Yonex VCORE 98 (2023)

Seven generations into the VCORE family, Yonex continues to refine the VCORE 98. With this update, Yonex gives the racquet a softer feel and new frame geometry, which is designed to provide intermediate to advanced players with an ideal blend of power, spin, stability and feel. Our playtesters took this new VCORE 98 out for several weeks of hitting, and spoiler alert: the experience was a positive one! At least one of the changes was easy to spot: Yonex updates the ISOMETRIC head shape with a wider upper hoop that's designed to create a larger sweetspot and offer more stability and comfort. Other tweaks include new grommets for more string snapback and access to spin, a lower stiffness rating for a luxurious feel at impact, and 2-NAMD FlexForce graphite for more flex in all the right areas. Although each tester had slightly different opinions based on his or her different style of play, the team agreed that the VCORE 98 provides loads of bite when slicing serves, is stable and maneuverable at net, and offers access to massive spin and power from the baseline.

• Head Size: 98 sq. in. / 632 sq. cm.
• Length: 27 in.
• Strung Weight: 11.7 oz. / 320 g.
• Unstrung Weight: 11.1 oz. / 315 g.
• Strung Balance: 4 Pts. Head Light
• Swingweight: 327
• Flex: 64
• Beam Width: 23 mm / 23 mm / 21 mm
• Composition: HM Graphite / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force
• String Pattern: 16 Mains x 19 Crosses
• Recommended String Tension: 45 - 60 lbs.
• Grip: Yonex Synthetic
• Product Code: 23VCORE98TRF