The Percept is AMAZING!! Yonex Percept 97 Review | Rackets & Runners 

just switched to this after 3 gens of the vcore .. this thing is perfect!

Great naming change from Yonex to limit confusion and streamline marketing for the racket. Can't wait to see where Yonex brings the line in coming generations!

I switched to this racquet a couple months ago and love it.

Very informative. I'll have to demo it.

Coming from the Vcore pro 100. I already tested and bought the percept 100D. More control and more stability! Really nice update

Love these videos!! A side by side with the EZone 98 would be awesome!

Just bought the Percept 97L .. it’s an amazing racket 👍

Great review in under 10min perfecto !

Thank You for the indepth review of Percept 97. Spot on as always. The name change from Vcore Pro was necessary in my opinion too. It is very good that Yonex stiffened the head in these Percepts also, cause they are not so desperate for lead any more. I am very curious of your opinion on Percept 100D and Percept 100. It would be great to see your reviews on these racquets also. I was playing with Ezone Tour 98 2022 for a while, but due to balance and high swingweight it was too difficult to whip efficiently on some high speed balls coming at me. That is why I switched to regular Ezone 98 2022, which is much better in that regard, but lacks the stability and plow of the Tour version. I don't want to go for high static weight racquets since I am 41 years old (very good fit but still), so I skip the 97H and 97D, but did not grew up on regular, light tweeners also. I have good forehand, very good volley, good serve and decent two-handed backhand which suffers the most while playing low mass/swingweight racquets, so at least the general RA or twistweight should be highier for me. In your opinion, which of these three racquets (Percept 97, 100, 100D) could fulfill this gap of regular Ezone 98 2022 305g and Ezone 98 Tour 2022 315g the most and be whippy, fast, stable, with decent power, spin and better control in the same time? Would appreciate your feedback.

Yes yes yes!! If the 100d buttery like gravity pro but stiff in the in the hoop like a speed pro im sold.

I tried the precept and the blade and I liked the blade more

I like to whip the ball with topspin and have a somewhat loopy stroke. But, I like to have control and precision in my racket. So I’m going to try the Percept 100, just bought it without demoing as I can’t demo the racket. I hope it suits my game even though it’s not a spin monster. But I hope I get satisfying spin. Hope you review the 100 and not only the 100 D which I am interested also but maybe not fit my radical topspin style of hitting.

The best review of the P97 on YT. How the Percept 97 compare with the Blade V8 16x19 in terms of power and forgiveness?

Duuuude, awesome vídeo! If you can, please compare the percept100 with the ezone100, in brazil you can't test the rackets and I'm having a really hard time deciding between them.

I switched from my Pure Strike 1619 to this last week and I'm losing about 25% in power but gaining it back in spin and control. My Strike is just ridiculous at 335g, overshooting the baseline and service constantly and just pummeling the ball flat low. This is my new stick for 2024. Killer balance and feel. Using Tier One Firewire which has insane bite and spin and tension stays in it for a month.

Oooh thanks for the review! Since they’re both control & feel rackets, how does percept compare to head gravity MP especially in terms of control, feel, power, spin potential? (I think out of all the percept variants, the percept 100 would be the one most comparable to the head GMP)

Glad to see your excitement about the Percept! Why do you feel it’s suited for high intermediates and advanced players given the low 315 sw, great stability, plus descent power and spin? Sounds like quite a user friendly player’s frame

Racket suffers on big swings whether you are receiving or dishing out the big swing. What I want from Yonex is a variation on the h22 Wilson pro stock but make it couple more points head light and keep the isometric head shape.

Hi Luca, which string and tension do you recommend for the percept 97? Mine comes tomorrow. I am very happy.

Thanks for the review! How would you compare it to the Blade 16x19 v8? I personally like the VCP 97 (Customized to 340g, 32mm balance), and will probably love this one!

How does the feel compare to gravity pro....I love pros feel but want a 97 or 98 with same feel n thin beam

Luca you still enjoying the CT Rallys? Or back to the Vape 2s? Also my buddy just moved to Van city told him to reach out to you guys for all tennis gear stuff

Coming from a long tennis elbow history, I chose the VCP 100 and that has done wonder in keeping my elbow from flaring up. I want to move to the Percept 100 now. However, on paper, specs said 65RA. Then I thought I would give the Percept 97 a shot (60RA). Question: there are a lot of reviews out there saying that the Percept 97 is very stiff and felt stiffer than the Percept 100 (60RA vs 65RA). Any thoughts from the people who have tried both of these sticks?

the best thing about percept lineup is the colors

Im using the head extreme tour. I hit with a loopy forehand and topspin and a one handed backhand with slice and topspin. I’m looking for more control and feel. Considering this Percept but worried it can affect my topspin 😅game. What do you think?

How would you compare it with the 2018 (navy) version of the vcore pro that’s without the dampening tech?

For a one handed backhand player with a big serve an forehand who doesn’t volley too much would you recommend the Percept (97) or the Ezone 98?

What would be a good customization job for this? I find it really unstable. Also been thinking of replacing it with the Gravity Pro. Do you think I should make the switch?

Does it make sense to switch to percept 97 from ezone 98 2022 coming from a rotator cuff injury?

What are the differences between the percept 97 vs ezone 98? I’ve always used ezone but I wondering if it’s time for a change

V core pro 97 user. New racket looks good. Not sure about new name and colour tho.

