Yonex Ezone 98 Review - Is it close to the DR 98? 

A new one already??? Cool and sexy looking racquet :) Compared to the Vcore Pro 97 310 which racquet did you prefer and why?

Update: demoed with multis. No shoulder pain. Definitely some more power on the new ezone. Played similar to the old one. Slightly stiffer but more stable. Backhand better on this edition. Great racquet but will stick to my 2019 ezone because of the similarities and has less power. My new racquet set up with the 2019 version has been a god send with control and feel. But give this new version a demo. It’s a great racquet! Old review: I just demoed the racquet with poly strings. I currently own the last model with lead tape at 3 and 9 with a multi/poly set up. The demo felt pretty stable and also better on my backhand side. It did feel a little more controllable. The only thing is that I’ve always had shoulder problems and after hard hitting I started to feel it in my shoulder. I’ve had no problems with the previous version with my shoulder. It could be the poly strings though. Will demo another time with multi.

How does it feel on the one-handed backhand, compared to the vcore 98 for example?

Just curious how do you know the new version has more control and not just the string you tried in it that you also said had more control. It would be a major improvement of an already very popular racket if this version has more power, stiffness, thicker beam and more control

How would you compare this one to the Head Radical MP 2021, especially with comfort and control?

Wow, you're playing really good with this racket! I have the impression that you play much more aggressive and accurate than on any other video before. Do you also have this impression?

Ugh was hoping the static weight would be higher this time. They should just re-release the DR98 with a different paintjob.

Does the grip size run large on these? The 2020 version had a bigger than normal pallet size, whereas 2018 was comparable to Wilson, Babolat etc

Compared to the ezone tour ?

How would you compare it against the six one 95 from 2017?

@tennisnerd how does this compare to the speed 360+ MP ?

Whats your utr and whats a good utr. Mine is 10

Has there been any confirmation if they'll update the EZone Tour in this line as well or is that still a ways out?

Hi Jonás, how would you compare this racquet to 2021 Head Radical MP or Blade v8?

love the paint on this new version

This maybe the most quality ball I've ever seen you hit consistently. Spin, pace, depth. Cheers.

Thanks for the great review. Would be interested in any comparison to TFlight 300 RS, specs looks very close.

Ive watched a lot of your videos and this is one of the best ive ever seen you hit. You should definitely make the switch to this racquet.

Great review. The only thing I worry about is how arm friendly it is? It should be stiffer I guess… Btw your ground strokes are beasts! As well as valleys! Keep doing 👍🏼

How does this compare with the Extreme Tour?

How does it compare to VCP 310?

Hi, thanks for the review! How do you compare this Ezone 98 2022 to Vcore 98 2021? In therms of power, control, spin.. Thanks!

Hi Jonas, Can you tell us how this racquet plays in comparison to the Head Extreme Tour (Especially in terms of comfort, control and free power). I'm curious because I noticed their specs were quite similar.

Hard to focus on what you are saying with the grand slam quality match in the background

I played the DR 98 and this one, DR remains softer however if you add 5 grams to this version it plays even better

have this and a blade v9 100. Both are best rackets ive ever owned. this ezone has tremendous accuracy for me and more power than the blade.

Can you compare to the EZone 100 and which one you prefer please?

Please compare Ezone 98 to Pure Aero 98

Cheers for the great reviews. Please keep them coming. So I’m on the hunt for a new racket and have narrowed it down to two. Interestingly enough it’s between the pure aero vs that you purchased recently, and now this 2022 ezone 98. Would love to get your thoughts as you’ve now used both. My one handed backhand is my weapon. Struggle with consistency on my forehand. Trying to get more spin in that stroke. Would love to hear your thoughts when you can. Cheers, Donald

I have a pro staff 97 (v11) and I think I'm getting too old for it. I'm thinking of demo/switching to this new EZONE or the new blade (v8). About a 4.0 player and use solinco hyper g (18 guage, 48 lbs). Would appreciate all of your thoughts... Thank you in advance

I used your TWE affiliate link to buy an 2022 ezone 98 the other day. Really loving the racquet. Thanks for the content. Appreciate your work. Great channel.

