Yonex Vcore Pro 97

[smalahove]

Beam is 20mm so 0.5mm smaller according to the site.

It's just Yonex' way of measuring beam width. The Duel G 97 has the exact same beam width acc. to the Yonex site (20.0mm / 20.0mm / 20.0mm) so it'll be 20.5 mm on TW.

On the pics of the new VCore Pro 97 the mold looks exactly the same as the DG97, so my guess is that the major diff. the playtesters will notice, is the 16x19 pattern (since it looks to be similar to skipping the top cross on the DG97).

http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-pro-97/
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-duel-g-97-1/

Reg. the PD comparison made in a post above:
I haven't played the previous models, but I have extensive playing time on the DG97 310 and 330, and compared to a PD/DR100/APD, it feels super solid and flexible. As part of my TE recovery I went back and forth between the DG97 330 and DR100, and I could not believe how flexy the DG was after playing the DR100 (the DR100 was not uncomfortable or stiff, and the DG felt super solid, whilst being flexy)

 

[Alex78]

On the pics of the new VCore Pro 97 the mold looks exactly the same as the DG97, so my guess is that the major diff. the playtesters will notice, is the 16x19 pattern (since it looks to be similar to skipping the top cross on the DG97).

http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-pro-97/
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-duel-g-97-1/

Well... No, just no... That's as much a different racquet mould as you'll ever find, so I suggest you take another look

 

[smalahove]

Well... No, just no... That's as much a different racquet mould as you'll ever find, so I suggest you take another look

You're right. I didn't notice the diffs in throat area (all "corners" of the throat triangle), just looked at the indent/offset of the throat itself. Interesting to see how that affects playability and performance.

 

[XFactorer]

You're right. I didn't notice the diffs in throat area (all "corners" of the throat triangle), just looked at the indent/offset of the throat itself. Interesting to see how that affects playability and performance.

Graphite material is different, too... and that probably plays a bigger role in the feel of the racquet than the geometries/measurements.

 

[ctn]

Graphite material is different, too... and that probably plays a bigger role in the feel of the racquet than the geometries/measurements.

Looks like some material is moved from the base of the throat to the upper corners of the throat?

 

[n8dawg6]

always bet on blue ...

 

[topspn]

A shame! Their 16x20 pattern was perfect on the 330

 

[n8dawg6]

You're right. I didn't notice the diffs in throat area (all "corners" of the throat triangle), just looked at the indent/offset of the throat itself. Interesting to see how that affects playability and performance.

that throat next to the handle looks like the f93/97 mold. beam looks more square. perhaps an unholy mix between F97 and G97. an f and a half 97

 

[Morequestionsthananswers]

that throat next to the handle looks like the f93/97 mold. beam looks more square. perhaps an unholy mix between F97 and G97. an f and a half 97

 

[Morequestionsthananswers]

Has anyone heard when the racquet will become available? I play the Tour 330 but skipped the Duel G. 16x19 may be a great fit. Need to test it out.

 

[XFactorer]

Has anyone heard when the racquet will become available? I play the Tour 330 but skipped the Duel G. 16x19 may be a great fit. Need to test it out.

My guess is around Indian Wells is when we'll be able to buy it from TW.

 

[mscream]

...and then we have to queue for the demos

 

[Morequestionsthananswers]

I don’t hate the aesthetics of the new version. I actually think it will look much better in person. The blue on the side will blend in much better then it does in the photo. See the picture posted above, the lighter blue doesn’t jump out at you and it is the same shade as the other photos. My 2 cents. And if I’m wrong, I’m over it. I just hope it is what I’m hoping it will be. Yonex, if you are listening, you should give this crew free racquets. Think about it, this is your team.

 

[XFactorer]

...and then we have to queue for the demos

Or buy it sight-unseen if you're silly. I might...

