Plush and precise, this update combines quick handling with mindless accuracy and outstanding feel
With the 2025 version of the EZONE 98, Yonex delivers an irresistible combination of speed, comfort, and precision. Like the previous version, this racquet combines a control oriented 98in² head with a spin-friendly string pattern and stable beam construction. It's also remarkably fast, making it one of the most user-friendly racquets in its class. For 2025, the EZONE 98 comes with a lower RA stiffness, giving this already comfortable racquet an even more buttery feel. Yonex also overhauls the frame geometry, thickening the beam in the upper hoop to enhance power and stability, while adding a groove on the inner portion of the frame to help the racquet bend optimally through impact. To further enhance comfort, Yonex adds an ultra-thin natural fiber to the shaft (called Minolon) to dampen harsh vibrations. Yonex also continues with 2G NAMD SPEED, an advanced material innovation that helps the frame transfer more energy to the ball. The defining feature remains the ISOMETRIC head shape, giving the EZONE 98 an unmistakably more forgiving response than conventionally shaped equivalents. Ultimately, with its exceptional feel and ultra-easy shot placement, this impressive update from Yonex is hard to put down.
Specifications
| Head Size: 98 in² / 632.26 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
| Strung Weight: 11.4oz / 323g | ||||
| Balance: 12.79in / 32.49cm / 6 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 320 | ||||
| Stiffness: 63 | ||||
| Beam Width: 23.8mm / 24.5mm / 19.5mm | ||||
| Composition: Minolon/2NAMD-Speed/HM Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low-Medium | ||||
| Stroke Style: Medium-Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Medium-Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: Blue | ||||
| Grip Type: Synthetic | ||||
String Pattern:
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| String Tension: 45-60 pounds |
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Customer Reviews
Amazing powerBeen using the VCORE 98 Tour for a couple years now. Coach recently got the 98, Tour, and 100 of the EZONE for me to try. The amount of power behind this is amazing, not too much or too little. While it did take me a bit of time to adjust to less spin compared to the VCORE and learning how to get more spin with the EZONE, it was ultimately quite easy to adjust. The racquet is super easy on the arm and all around feels great to play with. The SW is perfect, as compared to my VCORE (and probably the EZONE as well) 98 Tour, which at some times had too much SW and power behind it
Best Ezone 98 yet?I've played with Ezones on and off and they are great sticks, but little issues have crept in for me in the past whether it be arm related, launching, or too low swing weight for my swing style and preference.
Well they seem to have fixed all the little issues I had with it as this current version is very comfortable and gets up the 320 swing weight range which is just enough to give the plow/stability I want while still being easy to swing fast. Some that prefer the previous lighter SW version might not like it, but I still find plenty of whip for spin generation.
Good power levels, with good control and spin. If you have good technique generating lots of spin is not an issue, but you do have to work a little more for it than the VCore or Pure Aero spin racquets. Great all court stick with no weaknesses as it's solid from the baseline, fast and stable at net with good punch or touch on volleys and great on serves.
Racquet can feel a little dampened at first, but after a little bit of play it does provide enough feedback provided you don't put a string in that is too soft/mushy. I play with a dampener so even if I did play with PTP I just took dampener off the strings and it was fine.
Great stick and only knock I have is the paint finish seems a little thin... already some nicks, etc with a month's worth of play. The paint finish and color is better and person and has really grown on me. I now find the paint job from previous version to be pretty boring in comparison.
Perhaps the best Ezone 98Stable against heavy incoming shots, very maneuverable & provides predictable control even during hard exchanges. The launch angle took a little adjustment, but once I got used to its lowish launch angle, there was no problem.
Overall, I think this Ezone 98 is the best since AI/DR 98 with even better stability.
Practice sessionAs an 11 utr player, I have tried a plethora of racquets in my time and came across this one. My coach offered me one practice session for me to use this racquet, and I had begun to realize how this racquet was made: very poorly in my opinion. I will say that it has very good top spin with "alright" control. I would this racquet to Walmart racquet in design wise, although I know that looks don't matter but still doesn't meet my niche.
