Yonex Vcore Tour 89 and 97 specs

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scx

New User
I've just found the specs of the above mentioned racquets:

Yonex Vcore Tour 97
- Composition: Elastic Ti/High Modulus Graphite.
- Beam: 20 mm.
- Head Size: 97 sq. in. .
- Length: 68,50 cm.
- String Pattern: 16 - 19.
- String Tension: 26 - 24 Kp.
- Weight (unstrung): 310 g.

Yonex Vcore Tour 89
same composition, beam, length, string pattern and tension
different
- Head Size: 89 sq. in. .
- Weight (unstrung): 325 g.

My guess is that the 97 version is probably an update of RD TI 80 Lite.

Tour 89 Pic:
yvct89.jpg


Tour 97 Pic:
yvct97.jpg


Now, I "only" have to find Tour 97 for a test, to compare with the Vcore 98
and RD TI 80 Lite that I already own.
 
sargeinaz

sargeinaz

Hall of Fame
These are nice. I like the paintjob way more than the regular v cores. I may need to demo these cause the 95D is great.
 
rdis10093

rdis10093

Hall of Fame
the 89 seems light to compared to the wilson, dunlop, and head mid frames.

I bet the 89 feels really flexy.
 
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zumzool

Semi-Pro
not a tour weight at all.

the paint job reminds me of the rqis1 tour. not a fan of it...

the biggest difference from the vcore 95 is the string pattern....16 x 19 on this 97 tour version.
 
Automatix

Automatix

Legend
Still the OP states that the composition is HMG and Elastic Ti aka Gummetal instead of the Ultimate Ti used in available today RD Ti 80.

Elastic Ti was used in the RDS models.
And was used by Toyota.
 
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Jack Romeo

Professional
Automatix said:
Still the OP states that the composition is HMG and Elastic Ti aka Gummetal instead of the Ultimate Ti used in available today RD Ti 80.

Elastic Ti was used in the RDS models.
And was used by Toyota.
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ultimum ti not ultimate ti. this is an older version of elastic ti. recall that the rd ti 80 is actually an older model than the rdx/rds/rdis series. but it was popular throughout the 2000's because of srichaphan and pierce. they had actually phased this model out already when they introduced the other series of rackets but they brought it back after a while.
 
Automatix

Automatix

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Jack Romeo said:
ultimum ti not ultimate ti. this is an older version of elastic ti. recall that the rd ti 80 is actually an older model than the rdx/rds/rdis series. but it was popular throughout the 2000's because of srichaphan and pierce. they had actually phased this model out already when they introduced the other series of rackets but they brought it back after a while.
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And the bizarre headsize of the 89 Tour is more in line with the RD Ti 70 ( 88 ).
 
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zumzool

Semi-Pro
when I'm thinking tour weight... i'm thinking it should be one of the heaviest racquets in the line up...

the 95D is 10 grams heavier unstrung than the 97 tour....

with the similar specs of the 95D, it seems that the 97 tour should be heavier.
 
sargeinaz

sargeinaz

Hall of Fame
zumzool said:
when I'm thinking tour weight... i'm thinking it should be one of the heaviest racquets in the line up...

the 95D is 10 grams heavier unstrung than the 97 tour....

with the similar specs of the 95D, it seems that the 97 tour should be heavier.
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I agree, the 97 should be like 320-325g at least.
 
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HurricaneDominic

Guest
I currently use the RQiS 1 Tour and the VCore 97 Tour seems like quite a nice replacement, even though I was looking to move up to a 100sq" headsize.
The paintjob is quite nice, I think it will look better in HD pictures. I wonder why they didn't continue with the RQiS line? I know Ivanovic changed to the EZone's but other players using the RQiS went to VCore's, so I wouldn't say EZone was a direct replacement for the RQiS line, especially spec wise.
 
bruintennis

bruintennis

Semi-Pro
Great info. I heard about these racquets in early January, but only knew the head sizes. Will be interesting to know the flex.
 
sargeinaz

sargeinaz

Hall of Fame
bruintennis said:
Great info. I heard about these racquets in early January, but only knew the head sizes. Will be interesting to know the flex.
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I agree. Looking forward to seeing the flex on them both. This summer i'll demo the 97 and 95 side by side and see which v-core i prefer. The 95 is simply an awesome frame and I love the extra pop it has. I'm thinking the 97 will have lower power, but well see.
 
