1296 new this week, from players and from around the web.
Owns both gens; the Gen 8 Vcore 98 has easier spin, more power and serve pop but felt sluggish, and took a while to get used to.
“With the Gen 8 (compared to Gen 7), the launch angle is slightly lower but have easier access to spin and more power. But it felt sluggish to swing and less whippy.”
Tried the new 8th gen Vcore 100 and was not impressed; feels much less maneuverable than older VCores.
“I tried the 98 and the 100 and I can tell you, I was not impressed”
Tried the new Vcore 100D and found it much less maneuverable than previous generations; not impressed.
“I have tried the 100D and am an avid 2021 100 user, my consensus is that the feel of the new line is vastly different”
Owns a Percept 97 and calls it an amazing stick.
“I also have percept 97, and tfight 305s, both amazing sticks”
Tried the gen 7 Vcore 98 and really didn't like it.
“i tried the gen 7 one and really didn't like it to be frank”
Plays three Gen 8 Vcore 98 Tours; all chew through strings fast, with Polytour Pro losing snapback after 2.5 hours.
“Across all three racquets I’ve noticed how quickly it chews through string.”
Loves the gen 8 Vcore 95: better feel and solidity than the 98, especially at net, and more linear and predictable.
“95 has better feel ands solidity, especially at net.”
Their 7th gen Vcore 95 feels made for them on offense and in low-pressure play, though they play better competitively with the 98.
“the 95 feels like it was made for me. it is unreal when youre playing offense, getting floaters and short balls, etc.”
Bought the 2023 Pure Aero 98: easy serve power, heaps of spin and control from the baseline, and nice control on volleys.
“I ended up buying the 2023 pure aero 98 it felt like I got easy power off the serves, heaps of spin and control on ground strokes, and still with nice control for volleys.”
Calls the 2026 Pure Aero 98 the best racket they've played: miles better than the last generation, accurate and soft on the arm.
“it's best racket I've played with. It is miles better than last generation & highly accurate.”
Hit with the Vcore 100L at a Yonex pop-up and it felt really nice.
“The Ezone 100SL, Vcore 100L and Ezone 98 felt really nice.”
Loved their 2024 Vcore 100 until the frame cracked.
“Loved it while it lasted but just been informed by my local shop that it won’t take a new restring due to a crack in the frame.”
Played the 2025 Ezone 100L for a year: comfortable but always too launchy for them.
“It was 2025 - 100L strung with Hyper-G Soft at 49/47 and later at 50/48 - I tried to regain control. It's comfortable racket but for me it was always too launchy.”
Loves the Percept 97D after returning from a long break; it gives the control they wanted since they generate their own power.
“I got the 97D as my first racquet back after a long hiatus. I love it.”
Demoed the Percept 97L: a control, low-power racquet for intermediate to advanced players, similar to the VCP 97L.
“It felt very similar to the Percept 97L that we demo'ed at the same time. It's a control, low power racquet for intermediate to advanced players.”
Played the last-gen Ezone 100: stiff but very powerful.
“At one point I played with both the last gen ezone 100 and and percept 97h. Ezone 100 is stiff but very powerful.”
Played the Percept 97H: very stable and plush, but little free power.
“97h is very stable, plush, but not much free power.”
The Percept 100D plays well but its balance feels awkward and clubby to them.
“It plays well, but(and this is a personal issue so may not be relevant) the balance on it just feels awkward and clubby to me vs other percepts.”
Played both: the Percept 100 is very controlled and more well-rounded.
“The 100 is very controlled and a little bit more well-rounded. The 97 has some of the best feel of any modern racket”
After elbow issues with the Pure Aero, finds their Ezone 98 (2026 Espresso Brown) more comfortable and easier to control, with a forgiving sweet spot.
“I find the Ezone 98 more comfortable and easier to control, especially on flatter shots.”
Ordered two Muse 98s and both came in under spec at 301g and 299g, unlike their other Yonex frames.
“The weight for the Muse 98 is supposed to be 305 unstrung. I ordered two and got one at 301 grams and the other at 299.”
Bought the Muse 100 and finds it really comfortable; no more arm soreness after games.
“I bought the muse 100 too! It’s really comfortable to use.”
A 4.5 player loves the 2022 Ezone 98's easy power and comfort after a month; it has been almost pain-free on a chronic shoulder.
“I’ve spent the last month hitting with the **2022 Ezone 98 (Aqua Night Black)** and love the easy power-plus-comfort combo.”
A long-time DR 98+ user finds the 2025 Ezone 98+ stiffer in the hoop but equally comfortable, more forgiving, and with more free power, especially on serves; added 4g at 3 and 9 for plow.
“Forgiveness: this is where the 2025 version really outperforms the DR. The sweet spot feels bigger and off center hits don’t sail the ball a ton.”
Learned tennis with the 2025 Ezone 100 over about 1.5 years and found it good, with a big sweet spot.
“I got the 2025 Ezone 100 to learn tennis and it was good since I got it (roughly 1.5 years).”
Demoed the current Ezone 98 Tour and loved it on groundstrokes, but found it too heavy to serve with.
“I recently demoed the ezone 98 tour and absolutely loved it, it felt amazing on groundstrokes but too heavy to serve with”
After 8 hours of 4.0/4.5 play: a stiff but arm-friendly all-rounder that plays like a rawer Speed MP; can launch off-centre.
“It’s stiff, but not harsh on my arm. Pretty good spin, power, directional control, and stability. A solid all a-rounder, but nothing really stands out besides it feels like an early 2010’s racket.”
A 3.5-4.0 player in their early 50s gets more head speed and far more first serves in with the 7th-gen Ezone 100L than the 100.
“Found I was getting better wrist snap and head speed on my serve with the L and waaay more of my first serves were going in as a result.”
A week in, this player is loving their Ultra 100 V5.
“Picked up my 100 last week and have been loving it so far.”
After a two-hour demo, this player loved the Pro Staff X V14's serve pop and control but came home with shoulder and elbow pain.
“Played with it for 2 hours today. Man, oh man. I have never had so much pop on my serve or felt so much in control of the strokes. BUT... I come home to shoulder pain and some elbow pain.”
After five months on the RF 01 Pro, this player switched back to the Pro Staff V14, finding the RF closer to the Blade's muted feel.
“I played with the RF01 (Pro) for about 5 months. Recently switched back to the Pro Staff (v14).”
This 3.5 player tried the 300 g RF 01 and found it light, easy to swing, with great net touch, topspin and easy power.
“I tried the 300g model. It was light, easy to swing, great touch at the net, imparted quite a bit of topspin on groundies and easy power”
This player loves their Shift 99 16x20, leaded up and strung at 57 lbs: very good serve power, a controllable launch angle and great spin.
“I have a shift 99 16x20 and I love it.”
In a brief demo, this player was surprised how much higher a casual second serve kicked with the Shift 99 Pro.
“I only got to demo the Shift 99 Pro for a brief period of time and I experienced this too.”
This player loves the Shift 99L: easy kick, slice and high-percentage serves from its head speed and spin, and a good base for customizing.
“I love the 99L, it’s close to same specs as the others other than weight.”
Three months after switching from a Percept 97, this one-hander finds the Ultra 100 V4 slow, sluggish and hollow with no feedback, and their consistency collapsed after an initial honeymoon.
“The racket seems slow and sluggish and I'm always late on the 1HBH, forehand is spraying all over”
Demoing the Ultra Pro 16x19, this player found it way too demanding, needing a lot of added weight for plow-through, and the 60 RA didn't feel good.
“The Pro is admittedly way too demanding of a racquet for me but my main takeaway was that even at the stock 306g unstrung I felt like I'd need a LOT of weight”
After demos, this advanced beginner liked the Ultra 100UL V4: comfortable, with their forehand finding the sweet spot often and fun serving.
“Demo'd a few raquets and liked the Wilson ultra 100UL v4 and clash 100 v2.”
