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4 Best Tennis Racquets for Control and Spin (2022)
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Note*
All of the racquets in the list are best in itself. You can choose any racquet which one is best for you. We didn’t listed any racquet or brand like that this should be on no. 1 or no. 5 in the our list.
Head Gravity Pro 2021
Description
The Gravity Pro 2021 is a modern and dynamic racquet for the aggressive next-generation player. This racquet is made for baseline players who want more control and forgiveness. It is a player’s racquet that offers a balance of stability, control, and feel.
This racquet is the choice of ATP player Alexander Zverev. The Gravity Pro 2021 is the second generation of the Head Gravity Series. Gravity series was launched on July, 2019. For 2021, Gravity Pro will not be more or less updated, which is just a paint update.
Head Gravity Pro features Graphene 360+ technology, which combines the easy power and rock-solid stability of Graphene 360 with flexible Spiral Fibers in the lower portion of the racquet’s head to optimise feel.
The Gravity Pro also offers a thin 20mm variable beam width and low flex 62 stiffness, giving it an amazing feel at impact from the string bed.
The new Gravity pro 2021 has a same design but slightly changed in color combination instead of the red and green, they now have the paint going from lime green to yellow on one side and a blue-violet fade on the other side.
However, it looks unique and very modern. This racquet is best suited for strong intermediate to advanced players.
Specifications
| Head Size : 100 in² / 645.7 cm² |
| Length : 27 in / 68.58 cm |
| Strung Weight : 332 gm / 11.7 oz |
| Unstrung Weight : 315 gm / 11.11 oz |
| Balance : 12.6 in / 33.4 cm / 6 pts HL |
| Beam Width : 20 mm / 20 mm / 20 mm |
| Swingweight : 332 |
| Stiffness : 61 |
| String Tension : 48 – 57 pounds |
| Composition : Graphene 360+/Graphite |
| Grip Type : Head Hydroabsorb Pro |
| String Pattern: 18 Mains / 20 Crosses |
Technology
Graphene 360+
GRAPHENE 360+ is the combination of HEAD’s signature Graphene 360 technology for optimized energy transfer and the innovative spiralfibers for enhanced flex and clean impact feel.
Spiral Fiber
Twisted fibers placed on the shoulder area accompany the frame in its deformation and provide greater flex and clean impact feeling.
Graphene in the head
Reduces frame deformation which enables better energy transfer.
Graphene in the Shaft
For optimized mass distribution which gives better maneuvrability and more power.
Pro Using or Used This Racquet
Overall Performance
Control
The Gravity Pro is the most control-oriented racquet in the Gravity line-up due to its hefty strung weight and denser 18×20 string pattern. Control is one of the most impressive features of this racquet.
Feel
The gravity pro has very amazing feel due to its head signature technology called Graphene 360+ which is optimized energy transfer and the innovative spiralfiber tech. placed on the shoulder area accompany the frame in its deformation and provide greater flex and a clean feeling at impact.
Groundstrokes
From the baseline, Gravity Pro provides an adequate amount of spin and power combined with the utmost control and great feel.
This gravity pro is one of the finest racquet for the aggressive players from the baseline than the other gravity racquets but at the same it’s slightly less maneuver to swing it doesn’t mean that you have to struggle so much for swing the racquet.
On groundstrokes, the Gravity Pro 2021 is the most stable and control-oriented racquet among the other Gravity racquets, so you get the utmost control even when taking the full or heavier swing with this racquet.
Usually, racquets with the dense 18×20 string pattern are slightly favoured by flat hitters, but not with this racquet. The more rounded head shape and larger sweet spot provide the ultimate spin on groundstrokes.
Maneuverability
This racquet is slightly less maneuverable compared to the other gravity racquets due to its higher strung weight, which is around 332 grams, but it has a thinner 20-mm variable beam width than the other gravity racquets, so after getting used to it, it becomes more maneuverable. It doesn’t bother you that much in the way of maneuverability.