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Fed Kennedy

Fed Kennedy

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sargeinaz said:
I agree. Looking forward to seeing the flex on them both. This summer i'll demo the 97 and 95 side by side and see which v-core i prefer. The 95 is simply an awesome frame and I love the extra pop it has. I'm thinking the 97 will have lower power, but well see.
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I am really intrigued by both offerings as well. Would have liked to see the 97 at 325 grams as well...the 95 such a sublime blend of power and control with the 16x20. I have a leather on mine, its like ps85 for dummies.
I am a sucker for red racquets as well lol.
 
sargeinaz

sargeinaz

Hall of Fame
Fed Kennedy said:
I am really intrigued by both offerings as well. Would have liked to see the 97 at 325 grams as well...the 95 such a sublime blend of power and control with the 16x20. I have a leather on mine, its like ps85 for dummies.
I am a sucker for red racquets as well lol.
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Thats a good way to put it. I have a ps85 and the yonex has that firm, but comfortable feel. They are kind of similar. And exactly, I hit flat and I could just drill flat drive groundies repeatedly with it and still hit that nice prostaff like slice that just drives flat. Not to mention the slice serves are awesome with it. And ya I agree, yonexes and red just go together. These new tour paintjobs are killer.
 
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HurricaneDominic

Guest
Normally the information for these rackets can be found on the YONEX JAPAN website, but there doesn't seem to be a news article on the two rackets in question.

However, I did come across an article on some new VCore's, the SPEED and 100P. I have no idea whether they'll be available in the USA/EUROPE.

Here's a picture:


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eleventeenth street

eleventeenth street

Semi-Pro
Jack Romeo said:
why the considerable discrepancy between actual and published head sizes? doesn't make sense.
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i don't know. marketing possibly? with the trend towards larger head sizes, maybe it's easier for Head to sell frames when they're advertised as 93s. but older iterations of the prestige had 89.5 sq in printed on them and they've never changed the head size. that's why you can interchange the cap grommets on all versions of the prestige mid.
 
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scx

New User
still no details on stiffness, balance or SW.

I'll try to find out during the next week, when can we expect the racquets in stores.
 
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zumzool

Semi-Pro
is there any new info on this? i'm itching to get back into a yonex.... but nothing in the current lineup really suits my game.
 
XFactorer

XFactorer

Hall of Fame
Specs from the German website:

97 sq in
16 x 20 string pattern
27 in length
310mm balance point (~7 pts headlight)
310 grams unstrung (~11.5 oz strung)
 
dekko1

dekko1

Semi-Pro
I had a hit with the 89 a few days ago.
So, I play with Vcore 95, but have played most of my tennis life with small head (pro staff original).
The 89 already feels like a classic racquet. Great maneuverability, great flex, good balance, quite crisp and great spin for a small head.
Sweet spot felt quite big, and I did not have to adjust much of my strokes to play with it; I was hitting great from the 1st shot.

With all that, I still prefer my 95d, bigger sweet spot, more spin, more power. But for those who are looking for a classic feel, something more old school, and is having trouble finding these days, this can surely be a great option!!
 
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zumzool

Semi-Pro
XFactorer said:
Specs from the German website:

97 sq in
16 x 20 string pattern
27 in length
310mm balance point (~7 pts headlight)
310 grams unstrung (~11.5 oz strung)
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I am truly at a loss.... what purpose does this racquet have? It's 10 grams lighter and 2 sq inches bigger than the 95d and called a "tour" and has the same string pattern? so what makes it noticeably different from the 95d? I was really hoping for a 16 x 19 complement to the 100s.
 
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Fed Kennedy

Fed Kennedy

Legend
dekko1 said:
I had a hit with the 89 a few days ago.
So, I play with Vcore 95, but have played most of my tennis life with small head (pro staff original).
The 89 already feels like a classic racquet. Great maneuverability, great flex, good balance, quite crisp and great spin for a small head.
Sweet spot felt quite big, and I did not have to adjust much of my strokes to play with it; I was hitting great from the 1st shot.

With all that, I still prefer my 95d, bigger sweet spot, more spin, more power. But for those who are looking for a classic feel, something more old school, and is having trouble finding these days, this can surely be a great option!!
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What is the string pattern on the 89?
 
rdis10093

rdis10093

Hall of Fame
dekko1 said:
I had a hit with the 89 a few days ago.
So, I play with Vcore 95, but have played most of my tennis life with small head (pro staff original).
The 89 already feels like a classic racquet. Great maneuverability, great flex, good balance, quite crisp and great spin for a small head.
Sweet spot felt quite big, and I did not have to adjust much of my strokes to play with it; I was hitting great from the 1st shot.

With all that, I still prefer my 95d, bigger sweet spot, more spin, more power. But for those who are looking for a classic feel, something more old school, and is having trouble finding these days, this can surely be a great option!!
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when is the ETA?
 
Fed Kennedy

Fed Kennedy

Legend
Love the new pj too. Wish it wasnt white on one side but you cant have it all...the 95 is looking better and better, but i will demo the 89.
 
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