YONEX VCORE 98D Tennis Racquet

To begin, all that is to follow is coming from the perspective of a former college player who played one year, and who uses an older generation 95 square inch Yonex racket. I’m in a neutral position after demoing Yonex’s VCore 98D. The racket wasn’t bad, but neither did it leave a great impression. If you prefer a 95 square inch head size then you may appreciate the additional surface area of the 98 like I did. Even though the larger sweet spot was nice, the lightness that usually accompanies larger head sizes was not. The racket I use now is heavier by about 15 grams. It also has a wider beam. The VCore 98D has a thinner beam than my 95 and is lighter. I felt that the VCore 98D was more maneuverable, but that it was not as solid upon impact as my current frame. That perceived lack of stability could be a function of weight, beam width, and simple racket construction.

I am 13 years old and play on my middle schools tennis team. I have only been playing for a little over a year, so I started with a beginners off the shelf racquet. I really loved that racquet and my game progressed as time went on, but my coach felt it was time for a move up to a better racquet. My tennis coach had me to demo 5 different racquets and I really liked the feel of the v-core. I have now been using it for just over a month and have played several tournaments with my new yonex. I am amazed at the increased control I have, the spin, and the way the ball comes off the strings. I am totally satisfied and looking forward to increasing my skill level with this racquet in my hand!!

I love the new racket; I was surprised low light it is but that is a good thing. The lightness does not hinder the power or control of a stroke. Its been a great fit and I hadnt been playing for a long time; my last rackets were the Yonex 180 and 380 series so it had been a while. Its great getting back into tennis and after trying 4 of your demos, I obviously decided to stick with the Yonex and have been very happy with my choice. Thanx.

Switched from a Yonex RDiS 200 to the Vcore 98 in an effort to find a lighter raquet for less shoulder fatigue during long matches. Misson accomplished! The Vcore 98 is a little bit stiffer as noted by the specs, but has not been a problem for me so far. The lighter weight has helped with reaction volleys and with late hits, but it has felt less stable when returning fast / heavy serves. Overall, a solid performer that I am staying with. USTA 4.0 player. Strung with Luxilon Savage Black; 51 lbs.

A great racket, it helps me maintain control in the long rallies and I'm able to drive the ball pretty far back.