Yonex VCORE series 2018

[smalahove]

But low is not always great if you care about ball feel, so you have too take the beam width into account. For example the Vcore 98 has a lower vibration frequency but a thicker beam. I personally could not feel the ball the way I wanted on it. What that does show you is for being a stiffer playing frame, it should be fairly easy on your arm.

That's my experience as well, and I have logged a _lot_ of hours on the VCore 95, Vcore 98 and VCore Pro 97.
The VCore 98 is missing some of that directness/feel the SV98 has. To remedy that, I'd have to look into higher tensions, which is a recipe for TE for my part.
The VCore 95 otoh, is both plush and "direct".

 

[smalahove]

I will never get this thing about feel and feedback. That would be what, a tiny fraction of a second? What do you do with that feedback if the shot is a consequence of your swing and whatever feedback you get, there is nothing to act upon.

Me as long as not harsh on my elbow, if I have power and some control, plus spin... It's all I need.

When comparing the feel of these frames, I've noticed the differences are much more apparent if you try them for 20 mns+, back to back.

Last year I played with the DR100 for a while, in an effort to move my game into a more spin oriented high-margin game on clay.
I remember starting one session with the DG97 330g, which feels plush but solid, then going to the DR100 which felt firm (with no flex), but in no way uncomfortable.
Then when I went back to the DG97 330g after 20-30 mns, I could really feel the throat flexing like mad (which I hadn't done previously).

 

[Power Player]

That's my experience as well, and I have logged a _lot_ of hours on the VCore 95, Vcore 98 and VCore Pro 97.
The VCore 98 is missing some of that directness/feel the SV98 has. To remedy that, I'd have to look into higher tensions, which is a recipe for TE for my part.
The VCore 95 otoh, is both plush and "direct".

Yeah, I went 98 and 97 when I tried new YY’s, but my initial idea was to try the 95. I was thinking about it for months but I was only getting to the court once a week and had no real desire to change from my Phantom 93 anyway. My impression of the 95 from everyone here and other reviews was that it needed some lead and I really don’t like to go that route anymore. I tried it when I got the 97 and 98 because I thought I would need to and I was wrong on both frames. The 97 has that feel of a classic, solid frame when I pick it up, plus it balances perfectly in stock form.

Pretty cool that you went the extra mile and have all 3. I STILL have my vcore xi98s in the bag because I know if I have string breakage with the 310, I can execute my shots with them. But IMO Yonex’s efforts on the 98 have never matched that model again. The ball feel is there. It is a stiff muted frame for sure, not soft and classic like the 310, but at least when I hit the ball I know what’s going to happen. It was a rare balance of ball feel, stiffness and surprising comfort that I think Yonex tried to return to with the new 98, but didn’t quite nail it.

 

[smalahove]

Yeah, I went 98 and 97 when I tried new YY’s, but my initial idea was to try the 95. I was thinking about it for months but I was only getting to the court once a week and had no real desire to change from my Phantom 93 anyway. My impression of the 95 from everyone here and other reviews was that it needed some lead and I really don’t like to go that route anymore. I tried it when I got the 97 and 98 because I thought I would need to and I was wrong on both frames. The 97 has that feel of a classic, solid frame when I pick it up, plus it balances perfectly in stock form.

Pretty cool that you went the extra mile and have all 3. I STILL have my vcore xi98s in the bag because I know if I have string breakage with the 310, I can execute my shots with them. But IMO Yonex’s efforts on the 98 have never matched that model again. The ball feel is there. It is a stiff muted frame for sure, not soft and classic like the 310, but at least when I hit the ball I know what’s going to happen. It was a rare balance of ball feel, stiffness and surprising comfort that I think Yonex tried to return to with the new 98, but didn’t quite nail it.

I'm actually planning on going back the VCP97's, as I'm not getting the desired results from the increase in pace I can generate with the VC95. The sometimes frustrating core part of competitive tennis is as you get better, so does your opponents. I struggle playing in (senior) leagues against players that are great at counterpunching, utilizing the whole court with great point construction. My serves have also had an injection of pace, but it's not getting enough dividends.

I'm thinking the VCP97's touch and control will work better.