This beginner-level player loves their Ultra 100L V5 and is experimenting with strings.
“I play the 100L, and love it.”
Returning 4.0 player still likes the Ultra 108 but prefers the Shift 99 once their footwork improved.
“I *absolutely* was compensating for lazy footwork. I've fixed that, and I do still like the Ultra 108, but I like my Shift 99 more”
This player uses the Clash 100 V3 for golfer's elbow, with Head Velocity MLT at low tension for about a year, though it's hard on strings.
“I use a clash 100 v3 because of golfers elbow as well”
After two years, this four-year player finds the Clash 100L V2 fine but too light and lacking stability, and switched to the Percept 100.
“Two years ago I bought myself the Wilson Clash V2 100L, and it’s been fine. Something is off I just can’t tell what it is.”
Returning after 25+ years, this player really likes the Blade 100L V9: light enough at the net with enough weight for a decent swing, and no buyer's remorse.
“I got a Blade v9 100 L (Not UL) - coming from a 25+ year break.”
This 15-year one-hander with a big backhand found the Pro Staff 97 V14 a really bad racket compared with earlier Pro Staffs and the RF line.
“For me Pro Staff 97 V14 was a really bad racket compared to its predecessors and the RF line.”
After three months, this player finds the Blade 98 16x19 V9 enjoyable and comfortable, good on serves and forehands but not for their one-handed backhand.
“Blade V9 305g 98 16x19: I’ve been playing with it for 3 months; it’s an enjoyable and comfortable racket, but I didn’t quite like it for one-handed backhand.”
This 18x20 fan finds the Ultra Pro 18x20 V4 plays like their old Six.One 95 Team with even better feel and control and no arm pain.
“Ultra Pro plays close to that racket with no arm pain at all! Has even better feel and control”
This 3.5–4.0 player switched to a used Head Speed MP 2022 because it felt amazing.
“found a nice used 2022 Head Speed MP this year and then switched to that because it felt amazing for me.”
This player went back from the Pro Staff 97 V14 to the V13 for its more dampened feel and lower launch angle.
“I personally ended up going back to the V13 for the more dampened feel across the string bed.”
A 3.0–3.5 player enjoyed two years with the Pro Staff 97L V13 as their first racket until it cracked at the throat.
“I cracked my Wilson Pro Staff 97L v13 in the throat, which seems like a weird place after 2 years of use”
A year in, this 3.5 player still loves the feel of the Pro Staff 97L V14 but wonders whether it's making tennis harder than it needs to be.
“I finally ended up getting the Pro Staff v14 97L, because after I tried it first the first time, it felt amazing.”
Having used both, this player finds the RF97 Autograph V13's sharper-edged grip and butt cap harder to hold than the V12's, hurting their hand after a two-hour hit.
“But the v13 is just harder to hold, compared to the v12’s softer grip. Also the butt cap on the v13 has sharper edges, so after a 2 hour hit, the grip starts to hamper my hand.”
This owner really likes the Pro Staff Six.One 100 V14's balance; less stable and control-oriented than a 98, but a great fit for 3.0–3.5 players.
“I have the v14 and I really like it. Love the balance, obv not as stable and control oriented as the 98 but it's a great fit for 3.0-3.5.”
A 3.0–3.5 recreational player with past tennis elbow demoed the Clash 100 Pro V3 and really liked it.
“I demoed the Clash 100 Pro V3 and really liked it”
A Blade Pro 98 16x19 V9 player finds it very different from the regular Blade: higher swingweight, stiffer, more feedback, and it helps them hit a heavy ball, though it doesn't swing as easily.
“I play with them, it’s a wildly different racquet than the blade. Swingweight is significantly higher, it’s stiffer and there’s more feedback”
A lifelong 18x20 Blade player loves the feel of the Blade Pro 18x20 V9 but leaves many balls short compared with the regular Blade.
“I love how it feels but noticed that I’m having a hard time pushing my balls, deep”
This player hated the Blade 98 18x20 V9, finding it very difficult to get depth and penetration.
“I hated the 18x20 version of the v9, i found it very difficult to get depth and penetration”
Moving up from a cheap Head racket, this beginner is thrilled with the Wilson Burn 100 V5's larger head and 300g weight.
“I recently bought the Wilson Burn 100 V5 and I'm thrilled.”
An intermediate player loves the Wilson Burn 105S V6 their coach suggested and preferred it to other demos.
“Turns out I love it, and preferred it over other racquets i demoed before buying.”
A beginner-to-intermediate baseliner found the Clash 100 Pro V2 super comfortable at first, but after a year it felt too heavy and muted, lacking feedback and punch.
“I started with the Wilson Clash 100 Pro V2 (Wilson Multifilament Sensation 1,35 **@ 22.5 KG / \~50 lbs)**, which felt super comfortable”
After 3 years with the Clash 100 V1, this player finds the Clash 100 V2 slightly muted but more consistent and predictable, with a bigger sweet spot.
“Clash v2 has a bit muted feel but the response is much more consistent and predictable.”
After a couple of months at 50 lb, even playing four times a week, this player is pain-free with the Clash 100L V3 and finds it super comfortable and forgiving.
“Have played with the V3 Clash 100L at 50lb tension for a couple months and pain free.”
A new player who demoed the Blade 100UL V9 loves it but finds it too expensive.
“I demo'd the Wilson Blade v9 100UL and I love it”
A Blade 100L V10 owner says, unlike the heavier Blades, it plays as a power racket.
“Unlike the heavier ones, Blade 100L v10 is a power racket. I know because I have one”
A player finds the Blade 98 16x19 V10 much more stable at impact than the V9, a fantastic control stick with good pop and spin.
“The V10 Blade 16x19 is a lot more stable at impact than the. V9”
A T-Fight 305S owner finds it solid but considerably stiffer than the Blade.
“I have the 305s and it's pretty solid. It does feel considerably stiffer than the blade”
This player tried the Blade 98 18x20 V10 and really loved how it played, but not the colour.
“Tried the new blade v10 18x20 and really loved the way it played.”
A Blade 98S player found their V9 much harder to swing than their two V8s, almost hard on the shoulders, despite identical specs.
“i felt like the V9 was so much harder to swing. Playing with it was almost hard on my shoulders”
After hitting the V10 Blade Pro range, this player found the Pro 98 18x20 great when timed well but not fun otherwise.
“The 18x20 worked great if you time your shots well but if not it was not a fun racquet.”
Of the V10 Blade Pro 98s, this player liked the 16x19 most for its pocketing, serving and decent feel.
“The 98-16x19 I liked the most because it had great pocketing, serving and decent feel.”
After hitting the V10 Blade Pro range, this player liked the Blade Pro 100 V10 the most.
“I like the 100 pro the most. That thing was sweet.”
A Blade 100 V9 owner tried the Blade 100 V10 and found it barely different.
“I have tried the regular 100 but meh wasn’t that different from v9 100 which I have.”
A player who bought the Volkl Vostra V10 320g says it's great, despite Volkl's confusing lineup.
“Indeed… I bought the v10 320 and it’s great though”
After a 2-hour demo, a former Pure Aero user found the Blade 100 V9 comfortable and softer on impact than the Speed MP, with more power than the EZONE 98.
“Blade felt softer on impact - very similar control and power wise”
Tried the new 8th gen Vcore 98 and was not impressed; feels much less maneuverable than older VCores.
“I tried the 98 and the 100 and I can tell you, I was not impressed”
With the red (8th-gen) Vcore 100 they can destroy the ball and it still drops in.
“The higher sweet spot of the red one means you can absolutely destroy balls with it and they'll still fall in play.”
Demoed the new Vcore 100D and it felt awful: balls either got no depth or flew long.
“I was extremely excited to try the new VCORE 100D and was pretty upset that it felt awful.”
A daily club player found the Percept 97 a bit stiff and too crisp for them.
