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Side-by-side comparison using independent TWU lab measurements

Aggregated spec scores

EZONE 98 (2025)VCORE 98+ (2021)
3.7Sweet Spot Forgiveness3.7
4.1Net & Volley Handling2.6
7.5Spin Potential7.9
6.2Arm Safety & Comfort4.9
5.3Raw Power6.7

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

Yonex EZONE 98 (2025)
Yonex VCORE 98+ (2021)
Head size
98 sq in
98 sq in
Weight
323g
323g
RA stiffness
63 (Flexible)
66 (Medium)
Swingweight
320 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 (2025)
63
VCORE 98+ (2021)
66

Weight — higher = more stability

EZONE 98 (2025)
323g
VCORE 98+ (2021)
323g

Swingweight — higher = more plow-through momentum

EZONE 98 (2025)
320 kg·cm²
VCORE 98+ (2021)
334 kg·cm²

Choose the EZONE 98 (2025) if…

All-court players, intermediate to advanced

Flexible — arm-friendly (RA 63)

Choose the VCORE 98+ (2021) if…

Aggressive baseliners, heavy topspin players

Medium — balanced (RA 66)

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🎵 String strategy for each frame

These are different rackets — they deserve different string setups.

EZONE 98 (2025)

Balanced stiffness (RA 63). 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+ (2021)

Balanced stiffness (RA 66). 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+ (2021) (SW 334), add 11g of lead tape at the 12 o'clock position on the EZONE 98 (2025). This raises its swingweight from 320 to approximately 334 kg·cm².

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