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Side-by-side comparison using independent TWU lab measurements

Aggregated spec scores

EZONE 98 2022VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen
3.7Sweet Spot Forgiveness3.7
4.4Net & Volley Handling2.2
7.4Spin Potential7.9
5.3Arm Safety & Comfort5.9
5.7Raw Power6.3

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

Yonex EZONE 98 2022
Yonex VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen
Head size
98 sq in
98 sq in
Weight
323g
332g
RA stiffness
65 (Flexible)
64 (Flexible)
Swingweight
318 kg·cm²
334 kg·cm²
String pattern
16x19
16x19
Best for
all-court
spin
Price tier
mid
mid

Lab data comparison

Measurements from Tennis Warehouse University (TWU)

RA Stiffness — lower = more flex & comfort

EZONE 98 2022
65
VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen
64

Weight — higher = more stability

EZONE 98 2022
323g
VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen
332g

Swingweight — higher = more plow-through momentum

EZONE 98 2022
318 kg·cm²
VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen
334 kg·cm²

Choose the EZONE 98 2022 if…

All-court players, intermediate to advanced

Flexible — arm-friendly (RA 65)

Choose the VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen if…

Aggressive baseliners, heavy topspin players

Flexible — arm-friendly (RA 64)

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🎵 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.

VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen

Balanced stiffness (RA 64). 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.

⚖️ Specs Equalizer

Can I make these specs match?

To match the swingweight of the VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen (SW 334), add 12g of lead tape at the 12 o'clock position on the EZONE 98 2022. This raises its swingweight from 318 to approximately 334 kg·cm².

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