 

[emn8]

Vcore 95 is certainly a sweet frame. Have mine modded with silicone in the handle and 3g at 3 and 9. The frame is loaded with feel and I concur with Smalahove that it is certainly plush. The flex takes a little getting used to especially if you have an all court game and like to get to the net. Not sure why this frame is designated by some for 'flat hitters'. I play strong semi western and the spin/arc I get is excellent for a 95. Get your string and tension dialled in and this frame difficult to put down. I play ohb and I don't feel as if I have run around my backhand as much. Have a tournament coming up and i'm thinking of switching to this.

 

[Rabbit]

I wonder if @McLovin has seen the XTP butt cap... He could buy the Galaxy Yonex and make them +.5 inches.

 

[Power Player]

I'm actually planning on going back the VCP97's, as I'm not getting the desired results from the increase in pace I can generate with the VC95. The sometimes frustrating core part of competitive tennis is as you get better, so does your opponents. I struggle playing in (senior) leagues against players that are great at counterpunching, utilizing the whole court with great point construction. My serves have also had an injection of pace, but it's not getting enough dividends.

I'm thinking the VCP97's touch and control will work better.

The touch and control is what I love since the VCP97 allows me to hit a heavy deep ball without too much extra work, but more importantly I can do it very consistently. My strength is a deep inside out FH that takes away timing and gets me a short ball. I have found this frame to be a very good match for that type of playing. I am still getting my backhand dialed in with it, but it’s about there already. The backhand for me is a solid reliable stroke, but not really a weapon. Now and then I hit big winner with it though, and with the 310 I can tell the ball is in as soon as it leaves the frame. Huge confidence boost there.

 

[Power Player]

I wonder if @McLovin has seen the XTP butt cap... He could buy the Galaxy Yonex and make them +.5 inches.

If he wants to try it, he can buy mine! Lol. It’s a really cool P/J for sure.

 

[Sardines]

It's going to be something custom. The issue I have with the XTP butt caps is that is seems to be a one size fits all solution. I don't think they offer variations based on whether it's a Prince, Wilson, Head, Yonex, etc. handle shape. Also, earlier in the thread I think someone else purchased the XTP cap and noted that the thickness was noticeable enough that it created a pronounced step up/down where the cap slides onto the existing racquet handle. I'd like to avoid that if possible.

That should be easy to avoid. Buy one size down and shave the grip down so it's flush. Obviously it's going to be a bit odd shaped, but should be relatively easy to get used to. I have one VC98 which I can't sell it and I want to use it. So I'd love to get it to '+' length. Not sure I want to spend over $150 for a custom job though, by the time shipping and all is included.

 

[McLovin]

I wonder if @McLovin has seen the XTP butt cap... He could buy the Galaxy Yonex and make them +.5 inches.

I have. A friend of mine has some. Like I said in another thread, I’d need to buy a 1/4” grip because you need to wrap an extra overwrap to better blend where the cap stops.

 

[CiscoPC600]

Vcore 95 is certainly a sweet frame. Have mine modded with silicone in the handle and 3g at 3 and 9. The frame is loaded with feel and I concur with Smalahove that it is certainly plush. The flex takes a little getting used to especially if you have an all court game and like to get to the net. Not sure why this frame is designated by some for 'flat hitters'. I play strong semi western and the spin/arc I get is excellent for a 95. Get your string and tension dialled in and this frame difficult to put down. I play ohb and I don't feel as if I have run around my backhand as much. Have a tournament coming up and i'm thinking of switching to this.

How much weight in silicone? And what’s your total weight at?


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[emn8]

I put around 6g of silicone in the handle. Removed the stock yonex grip and replaced with head hydrosorb and overgrip. Total weight is around 344. Just wanted to keep it headlight after adding weight at 3 and 9 which I think was needed for stability. My coach who was a top junior hit with it yesterday loved the feel and pinpoint accuracy. He plays with a Puredrive so was kind of expecting those comments. He hits a heavy ball and I feel I can redirect his pace and spin effectively. Have a practice match against baseline grinder on monday so will see how it plays. My current racquet the beast 98 is primed just in case.

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[dr. godmode]

Vcore 95 is certainly a sweet frame. Have mine modded with silicone in the handle

How hard was it to dig out the foam in the handle? How did the silicone it change the feel?

 

[CiscoPC600]

I put around 6g of silicone in the handle. Removed the stock yonex grip and replaced with head hydrosorb and overgrip. Total weight is around 344. Just wanted to keep it headlight after adding weight at 3 and 9 which I think was needed for stability. My coach who was a top junior hit with it yesterday loved the feel and pinpoint accuracy. He plays with a Puredrive so was kind of expecting those comments. He hits a heavy ball and I feel I can redirect his pace and spin effectively. Have a practice match against baseline grinder on monday so will see how it plays. My current racquet the beast 98 is primed just in case.

