Yonex VCore SV100 vs SV98

[captainobvious]

Can anyone with some experience with these racquets give me a good comparison of the two? Specifically, the power level difference between the two and the weight/balance overall and spin potential?

I have been demoing several racquets recently and liked the DR98 as well, but it felt just a touch too heavy for me. Actually I noticed that the bottom of the head of the DR98 is a little further from the handle tip as compared to the SV which may account for that feeling of extra weight (?). (Meaning measureing from the base of the handle to the bottom of the hoop, the DR98 is a longer distance than the SV.
The SV98 has a slightly lower SW and my hope is that it will feel a little lighter overall. I had a hitting session with the SV100 and really enjoyed its crisp feel, really good spin and nice power level. I'd prefer a slightly more headlight balance but don't want to sacrifice much in the power or spin going with the SV98. How does the SV100 compare with the SV98?

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

 

[captainobvious]

Both racquets are listed as Low-Medium powered. But looking at the specs I see the SV98 has one additional cross string, slightly less stiffness and a thinner beam (along with a little higher static weight and swingweight) which to me would make sense that it would be a good drop in power. Always helps to get the feedback from users though.

 

[A_Instead]

If you liked the SV line .. but found it just isn't right.. (like me) try the new ezone line..to me its a SV upgrade.. not a DR upgrade..

 

[captainobvious]

Since I didn't have the SV98 to demo here I decided to just give the SV100 a try. I can always add a little putty/lead in the handle to make it slightly more head light. Got to play with it again Thursday and today and I'm really liking it. It isn't nearly as stiff as I was expecting based on reviews. It's not as plush as the DR, but it's still comfortable with more feel and pocketing.

I'd still be interested in trying an SV98 sometime so maybe I'll run across one or my local shop will make one available to demo at some point. If the new Ezone line is similar to the SV line that could be a fun demo too.

 

[topspn]

Never played with these two but SV95 is a wow rating for me. Massive serve and does everything very well.