 

[GN-001]

yeah not a fan of that light blue strip on the side. PJs that are not symmetrical distracts me. The mold looks nice though! Will try it and see if it's worth switching from the Tour G

 

[Syfo-Dias]

I just hope the 330g is a little more flexible. A racquet with that much mass doesn’t need to be 66 RA. Somewhere around 63 would be great IMO.

 

[mscream]

Yes, that would be a great flex value. I need to demo both the 330 and 310 versions, little room for customisation if the 330 is not matching my specs, then I'm better off with getting the 310. Expecting SW ~335 but not higher.

 

[1HBHfanatic]

You're right. I didn't notice the diffs in throat area (all "corners" of the throat triangle), just looked at the indent/offset........

after thinking it through, This could still be a nice surprise (even though I still hate the 3 color combo), iiffff the 7t grommet is enlarged (by the yonex company), for a shared grommet, thus still allowing for a 16/20 pattern..
rkt tweekers like many here on the forum would jump at a possible yonex with 2 pattern possibility, 16/19 or 16/20..

 

[1HBHfanatic]

A shame! Their 16x20 pattern was perfect on the 330

I know what you mean, thats what I liked about the vcore g line I switched to..

 

[Morequestionsthananswers]

I hit a friends DR98 today and was surprised at how well it played. Lots of good things to say about it. That said, it was just too light and got pushed around. I’m still getting my head around all of this. I think the issue is lack of swingweight. Has anybody tried the plus version’s, 27.5 size. That solves the swingweight problem. Maybe the VcoreSV 98 plus? Thoughts.

 

[Nostradamus]

is Chung using this racket ?? he is playing so great after he switched to Yonex.

 

[Frans Bleker]

Think he uses the real Duel G, with lead at 3 and 9 and in the top. Every pro plays the Duel G with lead at 3 and 9 btw, hope they learned from that in the new version.

 

[Syfo-Dias]

I hope 330 would be under 60 ra,thin beam 20mm perfekt paint job realy i dont care

I doubt we'll ever see another Yonex racquet under 60 RA again. At this point, I'm just happy they still make stuff under 65. Thanks a lot Babolat.

 

[Syfo-Dias]

Think he uses the real Duel G, with lead at 3 and 9 and in the top. Every pro plays the Duel G with lead at 3 and 9 btw, hope they learned from that in the new version.

Does Chung use the 310g or 330g version of the Duel G?

 

[Frans Bleker]

Does Chung use the 310g or 330g version of the Duel G?

Thought I read somewhere that he played the 310, but I'm not a 100 percent sure.

 

[kimguroo]

Does Chung use the 310g or 330g version of the Duel G?

Korean stringer said he uses 310 with lead tape (329g unstrung).
Also skip top of string to make 16x19.

 

[mrtrinh]

Does Chung use the 310g or 330g version of the Duel G?

According to this thread he uses the 310. https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...quet-string-and-tension.608460/#post-11953404

 

[Classic-TXP-IG MID]

I doubt we'll ever see another Yonex racquet under 60 RA again. At this point, I'm just happy they still make stuff under 65. Thanks a lot Babolat.

If the RA is not low enough... I'm just going to stick with my 95D... (and my DR 98)...

 

[dgoran]

So basically they went full circle and came back with this:

 

[Tordne]

What racket is that (can't quite make out the text)?

 

[langdon0555]

Looks like the ti-80

 

[dgoran]

What racket is that (can't quite make out the text)?

Yes ti-80

 

[n8dawg6]

at least they arent eye-burning orange anymore

 

[n8dawg6]

i am seeing a LOT of yonexii at the AO. my local store that hasnt bad them in years has started carrying them too. must be something to it!

 

[dgoran]

at least they arent eye-burning orange anymore

They should have been

 

[dgoran]

i am seeing a LOT of yonexii at the AO. my local store that hasnt bad them in years has started carrying them too. must be something to it!

I think Yonex is finally getting serious about global tennis dominance. They broke their piggy bank and started paying more and more Pros and juniors like babolat did in the beginning.
Money talks I think it was always a good racquet manufacturing it was just their perception in the market and presence or lack there of.