Power
Due to its hefty 332 gm. swing weight and stiffness which is around 62 combined with the 100 sq. inch head size and dense 18×20 string pattern that’s why this racquet is the most control oriented racquet than other gravity racquets so you will not get the overhype power throughout the game so overall you get the controllable power with this racquet.
Returns
Returning serve is all about how you control the pace of your opponent’s ball, and the gravity pro is super stable and control-oriented to keep the ball under control or in the court, even when returning huge servers.
You get the confidence so easily with this racquet to step inside the court on second serve and hit a defensive or attacking return to your aiming targets due to its great stability and control.
This racquet has enough stability to handle heavy pace, which makes it easy for you to counterpunch against big servers.
Serves
For serves, this gravity pro has enough mass to generate plenty of power to hit the huge flat serves and offers plenty of control and spin with precision on serves.
For kick or slice serves, this racquet has a larger or round head size, which helps to access a good amount of spin.
The dense string pattern slightly have advantage than open string pattern that give little bit extra precision and control which will benefit for all variations of serve.
Slices
Compared to the other racquets in the gravity lineup, this is the most predictable and effective racquet on slices due to its hefty swing weight and dense string pattern.
Mainly, the backhand slices feel buttery smooth, and the depth comes with ease.
As it’s strung balance which is around 4 pts head light and a swing weight of 334 allows the racquet able to knife with great precision.
Stability
Considering its unstrung weight which is around 315 gram this racquet feel very solid and stable throughout the game.
This gravity pro is the most stable racquet compared to the other gravity racquets cause of its hefty strung weight so you don’t find any lack in term of stability with this racquet.
TopSpin
Head racquets are always rounder at the top, which generates adequate amounts of spin and makes it easier to get topspin than other brands of dense 18×20 string pattern racquets do.
For some players this gravity pro might not be the most spin oriented racquet than the other gravity racquets due to its dense 18×20 string pattern and if you want most spin friendly racquet then go for Gravity MP but on the other positive side gravity pro slightly favourable for flat hitter players.
Volleys
At Net, the racquet providing amazing plow through, which get easy depth to volleys.
The control and stability you can get on volleys is outstanding considering its weight, and this racquet does a great job at the net and is consistently accurate and solid at impact.
The Gravity Pro allows you to play against heavy hitters and use their pace against them by counterpunching the volleys and putting them in defensive position.
Some of the players might face issue in terms of manueverabilty to back the racquet into position quickly but apart from that this racquet perform great in every aspect at net.
Overall
The Gravity Pro is a classic, modern, and dynamic racquet for aggressive generation players.
Stability and control of the racquet is a top notch as it’s weight that is always a priority for today’s generation players.
The 18×20 string pattern offers overall better control and precision than the 16×20 gravity racquets.
Overall, it has a nice blend of control, power, spin, and stability, allowing you to confidently go for a variety of shots from all areas of the court.
Like
- Control
- Stability
- Feel
- Comfort
Dislike
- Nothing
Who's This Racquet For
If you’re an aggressive all-court player who’s looking for the most control-oriented racquet in the Gravity line-up, then considering the Gravity Pro 2021 is worth it.
If you are suffering from any wrist or elbow injury and any kind of discomfort then considering this racquet or playing with this racquet is a option for you. All Gravity 2021 racquets are so arm-friendly due to their low, stiffer frames.
The Gravity Pro 2021 is best suited for strong intermediate to advanced players.
Who's This Racquet Not For
Those who are prefer open 16×19 string pattern and higher launch angle then this racquet is slightly not favourable for you.
Some of the players might facing issue due to it’s hefty swing weight considering it’s weight.
We don’t find any major trade-off in this Gravity Pro 2021 at the end what we expected we got lil bit of extra everything.
As I above mention it has a nice blend of control, power, spin and stability.
Wilson Clash 98 v2
Description
The Wilson Clash Series is known for the flexible and unique feel of the racquets it offers for today’s modern game. The Wilson Clash 98 v2 is the smallest headsize and slightly stiffer racquet in the Clash line-up.
This is the second version of the Clash series, which was launched in February 2022. Before launching the clash first series Wilson already made so much hype about it.Wilson described the word “Revolutionary” for their clash racquets.
