I agree with your assessment 100%. I have played with the last 3 models of VC98, but also purchased a '22 Ezone98 playing with it for 6 months. While I love the power I always have to hit with spin to control it and pick big targets. I value control and was able to really hit small targets more confidently with EZ98, but it was giving me arm discomfort. :( I am currently testing Percept 97 & 100 to see if either can give me enough power/spin with enhanced control/comfort. I have a OHBH, so prefer 97/98 head size but not sure if extra weight and lack of forgiveness will hinder me with 97? I demoed prior iterations of 97 and I left too many balls short when defending. I am 50 and play mostly doubles now, so perhaps less of an issue? Would love to get your thoughts and perhaps a review of Percept 97 & 100, especially given how much I agree and relate to your review of the other sticks I have played with!!! Thanks!
That's very strange!!! I tried both and i felt lot more control with the VCORE and too much power for me with the EZONE... With the same string and tension (Yonex Polytour Pro)...
I takes time to get use to vcores. Feels really diffrent from most rackets, sweet spot further up on the frame and due to muted feel most people give up as they struggle to center the ball some don't even realise what the problem is but vcore has eveything that ezone has and more. Have both 98 and 100 and dumped a collection of rackets indefinitely, like blade, Prestige, h extreme so on...
Just bought a vcore 98 and I agree that it takes time to get used to it. But the power, maneuverability, spin potential, and stability of the frame is top notch. I find that stringing it with a stiff poly at around 54 lbs works best! I definitely think that taking the time to get used to it is worth it.
@@Antondepadua yes I agree, higher tentions at the beginning could be helpful especially if you are switching from lower powered frames, strung mine over 50lbs too at first but now can play at higher 40s with both 98 and 100. It's an absolute weapon once you dial in...
Nice insight guys, gonna buy the vc98 soon from a wilson blade v6 which im6 looking for more maneuverability, spin, power, net clearance without losing much control.
The vcore 98 is more suited for heavy spin hitting baseliners. But he and I both had trouble controlling the power from the baseline so we liked it better at net. Sorry, I should've had him word it a little better.
Thanks or your videos! In this video, what are the strings and tension of the Yonex EZONE racquet? It looks like PTP, which is a soft string. If it is PTP, can you describe the difference between PTP vs a crisp string in the EZONE?
Vcore 98 is something you can compare with pure aero vs, pure aero is more like vcore 100. So vcore 100 or pure aero? 100% vcore 100. Have both 98 and 100 my game leveled up since playing with Vcores. These rackets made for modern game, with spin and power, learn to generate control rather than killing yourself for power :))
