The VCORE 98, now in its 7th generation and with even more spin than before, is suitable for strong intermediates and experienced players who need a racquet to provide elevated control and precision with the ability to deliver on aggressive spin. This racquet is slightly easier to handle than the VCORE 95 and so will appeal to a wider range of players. The headsize of 98 square inches is on the smaller side of average and will provide players with a control-oriented response that should satisfy experienced players consistent in hitting with a smaller sweet spot. The weight of the frame is 10.8 ounces and being on the heavier side of average it will provide players with a very stable feel, great for big swings and redirecting fast-paced volleys. It's head light balance means that it will maintain great manoeuvrability, great for fast movement to enable quick reactions and heavy spin. The open string pattern will enable greater spin potential and additional power. The racquet's frame and throat design has been updated from the previous edition to improve the frame's stability and power generation. With the 2023 edition, Yonex has updated their technology set to improve spin, power generation and overall comfort. The Silicon Oil infused grommets reduces friction between the strings and grommets thereby improving snapback of the strings which increases spin potential even further than before. Yonex has further enlarged the top of the frame which combined with the usual ISOMETRIC shape brings an even bigger sweet spot especially at the top of the string bed which allows players to make proper contact at the extent of the frame for even greater swing speed and ball spin as well as improving overall power generation and comfort that comes with a bigger sweet spot. Yonex has slightly increased the flexibility of the frame for improved comfort and control. Another key improvement is the new throat design that helps to stabilize the racquet for reduced overall power loss especially on imperfect contact with the ball. Yonex has retained the 2-NAMD FlexForce Graphite for optimized flex and snapback of the frame which provides excellent overall frame response for maximum spin potential. With the 2023 edition of the VCORE 98, the improved response, spin and comfort should elevate this racquet as a top contender for experienced players who need exceptional control with outstanding spin potential for an aggressive full court game. Head Size: 98 sq. inches / 632.3 sq. cm Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm Weight: 10.8 oz / 305 g unstrung Balance: 9 pts head light / 315 mm unstrung Swing Weight: 318 strung Beam width: 23mm / 23mm / 21mm Flex: 62 RA Tension Range: 45-60 lbs / 20-27kg String Pattern: 16/19 Year Introduced: 2023 Colour: Scarlet Syle #: 07VC98 NEW THROAT DESIGN:New for 2023, Yonex has engineered a new throat design which helps stabilize the racquet, reducing power loss. ENLARGED FRAME TOP:New for 2023, a wider frame at 2 o’clock & 10 o’clock position increases the ball contact area, which produces a higher launch angle. SILICONE OIL INFUSED GROMMET:New for 2023, Silicone oil infused within the grommets reduces the friction between the string and the grommet resulting in greater snapback for improved spin and string response. ISOMETRIC:Compared to a conventional round frame, a square-shaped ISOMETRIC racquet generates a 7% larger sweet spot that delivers greater control without sacrificing power. 2G-NAMD FLEX FORCE:Incorporated in the upper throat to the lower frame, Flex Force graphite allows for the racquet to quickly flex and snapback for maximum spin potential. AERODYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY:Aero Trench and Aero Fin Technology reduce air resistance for easy manoeuvrability and added spin.
