Great review! I’m playing with the Ezone 98 but I miss a little bit of extra weight. Would you suggest the Ezone 98 Tour or the VCore Pro 97 HD? I’m 38 years old, good physique and all-court style player.

@nokieng6502

Жыл бұрын

Add lead.

Thanks for the honest review. Have you ever tested an Ezone Xi 310? I have the chance to buy one and I would like to know your thoughts on it Thanks again

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

Before my time unfortunately. Some say Kyrgious uses that frame so I would consider picking it up based on that.

Was looking forward to this review, too, and kinda disappointed with the racquet by hearing your comments. I was/am still undecided between this, the VCore Pro 310, and the 330. Looking primarily at some free power, spin, control, manoeuvrability.. what would you suggest??

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

I would like at the Head Gravity Pro or Speed Pro. Both are more powerful than the VCore Pro's (VCP) due to more elliptical beam shapes. I know they are 18x20's but they are both super spin friendly. The Speed's pattern is very open, similar density to the VCP's and much more open than the VCP HD. The Gravity has a very wide headshape, so the spin window is quite large. Both have higher swing weights for power and stability, but have lower static weights for great maneuverability. If you are comfortable with customization, the VCP 310g or EZone 98 would be good choices.

The score tells everything, thx!

This racket receives high praises everywhere else and got killed in here, lol

@Max-ti5nq

3 жыл бұрын

@Jumpin Joe this guy's game is weak, and doesn't fit this racket's performance target audience. His swing speed might benefit from a power racket, not a player one tbh. Therefore his opinion might ring true to his own specific skillset. To put it plainly, this racket might just be out of his league for now.

Hi for a player that likes control, top spin, and heavy ground stroke game (like Thiem or Nadal) would you recommend ezone 98 tour or the prestige MP?

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

The Ezone Tour. The Prestige MP is quite flexy so I find it tough to hit heavy balls while on the run. That said, before Thiem used his Pure Strike, I believe he used the old Prestige MP, though that one was a bit stiffer than his current racquet.

Nice review, everyone will have a little bit of a different experience with this racquet depending on their strength and play style What do you use normally?

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

My usual is the Yonex VCORE 95 customized to 350g, 335SW, 31.7cm balance point. Although the EZone is lighter, it felt a bit slower through the air. Usually I have a better understanding of why, but it's really hard for me to pinpoint the really reason. I think it's that there's a concentration of mass in the throat, but I couldn't guarantee it.

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@CourtsideSportsLTD Yeah i agree, felt the same, leather grip / 10g to handle did help alot, but also the beam thickness is alot wider than i am accustomed to aswell which might affect the aerodynamics a little more for me I'm alot faster with the RF97

Question - I have the ezone 98 drive. I like it, but want more weight in the head to plough through the ball. With a heavy ball, I feel like this racquet gets a bit bullied. It has to do with string tension, in part, of course, but wondered about the Tour in terms of what I have said. You said that the weight was more in the throat. How does that translate to plough through. Your comments on the volley sounded interesting.

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the standard Ezone 98 can get bullied. This is purely due to its low swingweight (plowthrough), and strings won't help much. The weight in the throat makes it easy to redirect or block back pace. If you have a simple, clean stroke, it will definitely help. My backhand is pretty simple and quite flat, so the racquet was great there. My forehand is more complicated and requires a lot more racquet head speed, so I was finding the weight in the throat to slow down the swing. I would prefer weight in the tip, which is why I prefer a customized Ezone 98 to an Ezone Tour.

@stevenurquhart9164

3 жыл бұрын

Courtside Sports Thank you. I want weight in the head for plough through. It would pull the head through upon impact. Well, that is how I would like to see it. Thanks again.

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenurquhart9164 While you are shoppping around, keep an eye out for racquets with high swingweights. Swingweight is the measurement that describes plowthrough. Typically, manufacturers don't make racquets above 325, but there are a few such as the Head Speed Pro, the Gravity Pro, the RF97, the Blade 18x20 and the Pure Strike 18x20. Next week I will be review the protoype 360+ Radical Pro with a modern 326 swingweight, but it swings fast and offers great stability so stay tuned for that!

Hi can I ask would you recommend this or Babolat Pure Strike 18x20? Thanks

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

My preference is towards the Strike 18x20. I actually really like the Strike Tour if you are ok with the 320g static weight.

How does it compare to Dr100 or 98? Also put some weight in the handle to match your vcore then retest the tour

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

I cant say, haven't played with the DR series sadly.

Did you notice any difference in stiffness between the Ezone 98 and Ezone 98 Tour?

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

Not really. I measured the RA of both of our demo samples and they actually came out the same, 64 strung

Did you prefer this racquet over the current Speed Pro?

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the day. I had my issues with both. I prefer the stock EZONE 98 to the Speed Pro, but didn't like the weight distribution on the Tour. The Speed Pro was a bit too flexy for me in the upper hoop, as I like a bit stiffer response.

Is the ezone98 very muted? I like a more lively racket

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

It fairly muted, but I still find the string bed to be pretty responsive. The new 360+ racquets from head are more lively feeling than this, but they still feel quite solid. I think the new Extreme Tour is very underrated, and worth looking into if you are interested in the EZone, but want something that offers more feedback.