“I tried the Percept 97 again recently and found it a bit stiffer and too crisp for my l”
Plays the 2023 Vcore 98 with Lynx Tour strung loose and gets plenty of spin and control.
“I also use lynx tour on the ‘23 version. It’s nice, I find the string consistent. Plenty of spin too for plenty of control”
Their 2026 Vcore 95 strung loose plays great: good pocketing, power, control and spin.
“I’ve been using razor code 1.25 which is fairly stiff at 42/40 and it’s been great. Good pocketing, power, control and spin.”
Two years with the 2023 Vcore 95 (lead at 3/9); now wants a bit more power, sweet spot and feel.
“Been using the vcore 95, 2023 for about two years”
Demoed the 2023 Pure Aero 98 and found it whippy and hard, like a shrunk 100.
“On the other hand, PA 98 was so whippy and hard.”
Demoing the 2026 Pure Aero 98: heavy ball with good control when flattening out, fixing the Vcore's launch, though the butt-cap bevel dug into their palm.
“The PA 98 2026 actually took a lot of the things I liked about the VCore 98 and fixed the high launch angle issue.”
After 1.5 years with the 7th-gen Vcore 100, finds its launch angle high.
“Hi, I've been using the Vcore 100 7th gen for around 1.5 years. I always thought the vcore had a higher launch angle compared to other rackets.”
Tested and really liked the Percept 97D's control, but it lacks a little power and penetration.
“And I really liked the yonex percept 97D. I really like the control of this racket but it lacks a little power and penetrating power.”
Demoed the Ezone 100: fun with easy power, perhaps too easy, but less manoeuvrable than the 98 for their one-handed backhand.
“The 100 was fun and started adapting well at 2nd session, completely understand what people mean by easy power now although a little too easy.”
After years of trying rackets, a 50+ one-handed all-courter settled on the Percept 100D.
“It is for me (50+ with traditional eastern+ohbh strokes aggressive all court) as it's the racked I landed after a couple of years”
Sticks with the Percept 100 for its balance of control, comfort and power after the Ezone 100 and 98.
“Reason to stick to the Percept 100: 1. Too much power from ezone 100 that I can't tame”
Demoed and bought the 2025 Ezone 98, liking it much more than the 100; it feels less clunky and lets them swing freely.
“I recently demo and bought the 2025 Ezone 98 which I liked quite a bit better than the 100. It felt less clunky”
A 4.5 Ezone 98 player tried the Muse 98 to spare their elbow; it lacks plow through, and adding lead hurt its maneuverability.
“My only issue with the racquet is that I can’t quite get enough plow through.”
Demoed the Muse 100 while coming back from an elbow issue; it felt comfortable with a bit more power and crisper shots than the Clash 100.
“Demoed the Yonex Muse 100 and so far so good! Coming back from a forearm/elbow issue so I was trying to find something more comfortable.”
Demoed the Ezone 98 for two weeks: manoeuvres well for their one-handed backhand, with good control and no arm issues, though less forgiving on off days.
“the thin beam 98 manoeuvres way better for me and have adapted well to it despite being told its a "demanding racquet".”
Bought the current Ezone 100 and was disappointed by how muted it felt, with no feedback; switched to a Vcore.
“I just bought the Ezone 100 three weeks ago, and was disappointed at how muted it was.”
Moving from the Pro Staff 97 v14, finds the Ultra Pro 99 perfect for their game.
“So far I've found the Ultra Pro 99 perfect for my game.”
Demoing both, this one-hander finds the Ultra 100 V5 good for two-handers with lots of free power and better damping than earlier versions, but not a huge sweet spot.
“imo the Wilson Ultra 100 V5 is a good option for a 2hander! lots of free power”
This newer full-western player thinks the Pro Staff X's weight is stressing their arm as they whip for topspin.
“I think the weight of the Pro Staff X is causing stress on my arm.”
Comparing it with their Ezone 98 after a day, this player finds the RF 01 Pro more versatile at net and a bit more comfortable.
“RF01 pro feels a little more comfortable (probably the frame technology absorbs more vibrations).”
This 4.0 player loves the RF 01, chosen over the Pro because it matched their Pure Aero's weight.
“I love it! I went from Pure Aero 2018 to RF 01. I tried both RF 01 and Pro.”
This player is amazed by the Shift 99's spin and power for a 99, finds it super comfortable on the arm, but needed lead at 3 and 9.
“I play with the wilson shift 99 and it amazes me the amount of spin and power that it has being a 99.”
A month in, this player loves the Shift 99 Pro: easy power and spin with great control from the 18x20 pattern.
“I just got a Shift Pro about a month ago and I love it. Such easy power and spin, and great control with the 18x20 pattern”
This Shift 99L user's only major problem is that off-centre volleys aren't great.
“I use the shift 99l and I have only one major problem with it, volleys are not great when off centre.”
This 3.5 player really liked the Ultra 100 V4 but its stiffness gave them elbow discomfort.
“I tried the Ultra 100 V4 and really liked it; however, its stiffness caused discomfort in my elbow.”
A couple of months into several Ultra Pro 16x19 frames, this player is struggling with consistency while still dialing in weight and balance.
“Couple months in and struggling with consistency.”
Borrowing a friend's Ultra 100L V5 for two sets, this Pure Aero 98 player found their serves and groundstrokes felt great.
“on a whim picked up my friends V5L and played two sets with it and my serves and groundstrokes felt great.”
This player finds the Clash 100 V3 forgiving, stable and arm-protecting, and just bought a second one.
“It is forgiving, stable and protects your arm. I just bought a second one.”
After a month, this beginner finds the Clash 100L V2 so light they must swing harder for power, with almost no control.
“I’ve been using this for about a month now based on YouTube reviews and I must say I’m not impressed.”
This player finds their new Blade 100L V9 sluggish and slow to move compared with the V8, despite identical specs.
“my new Blade 100L V9 doesn't suit me like the V8. It feels sluggish and slow to move despite identical specs.”
After trying the Blade V9 and Ezone 98, this one-hander returned to the Pro Staff 97 V14 (Noir) and says it's definitely their racket.
“Pro Staff V14 Noir 315g 97: I used to play with V11.5, and I regretted selling it, so I returned to Pro Staff. My racket is definitely Pro Staff.”
A 3.0–3.5 flat hitter playing the Blade 98 16x19 V9 with Hyper-G at 45 lbs loves its stiffness and 305g weight.
“I love the stiffness of the blade and the 305g.”
This all-court one-hander loves the control and feel of the Pro Staff 97 V13 and found the V14 less consistent.
“I currently use the ProStaff v13. Since it is discontinued and I could only find 2 spares on vinted”
This player loves their Pro Staff 97L V13s, which are popular in their community.
“I LOVE my Pro Staff 97L v13s... and several players in my community play with the same one”
After demoing it in an emergency, this player loves the Pro Staff 97L V14 and bought four in a sale.
“I love my rootbeer v14 97L.”
Having hit both, this lifelong Pro Staff player preferred the RF97 Autograph V13 over the V11 for its swing feel and matte finish.
“Ive hit with the v11 and v13 and I liked the v13 more”
Having playtested both at once, this player finds the Clash 100 Pro V3 far more complete than the standard 100 V3, which felt unstable on volleys.
“Buy the Clash 100 Pro V3. It's absolutely fantastic.”
A former RF97 player on the Blade Pro 98 16x19 V9 likes its undampened feel, heavier shots and stability, and finds it more maneuverable than the RF97.
“I play with the 16x19. If you like the modern soft feeling… it’s not for you.”
After extensive play, this player finds the V9 Blade Pro closer to a Pro Staff: a tough but rewarding stick, harder on serve.
“Having played pretty extensively with a V8 Blade and V9 Blade Pro, they aren’t really close.”
A big hitter with a western forehand who plays the Blade 98 18x20 V9 gets all the spin they need and a more penetrating ball than the 16x19, which they find less controlled on flat shots.