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I don’t get how yours is 344g with all that. Mine is 343g with a Tourna leather grip and solinco overgrip lol. ALU Power strings. No lead.. my backup is 341 with the same thing.


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[emn8]

How hard was it to dig out the foam in the handle? How did the silicone it change the feel?

No foam in mine. If it did I wouldn't have bothered with the silicone.
In terms of feel it just feels a little more solid on impact. I wouldn't say 6g changed the feel too much. Certainly not muted the feel to the point you feel disconnected.

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[emn8]

I don’t get how yours is 344g with all that. Mine is 343g with a Tourna leather grip and solinco overgrip lol. ALU Power strings. No lead.. my backup is 341 with the same thing.


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Just checked the weight again. Flickers between 344-345 . I don't grip all the way to the top the handle which shaves a few grams. Not sure what else to tell you. Currently have it strung with v-torque 18 at 48.

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[CiscoPC600]

Foam must weight more than I estimated. 18 gauge is thinner though so that probably sheds another 4-6g.


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[dr. godmode]

No foam in mine. If it did I wouldn't have bothered with the silicone.
In terms of feel it just feels a little more solid on impact. I wouldn't say 6g changed the feel too much. Certainly not muted the feel to the point you feel disconnected.

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I have to check under my trap door again. I thought it was all blocked off.

 

[Sardines]

I have to check under my trap door again. I thought it was all blocked off.

My VC98+ had one side blocked and the other side hollowish. It's easy to crack open to put stuff in. Silicone is too difficult for my taste. I usually put blu tack or plasticine, which are easily weighed and removed.

 

[emn8]

I did think about using blu-tack but I find it degrades over time thus affecting its quality and purpose. IMHO Silicone, although a hassle, if done correctly and you know what you're aiming for, is better long term. Only real issue is when you come to sell, some like it, some don't (blu-tack might be a better option in this case)

 

[Gemini]

That should be easy to avoid. Buy one size down and shave the grip down so it's flush. Obviously it's going to be a bit odd shaped, but should be relatively easy to get used to. I have one VC98 which I can't sell it and I want to use it. So I'd love to get it to '+' length. Not sure I want to spend over $150 for a custom job though, by the time shipping and all is included.

Buying the next size down is an iffy proposition in my case. I play an L2 grip size (4-1/4) and the next size down XTP butt cap is listed as L0/L1 which tells me that they me be trying to split the difference between the two sizes. Somewhat loose fit for L0 and somewhat snug fit for L1. It may not even fit an L2. If there's a way to contact the XTP folks, I'll reach out to see if I can get more information.

 

[DJTaurus]

1) has anyone tried it with Luxilon 4G ? I think a round control oriented poly like 4G will tame its power and huge spin potential.

2) those who have played both can you confirm that galaxy black plays softer and more plush ? Also better feel ?

I just played the red one for the first time and I am very impressed on how easy it’s on serves. You can practically do what ever you want with very small margin of error. Free power with placement. I need more time to dial in on my ground strokes and to see how it will react on drop shots. Very solid on returns and on net play/volleys. It’s a direct alternative to project one and i found it to offer better feel, power and stability.

 

[J B]

I play with both and they are almost the same. I use gut with revolve currently and have used all of lxn offerings and the revolve I like better Only for length of use

I had a major shoulder injury and I can hit the vcore98 as hard as I want with the setup and it stays in. I’m also in pretty good shape so I can bring it.
I am astounded at the comments on here that would have some serious players laughing at the over thinking going on.

FWIW I changed from a volkl vsene8 that is pretty heavily weighted and the Yonex I like considerably better.

 

[Power Player]

I play with both and they are almost the same. I use gut with revolve currently and have used all of lxn offerings and the revolve I like better Only for length of use

I had a major shoulder injury and I can hit the vcore98 as hard as I want with the setup and it stays in. I’m also in pretty good shape so I can bring it.
I am astounded at the comments on here that would have some serious players laughing at the over thinking going on.

FWIW I changed from a volkl vsene8 that is pretty heavily weighted and the Yonex I like considerably better.

I think people over think simply because yy releases many frames that play somewhat similar. So if you wanted a 98 now you have viable options with the vcore pro, the vcore 98 and the ezone dr 98. Not to mention the plus. So its a fair amount of demoing.