I have purchased a Yonex VCore 95 and love the feel but find it light and lacking plow. Any advice about how many grams of lead tape to add and where to make it more substantial in terms of swing weight?

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

I have my VCore 95's with a leather grip and 6g of lead under the bumper. Specs about 350g, 335SW and 31,5cm balance. Totally fixed the plow through, added great put away power and help with stability on volleys.

@kutayyurtsever3619

3 жыл бұрын

@@CourtsideSportsLTD I also play with Vcore95, with 5gr weight added at 3&9&12, comes to around 335sw, so not sure how 6gr at 12 comes to 335, should be at least around 342 or so if stock was at spec, which should be in general with these specs..best feeling racquet I think and especially good for 1HBH.

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

@@kutayyurtsever3619 that is weird. It could be down to string choice, where my string is a lot lighter than yours, or the calibration of the Babolat RDC is used to measure it.

@kutayyurtsever3619

3 жыл бұрын

@@CourtsideSportsLTD I am using 17g multi/poly hybrid but wouldnt make such a difference.. I didnt measure mine, but calculated and it surely feels above 330... in theory 6g at tip should add around 18-20sw as far as I know, which would bring your unleaded strung sw to around 317 or so.. not sure strings would make so much difference, anyways weird yes...

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

@@kutayyurtsever3619 Swingweight is tough to measure because it depends on the polarization of the weight which is hard for manufacturers to get consistent. I have 3 Vcore 95's and the are all 335SW +/- 2, 306 unstrung. Machine calibration can be off and even using and RDC isn't always that accurate. Sometimes flipping a racquet 180 degrees changes the outcome by a few points. It could also be the scale I used to weigh the lead.

Smooth

Could you review the VCORE 95?

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to, but I probably won't. There are too many new racquets coming down the pipeline. Can give you a quick run down of my scores before and after the customization of my personal sticks. Stock: Power: 5 Spin: 8 Stability: 8 Control: 10 Feel: 10 Customized (6g at 12 plus leather grip); 350g, 335SW, 31.5cm balance strung. Power: 7.5 Spin: 8.5 Stability: 8.5 Control: 10 Feel: 10

Hi, thanks for the review! How would you compare it to Vcore Pro 97HD? I have been hitting with the HD for a while and find it a bit slow. Also, forehand is is flying out the court! Any insight would be much appreciated!

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

I found the weight distribution to feel similar on these racquets. They worked awesome on my backhand, both topspin and backhand, but lacked the whip I like on my forehand. I'm surprised out are struggling to control the HD, usually the low launch angle from the dense pattern keeps the ball in, but in your case it's probably more an issue with spin generation. You can definitely get more spin from the EZone Tour, which would be good for you.

@joneyin

3 жыл бұрын

@@CourtsideSportsLTD thanks! Which strings did you find work best for these rackets?

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

@@joneyin depends what you need. A shaped poly will always help with spin, like Tourbite or Hyper-G.

So. This tour or standard one?)

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

For my game, the standard and some lead tape.

@Zhunussov

3 жыл бұрын

Courtside Sports thanks for respond and what customization u recommend??) thanks

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zhunussov Depends on your needs, but I'd play around with 6-8g at 12 and 5-10g in handle. Lots of player prefer weight at 3 and 9 because it increases stability and forgiveness on off center hits. I don't like this because I like to keep the maneuverability for my wristy forehand.

every tennis shop knows that ezone are the best yonex selling racquets, so expect every ezone racquet to be reviewed as holly grail of tennis racquets.

The standard 98 wasn't that great. Your review was hype.

This guy has no weight of shot as evidenced by his poor mechanics when producing strokes. He is late every time. He may be accustomed to lighter frames. If you use 315 to 330g unstrung racquets, and can swing it, you will find this racquet is far superior the regular ezone 98.

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

My usual racquet is a weighted VCORE 95 to 350g and 335SW. I am used to racquets heavier than this EZone Tour.

@coreyklein7510

3 жыл бұрын

@@CourtsideSportsLTD I meant no offense, but I have been using a VCore Pro 97 330g weighted to 360g for the past 2 years, 10 points headlight. Just switched to the ezone tour, 4 points headlight. Took some time to adjust. I'd bet your usually racquet is 7+ points headlight right? That's the difference in being how playable and effective it is to play with.

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

@@coreyklein7510 I did have issues with maneuverability, which contributes to how late I am in these shots.

@coreyklein7510

3 жыл бұрын

@magnesiu t I had never used a racquet that is 4 points head heavy, so it did take time. Put in Tour Bite or hyper G 50-53lbs. You have to have more of a linear swing path on your forehand to benefit. You can't whip it around like a 7+ points HL racquet. There are benefits to a more head heavy racquet including firmer volleys, more solid slice, and easier snap on serves. Downsides are it is harder to swing the modern forehand, less maneuverable generally. I used a much heavier racquet than this previously, so more me the maneuverability is about the same.

@CourtsideSportsLTD

3 жыл бұрын

@magnesiu t try stringing in the low 50's full poly