“I’m a big hitter with a western forehand and switched to 18x20 Blades around 7 years ago.”
Switching from a Pure Drive 107, this player finds the Burn 100 V5 feels great on all strokes, including a one-handed backhand, and likes its large sweet zone.
“The Burn 100 v5 feels really good for all my strokes, including my 1hbh.”
A flat-hitting recreational player finds the Clash V2 Pro lacks power for them, with a small sweet spot and a muted, dead feel on off-center hits.
“I think i need a racket that helps me more with power then the V2 pro do now.”
A lower-intermediate player liked the Clash 100 V2 strung with poly at 55 lbs, though it felt a bit erratic at times; a soft multi at lower tension felt mushy.
“I had a good experience with them, they made me feel in contact with the ball, albeit a bit unstable/erratic at times.”
A Blade 100L V10 owner measured 309 swing weight versus the spec 313 and added about 5 points, recommending the L for wrist issues.
“I bought the 100L v10, and raised the swing weight by about 5 points.”
A 3.5 who bought the Blade 98 16x19 V10 a few weeks ago finds the sweet spot small and regrets it.
“I just bought it a few weeks ago with Babolat natural gut at 49lbs but man the sweet spot is small.”
Switching from a Blade 18x20, a player likes the T-Fight 305S: less feel but more spin, especially on kick serves, and more stable.
“Compared to the blade I feel like I have less feel, a bit more spin especially kick serve, and the tfight feels more stable.”
A former college player and teaching pro dislikes the Blade 98 18x20 V10 after the V8, finding it stiff and clunky across string setups.
“I really dislike the v10 18x20 after using the v8 for the past few years.”
Using the Blade Pro 100 V10 since release, this player really enjoys it and calls it an approachable, modernized Steam 100.
“I have been using the Blade 100 pro since it was released and really enjoy it.”
A 4.0 flat hitter demoing the Blade 100 V10 found it felt good with slightly more power than the 98 but preferred the 98's control.
“They both really feel good”
A USTA 4.0 coming from the VCORE 98 can drive the ball and serve harder with the Blade 100 V9, though it felt too powerful in a nervous league match.
“the Blade I can power through the ball with pace on both forehand and backhand. Serve wise, I hit my serves stronger with Blade.”
Switched from a Blade 98 v8 to the Vcore 98 v8 and misses long; control isn't as good as the Blade.
“Now I Have the vcore 98 v8 with polytour pro. When I go for my shot I miss long the controll is not as good as the blade.”
Switched to the new Vcore 100 and doesn't find the launch angle too high.
“I just switched from the Ezone 98 (from 2020-ish so a couple gens old) to the new vcore 100.”
Plays a matched pair of Vcore 100Ds; the stringbed is unpredictable, so they string it even tension for more control.
“The biggest weakness of the racket is the predictability of the stringbed”
Uses the Percept 97 and is very happy with it.
“I use the Percept 97 and am very happy with it.”
Likes the 2023 Vcore 98 stock for its whippy feel; very string-sensitive, with thin shaped strings giving wild topspin but some balls sailing long.
“the racquet is head light enough that you can customize it with some lead tape for more stability and power if you like, although i like it stock bc I like the whippy feel”
Really liked the 2026 Vcore 95 in a set and bought one.
“So I played a set with a friend's VCore 95 strung with Yonex Poly Tour and I really liked it.”
After demoing several rackets, liked the 2023 Vcore 95 best and is weighting it up.
“I posted about [my demo experience](https://www.reddit.com/r/10s/s/XkNExFKREr) a few days ago, the result of which concluding that I liked the Vcore 95 best”
Couldn't control the previous-generation Vcore 100 at all.
“I tried the Vcore 100 (previous version) and that racket was wild to me. I could not control it at all”
Plays the Percept 97D with a one-handed backhand: more control and spin, lower launch than the 97, but very unforgiving when out of position.
“I have OHBH and play with the Percept 97D.”
Loves the feel and easy power of their 2022 Ezone 100 strung at 30lbs.
“Have been playing with an Ezone 100 strung at 30lbs. Love the feel and easy power at low tension.”
Coming back after years away, found the Percept 100D a great replacement for the Microgel Radical OS: places shots anywhere without sailing them.
“Finally Found A Head Microgel Radical OS Replacement! (Yonex Percept 100D)”
After demoing many rackets, an intermediate player preferred the Percept 100.
“I'm an intermediate player and was able to demo the Ezone, Precept, Vcore, and a bunch of other racquets.”
Bought the 2025 Ezone 98; amazing on serve but groundstrokes go long and lack the Tour's feel.
“I don't have that same amazing feeling on my groundstrokes. I'm hitting balls long and not trusting the set up, it's amazing on serve though.”
Switched to the Muse 98: low on power in stock form but very easy to use, with a unique, addictive feel.
“I've swapped to the Muse 98. In stock form it's low on power but very easy to use. I find the feel super unique and addictive.”
A beginner fell in love with the Muse 100: head light, forgiving sweet spot, handles heavy balls, and their tennis elbow is healing.
“I got the Muse 100 a couple of weeks ago now and I truly fell in love with it.”
Plays the 2022 Ezone 98 with a shaped/slick poly hybrid and gets plenty of spin and lift on the ball.
“I use the ezone 98 2022. You need a shaped poly like hyper g in the mains and a slick poly in the crosses.”
Demoed the 2025 Ezone 100 and loved it, finding it much better than their 7th-gen Ezone 100L.
“I demoed the new 2025 Ezone 100 gen 8 (also multi) and loved it.”
A Blade v8 user tried the Ultra 99 Pro and found it a poppier version of the Blade.
“I use the Blade 16x19 V8 and tried the Ultra 99 – it's basically a poppier version of the Blade. I got a very similar feeling from both.”
This Ultra 100 V4 owner finds the Ultra 100 V5 awesome, with a different feel.
“but the V5 is awesome, a different feel though.”
A newer player using the Pro Staff X for six months at 3–4 hours a week has had no pain.
“have been using the PSX for about 6 months now, playing weekly about 3-4 hours. I haven't experienced any pain”
After a demo, this PS97 V13 player finds the RF 01 Pro powerful for topspin but lacking control on defence.
“You can hit great, topspin screamers with this racquet. The power is impressive. But the moment that you are playing defense, it lacks serious control.”
This player bought the 300 g RF 01 for faster swing speed and loves its mix of power and control.
“I got it for a slightly faster swing speed and not disappointed at all.”
Hitting with the Shift 99, this player found volleys didn't feel great and felt more impact in the wrist.
“I hit with the Shift 99 today, and I can concur that volleys don't feel super great with this racquet.”
Comparing it with the RF 01, this player found the Shift 99 Pro 18x20 more forgiving, with huge shots off the sweet spot.
“RF01 was a lot more unforgiving, and Shift gave some huge shots when hitting the sweet spot.”
Having tried both, this player preferred the Shift 99L over the 99.
“99L is a very nice racquet and I preferred it over the 99”
After demoing it among many rackets, this player wasn't impressed by the Ultra 100 V4, possibly due to the demo strings.
“I demoed a bunch of racquets over the last few months including the Ultra v4 100 square inch and I was not that impressed with it”
After demoing the Ezone, Pure Aero and Rafa, this newer player stuck with the Clash 100 V3 because its comfort is hard to beat.
“I started a few months ago with Clash v3 100 but also got curious about the Ezone.”
Owning both, this player finds the Clash 100L V2 spinnier and faster to swing than the Ezone 100, but the Ezone wins elsewhere.
“Have to say that Clash v2 (Mine is a 100L though) is more spinny”
After a few months, this player loves the Pro Staff 97 V14, which pushes them to attack and come to the net and has more power than the Ultra Pro.
“Been playing with Wilson ProStaff 97 v14 and Ultra Pro v4 18x20 for few months now! Love both of them!!!”