They needed a break like they got with Kyrgios. Same thing happen to Babolat with Roddick. They lucked out and grabbed Roddick.

 

[RoarTT]

So the LG (290 gram) Version vil actaully be a non-alpha model, made in Japan With same quality as the G and HG?

 

[Backhand Smash]

From the Yonex site:

Pro 97 Stringing Advice: 45 -60 lbs

Duel G 97 Stringing Advice: 50-65 lbs

What would that mean in terms of the relative stiffness of these racquets? Am I correct in thinking that that the Pro 97 might be even stiffer than the Duel G? I hope that's not the case.

Source:
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-pro-97/
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-duel-g-97-1/

 

[SpinToWin]

From the Yonex site:

Pro 97 Stringing Advice: 45 -60 lbs

Duel G 97 Stringing Advice: 50-65 lbs

What would that mean in terms of the relative stiffness of these racquets? Am I correct in thinking that that the Pro 97 might be even stiffer than the Duel G? I hope that's not the case.

Source:
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-pro-97/
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-duel-g-97-1/

If anything it would mean the opposite I think.

 

[mscream]

If anything it would mean the opposite I think.

Yes, I would assume more power = stiffer = higher string tension...

 

[n8dawg6]

well it increases bounce height by 10 cm (whatever cm is) and thats all i need to know. where do i send my money?

 

[Backhand Smash]

If anything it would mean the opposite I think.

My thinking was that you might advise people to string lower in order to have a less stiff/boardy feeling.

However, in terms of control higher tension is indeed better if you have more power and moreover, most manufacturers seem to think that their customers generally can't distinguish between a tennis racquet and a wood plank so hopefully this means that the Pro 97 will be softer than its predecessor.

 

[Frans Bleker]

Or they just advice a lower tension for more playability

 

[Frans Bleker]

My thinking was that you might advise people to string lower in order to have a less stiff/boardy feeling.

However, in terms of control higher tension is indeed better if you have more power and moreover, most manufacturers seem to think that their customers generally can't distinguish between a tennis racquet and a wood plank so hopefully this means that the Pro 97 will be softer than its predecessor.

Softer? The Duel G is extremely flexible and soft..

 

[1HBHfanatic]

The vcore.tour.g is more flexible; the vcore.dual.g is crisper
I play with both; I prefer the y.v.tour.g..
the mod. To remove top cross on the y.v.dual.g does reduce the vibration, feeling a tad bit better imo.

 

[Classic-TXP-IG MID]

From the Yonex site:

Pro 97 Stringing Advice: 45 -60 lbs

Duel G 97 Stringing Advice: 50-65 lbs

What would that mean in terms of the relative stiffness of these racquets? Am I correct in thinking that that the Pro 97 might be even stiffer than the Duel G? I hope that's not the case.

Source:
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-pro-97/
http://www.yonex.com/sports/tennis/products/tennis/racquets/vcore-series/vcore-duel-g-97-1/

Let's hope not... but might just be the new range recommendation considering most people use polys... we'll have to wait and see...

 

[XFactorer]

Per TW, pre-orders on Feb 19!

 

[Syfo-Dias]

Softer? The Duel G is extremely flexible and soft..

Are you talking about the 310g or 330g? Your point could barely be argued for the former, but definitely not the latter.

 

[Frans Bleker]

Are you talking about the 310g or 330g? Your point could barely be argued for the former, but definitely not the latter.

310, not loads of rackets nowdays that are more flexible and soft. But maby I was stretching it a bit with “extremely”. Anyway I would like it crisper again

 

[GN-001]

got the Tour g, skipped the duel Gs. Really excited about the vcore pro. Hope its stiffness is between the two. Slightly stiffer than Tour G and slightly less stiff than Duel G would be PERFECT.

Would have preferred the Tour G's 16x20 string pattern but 16x19 is fine with me also