Wilson uses an innovative technology for achieving the maximum flexibility of the Clash racquets which is Free Flex .
Now Wilson renamed free flex to Forty Five for 2022, a carbon construction that creates maximum flexibility and stability at impact and authorize the racket to bend across a wider form of stoke paths, including the vertical mechanics of the modern game.
Revised construction at the tip of the hoop offers additional consistency and an enhanced sweet spot. For 2022, the Wilson Clash 98 v2 has the colour combination of cherry red and a solid matte black, and the Fourty Five mention on the racquet’s hoop has the silver color.
The racquet’s an optical black matte finish Wilson logo on one side of the racquet’s throat and on the other side Clash logo mention on the racquet’s throat. The cherry red and solid matte black combined, Somehow looks very eye pleasing .
Clash 98 v2 offers a unique combination of power, control, and spin and is best suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Specifications
| Head Size : 98 in² / 632.26 cm² |
| Length : 27 in / 68.58 cm |
| Strung Weight : 326 gm / 11.5 oz |
| Unstrung Weight : 295 gm / 10.4 oz |
| Balance : 12.5 in / 31.75 cm / 8 pts HL |
| Beam Width : 24 mm / 24 mm /24 mm |
| Swingweight : 327 |
| Stiffness : 60 |
| String Tension : 50 – 60 pounds |
| Composition : Graphite |
| Grip Type : Wilson Pro Performance |
| String Pattern: 16 Mains / 20 Crosses |
Technology
Forty Five
Patent-protected frame layup produces more connected-to-the-ball feel while better complementing the more modern, vertical swing path. Material increases both flexibility and stability without compromise through the swing.
FORTYFIVE° comprises a patent-protected carbon construction that creates maximum flexibility and stability at impact for an uncompromising blend of power, control and feel.
Parallel Drilling
Grommet Construction Provides A Consistent, More Forgiving String Bed Response While Dramatically Increasing The Sweet Spot.
Overall Performance
Control
Its unstrung weight is around 310 gram compared to the other racquets in the Clash line-up. This is the most control-oriented racquet because of its smaller head size.
98 square inch headsize and a tighter 16 by 20 string pattern and innovative forty five technology which help in manage the control so exceptionally of the racquet.
Feel
The Wilson Clash racquets are well known for it’s flexibility and unique soft feel which you can’t express in word but whenever you try out this racquet that is certainly noticeable.
This racquet’s stiffness, or RA rating, is around 60, and combined with the unique bending technology, it offers a tremendous soft feel or flexibility to the Clash 98 v2, which feels so divine and comfortable and so arm-friendly too.
Groundstrokes
From the baseline, the Clash 98 v2 has a slightly more control-oriented feel than the other Clash racquets, which gives you controllable power and gives you the confidence to take big swings from the back of the court.
On groundstrokes, the Wilson Clash 98 has all the potential to hit impressive groundstrokes without any lack of control or spin.
The combination of the 98-square head size and the denser string pattern keep the ball low and very precise on groundstrokes.
Increased in the stablilty added more plow through and the racquet feels less vibration in the racquet head cause of bit stiffer frame.
Maneuverability
The racquet’s unstrung weight is around 310 grams, and its headlight balance is around 8 points after being strung, which makes it very easy to maneuver for all variations of shots or throughout the game.
The Clash 98 v2 has a 0.5mm thinner variable beam width than other v2 racquets, and the swing weight is 326 after it is strung, which gives this stick the utmost maneuvrability.
Power
With a 98-square-inch head size and a 0.5-millimeter thinner variable beam width compared to the other Clash V2 racquets, you can access an adequate amount of power from this racquet, and you don’t find any lack of power throughout the game.
Due to its gentle stiffness which is around 60 this racquet’s offer a controllable power so you will not get the overhype power throughout the different variation of shots.
Returns
For returns, the clash 98 v2 feels likewise as the previous version when it comes to comfort and maneuverability. It has excellent control so you can utilize the opponent pace and placing the effectively return particularly for the flatter opponents serve or heavier serve.
