YONEX Vcore 98 Tennis Racquet (Ruby Red, Unstrung)

YONEX Vcore 98 Tennis Racquet

Description

The YONEX VCORE 98 – Ruby Red is designed for intermediate to advanced players who seek explosive spin combined with precision and control. Built with an aerodynamic frame profile, the racquet moves quickly through the air, enabling faster swing speeds and effortless access to heavy topspin on every shot. Engineered for modern, aggressive play, the VCORE 98 delivers excellent stability and responsiveness during high-intensity rallies. Its refined balance supports confident baseline play while maintaining the control needed for accurate shot placement and smooth transitions at the net.

Continuous comfort is a defining feature of the VCORE 98. Advanced vibration-dampening technologies reduce unwanted shock at impact, providing a cleaner feel and enhanced touch. This ensures consistent performance and reduced fatigue, even during extended matches and demanding training sessions. Finished in the striking Ruby Red design, the YONEX VCORE 98 blends high-performance technology with a bold, premium aesthetic. It is an ideal choice for players looking to dominate the court with aerodynamic spin, reliable comfort, and confident all-court performance.

Technologies

• ENLARGED SWEET SPOT FOR GREATER CONTROL: ISOMETRIC, Yonex’s signature technology since 1980, has been refined over more than three decades to enhance performance for players of all levels. By adopting a distinctive square-shaped frame, ISOMETRIC increases the sweet spot by 7%* compared to conventional round frames, allowing for more consistent and forgiving shot-making across the string bed. This optimized design improves the intersection of the main and cross strings, resulting in greater control without compromising power. Even on off-center hits, players benefit from improved accuracy, stability, and confidence, making ISOMETRIC™ technology a key innovation in delivering reliable performance on every stroke. *ISOMETRIC is a trademark of Yonex Co., Ltd. Tested by Yonex.

• REDUCED DRAG FOR FASTER SWING SPEED: Aero Trench technology is engineered to reduce air resistance and improve racquet head speed, allowing players to swing faster with greater efficiency. By streamlining the upper frame area, this innovation helps the racquet move more smoothly through the air, supporting quicker acceleration on every stroke. The key feature of Aero Trench lies in its unique design that discreetly hides the grommets at the top of the racquet frame. This reduction in drag enhances spin potential and responsiveness, enabling players to generate heavier spin and improved shot penetration without sacrificing control or feel.

• MAXIMUM SPIN THROUGH ENHANCED STRING MOVEMENT: LINER TECH is designed to maximize spin potential by enhancing string movement and responsiveness. The newly engineered straight hole grommet system allows the strings to move more freely, even on off-center hits, helping players generate greater spin with improved consistency. By reducing friction between the strings and the frame, LINER TECH increases snapback effect for more aggressive ball rotation. This results in better control, higher spin output, and a more forgiving feel, empowering players to play with confidence from all areas of the court.

• ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL FOR ENHANCED FEEL: VDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh) was originally developed for Yonex snowboards to minimize vibrations at impact and has since been successfully adapted into selected racquet series. This proven technology reflects Yonex’s commitment to cross-sport innovation, bringing advanced vibration control into modern racquet design. Integrated within the grip, VDM is a highly elastic mesh material wrapped around the graphite to effectively filter out unwanted vibrations. The result is a cleaner, more comfortable feel at contact, enhancing touch, precision, and overall control—especially during fast exchanges and extended play sessions.

• AGGRESSIVE SPIN WITH MAXIMUM ENERGY TRANSFER: 2G-NAMD FLEX FORCE is engineered to deliver aggressive, attacking spin with exceptional precision and control. Its advanced carbon nanotube structure tightly binds the graphite fibers together, reducing energy loss at impact and allowing players to transfer more power efficiently into every shot. Thanks to its resilient and flexible properties, the material flexes optimally during contact and recovers quickly for enhanced snapback. This rapid response increases spin potential and shot accuracy, empowering players to dictate play with confidence. Namd™ is a proprietary technology developed by Nitta Co., Ltd. to uniformly disperse carbon nanotubes within carbon fiber composites for superior performance.

• PRECISION VIBRATION CONTROL WITH OPTIMAL FLEX: SERVO FILTER is an advanced vibration-control technology that uses a transparent, elastic film placed between graphite layers to enhance overall racquet performance. This film effectively bonds the graphite layers while retaining its elastic properties even after the molding process, ensuring long-lasting performance and structural integrity. By absorbing unwanted vibrations, SERVO FILTER delivers finely tuned flex and quick snapback with every shot. The result is precise sensory feedback from the ball to the hand, offering improved feel, control, and confidence. Developed by the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, SERVO FILTER combines high bonding strength with exceptional flexibility and durability for consistent, high-level play.