In a side-by-side test, a player chose the Blade 98 16x19 V9 over the new EZONE 98 for predictable placement and confidence to swing freely.
“I felt confident to swing freely and go after each shot because it was much more predictable where my balls would land.”
This player is still on the Pro Staff 97 V13, having bought eight.
“Still a V13 boy! I bought 8 of them and haven't even gone thru one yet”
This long-time Pro Staff player found their wife's Pro Staff 97L unforgiving and too light, and it gave them ulnar nerve issues with poly.
“I think its very unforgiving and too light. Its kind of like the worst of both worlds for what a pro staff is suppose to be.”
This all-court intermediate can handle their RF97 Autograph V13, but in competitive matches feels their shots slowing after a set or so, unlike with their lighter Pro Staff 97s.
“in a competitive match after a set or a set and a half I can feel all of my shots slowing down a bit.”
Switching from a 290g control racket for elbow reasons, this player finds the Clash 100 Pro V3 launches balls past the baseline like a trampoline.
“But im having an issue, all my balls go out after the baseline now…. Its just feels like a trampoline…”
An owner of both V9 16x19 Blades finds the Blade Pro feels much heavier in play, with much better plow through the ball.
“The Blade Pro is significantly heavier feeling, and the 7 vs 6 pts head light does not really do it justice.”
A former Pure Aero 98 player finds the Blade Pro 98 18x20 V9 very nice to hit with and still has plenty of spin.
“I am currently using this racket and finding it so nice to hit with.”
An owner of both V9 Blade 98 patterns prefers the 18x20's feel and higher swingweight, with no trouble producing spin, switching to the 16x19 only for kick serves on bad days.
“I have both and prefer 18x20. It just feels so much better.”
A long-time Clash V1 player demoed the Clash 100 Pro V2 and found the embossed lettering on the throat very distracting in ready position.
“I just demo'ed the Clash 100 Pro v2, and let me say -- yuck.”
A high-intermediate doubles player loves their Clash 100 V2.
“I have the Wilson clash 100 V2 & love it; I’m a high intermediate doubles player.”
An owner's Blade 100L V10 developed a crack in the bumper guard.
“Bumper guard crack on my Blade v10 100L”
A 4.5 who switched from the Pure Drive found the Blade 98 16x19 V10 had a much bigger sweet spot.
“I switched from the Pure Drive and felt that the Blade V10 had a much bigger sweet spot.”
After testing 10–12 sticks, a former VCORE Pro 97D player found the T-Fight 305S an amazing control stick with modern whippiness and spin.
“The tfight 305s is an amazing stick if you like control stick but want somenthing more modern in term of whippinness.”
A long-time Blade 18x20 collector found the V10 tinny and didn't buy it, preferring their customized V8 and V9.
“V10 has a tinny feel to it.”
A 56-year-old 4.0 demoing the Blade Pro 100 V10 finds it serves really well and hits a heavy, flatter ball with less easy spin and lower launch.
“The Blade 100 Pro doesn't seem less forgiving, just a lower launch angle so maybe less margin over the net.”
After a first hit, a new Blade 100 V10 owner finds it easier to swing than the Speed MP but the ball flies more than expected with multifilament.
“It felt easier to swing than my Head Speed MP. Really liking it so far, but the ball seems to fly more than I’m used to.”
A long-time Blade 98 user found a friend's Blade 100 V9 a more forgiving Blade but lacking charisma and directional control.
“Plays like a more forgiving Blade. Lacks a bit of charisma, I felt.”
Owns a pair of v8 Vcore 98s and likes the extra launch and spin, tamed with stiff mains, lead at 3 and 9 and a leather grip.
“I am currently into the vcores for the extra launch and spin but realized quickly I needed to tame it with strings.”
The new Vcore 100 didn't suit them; they switched back to the Pure Drive.
“Just switched back to my pure drive, and the difference in my game is night and day lol. Guess the VCORE just isn’t for me.”
Demoed the Vcore 100D: more control when in position, but trickier when out of position.
“There's definitely more control with the 100d if you are in position and playing aggressively with right technique.”
Loves the Percept 97's feel but hits short, weak shots off-centre.
“I love the Percept 97, just such a good feeling when I hit the ball, but I just hit way too many short and weak shots if I hit it off center.”
Coming from Ezone 100 and 98, loves the Vcore 98 v7: much more maneuverable and keeps big topspin swings in.
“Feel like the Vcore 98 v7 is much more maneuverable and I can take much bigger swings at the ball and keep it in.”
The 8th-gen Vcore 95 feels less muted and crisper than older versions, but the higher launch doesn't suit their flat hitting.
“compared to it the V8 feels less muted and crispier, the launch angle is higher which I don't like since I'm a flat hitter”
Tried the 2023 Vcore 95 and found it too muted, with extra power that cost control.
“I’ve tried both the 21 and 23 Vcore 95’s and I prefer the 21. It’s a bit stiffer so it has better feel. 23 was a little too muted for me”
Finds the 2023 Vcore 100 too unreliable and launchy; it needs heavy topspin on every shot.
“Finding the vcore 100 too unreliable - i don't feel like i know where the ball is going to go. Great when it works, but it requires consistent heavy topspin on every shot.”
The Percept 97D needs a lot of work to generate power, but control is excellent.
“I got the 97d and here is my take..... Need to do a lot of work to generate power but the control is excellent.”
A 3.5-4.0 player sold the 7th-gen Ezone 100 because it was too powerful and hurt their arm.
“I had the ezone 100 (v7) and sold it because it was too powerful and hurt my arm.”
Chose the Percept 100D after a demo for its strong feedback and feel, coming from a Blade.
“ended up picking the Percept because I'm used to racquets with strong feedback and feel”
A 3.0 player gets enough power from the Percept 100 and likes its feel and spin with poly.
“I have percept 100. I feel I get enough power out of it.”
Tested the 2025 Ezone 98 and liked it, especially its maneuverability, but not its feel.
“I like the Ezone, BUT FOR, the feel. I like the Vcore, BUT FOR, it's not as magically maneuverable as the Ezone.”
Plays with the 2022 Ezone 98 and loves it, preferring it to the newer, more dampened version.
“I play with the 2022 ez98. I love it.”
Demoed the 2025 Ezone 100 and loved it: as comfortable as the Clash 100, with great feel, stability and more power.
“I recently demoed the new Yonex Ezone 100, loved it and am planning to get one to replace my Clash 100. I find it about as comfortable as the Clash”
Switched from the Percept 97 to the Ultra Pro 99 and is very happy; it helps them dictate points despite slightly less precision.
“I switched from percept to ultra pro and am so happy I did. It fits my game perfectly and helps me dictate the points a lot better and get out of defensive positions more easily.”
This player finds the Ultra 100 V5 powerful and arm-friendly with poly, though a bit disconnected.
“V5 felt a bit disconnected but still pretty nice.”
This owner's Pro Staff X gathers dust: it felt unwieldy for serve-and-volley.
“I have a pro-staff X and it gathers dust on a shelf”
After a month of mostly doubles, this reviewer finds the RF 01 Pro still head-light and not much slower at net than a Pro Staff.
“the RF01 pro isn’t much slower. like a prostaff, it’s still very headlight.”
Trying a friend's RF 01, this Blade 100 V9 player finds it similar to the Blade but with more power.
“A friend loaned me his RF 01 (not Pro) and i might need to buy one. It's similar to the Blade, but i feel like i get more power.”
This owner of the 300 g Shift 99 gets plenty of spin on hard hits but found it really unstable on groundstrokes and volleys until adding lead.
“I have the 300g version. It gives plenty of spin if you hit the ball well and hard.”
After a demo, this player found the Shift 99 Pro way too much racket for a rec player, more like a Blade Pro.
“when I demoed it a year ago my impressions were that it was way too much racquet for a rec player”
Returning after years on a Radical MP, this full-western player found the Ultra 100 V4 very powerful with poor control; restringing with multifilament helped but it's still not right.