I played with the vcore xi98 for years so I naturally assumed the vcore 98 would be the right fit. But i prefer the 310 97 and now my galaxy black is up for sale.

It is a little insane that people are wondering which p/j plays better, but sometimes yonex has releases slight frame updates and thats why people ask. I believe they did that with the ai98.

 

[n8dawg6]

I play with both and they are almost the same. I use gut with revolve currently and have used all of lxn offerings and the revolve I like better Only for length of use

I had a major shoulder injury and I can hit the vcore98 as hard as I want with the setup and it stays in. I’m also in pretty good shape so I can bring it.
I am astounded at the comments on here that would have some serious players laughing at the over thinking going on.

FWIW I changed from a volkl vsene8 that is pretty heavily weighted and the Yonex I like considerably better.

yeah i have never understood the comparisons between say the green ezone and the blue ezone. paint color does not change racquet feel but placebo does ...

 

[J B]

I play with a friends head 360 speed and while I destroyed her syngut I don’t see the major differences except the weight and felt I needed to work to control. But that could be I wasn’t used to her stick. I didn’t find my shot was significantly changed enough that I wouldn’t have used hers in a match.

So needless to say I am at a loss at the number of people buying sticks to fix technique issues

 

[Power Player]

Ive said it before that i think proper fitting shoes are a better investment in improving your game over a frame.

That said, it is important to use a frame that gives you confidence on the court. Once you have that you wont think about it at all out there.

 

[Power Player]

The humidity down here has become soul sucking. This is where sweaty guys like me become gross water hoses on the court and I basically have to down electrolytes every 45 minutes. Its currently 82% humidity at 9pm.

Anyway there is never more of a testament to staying in shape than this. My tennis game becomes pretty subpar until my body adjusts after a few weeks. But i will say this - the topspin i can hit with this frame off my fh side is ridiculous, even in a fatigued, gross sweaty state of mind. Had a teaching pro ask me what frame i was using and he wanted to hit with it. He said i had a pretty extreme grip, but he liked it and just asked me to hit FHs no matter where the ball was while i was playing. Thats a pretty big test of fitness but i did it, am im a bit spent now. But this frame is a blast to play with and has plenty of spin. I sure hope yonex doesnt change much in the new version.

 

[smalahove]

yeah i have never understood the comparisons between say the green ezone and the blue ezone. paint color does not change racquet feel but placebo does ...

Although you have also have to factor in QC and natural variance. Even if most Yonex are spot on for weight, they can (and do) vary in balance, stiffness and SW, which makes it quite possible that you can own a blue and green ezone that have different specs. But as you point out, that doesn't mean that by and large, the general variance between color versions is (slim to) none.

 

[n8dawg6]

Although you have also have to factor in QC and natural variance. Even if most Yonex are spot on for weight, they can (and do) vary in balance, stiffness and SW, which makes it quite possible that you can own a blue and green ezone that have different specs. But as you point out, that doesn't mean that by and large, the general variance between color versions is (slim to) none.

the dang STRINGS make more of a difference ... even if youre using the same string in both frames a difference in tension makes more of a difference

 

[J B]

the dang STRINGS make more of a difference ... even if youre using the same string in both frames a difference in tension makes more of a difference

This and then that. I’d venture you can make a meh racquet pretty good with string and tension for you. Not for Jack Suck or Del potro....I love it when someone has a completely different stick and string but swears by jack sucks tension. Then states he had one great season as their reason for doing it. Of course they gush about that plush feel, pin point accuracy, and the power of 1000 MOAB bombs. Then the stick is for sale the next day

 

[J B]

Although you have also have to factor in QC and natural variance. Even if most Yonex are spot on for weight, they can (and do) vary in balance, stiffness and SW, which makes it quite possible that you can own a blue and green ezone that have different specs. But as you point out, that doesn't mean that by and large, the general variance between color versions is (slim to) none.

Wait for it someone will come here saying they felt the difference in the yellow and blue because paint has different weight due to the pigment required to get the color and it completely threw off their game.

 

[n8dawg6]

I basically have to down beer every 45 minutes.

same here, dude

 

[n8dawg6]

Wait for it someone will come here saying they felt the difference in the yellow and blue because paint has different weight due to the pigment required to get the color and it completely threw off their game.

ha! you have to be a “4.0 but im planning on being a 4.5 by this fall” player to say that

 

[McLovin]

The humidity down here has become soul sucking. This is where sweaty guys like me become gross water hoses on the court and I basically have to down electrolytes every 45 minutes. Its currently 82% humidity at 9pm.

