Yonex Ezone 98 (305g) Racket

Racket Yonex Ezone 98

Yonex has improved its Ezone 98 racket, not only making it more responsive and therefore more powerful, but also more comfortable, thanks to a reworked bumper and grommet set. The isometric head improves the sweetspot by 7%. The headsize 630cm2 provides excellent precision for controlled power.

This racket is played by Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios, Denis Shapovalov, Steve Johnson and Jessica Pegula.

Yonex Ezone 98 racket test Extreme Tennis

During our test, we appreciated the very good control/power compromise offered by this Ezone 98 . Indeed, its 630cm² headsize is demanding and requires good physical and technical qualities. On the other hand, it provides liveliness and sharp ball-strikes with excellent precision. Combined with a 16x19 string pattern, it provides good ball rotation, especially for a small headsize. The previous model was already very stable, but we've gone one step further here. From the baseline at high cadence, the racket responds wonderfully, rewarding us with a remarkable feel. Power under control is there, even if control dominates.

The result is a fairly versatile racket for a small headsize, but what sets it apart from other frames of this type is certainly the responsiveness and forgiveness it provides.

WHO SHOULD BUY THIS EZONE 98?

We recommend the Yonex Ezone 98 racket for advanced players looking for control, comfort and stability at impact, while retaining relative power.

Benefits

Control

Thanks to its 630cm2 headsize, you benefit from precision and excellent ball control.

Ball feel

This racket stands out for its exceptional ball feel. Its made-in-Japan construction and all the technologies used make this a top-of-the-range racket.

Tolerance

Its isometric head improves the sweetspot by 7%. This makes it easier to forgive centering errors.

Racket sold unstrung

Technologies

Isometric

Developed over 30 years ago, the ISOMETRIC™ design increases sweet spot by 7%*.
Compared to a conventional round frame, an ISOMETRIC™ square-shaped racket generates a wider sweet spot by optimizing the intersection of the main and cross strings.
ISOMETRIC™ technology offers better control without sacrificing power.

Liner Tech

Straight-hole grommets lengthen strings to optimize power and comfort on off-center shots.

O.P.S (Oval Pressed Shaft)

The Oval Pressed Shaft is designed to give players more spin, control and feel. The shafts flex on impact, increasing contact time and minimizing vibration.

VDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh)

VDM is a stretchable mesh material that is wrapped around the graphite inside the shaft to filter out unwanted vibrations and improve feel and precision.

2G Namd Speed

High-modulus graphite fibers are bonded to a carbon nanotube (CNT) structure, reducing energy loss, allowing energy to be transferred in a rapid return. The result is greater power.

Aero Shape Design

An inverted frame design with a thinner frame face for better air penetration.

Shaft Design

A thicker basic frame structure with a convex design reduces racket twisting on off-center shots for greater power.