I love my ezone 98 2020…I can’t wait to try this one despite being pretty fine tuned around my 2020s. Thx for the review.

Hi Jonas. Thx for that video. Could you Say more about the spin ? Does it spin more than the previous ? More than a blade v7 ? Thx.

For that idiot who was dissing your shots. You're absolutely smoking it 🔥

Curious when ur first thoughts/impressions about the pure strike VS would be out?

What a spoiler! Amazing color… 🎾

Hi, is it still muted like the 2020? Or did they improve that aspect?

I had the Ai98 a few years ago, thought it was ok but no aspect really stood out for me. Have the more recent versions significantly improved enough to warrant revisiting this frame?

Yonex Ezone 98 vs the new Babolat pure Drive 98 2023? :) plus / minuses

Swingweight variance due to balance issues is one thing that Yonex gets a bit wrong.

For a player who likes to mix shots and strategies depending on the match. Hits a little flatter than topsin and one handed backhand, what would you recommend ?? Head radical mp or Yonex Ezone 98??

New Ezone 98 of 2022 is better, different and more confortable that Ezone98 of 2020 or they are similar? I was playing with VcorePro100 of 2017 and i will change of model.

I would like to ask, it's more arm friendly than 2020? I had issues with Ez 98 2020 string 44 pounds hybrid. and having a one handed backhand, it's dificult to find a good raquet.

PolyTour Pro is a thing already tho? Is it a new shade of blue?

Hi, how would you compare this racquet to the Babolat Pure Aero VS? Which one would you choose to play a tournament? Thanks!

I am new to tennis and I have tried a few of the rackets to test which suits me. I came across 'yonex graphlex ti lite' as old as from 1990. I felt that racket best suited my playing style. The firmness. stability, power. I loved it. Then when I decided to buy I could not find that in market now. I am now confused that whic current yonex racket is similar or same as that. Please helo me with this because I don't want to buy racket which does not give me that confidence.

Anyone care to share how the Ezone 98 or 100 compares with the Tecnifibre T-Fight 300? Many thanks

Hello Nice review as always. I had arm issues with the previous model. Have you heard of similar problems with this model?

Sounds like it's good but if they just recreated the DR they'd sell out

Just saw your head boom pro videos before this one and I must say I prefer to see you hit with this ezone. Seems that with this racquet your are always in control of your shots. Doesn’t look that way with the boom.

first guy's classic groundstrokes are amazing

Paintjob looks weird to me, prefer the 2020 version.

You are making me want to buy this new racket. stoppp hahah im out of budget haha

Wow your footwork looks a lot better! Gliding much lower along the court keeping a nice wide stance.

Well with 308 swingweight strung ofc you are going to notice more control.

Looks like you were hitting very well in this clip. Do you like the Blue color in ptp?

👍👍

How does it compare with ezone 98 tour??

How does it play comparing to Boom Pro?

How does this compare to the head radical mp

Could a 3.0/3.5 NTRP play with this racket? Looking for more control. would the speed mp be more a better choice?

Does this compare to the pure aero vs?

You were in the zone in this play test 👏👍

I may have missed it but what was the answer to the title - how does it compare to the DR98?

Could you clarify what you mean by "this new string the ptp blue" Like it's new to you? Or is yonex coming out with a new version of the blue PTP?

Love the intro music & the PJ

You look great dude!

Did you use 16G or 17G of Poly Tour Pro at 49lbs?

are they coming out with the extended versions as well?

Is it as muted as the previous version?

Let's Hope So!!!

Why do u bring racket up so high in ur forehand set up . U bring it up a mile high then take it down all the way . Just take it down all the way from the start . No need to bring it up at all

Arm friendly?

The new ezone 100 looks really good too. Hard to choose

You seemed to be hitting groundies pretty well. I never thought it was solid enough for advanced play. Will stick with the VCP 97HD. Thanks for the review; glad your weather is better. Brutally cold here in SoCal. Going to be 4C Saturday at sunrise when I get to hit the courts.