Yonex EZONE 98 2024.
Yonex's isometric head shape creates 7% more sweet spot than conventional oval frames. The 2024 EZONE 98 adds a graphite-and-2G-Namd Flex Force layup that generates effortless power from compact swings.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The comfort pick of the group: an isometric hoop and flexible 2G-NAMD layup give it a plush, forgiving feel with easy topspin, but Tennis Warehouse's testers found it trades away some free power for that control, and the response turns muted on touch shots. Ideal for intermediate-to-advanced players who value an arm-friendly, spin-capable frame; heavy hitters chasing plow-through should look elsewhere.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Precision Engineering
ISOMETRIC Hoop + 2G-NAMD Speed
Yonex's squared-off isometric head shape enlarges the sweet spot versus a conventional oval, while the flexible 2G-NAMD Speed graphite loads and snaps back for pace on compact swings.
305 g Unstrung, 6 pts Head-Light
A maneuverable player's-lite frame (323 g strung, RA 65, swingweight 318) that stays easy to swing through long rallies and holds stable at the net despite the friendly swingweight.
16x19 String Pattern
The open pattern gives the 98 sq in head easy topspin access and lets backhand slices stay low and effective, per Tennis Warehouse testing.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
The 9.2 (expert 93 / community 90) reflects consistent praise across Tennis Warehouse, Perfect Tennis, and Tennisnerd for comfort, maneuverability, and a forgiving sweet spot, tempered by a recurring critique that it offers less free power than stiffer rivals and feels slightly muted on touch shots.
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Global Critique
“The result was better maneuverability and more control, but not quite as much free power.”
“The EZONE 98 had easy access to topspin while still allowing me to keep my backhand slice low and effective.”
“The best feature has to be the comfort when hitting, as it feels so good to swing through the ball when you have time.”
“It doesn't have the best feel on touch shots and volleys, where I feel it's a little too muted perhaps, but there is no issue with the stability despite the friendly swing weight.”
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