For second serve return, as its weight racquet’s stability, control and great maneuverability can get you the confidence to steppin into the court for returning to the aiming targets and push your opponent back to the baseline.
For slice returns, this updated Clash 98 v2 has a slightly compact sweetspot, but when you get used to it, slice returns give a more plush feel and precision, whether you place the ball deep down on the court or drop the ball short.
Serves
For a first serve or flat serve, this updated Clash 98 v2 has increased stability in the upper hoop of the racquet, which helps generate plenty of pop and enough pace from the sweet spot.
For the second serve, the denser string pattern slightly decreased the spin potential of the racquet, but overall it has a pretty nice balance of power, spin, and control, which helps you deliver precise targets whenever you need them and much more comfortably.
However, the denser string pattern slightly affects the spin potential of the racquet, and the sweet spot is also less forgiving compared to the previous version, but you don’t find any lack of power or spin for slice or kick serves.
Slices
As it’s strung balance which is around 8 pts head light and a gentle swing weight of 326 allows the racquet able to knife the ball quite well.
In this updated clash 98 v2 wilson gave the denser string pattern which allows you to get the low launch angle so you can hit slices with more precision from the centre off give you more plush feel.
Stability
Compared with the previous version this clash 98 v2 is slightly more stiffer frame which feels quite more stable and overall it impacts throughout the playability.
Some of the advanced players might not satisfied with the stability that racquet offer but you wouldn’t expect so much stability as its unstrung weight’s 310 gram, overall stability of this racquet don’t bother you at all.
TopSpin
In this updated Clash 98 v2, Wilson used a dense 16×20 over 16×19 string pattern, which slightly decreased the spin potential of the racquet but on the other side slightly promoted flatter hitters too.
If you are hitting with the proper technique, then this racquet will provide you with the utmost spin, and you can access the spin potential of the racquet. Generating topspin with this racquet is so easy.
Volleys
At net, the Wilson Clash 98 v2 is very maneuverable, so you can quickly get the racquet back into position, and its precision allows you to place the volleys where you want to aim as quickly as you can.
Compared to the previous version, this Clash 98 v2 has slightly more stiffness, which allows the frame to be more stable, so you can get more pop on volleys.
Most of the time this racquet done a decent job at net and easy to punch the balls deep into the court and have adequate amount of control.
Clash 98 v2 has a nice blend of maneuverability, stability, and control, allowing you to come to the net with confidence so you can attack your opponents on big pace volleys, and its impressive touch and feel allow you to drop short volleys with confidence.
Overall
Over-all, Clash 98 v2 has slightly better control and stability, this racquet offer you a little bit of everything from the baseline.
The Wilson Clash 98 v2 has all the potential you’d expect from any moderate-weight racquet.
The Wilson Clash 98 has an ideal blend of power, spin, and control, although the spin potential of the racquet is slightly decreased with the denser string pattern.
This racquet is best suitable for all strong intermediate to advanced players.
Like
- Feel & Comfort
- Control & Stability
- Maneuverability
- Flexibility
Dislike
- forgiveness
- Compact Sweet Spot
Who's This Racquet For
Compared to the previous version you find there is any hardly major difference if you have already an user of clash 100 then don’t go for this stick, if you are only want to go for color then it’s your choice.
If you have comfort and feel both are the top priority in your list then you can’t find unlike any other racquet like Wilson clash 100 v2.
If you’ve enjoyed powerful, spin-friendly tennis racquets but are tired of stiff frames and discomfort, then the Wilson Clash 100 v2 is a highly recommended option for you.
Compared to the previous version you find there is any hardly major difference if you have already an user of clash 100 then don’t go for this stick, if you are only want to go for color then it’s your choice.
Who's This Racquet Not For
Selecting the perfect racquet for your game style takes a lot of research and time. It’s impossible to find the perfect racquet for you because every racquet has its own pros and cons.
Those who like a stiff frame racquet or characteristics of a heavier weight racquet then there are so many racquets out in the market.
