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Side-by-side comparison using independent TWU lab measurements

ℹ️ Different head sizes (98 vs 97 sq in) — this affects power and forgiveness independently of the other specs.

Aggregated spec scores

EZONE 98 2022Percept 97
3.7Sweet Spot Forgiveness2.8
4.4Net & Volley Handling4.6
7.4Spin Potential7.3
5.3Arm Safety & Comfort7.6
5.7Raw Power4.1

Scores calculated from TWU RA, weight, head size and string pattern.

Yonex EZONE 98 2022
Yonex Percept 97
Head size
98 sq in
97 sq in
Weight
323g
326g
RA stiffness
65 (Flexible)
60 (Very flexible)
Swingweight
318 kg·cm²
315 kg·cm²
String pattern
16x19
16x19
Best for
all-court
flex, arm-friendly
Price tier
mid
mid

Lab data comparison

Measurements from Tennis Warehouse University (TWU)

RA Stiffness — lower = more flex & comfort

EZONE 98 2022
65
Percept 97
60

Weight — higher = more stability

EZONE 98 2022
323g
Percept 97
326g

Swingweight — higher = more plow-through momentum

EZONE 98 2022
318 kg·cm²
Percept 97
315 kg·cm²

Head Size — larger = more forgiving

EZONE 98 2022
98 sq in
Percept 97
97 sq in

Choose the EZONE 98 2022 if…

All-court players, intermediate to advanced

Flexible — arm-friendly (RA 65)

Choose the Percept 97 if…

Arm-sensitive players, comfort-first

Very flexible — max comfort (RA 60)

🎵 String strategy for each frame

These are different rackets — they deserve different string setups.

EZONE 98 2022

Balanced stiffness (RA 65). A mid-stiffness co-poly like Babolat RPM Team or Wilson Revolve at 52–56 lbs gives a comfortable all-court setup without sacrificing spin or control.

Percept 97

Very flexible frame (RA 60) — arm-friendly. Pair with a crisp co-poly like Luxilon ALU Power Rough at 54–58 lbs to add control and prevent the string bed feeling too elastic.

⚖️ Specs Equalizer

Can I make these specs match?

To match the swingweight of the EZONE 98 2022 (SW 318), add 2g of lead tape at the 12 o'clock position on the Percept 97. This raises its swingweight from 315 to approximately 318 kg·cm².

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