My strung SW was 308. Yonex QC is all over the place in recent years. Way under spec, I had to put 4 g at 12 and it felt better. This racquet rewards full and fast swings, but as soon as you play at a slower pace or pick up slower balls the racquet felt dead and very unresponsive. Servo Filter kinda works, it feels way better than VDM, but still muted... it's a good platform control frame, but I wasn't impressed, there are better options for feel/control IMO!!!

I’m an intermediate player and play casually for fun. What would you say is more comfortable between the percept and the ezone ?

Which string do you recommend to go with the percept 97?

Can you explain what you mean by this racket (and other control rackets) are better for more advanced players? Ive been playing regularly for about a year now but feel like the game comes pretty naturally to me. Im a good player but definitely room for improvement. I demoed this racket and loved it. But im certainly not an advanced player which is making me hesitate to purchase based on your comment. Thanks!

How is comparison between Yonex Percept 97 and Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14, Which one is the best?

I’m playing a Pure Strike 98 16x19 (3.5 in atlanta) and want to switch. Would the 97 or 100 be better choice to demo?

Great review, any chance you'll by reviewing the Percept 97H?

Luca, I'm a 40 year old guy playing with an Ezone 98 (Osaka LE). I would consider myself an intermediate level player which makes lots of mistakes because I'm over hitting balls and my shots are usually landing too long. I tried to damp down the "agressiveness" on my game, but that is the style I like to play... My shots are usually flat. So I've been thinking on moving to a control raquet and I am divided between the Blade 98 16x19 and the new Percept. Could you please try to give me some tips on these two raquets? Thanks a lot and keep the good content coming. Cheers

If the Percept is half as good as the Vcore pro at £245 happy days 🧐 However the 2021 Vcore pro 97 strung with you’re choice of strings at £115 is a now brainier guess which one I bought 💪💪💪💪💪 never underestimate an old guy with a Racket ps bought two 2021 Vcore pros £225 all in with yonex polytour Rev 48lb poetry in motion 😎 very easy one the arm no issues whatsoever 👌

what do you think of the preceived stiffness and stability of the percept 97? And how does it compare to the vcore 95? I had a chance to try the 100 and it felt really good in terms of stability and stiffness. I later found out the 100 is thicker and stiffer, but I generally prefer smaller headsizes for maneuverability. That said, I'm not sure the 97 will offer that purely based off the specs.

I watched 4 videos you made, like all of them. I play Vcore Pro 97 HD 18/20, 320g, with yellow yonex strings , 23kg. Very flex frame. What do you think, what kind of player is it best suitable for? I am 40, quick, strong, but I am a self made tennis man , who played soccer and then switched to tennis (in my 30s). So, my point is, my technique is good, but this ist not the technique of someone who have started to play as a child. Sometimes I feel great with this frame, but yesterday I was.. very often late to the ball and this racquet did not like it at all, more unforced error then Djokovic ve Sinner ;) I play.... allround tennis, not heavy spin but not only flat. ...Maybe you can recommend a frame for me, espacially something from Yonex (eventually Toalson or Diadem). Thanks!

Hi, how do you compare this racket to Prince ATS Tour 98?

Hi Luca....how does this racket compare to the Auxetic Radical Pro?

Any stringing recommendations for the P97?

Great video! How does it compare to Head Extreme Tour?

Thanks for the review, it was awesome. Question for you, do you think the percept 100 lite version can suit a 10 years old boy? Thanks

Yonex percept 100 or wilson blade 98 for the agresive baseliner?

But will they sell the 100d in Canada? Can’t find it anywhere! 😢

How would you compare it to Yonex Vcore 95 ('23 - Scarlett)?

please review 100 & 100d! please Luca!!!!!!!!

Compare both the 100 and 100D if you get the chance :)

What string set up would you recommend?

Please review Prokennex Ki5, Ki10, Ki15

Do you prefer this one over the Gravity pro??

Would you add a leather grip and lead?

You still like Head Gravity Pro more than the Percept?

Would this racket be good for someone with a one handed backhand?

Would love to hear your thoughts on both the 100 versions

what did you string it with?

how this compare to the head gravity?

Compared with gravity pro?

What’s the biggest difference between the 97 and the 97D?

Have you done one on the ezone?

How does it compare to the 95D? ;)

I don't know why Yonex thickened the beam by 1 extra mm to 21 mm from 20 mm over the 2019 Vcore Pro Version? The Matte Green Vcore Pro 97 (2019 version) was well specd with a beautiful thin 20 mm box beam but a little too mushy feeling and flexible, making the racket under-powered for providing more control I guess, but that completely took away the connected feel and crispness from the racket, I hated that. Now Yonex have thickened the beam by 1 mm and I hate that as well because it takes away the feel of the racket and makes it more difficult to maneouver and increases drag and air resistance.

How does it compare to the gravity pro. Right now I play with the gravity Pro and the TF40.

I would be curious about your opinion on the Percept 97D?

All amazing if you are selling

nice Racket but the SW is too low! with 310g it should be between 320-325SW

Bro you said you hated white socks with black shoes! The Rally looks good

Do some players like stan wrap their overgrip only 3/4 of the way up to try and minimise the change in weight distribution that the overgrip imposes on the racket causing it to be a bit more head light???

Percept 100 vs Speed MP vs CX 400 Tour! All 100 sqin modern power/control happy medium with 23mm beam?

This or the new pro staff?

Swing weight seems low

Luigi racket:

So I guess this is not for a beginner