Those who like the higher stability and consider the frame a bit more mass likewise feel and comfort then you go for clash 100 pro v2 . But, adding a few grammes of extra weight to the Clash 100 v2 racquet’s frame can overcome this lack.
Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 3rd Gen.
Description
Babolat Pure Strike 98 16×19 offers more control and feel than the Pure Drive and Pure Aero, and it perfectly fits in between the Pure Drive and Pure Aero.
This racquet is the choice of WTA player Alize Cornet and ATP player Cameron Norrie. Pure Strike 98 16×19 is the third generation of the Babolat Pure Strike Series.
The Pure Strike 3rd Generation series was launched in August 2019. This racquet was previously known as the Project One Seven.
The updated Pure Strike 98 3rd generation has a new vibrating dampening technology that enhances the muted response of the racquet and a slightly higher swingweight than the previous generation.
The racquet frame has new C2 Pure Feel, a material technology that combines cortex with a uniquely flexible viscoelastic rubber at the 3/9 o’clock position of the frame. Compared to the previous version, this racquet has slightly better pocketing as well.
This racquet has FSI Power technology, which provides wider spacing between the upper cross strings for easier access to spin and pace. It has a hybrid frame construction (called Control Frame Technology).
The new Babolat Pure Strike 98 continues the white paint job that was introduced with generation 2 (Project One Seven), but makes it bolder with black and red lettering across the frame.
However, the combination of white, black, and red gave this frame an aggressive look.
This racquet is best suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Specifications
| Head Size : 98 in² / 632.26 cm² |
| Length : 27 in / 68.58 cm |
| Strung Weight : 323g / 11.4oz |
| Unstrung Weight : 305 gm / 10.8 oz |
| Balance : 13 in / 33.02 cm / 4 pts HL |
| Beam Width : 21 mm / 23 mm / 21 mm |
| Swingweight : 327 |
| Stiffness : 66 |
| String Tension : 50 – 60 pounds |
| Composition : Graphite |
| Grip Type : Babolat Syntec Team |
| String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
Technology
C² Pure Feel
Powered by SMAC, this is the latest generation of the pure feel technology: a cutting-edge vibration filtration lay-up system that provides a pure feel on every shot.
Control Frame Technology
Developed to ensure maximum control, this technology combines the stability of a square beam frame with the dynamism of an elliptic beam structure.
Pro Using or Used This Racquet
Overall Performance
Control
Due to it’s 98 sq. inch smaller headsize than 100 sq. inch and a open 16×19 string pattern so this pure strike 98 providing you the utmost control throughout the game.
Somehow control frame technology works pretty well for making pure strikes racquets the most control oriented racquet compared to the pure drive and pure aero.
Feel
This racquet has new C2 Pure Feel technology in the frame, which provides you with a nice sense of ball pocketing to provide you with the perfect feel, and this Pure Strike 98 feels solid and stable throughout the game.
Somehow, the sweet spot feels slightly bigger than its precedent.
Compared to the previous version, this new Pure Strike 98 16×19 feels a bit more muted. It doesn’t feel as responsive, but it does feel more forgiving.
Groundstrokes
From the baseline, Pure strike 98 16×19 offer adequate amount of spin and power combined with the better control and great feel.
This racquet provides enough power to hit aggressive winners, and the easy maneuverability of the racquet means you can hit angled groundstrokes while on the run so comfortably.
On groundstrokes, Pure Strike 98 is much more control-oriented than the previous version, so you don’t have to hesitate about taking the full or heavier swing with this racquet.
This is a really good racquet for players who have a flat backhand and like to hit winners from the baseline.
Maneuverability
This racquet’s unstrung weight is around 305 grams, and its balance is around 4 points headlight after being strung, which makes this racquet very easy to maneuver for a variety of shots from all areas of the court.
Power
Compared to the previous 2nd generation, this Pure Strike 98 is slightly more powerful, which tends to launch the ball a bit more due to the added power.
Due to its hefty stiffness, which is around 66, combined with the smaller head size, this racquet offers very controllable power, so you will not get overwhelmed throughout the game.