“I've been very unsatisfied with it as it's very powerful”
After an injury, this hard hitter moved from the Clash 100L to the Clash 100 V3, which felt better but a bit light on serves and volleys and too flexible on big forehands.
“So I moved to the normal version of the Clash 100 v3. And now I'm thirsty for more power on my serve and forehand”
This coach uses a Clash 100L V2 as a light coaching racket and finds it easy, forgiving and comfortable on the arm.
“I have a v2 100l as my light racket for coaching. It’s easy to use, forgiving, and comfortable on my arm.”
This player has liked their used Pro Staff 97 V14 so far, though it weighs a heavy 353 g strung.
“I recently got myself a used Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14 and have liked it so far.”
A Blade 98 16x19 V9 player loves it and, after testing the V10, still prefers the V9 for its sweeter overall feel.
“playing with blade V9 16x19 and love it. tested v10 and for me, V9 is the winner. just better feel overall.”
Comparing with the Percept 97, this player finds the Pro Staff 97 V13 unforgiving but unbeatably rewarding when hit clean.
“PSV13 will give you nothing for free and punish lack of full swing and clean shots, but when you hit it clean it’s the more rewarding option and unbeatable feeling.”
Strung at 58 lbs with Kirschbaum Evolution, this player likes the RF97 Autograph V13's soft feel and spin, and its low power lets them take full swings.
“They are soft but not gimicky and have great tension maintenance. I like the feel and they have good spin. They are low-powered so I can take a full swing”
A 4.0 player bought the Clash 100 Pro V3 for elbow problems and, with 2g of lead at 12, finds it a perfectly playable racket.
“I got one for elbow problems as well and I think it's 305g stock unstrung which is a pretty normal weight.”
An aggressive baseliner who bought both V9 16x19 Blades kept the Blade Pro, finding it more forgiving and packing a huge punch for its static weight.
“I ended up buying both and then selling the Blade. For some players the Blade pro is more forgiving (myself included).”
Demoing the Blade 98 18x20 V9 after their 16x19, this player got better spin from it on full swings and is considering it for more control.
“I actually got better spin out of the 18x20.”
This player finds the Clash 100 V2 great and never has pain, even playing 4–5 times a week.
“I play with a 100 v2 and its great, never have any pain even when playing 4-5 times per week.”
A longtime Pro Staff user who switched to the off-the-shelf Blade 98 16x19 V10 finds it plush and very forgiving off-centre, with no arm pain, and says they are playing some of their best tennis with it.
“the blade feels so plush, and is mega forgiving on off centre shots. I've got confidence to take huge swings at it”
Demoing the T-Fight 305S after their Blade V9 broke, a player calls it a beast but needs time to recreate their flat drive.
“Not a head-to-head here, the 305 is a beast.”
A coach demoing the Blade 98 18x20 V10 finds it very stable and punchy, best for flat linear strokes with precise point-and-shoot serves, though it demands clean contact.
“18x20 far better for linear strokes”
This player demoed the Blade Pro 100 V10 and loved it.
“I demoed the BP100 along with the Prince Tour 290. Loved both of them to be honest.”
Switching from the Blade 98 V9, a player finds the Blade 100 V10 fantastic and far more forgiving, though their serve and depth dropped with 4G Soft.
“The Blade 100 itself is fantastic though. Way more forgiving than my 98”
A Blade 100 V9 user finds it fine but enjoyed hitting an older Pure Drive more.
“I normally use a Blade v9 100 and I feel it’s fine, but I recently tried an older PureDrive and I enjoyed the hitting experience more.”
Bought two v8 Vcore 98s at release and calls it their worst tennis purchase: tiny sweet spot from the low twist weight for rec players.
“The sweetspot is really tiny because of the ridiculously low twist weight.”
Owns both 8th-gen Vcores; the 100 is easier to play but string-sensitive and can feel muted; easy depth and defense.
“I own both and also came from a Shift 99!! The Vcore 100 is definitely easier to play with, but it’s string sensitive.”
The 8th-gen Vcore 100D has a much lower launch angle, less spin, is forgiving and fun.
“I have hit with the 8th gen 100D and the 98. 100D has a much lower launch angle, less spin, pretty forgiving. Its fun to play with”
The Percept 97 is excellent when they're dialed in but punishes them when tired, compared with the 100D.
“Percept 97 is soooo good if you are dialed in and in shape. The moment you start to slack, the racquet is going to let you know.”
Has two 7th gen Vcore 98s; doesn't always feel as good as the 95, but defense and depth are better in competitive play.
“However i honestly just play better tennis with the 98, at least when its competitive.”
Sees no improvement in the new 8th-gen Vcore 95 over version 7: same feel and launch.
“Just got the new Vcore 95 today and honestly I don’t see any improvement compared to Version 7. Same feel, same string spacings, same launch angle.”
Rented the 2023 Vcore 95 and liked its spin and feel, but found it too muted with power that cost control.
“I rented the Vcore95 2023 and really liked the amount of spin, feel and contr”
Switched to the 2023 Vcore 100; rallies are precise and consistent with Wasabi strings, but their serve rhythm is gone.
“I switched from the Ezone 98 (2022) to the Vcore 100 (2023) a while back”
Finds the 2022 Ezone 100 an excellent, forgiving racket for beginners and usable to 4.0+.
“I have the ezone 100 2022 strung with triax at 52 pounds and I think it’s an excellent, forgiving racket for a beginner.”
Demoed the Percept 100D twice and loves how controlled it is.
“I’ve demod twice now and I really love how controlled it is.”
Owns both the Ezone 100 and Percept 100 and always goes back to the Percept for its controlled, direct feel.
“I have both so I think I can comment a bit about it. They definitely feel different and respond to stringing differently. I always default back to the Percept.”
Former D1 player found the 2025 Ezone 98 muted and vague, with a very low launch angle and little plow through.
“The newest version feels so muted and vague. You don't really know where the ball is on the string bed. Also the launch angle was very low and not much plow through.”
Play-tested a friend's 7th-gen Ezone 98 and really enjoyed it.
“I play tested the 7th gen ezone from a friend today. I really enjoyed it since I have been looking for a new racket.”
With the same strings, the 2025 Ezone 100 launches the ball much more than their 7th-gen Ezone.
“I had Mach 10 and hyper G on it but it keeps sail to outer space compared to my 7th gen Ezone with the same set up.”
A long-time Pro Staff player liked the Ultra 99 Pro a lot but found the balance very head-heavy.
“I tried the Ultra 99 Pro and liked it A LOT. Only thing I didn't quite like was the balance is so extreme in the top of the hoop”
This Pro Staff player loves the Pro Staff X V14 too, calling it a Pro Staff feel with more power and stability.
“If you are open to a larger head size, I actually love the PS v14 X as well”
Months in, this player finds the RF 01 Pro's sweet spot larger than the RF97's and still very stable.
“I feel that the sweet spot is larger than the RF97”
This player finds the standard RF 01 precise but in need of more weight, excelling at nothing.
“Use it every now and then and always feel it needs much more weight.”
Testing it against their Vcore 98 with the same strings and tension, this player loves the Shift 99 V1 300 g and disagrees that it's unforgiving.
“I just tried the Shift 99 v1 300g version and compared it apples to apples (same string combo, same tension) against my Vcore 98 v7. I am pretty angry….about how much I love it.”
This flat hitter found the Shift 99 Pro great at first but lacking penetration in matches; better for spinny swings.
“I tried this exact Shift in Pro version and at first sight played great but in next matches I realized it does not work for my flat game.”
Demoing the Ultra 100, this Ezone 100 player found it less powerful than an Ezone or Pure Drive with very bad stability.
“My thoughts demoing the Ultra 100 was that it's less power than an Ezone or Pure Drive which is fine but the stability was just very bad”
With NXT comfort strings, this player's arm strain improved dramatically over three months with the Clash 100 V3.
