10S-Junkie
Semi-Pro
Creating a separate thread for discussing/comparing these 2 specific racquets to A) provide information to current 97HD users that are considering switching to (or adding) the new 97D and B) to get feedback/opinions from others that have tried both.
There has been some discussion already in the "2021 Yonex VCore Pro Official Thread" but that thread covers the entire new 2021 series.
Both models are fabulous and their differences are very slight (+/- 5%) but could sway you towards one versus the other.
In my case, I'm going to keep both in my bag ... at least until the next great racquet for me is released
I noticed the following when constantly switching between the two during hitting sessions.
These slight differences are likely due to the new tech, new throat design and additional 1mm thickness in the 97D.
97D:
More solid and stable
More power and plow through
More comfortable/more muted/less vibration
More power/accuracy on serves
97HD:
Easier spin generation
More control
More flex
More ball pocketing
More touch/feel/feedback
Interested in what others have to say.
There has been some discussion already in the "2021 Yonex VCore Pro Official Thread" but that thread covers the entire new 2021 series.
Both models are fabulous and their differences are very slight (+/- 5%) but could sway you towards one versus the other.
In my case, I'm going to keep both in my bag ... at least until the next great racquet for me is released
I noticed the following when constantly switching between the two during hitting sessions.
These slight differences are likely due to the new tech, new throat design and additional 1mm thickness in the 97D.
97D:
More solid and stable
More power and plow through
More comfortable/more muted/less vibration
More power/accuracy on serves
97HD:
Easier spin generation
More control
More flex
More ball pocketing
More touch/feel/feedback
Interested in what others have to say.
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