You're in FL, correct? I just returned from Naples, and holy crap was it hot & humid down there. I played Tuesday around 7PM, and after 1 set was about to throw in the towel. I was even considering an underhand serve, but it was just a fun match against a long time friend and didn't want to look like an a-hole...

Luckily it rained briefly after the 1st set, and when we went back on the court it was ~ 10 degrees cooler. Managed to salvage the 2nd set, but if not for the rain, I probably would have quit after the 1st.

And yes, I'm one of those 'water hose' sweaters. Just ask @mikeler...

 

[Power Player]

You're in FL, correct? I just returned from Naples, and holy crap was it hot & humid down there. I played Tuesday around 7PM, and after 1 set was about to throw in the towel. I was even considering an underhand serve, but it was just a fun match against a long time friend and didn't want to look like an a-hole...

Luckily it rained briefly after the 1st set, and when we went back on the court it was ~ 10 degrees cooler. Managed to salvage the 2nd set, but if not for the rain, I probably would have quit after the 1st.

And yes, I'm one of those 'water hose' sweaters. Just ask @mikeler...

Yes. You feel my pain then. Its so tough and miserable. I have to have at least 2 duplicate frames at all times and rotate shoes each night i play so the other ones can sit on my deck and dry out. But its part of life down here if you want to play tennis year round.

 

[McLovin]

Yes. You feel my pain then. Its so tough and miserable. I have to have at least 2 duplicate frames at all times and rotate shoes each night i play so the other ones can sit on my deck and dry out. But its part of life down here if you want to play tennis year round.

Hahahaha! I thought I was the only one doing that w/ the shoes. Right now rotating through the black and the blue/orange Asics Speed FFs.

I also have ~ 20 wrist bands in my bag (not an exaggeration). Up here in VA we can have a 3-4 week stretch were its bad, and I'll change back & forth between frames every 5-6 games just to give the overgrip a chance to dry out... But I digress...

If I can snag one of my friend's XTR buttcaps, I may ping you about your Galaxy black VCORE 98. Are you in Orlando? My daughter is working at the National Campus again this summer (trying to turn an internship into a full-time job), and I'll be down there at least 2-3 times between June & August.

 

[Power Player]

Hahahaha! I thought I was the only one doing that w/ the shoes. Right now rotating through the black and the blue/orange Asics Speed FFs.

I also have ~ 20 wrist bands in my bag (not an exaggeration). Up here in VA we can have a 3-4 week stretch were its bad, and I'll change back & forth between frames every 5-6 games just to give the overgrip a chance to dry out... But I digress...

If I can snag one of my friend's XTR buttcaps, I may ping you about your Galaxy black VCORE 98. Are you in Orlando? My daughter is working at the National Campus again this summer (trying to turn an internship into a full-time job), and I'll be down there at least 2-3 times between June & August.

Yes. Its nice to hear from a fellow heavy sweater.

I am in Miami but let me know if you ever get down this far.

 

[J B]

Ugh I’m in Tampa and I love the full time year round season but even for fun it’s a two shirt, wrist band, and sock day. I play clay and hard but the gray ruin everything clay.... hey I could be paying 500$ a month for indoor courts in the north so I cannot complain

 

[Power Player]

Ugh I’m in Tampa and I love the full time year round season but even for fun it’s a two shirt, wrist band, and sock day. I play clay and hard but the gray ruin everything clay.... hey I could be paying 500$ a month for indoor courts in the north so I cannot complain

Yeah exactly same surfaces here. So the question is - what clothes? Are dryfit better than cotton or does it even matter? I ask this only because it seems like dry fit just expels the water and makes everything a soggy mess. But that could very well be the case with any fabric.

It really doesn’t help that I play a fairly physical style, which is why I do love the 310. It’s a perfect fit for firing off heavy top at someone and then mixing in low slice so they don’t get too comfortable.

I think i was using heavier frames for a while so I could play a more relaxed style of tennis, but I also think I was just being lazy and probably not maximizing my game. Some of that came from the immense sweating and sometimes cramping that I have to deal with when it’s really humid. I just didn’t want to deal with that anymore, but my approach now is just to focus on fitness even harder.