“I use the regular Clash 100 V3 paired with Wilson NXT comfort strings and i have noticed a dramatic improvement in arm strain over the last 3 months using it.”
This player finds the Pro Staff 97 V14 slaps big time, using a Pro Staff X alongside it, both weighted to about 347 g.
“This racket slaps big time”
A baseliner who played the Blade 98 16x19 V9 says clean hits give a deep, penetrating ball and it is good at the net, but wonders if it lacks free power and notes the arm doesn't always agree with poly.
“When I hit properly, I get a great deep, penetrating ball, love the trajectory, and really like it at the net.”
This aggressive baseliner finds the Pro Staff 97 V13 crisp and responsive.
“I currently have the RF01 and pro staff 97 v13. I feel like the prostaff is crisp, responsive”
Owning both the V11 and V13 since release, this player prefers the RF97 Autograph V13 and wants a second one as a backup.
“I decided that it was time for me to get a second v13 as it’s my preferred version”
Strung with soft co-poly at 51/49, the Clash 100 Pro V3 gave this stringer good control and wasn't a high-power racket.
“I have hit with a clash 100 v3 pro strung with a soft co-poly at 51/49 and it has good control.”
After 2 weeks, a player loves the Blade Pro 98 16x19 V9's feel, control, stability and power, but its high swing weight hurts maneuverability.
“I really like this racket because of its feel, control, STABILITY and power it offers me”
This player uses the Blade 98 18x20 V9 and calls it a great racket.
“I use the regular V9 18x20 and it's a great racket.”
A 3.5 player switched from the Clash 100 V2 to the Ezone 100 and finds the Ezone dramatically better after a few weeks of adjustment.
“I am a 3.5 and I switched from the Clash 100v2 to the Ezone 100 several months ago.”
A former varsity player and coach demoing the Blade 98 16x19 V10 finds it far more solid and stable than the V9, punchy with free depth and good spin, rewarding clean contact.
“You can definitely generate spin with this (especially 16x19)”
Demoing the Blade Pro 100 V10, this player liked its stiff but comfortable feel but found it too light to time well without more lead.
“The BP100 had a really nice stiff but comfortable feel.”
After a two-hour test, a lifelong intermediate club player really liked the Blade 100 V10 and plans to buy one.
“Today I tested the Wilson Blade 100 V10 for two hours. I really liked it and I’m going to buy one.”
After 4 months with two Vcore 98 8th gens: great serves, but balls launched long, no control through 3-4 string setups. Sold them.
“I absolutely loved how great my serves were but at the end the day, I knew this wasn’t for me.”
Finds the 2026 Vcore 100 less muted and much more powerful than the 2024 version.
“2026 is less muted ( still not crisp) and much more powerful”
The Vcore 100D swings a bit heavier than the 2023 Vcore 100 but is worth it for stability, plow-through and predictability.
“A tad heavier to swing vs. my 2023 VC100. But for me it’s worth the trade-off for more stability, plow-through, and predictability.”
A 3.5 player loves the Percept 97 but mishits too often; their coach suggested a bigger frame.
“3.5 player who loves the Percept 97, but my footwork/spatial awareness/positioning isn’t at the level to avoid the mishits yet.”
Demoed the 2023 Vcore 98 and found it low-powered, soft and heavy, like an enlarged 95.
“Vcore 98 had so little power, so soft, and felt so heavy.”
Their replacement 2026 Vcore 95 is an amazing stick with the most stable one-handed backhands they've had.
“Late Update: I got a new stick and this one has no factory issues whatsoever , strung it with MSV Focus Hex 1.15 and it's an amazing stick”
Their 7th-gen Vcore 95 has amazing control.
“I still have a gen 7 vcore 95 that has amazing contro”
Coming from the Pure Drive, finds the Vcore 100 (Sand Beige) very comfortable and manoeuvrable; great for their game.
“The racket feels stiff but in a soft way. It is very comfortable, and very manoeuvrable.”
Finds the Percept 100D great, but it demands fitness late in sets.
“This is a pretty accurate summary of how I feel about the percept. My conditioning is not in the place it needs to be and impacts my shots later in the set”
Has used the Percept 100 for about 1.5 years and prefers it to the Speed MP.
“I’ve been using the Percept 100 for about 1.5 years now”
Testing side by side, a player found the new EZONE 98 too muted, lacking the confidence to go after balls.
“I felt the new Ezone 98 was way too muted and didn’t like the feel at all.”
Really likes playing with the 7th-gen Ezone 98 but gets a sore elbow after sessions.
“Recently bought used Ezone 98 Aqua Night (2022-2024) and I really like to play with it. The problem is I have sore elbow after session with it”
A three-time Ezone 100 owner finds the 8th gen feels lighter, with less feel and lighter shots than the 7th gen.
“This is my third Yonex Ezone 100 and somehow this one feels lighter than the 7th and 6th generation racquets”
Ultra 99 Pro has plenty of power from an open pattern but is string sensitive, eats strings and swings heavier.
“Ultra 99 pro has a very open string pattern, it works for me but is string sensitive and eats through strings.”
After a year on the Pro Staff X at 4–5 sessions a week, this player developed wrist tendinitis.
“have been using a Pro Staff X for the last year, playing around 4-5x/week. About a month ago, I started developing significant wrist tendinitis”
This near-11 UTR player who uses it daily finds the RF 01 Pro a modern spin racket with a tiny sweet spot and inconsistent pocketing.
“Everything about the racquet feels like a modern spin racquet, except for how small the sweet spot is and the inconsistency in ball pocketing across the stringbed.”
Weighted up to 330 g, this player prefers the 300 g RF 01 over the Pro for its whippiness and playing longer.
“I just picked up the 300g version and agree it didn’t feel as stable as the pro, but with some added weight I prefer it over the pro.”
A month in, this player loves the Wilson Shift 99: good feel and great groundstrokes, though a little lacking on touch volleys.
“I bought this racket a month ago and I am loving it. Has good feel, great ground strokes, mabey lacking a little in touch volleys but not bad.”
Coming from 2015 Pure Drives, this player finds the Shift 99 Pro softer and more stable at the cost of some power.
“Coming from a set of 2015 Pure Drives, it's the opposite for me in that the Shift 99 Pro provides softer feel and better stability at the cost of some power.”
Recommended by their coach for flat hitters, this player's Wilson Ultra 100 V4 gives a balance of power, control and spin.
“I have a V4 which you can find for cheap right now”
Eight months in, this player demoed six rackets and found the Clash 100 V3 by far the best feeling.
“after trying 6 of them out, the Wilson Clash 100 v3 has been by far the best feeling for me personally.”
This player loves everything about the Pro Staff 97 V14 except the paint job.
“I love everything about the V14 Pro Staff except the paintjob.”
Playing both V9 Blade 98 patterns, this returning player finds the 16x19 makes hitting with spin and power easier than the 18x20.
“The 16x19 on the other hand makes hitting with spin and power feel ju”
This player found the Pro Staff 97 V13 (315 g) a bit too demanding.
“The V13 315g was a bit too demanding for me”
This player enjoys the RF97 Autograph V13's stiffness and head-light balance but wants something similar that isn't as heavy.
“i enjoy the stiffness and headlightness of the rf97 v13”
Using it for injury recovery, this ITN 4+ player finds the stock Clash 100 Pro V3 too unstable against hard serves and heavy forehands.
“I find the factory Pro version to be too unstable at higher level, especially when returning hard servers or tough forehand ralleys.”
Owning Pro Staffs and a Gravity Pro, a player finds the Blade Pro 16x19 V9 more powerful than both, with excellent feel and enough control.
“Blade Pro naturally feels more like a rocket launcher with enough control but excellent feel.”
Playing both V9 Blade 98 patterns this season, this returning player finds the 18x20 amazing and great on serve, but it makes them work harder on rally forehands.