Returns
Returning a first or flat serve is all about how you control the pace of your opponent’s serve, and the Pure Strike 98 is sufficiently stable and controlled to keep the ball under control or in the court, even when returning huge servers.
You get the confidence so easily with this racquet to step inside the court on second serve and hit a defensive return to your aiming targets due to its stability combined with its great maneuverability.
Serves
For serves, this Pure Strike 98 has enough mass for plough-through power to hit the huge flat serves and offer plenty of control and spin with precision on serves.
For kick or slice serves, the open string pattern, along with the great maneuverability, offers you plenty of spin and the racquet head speed to get ample spin on second or slice serves.
You can access a lot of free power and spin with this racquet, and it cuts through the air faster.
The open string pattern slightly have advantage that give little bit extra pop which will benefit for flat serve.
Slices
Hitting slices with this Pure Strike is no exception, but it feels more plusher and crisp than the previous version.
As it’s strung balance which is around 4 pts head light and a swing weight of 327 allows the racquet able to knife the ball pretty firmly.
Stability
Considering its unstrung weight, which is around 305 grams, this racquet provides surprisingly amazing and promising stability throughout the game.
Most of the racquets around 305 gram lack stability, but somehow, this pure-strike 98 does a great job.
TopSpin
With 98 sqaure inch headsize and a open 16×19 string pattern get you the utmost topspin with precision and if you like to play with heavier topspin then go for this racquet not for 18×20 string pattern one.
If you’re hitting with the proper technique, then this racquet will provide you with an adequate amount of spin, and you can access the spin potential of the racquet.
Volleys
At Net, the racquet providing amazing plow through, which get easy depth to volleys.
On the other hand, the maneuverability of the racquet is very user-friendly, and getting the racquet back into position is quite easy, especially for quick reaction volleys.
Compared to the previous version this Pure Strike 98 16×19 has offer more stability considering it’s weight and done a job pretty well at net.
Overall
Aggressive players who like to hit flat winners from the baseline will enjoy this racquet.
Maneuverability, stability, and control of the racquet are top-notch, as is its weight, which is always helpful for returns and at net.
The 16×19 string pattern offers a little bit more pop than the 18×20 for flat serving.
Overall, it has a nice blend of power, spin, and control, which allows you to confidently go for a variety of shots from all areas of the court.
Like
- Power
- Control
- Stability
- Maneuverability
Dislike
- Nothing
Who's This Racquet For
If you’re an aggressive baseliner who’s looking for a little bit more control than you get from a pure aero or a pure drive, then considering this racquet is worth it.
This is a frame that is best for aggressive players, especially for the ones who like to hit flat shots and flat backhands.
The Pure Strike 98 16×19 is best suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Who's This Racquet Not For
If you prefer heavy topspin or massive power, both of which are top priorities, then you should go for pure drive for power and pure aero for utmost spin.
Those who don’t prefer a muted or dampened feel shouldn’t go for this racquet because the Pure Strike 98 has an overall dampened or muted feel.
Babolat racquets are best known for their stiffer frame, so if you are suffering from any wrist or elbow injury or any kind of discomfort, then considering this racquet or playing with it is not a good choice.
Yonex Ezone 98 (2022)
Description
Yonex Ezone 98 (2022), a navy-blue base with a premium gradient fading into mint and sky blue, is the seventh generation racquet from Yonex.
Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) is the racquet preferred by four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic, Nick Kyrgios, and many more.
This updated Ezone 98 (2022) offers the ultimate in feel, control, and stability. This 7th-generation Ezone 98 (2022) is composed for power and comfort.
Compared to the previous version of Ezone 98 (2020) this updated Ezone 98 (2022) has lil bit more control rather than the power and more plush feeling.
The latest generation is meticulously crafted with innovative 2G-Namd*2 Speed graphite, which is integrated in the throat of the racquet for increased ball speed and improved feel. Namd is a technology developed by Nitta Co., Ltd. to uniformly disperse carbon nanotubes in carbon fibre composites.
Yonex’s signature Vibration Dampening Mesh (VDM), shockless grommets, and 2G-Namd Speed help eliminate unwanted vibrations by 5.9%*1 for a softer feeling at impact.