 

[mikeler]

You're in FL, correct? I just returned from Naples, and holy crap was it hot & humid down there. I played Tuesday around 7PM, and after 1 set was about to throw in the towel. I was even considering an underhand serve, but it was just a fun match against a long time friend and didn't want to look like an a-hole...

Luckily it rained briefly after the 1st set, and when we went back on the court it was ~ 10 degrees cooler. Managed to salvage the 2nd set, but if not for the rain, I probably would have quit after the 1st.

And yes, I'm one of those 'water hose' sweaters. Just ask @mikeler...

Confirmed!

Hahahaha! I thought I was the only one doing that w/ the shoes. Right now rotating through the black and the blue/orange Asics Speed FFs.

I also have ~ 20 wrist bands in my bag (not an exaggeration). Up here in VA we can have a 3-4 week stretch were its bad, and I'll change back & forth between frames every 5-6 games just to give the overgrip a chance to dry out... But I digress...

If I can snag one of my friend's XTR buttcaps, I may ping you about your Galaxy black VCORE 98. Are you in Orlando? My daughter is working at the National Campus again this summer (trying to turn an internship into a full-time job), and I'll be down there at least 2-3 times between June & August.

Let's play!

 

[nick102potter]

You're in FL, correct? I just returned from Naples, and holy crap was it hot & humid down there. I played Tuesday around 7PM, and after 1 set was about to throw in the towel. I was even considering an underhand serve, but it was just a fun match against a long time friend and didn't want to look like an a-hole...

Luckily it rained briefly after the 1st set, and when we went back on the court it was ~ 10 degrees cooler. Managed to salvage the 2nd set, but if not for the rain, I probably would have quit after the 1st.

And yes, I'm one of those 'water hose' sweaters. Just ask @mikeler...

Try playing in Malaysia. The humidity is even worse here, though temperature-wise not that much different. Luckily I am used to playing in hot and humid weather as that how it is all year round here...

 

[Power Player]

Try playing in Malaysia. The humidity is even worse here, though temperature-wise not that much different. Luckily I am used to playing in hot and humid weather as that how it is all year round here...

What are your tips? And do you prefer cotton or dry fit clothes?

I use nuun, magnesium gel on the legs beforehand, have a tourna cooling towel in case its super hot, and obviously bring extra clothes.

 

[nick102potter]

What are your tips? And do you prefer cotton or dry fit clothes?

I use nuun, magnesium gel on the legs beforehand, have a tourna cooling towel in case its super hot, and obviously bring extra clothes.

The funny thing is I don't do anything special at all. I only make sure I bring enough water and an extra t-shirt to change to after playing, that's it. I do prefer dry fit clothes over cotton because I really hate it whenever the cotton clothes become wet.

 

[Power Player]

The funny thing is I don't do anything special at all. I only make sure I bring enough water and an extra t-shirt to change to after playing, that's it. I do prefer dry fit clothes over cotton because I really hate it whenever the cotton clothes become wet.

Fair enough. I am a heavy sweater in humidity so I have to take it up a few extra notches, unfortunately.

 

[nick102potter]

Fair enough. I am a heavy sweater in humidity so I have to take it up a few extra notches, unfortunately.

My friend has the same problem. He keeps switching racket because his grip always becomes too slippery due to his sweat after awhile. He is just like me though, only bringing extra water and small towel, maybe an extra t-shirt to wear after playing.

 

[n8dawg6]

The funny thing is I don't do anything special at all. I only make sure I bring enough beer, that's it.

same here, dude

 

[nick102potter]

same here, dude

Lmao...

 

[Sardines]

I did think about using blu-tack but I find it degrades over time thus affecting its quality and purpose. IMHO Silicone, although a hassle, if done correctly and you know what you're aiming for, is better long term. Only real issue is when you come to sell, some like it, some don't (blu-tack might be a better option in this case)

Are you suggesting degradation of Blutack lowers the weight? Or are you talking about the play properties? I don't find that it affects performance that much and I've had 3-5g in different SV98+ for almost the last 2 years now.

 

[CiscoPC600]

I keep flirting with other rackets but once the honeymoon phase is over, I want to return to the VCORE 95. My name is Cisco and I'm a racketholic. Please help, Yonex. I'd commit 100% if you would satisfy my shallowness by releasing a Galaxy Black VCORE 95. Maybe @TW Staff can help us petition Yonex!