“The 18x20 feels amazing in almost every respect and serves like a dream”
Looking for something easy on wrist pain, this player demoed the Ezone and Clash 100 V2 and preferred the Clash.
“I demo'd the Yonnex Ezone and Wilson Clash 100 v2 and def wanna go with the Wilson Clash model”
A 4.0 player upgrading from the Blade v7 100L demoed the Blade 98 16x19 V10 and loved it for extreme control and power.
“the 98 felt like I had such extreme control and power”
An owner of earlier Blade 100s likes the Blade Pro 100 V10: more power and a direct feel yet controllable, and fine for their sensitive wrist.
“Really liking the 100 pro so far, it’s 1mm thicker and much stiffer so there’s more power over the regular 100.”
Demoing the Blade 100 V10, a V8 owner found it only slightly crisper and more powerful, not worth upgrading.
“Really didn’t feel much different compared to my V8 100. Maybe a little crisper/more powerful”
Coming from a 2023 PA98, didn't find the Vcore 98 stiff at all; very powerful with a high launch, so some forehands sailed long.
“I didn't find it stiff/uncomfortable at all even with leather,and I think it felt great with the stock grip”
A long-time Ezone user who hated earlier Vcores loved the new Vcore 100 on demo and bought it: better feel, whippier.
“I absolutely hated the prior VCores. I demoed the new 100 and loved it so much that I ended up buying it.”
Likes the Vcore 100D: less muted, a bit less powerful and lower launch than their old Vcore 98.
“I like it. A little less muted than my old vcore 98 and a little less powerful and lower launch angle.”
Switched to the Percept 97: the ball now lands in, but they lost a lot of power.
“I switched from the ezone 100 to the percept 97 because I randomly grabbed one cheap on an auction site.”
Hated the 2023 Vcore 98's muted feel, like hitting with a glove on.
“Hated the 2023 because it felt like I was hitting with a glove on my hand.”
Loves the 2023 Vcore 95, unlike the 2023 Pure Aero 98.
“Okay, I didn't like the Aero 98 2023, but I love the Vcore 95 2023.”
Struggles with the 2023 Vcore 100's high launch angle, sending flatter shots long.
“I have vcore 2023 100, sometimes I really struggle with higher launch angle for this racket”
Loves the Percept 100D once weighted above 325 swingweight at lower tension; didn't like it stock.
“I love the 100D but didn’t like the EZ98 so take that for what it’s worth.”
A 3.5 doubles player loves the Percept 100: plenty of power after the Pure Drive, with more control.
“I'm a high 3.5 and play a significant amount of doubles. I love my Precept 100.”
After an hour hitting the 2025 EZONE 98 against their Blade v8 16x19, a player found groundstrokes and serves great, much more forgiving with easier power, and is tempted to switch.
“groundstrokes and serves are great - much more forgiving, and easier to generate oomph.”
The 2025 Ezone 100 feels mushy with full multi but connected with their usual poly.
“IN the 2025 Ezone 100 when I play with a full bed of multi it feels so mushy to me. With my normal poly setup though I feel pretty connected still.”
A former D1 player found the Ultra 99 Pro erratic in a short demo.
“The ultra felt erratic to me, but I didn’t log enough hours on it to call it a fair comparison.”
This player left the Pro Staff X for the Gravity Tour when they got forearm pain, which went away quickly after switching.
“I switched from Pro Staff X to Head Gravity Tour last year when I started getting forearm pain, and it went away quickly.”
A month into the RF 01 Pro stock, this former RF97 player finds it stiff even at lower tensions.
“I have been playing with the rf 01 pro stock for about a month now.”
This player loves the 300 g RF 01 after old Juice 100s: amazing groundstrokes and control, though the sweet spot is small and their serve got worse.
“I own the RF01 300 gram version and love it.”
Coming from a Blade V8, this player loves their matched, leaded-up Shift 99 16x20 for its more open feel.
“I had been using a Blade v8 but demo’d a shift and enjoyed how it felt a bit more open.”
This player has had the Shift 99 Pro for two years and now uses it as their only racket, an all-court stick.
“I've had the Pro99 2 years and just started using it as my sole racquet. I like it.”
A Clash 100 V3 player finds it great for control with synthetic gut.
“I play with a Clash 100 V3 and find it great for control.”
Owning two Pro Staff 97 V14s and several Blades, this player finds the V14 has more feel, stability, power and whip than the Blade.
“V14 pro staff. all reviews will tell you it is the most “modern” spin friendly and powerful pro staff out there.”
A former college player gets better spin and a higher launch angle from the Blade 98 16x19 V9 than from a denser 18x20.
“I play with the Blade v9 16x19 now and I have a Blade v6 18x20.”
This player loves the Pro Staff 97 V13 and prefers its feel to the V14, keeping the V14 only as a spare.
“I love my PS v13. I tried the v14 when it came out, but for some reason I prefer the feel of the v13 more and use it more.”
After trying almost every racket, this NTRP 3.5 player settled on the Clash 100 Pro V3, strung with poly at 24/23 kg, because it does everything right for them.
“After trying almost every racket out there, I finally decided to stick with this one.”
A 4.0 who switched from the Pro Staff 97 V14 calls the Blade Pro 16x19 V9 a unit with the best feel they've used recently.
“Hands down the best feeling racket that I have used in recent memory.”
A former Pro Staff 97 player who chose the Blade 98 18x20 V9 had to work harder for topspin with a looser wrist, and widened their stance at first.
“I took 18x20. You will not find a huge difference but there are some.”
An adult beginner who owned both prefers the Ezone 100 to the Clash 100 V2, though both are arm-friendly with large sweet spots.
“Had both as an adult beginner. Ezone 100 feels a lot better.”
A buyer of a matching pair of Blade 98 16x19 V10s is disappointed that they play like two completely different racquets.
“I bought a matching pair of Blade 98 16x19 v10s, but they play like two completely different racquets.”
After 4 hours, a long-time Blade 98 user bought the Blade Pro 100 V10: stunning control, easy depth, whippy, great spin and awesome on serve.
“Stunning directional control, easy depth (not much overhitting though), fab for creating pace, whippy, great for tons of spin variations and flat shots.”
After demoing both, a player chose the Blade 100 V10 over the VCORE 100 for better placement with enough spin.
“I felt I could hit my spots a lot better with the Blade while still getting enough spin.”
Got tennis elbow for the first time with the 8th gen Vcore 98 and is thinking of selling both after switching.
“For the first time in... ever, I got some tennis elbow with this stick.”
After a month dialing in strings, the 8th-gen Vcore 100's launch angle clicked and forehand confidence grew.
“I bought a Vcore V8 100 when it launched in January. After about a month of fine-tuning a hybrid setup with it, I really got the launch angle dialed in.”
Demoed the Percept 97 and loved its non-stiff feel, though it needs a harder swing.
“I just demoed a Percept 97 and really loved it”
After 6 months the 2023 Vcore 98 felt stiffer and more powerful than the 2021, aggravating their elbow slightly, but the 2021 now feels underpowered.
“I switched from the 2021 to 2023 98 version last year and it definitely felt a bit stiffer and more powerful to me.”
The 2023 Vcore 95 had amazing feel at first but was too demanding long-term.
“VC95 had a great honeymoon period and amazing feel but was truthfully too demanding for long term use.”
Switched from the Ezone to the 2023 Vcore 100 and likes the Vcore a lot more.
“switched to Vcore 100 2023 from Ezone. i like the vcore alot more”
Loves the Percept 100D with a leather grip and a little weight; good spin, though a bit underpowered.
“I love this stick. I threw a leather grip and a little weight at 10 and 2 and it just feels so good.”
Tested the Percept 100 and found it unforgiving, tinny and low-powered.
“Neither were particularly forgiving (say compared to something like a Speed MP 2022), and both were tinny/pingy.”