Comfortable, but lacks spinThe EZONE 98 (2025) is definitely NOT a spin machine! It is an arm-friendly racquet with good control and decent power. I’ve been playing with it for a month now and am still struggling to get the topspin to make various shots that I used to make consistently with my Babolat Pure Aero VS (98 in). I’m using the same string setup, so the difference is in the racqiet. The lack of spin seems odd because the EZONE is a 16x19 string pattern and the Pure Aero VS is a 16x20, so you would think it might generate more spin. The Pure Aero is stiff and leaves my arm and wrist feeling sore after every match. This EZONE 98 is a huge improvement for the arm. No soreness at all. So I’m going to stick with the EZONE, but will be missing the spin. Might try thinner strings and less tension to see if I can get a bit more bite and spin out of it.
Good Balance of Power and ControlBeen a happy VCORE 98 2023 user but thought I'd try the EZone 98 2025. Bought one and strung it with Hyper G Soft at 50 lbs as I usually use. I'm a 4.0 player. After four days of play, I'd say that the new EZone 98 does have more power and with similarly good control. I'd estimate at least another 5% more power with the same swing. I hit a flatter forehand with moderate top spin and almost every hard drive was under control. Comfortable too. Easy depth with one handed backhands. Good punch with returns and volleys. But it really woke up my backhand slices. It generates a lot of spin and easy depth for deep low skidding balls. Adding side spin was effective. Lower launch angle too. Definitely more power on flat serves. Can help pick up a few more aces. Spin serves are good but the VCore 98 might be better there. The VCore 98 seems to have more feel but could be an adjustment thing that will happen in time. Anyone with developed strokes looking for a racquet with power and control might want to give the new EZone 98 2025 a try.
25 EZone 98 Makes Positive ChangeI like this new update from Ezone compared to previous versions, this has a very plush feel when you hit the ball. You get more precision over the previous models. AND the launch is gone or at least it’s less pronounced!! I was using the 2023 VCore 98 and 2023 EZone before that. There is definitely the elimination of the launch effect. The balls are clearing lower over the net but still penetrating deep enough.
You can generate your own spin at a good level but obviously you get more spin from the VCore with the launch. I was serving absolute bombs with this racquet. I liked the serving much more with this racket over my VCORE with shots that landing well in where I wanted it placed.
I feel because this vibration is so dampened you don’t need a shock absorber at all. Also, even though the stiffness is a little high or not considered in the stiffness category, you can get arm comfort from this racquet, due to the neck contour and interwoven minolon threads woven into the frame (very plush!). If you are a VCORE, Ezone, Pure Drive fan, you may just love this racquet. Best one yet…? I’m thinking. YES.
Best racquet in the WorldThe title says it all. I truly believe that this racquet does everything well and has no weaknesses. It maintains its DNA as a power racquet while also being super controllable. I own both the 2021 Pure Drive and the 2022 EZONE 98, and I demo'd the 2025 EZONE 98 & 100 as well as the 2025 Pure Drive 98 & 100, and I ended up buying the EZONE 98. Between the Pure Drives and the EZONEs, I served better and had better touch plus feel with the EZONEs, although the Pure Drives comparatively hit with a bit more spin. The EZONE 98 being whippier than the EZONE 100 helps the 98 on forehands and especially serves. The 98 is also noticeably more comfortable than the 100 with its lower stiffness. From precision to comfort to power to feel, the EZONE 98 has it all. I'm stringing my EZONE 98 with Polytour Rev 16L Purple at 52 pounds, but if you like a softer string then Polytour Pro is the way to go.
Went backwards with this oneI have had this racquet for a month now. I originally did a demo and convinced myself it was just as good as the previous one, but new. I was wrong. They have made it way too soft and it's extremely unforgiving unless you hit it perfectly each time. The power is down as it bends way too much and lost the pop when you launch with it. It's less stiff and in this case, that's not a good thing, in my opinion. Lost the real EZone feel I used to get with the old version. I am a 4.0 - 4.5 player so this is maybe suited for much better players who can use its full potential?
Game improvementI switched from the Yonex Vcore to the new Ezone 98, and oh boi it was worth it. The racquet is sneaky powerful while still having great feel and control. I have always struggled a bit with spin but I had no problems when I paired this racquet with Luxilon ALU Power Spin Rough. I found easy access to depth while not having a launch feeling, like I had experienced with the Vcore. I also felt improved ball pocketing and feel. This racquet is a modern DR98 truly. It’s so different and better than any thing else out there. I also find serving with this racquet very FUN. It’s just a joy to hit every time. Kick, flat, slice you name it. The racquet is also very stable, I found it to be good at the net. This paint job is also seriously bold from Yonex and I like it. Maybe it will catch peoples eye and get them to buy this racquet. #ezone4life