(2022) Ezone 98 has improved feel with an upgraded Aero Shape Frame Design and Liner Tech, resulting in 16%*1 more flexibility.
To ensure racquet stability is not sacrificed, a thicker beam width and new shaft design add power and reduce unwanted racquet torque on off-centred shots.
This Ezone 98 (2022) remains one of the most user-friendly and player-oriented rackets.
Specifications
| Head Size: 98 inch / 632.26 cm |
| Length: 27 inch / 68.58 cm |
| Strung Weight: 323 gm /11.4 oz |
| Balance: 12.79 inch / 32.49 cm / 6 pts HL |
| Beam Width: 23.5 mm / 24.5 mm / 19.5 mm |
| Composition: 2G-NAMD Speed / HM Graphite |
| Grip Type: Yonex Synthetic |
| Power Level: Low-Medium |
| Swingweight: 318 |
| Stiffness: 65 |
| Stroke Style: Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed: Medium-Fast |
| String Tension: 45-60 Pounds |
String Pattern: |
Technology
AERO SHAPE DESIGN
For a Plush Feel
An inverted frame
design with a thinner frame face results in a softer racquet.
ISOMETRIC
7% LARGER SWEET SPOT
Developed over 30 years ago, the ISOMETRIC™ design increases the sweet spot by 7%*.
Compared to a conventional round frame, a square-shaped ISOMETRIC™ racquet generates a larger sweet spot by optimizing the intersection of the main and cross strings.
ISOMETRIC™ technology delivers greater control without sacrificing power.
LINER TECH
For Improved Power And Comfort
Straight hole grommets elongate the strings to optimize power and comfort on off-center shots.
OVAL PRESSED SHAFT
First introduced in 1969 with the T-7000 – our first aluminum tennis racquet – the Oval Pressed Shaft (OPS) is still incorporated into our most popular racquet series today.
The Oval Pressed Shaft is designed to give players more spin, control, and feel. The shaft flexes at impact, increasing dwell time and minimizing vibrations.
SHAFT DESIGN
FOR IMPROVED STABILITY AND POWER
A thicker shaft structure with a convex design reduces unwanted racquet torque on off-centered shots for added power.
VIBRATION DAMPENING MESH
First used in our snowboards to reduce vibrations at impact, Vibration Dampening Mesh (VDM) is now used in four of our racquet series. VDM is a stretchy mesh material that is wrapped around the graphite within the grip to filter unwanted vibrations and improve touch and precision.
2G-NAMD SPEED
Improved Feel and Ball Speed
A high modulus graphite fibers are bound with a carbon nanotube (CNT) structure, reducing energy loss, which enables to transfer the energy into quick snapback.
Pro Using or Used This Racquet
Overall Performance
Control
Compared to the older version of Ezone 98 (2020), the new Ezone 98 (2022) has slightly better control.
I was expecting more control or more mass to help slow the racquet down a bit.
I adjusted my string of choice to maximise the control.
Feel
The Ezone 98 (2022) offered great touch and feel all around because the isometric shape of the frame made the racquet more forgiving. I find maximum feel on groundstrokes, drop volleys and At net, the racquet has stable enough to allow me to relax my hand on grip which giving me the joy and feel. Indeed, the Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) is the racquet that gives you the most comfort and feel.
Groundstrokes
On Groundstrokes, this updated Ezone 98 (2022) is more controlled racquet than the previous version so you can get more confidence to hit the ball without getting much unforced errors from baseline.
The Ezone 98 felt very forgiving from the baseline. The racquet is very easy to maneuver.
The Ezone 98 (2022) offered a very soft touch and feel, which made it very comfortable to play with.
With this newest version, it is a bit plusher and softer at impact. People who love to hit groundstrokes with a lot of pace will notice that their overall setup feels very smooth.
Maneuverability
In terms of maneuverability, the Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) met my expectations. At 6pts head-light when strung, it’s highly maneuverable. The racquet’s headlight balance makes it easily maneuverable.
