.
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Saw that one.

Sent an offer but don’t know if they’ll consider at all.
 
john cheng said:
V3 was $380 retail here at TW sold about 2 yrs ago. It was never at $300. Considering that Ezones are retailing for $309, a Regna new for $300 would be a bargain. Saw a new one at a bidding-site for $690, shipped from Japan.
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Right now Regnas are in demand, low stock and lots of people with FOMO in the USA from threads like this. Its like a nice racket that looks awesome.. and if you buy at a right price you can play and resell for no/little loss... but thats about it. Nothing earth shattering.
 
JEDI MASTER said:
omg.. $690! maybe is should sell mine too...
i have a Brand New w/grip still wrapped... 98 V3 G2 grip.. make me an offer.. 8-B
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Want to PM me? I would be putting on a Head pallet on the frame so the grip shape doesn't matter to me...

@thenewbig3 do you know what the current trading price is for the last few sold? What would be the "right price" where you won't get hurt too bad on the open market should you want to re-sell it?
 
Probably Yobex is out of idea on Regna or entire their lines. No new gimmicks…

I can’t believe the first generation racket was released 11 years ago then 2nd Generation. I am not sure we should call 3rd Generation because Gen 3 is just paint job.
Also 11 years ago I got my first Regna for $350 then people said it’s crazy and now it looks cheap hahaha.

Another thing… I am still playing with first generation regna…. And cured racket obsessions. Save tons of money hahaha.
If Yonex doesn’t have any idea, they should release the first generation version with new paint job then call it for V4. Promote with New drilling pattern (going back to the first version, new paint job etc….)
 
CVT said:
What are these pop up events and how shoes one find out about them?
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I usually hear about these pop up events on social media. It should help to follow them on any outlet (fb/insta). They did a pop up event during BNP Paribas Open earlier this year.
 
I’m not loving my Regna 98 ATM other than slicing, which it does better than any other racket I’ve tried, I have Razor code mains and Ghostwire cross at 48 pounds. I’m thinking Vs gut mains and Ghistwire cross but is the Ghostwire to mushy for the Regna and maybe the reason I’m not liking the current setup? How low can I string it up with Gut 46 and 44 maybe?
 
Voxshall said:
I’m not loving my Regna 98 ATM other than slicing, which it does better than any other racket I’ve tried, I have Razor code mains and Ghostwire cross at 48 pounds. I’m thinking Vs gut mains and Ghistwire cross but is the Ghostwire to mushy for the Regna and maybe the reason I’m not liking the current setup? How low can I string it up with Gut 46 and 44 maybe?
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I'm liking mine.. strung with the Solinco Hyper-Mach BD hybrid 48/45

Solinco Hyper-Mach BD Hybrid String | Tennis Warehouse

www.tennis-warehouse.com www.tennis-warehouse.com
 
Plenty of Kei Nishikori Wilson Ultras though and yes the blue looks great in person. I'd post some photos but having problems linking today.
 
I was in Japan in June and went to the Windsor stores in Osaka, Shinjuku, and Shibuya and neither of them had any in stock. I was keeping track on their website when they were still listing them (whether in stock or not) and I believe the last time they had any 98s was at the end of May.
 
Hesi said:
Darn. I'm heading to Japan later this month and will be there two weeks. Not worth looking for these now?
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I honestly think it is worth going to Windsor Shibuya anyways. It's a nice large shop. You can demo rackets in their demo cage area. The staff are nice. You can get japan specific items like Bow Brand Grip tape that you might not be able to get elsewhere.

Basically just go anyways.
 
chichow said:
I honestly think it is worth going to Windsor Shibuya anyways. It's a nice large shop. You can demo rackets in their demo cage area. The staff are nice. You can get japan specific items like Bow Brand Grip tape that you might not be able to get elsewhere.

Basically just go anyways.
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You're right I'll probably stop by regardless.
 
Hesi said:
You're right I'll probably stop by regardless.
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if you're a big Yonex person.. the main store is like heaven.. alot of items there we don't get in the states...
while you're at Yonex.. get their head guard tape.. probably the best i've ever used.. and looks great on my Regna..
can't tell if it's on..

yonexshop.jp

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Went to the Yonex store in Tokyo today. Saw I think 2 Regna 100sq available but no 98s. I asked one of the staff there and she said they get a small allocation every so often and they get snatched up super quick, sometimes day of.

Took some pictures with the giant racket props, bought some dampeners, and the head guard tape, and called it a day there.
 
Hesi said:
Went to the Yonex store in Tokyo today. Saw I think 2 Regna 100sq available but no 98s. I asked one of the staff there and she said they get a small allocation every so often and they get snatched up super quick, sometimes day of.

Took some pictures with the giant racket props, bought some dampeners, and the head guard tape, and called it a day there.
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Good to hear! Thanks for letting me know! Here’s hoping they have some when I head there.
 
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