The easy maneuverability of this stick allows you to get your hands through the ball easily and quickly, allowing you to hit the ball forward. I like the maneuverability of the racquet at the net and the quick response on the ball.
Power
Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) has easy access to power, making it a fun racquet to play either in singles or doubles. It swings fast and gives plenty of power when needed. I found ample power with the racquet from the baseline.
Returns
On returns, the Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) has to be one of the most forgiving player’s racquets. With this racquet, both when placing the ball and when returning an aggressive serve, you’ll feel confident.
You can swing hard and keep the ball flat, low, and deep on returns. It has a fun way to start the point on offense. The increased control compared to the Yonex Ezone 98 (2020) gave you confidence in hitting your targets and striking a weak opponent’s serve.
Again, maneuverability is the biggest key to this racquet.
Serves
For serves, the Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) is such an easy racquet. Racquet maneuverability makes it very easy to serve.
It has ample pace to get the ball moving nicely through the court. It is a good choice of racquet for slice serves, too.
It produced a consistent ball with good spin. You’ll definitely feel pretty dialled into your targets with this racquet.
You can access spin and power as well. Power is easy to access on flatter first serves, and Spin has combine available for kicks and slice serves too.
Slices
I enjoy hitting slices with Ezone 98 (2022); it’s such fun, and I’ve got ample pace too. I loved hitting some driving slices. At the end, I had very little margin for error. I could get into trouble if I tried to drive my backhand slice too much, so instead I played a steadier slice with a bit of float to it.
Stability
The Ezone 98 (2022) has the stability against big hitters and big servers too.
It has the stability to tame the ball into court. I have experience the estimable stability on returns. Some players may be find that lack of little bit stability.
I would suggest for improving the stability of the racquet you can do the weight customization as per your requirement.
TopSpin
Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) is very easy to generate spin. I was amazed by the amount of spin this racquet offers for a 16×19 string pattern. A good amount of spin was available for kicks and slice serves too. Maybe its not provided you the enough level of spin with traditional grip and but when you try out with modern grip then it will not displeased for spin.
Volleys
At the net, the Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) is really stable for its weight and very maneuverable on volleys. It is super easy to position this racquet on volleys.
Yonex added some extra beam width in this racquet, which increased the stability at net without loosing the maneuverability.
It moves quickly through the air and has enough stability to absorb the power and give me the control I need.
Overall
On groudstrokes, The Ezone 98 felt very forgiving from the baseline. The racquet is very easy to maneuver.
On Serves, Power has easy to access on flatter first serves and Spin has combine available for kicks and slice serves too.
On the net, the Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) is really stable for its weight and very maneuverable on volleys. It is super easy to position this racquet on volleys.
On Returns, This updated version compared to Yonex EZone 98 (2020) has slightly better control, which gives you more confidence in hitting your targets and striking a weak opponent’s serve.
The Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) has utmost control, adequate spin, a quick response, and plenty of feel, and it all came in an easy-to-swing package.
Final Opinion: The Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) is a very well-balanced tennis racquet. Intermediates, advanced, and professional players will undoubtedly prefer this racquet.
Like
- Large Sweetspot
- Controllable Power
- Manueuverability
- Top Spin
Dislike
- No-one
Who's This Racquet For
However, the 2022 edition of the Ezone 98 (305 g) is going to be a suitable choice for intermediate and advanced players who are looking to maximise racquet power, maneuverability, and feel.
The Ezone 98 (2022) is a racquet that will adapt well to a wide range of player styles and works great for all-court play.
Finally, the Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) is a very well-balanced racquet that is a perfect example of maximum spin, a large sweet spot, great comfort, and ease of maneuverability.
Who's This Racquet Not For
Probably, the Ezone 98 (2022) is the racquet which is usually upto the bench mark in all-court play test but people who are found of heavier racquet then you have to customize weight of the racquet otherwise we strongly suggest this yonex ezone 98 2022 will not be disappointment choice of racquet for your suitable game style.
Note*
Selecting the perfect racquet for your suitable game style takes lot of research and time. Its really hard to find the perfect racquet for yourself cause every racquet has its own pros and cons.