Yonex Vcore 100 (2021)
About the Brand
Yonex Co.Ltd. is a Japanese Sports Equipment Manufacturing Company.
In 1946, Yonex was founded in a snow-covered village in Niigata, Japan, by Mr. Minoru Yoneyama, who was born in 1924 and died in 2019 in Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan.
Yonex produces equipment and apparel for tennis, badminton, golf, and running. Yonex manufactures and commercialises equipment for badminton, tennis (rackets, shuttlecocks, balls, bags), and golf (clubs, bags). Yonex also produces athletic shoes and a wide range of apparel that includes T-shirts, jackets, skirts, shorts, hoodies, leggings, and hats.
In 1957, Yoneyama began to make badminton rackets for other brands. By 1961, the first Yoneyama-branded racquet was introduced, and within another two years, an export company was created for worldwide distribution. After that, the company began to make aluminium badminton racquets.
In 1969, it was found that the same technology could be applied to the tennis racket, which the company introduced in 1971. The company began to experiment with graphite shafts for both types of rackets and found that these would also be useful for golf clubs.
In 1982 Yonex came out with the new Oversized Tennis Racquet in the REX-Series with the R-7 and R-10 racquets. At that time, Martina Navratilova played with the R-7 and was very successful. One year later, the New Series Rexking was developed with the R-22. Navratilova subsequently used the White RQ 180 Widebody Frame until the early 1990s.
Yonex sponsors the All England Open Badminton Championships and is a partner of the Badminton World Federation, which organises the World Championships.
In 2021, Yonex will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Yonex Officially Sponsors some World’s Leading Tennis Players like Anna Kournikova, Ana Ivanovic, Angelique Kerber, Carolina Wozniacki, Daniela Hantuchova, David Nalbandian, Elena Dementivia, Lleyton Hewitt, Nick Kyrgios, Stan Wawarinka, Martina Hingis, Martina Navratilova, Mary Pierce, Monica Seles and many more.
Description
Yonex Vcore 100 (2021) is known as a modern power game racquet that is engineered for power and spin. This racquet is a great choice for aggressive players who want easy power and spin-friendly precision.
In 2021, this updated Yonex Vcore 100 will have a lower stiffness rating than the previous two generations, giving it better flexibility than its predecessors.
This is the 6th generation of the Vcore racquet series. This updated Vcore 100 has a slightly thicker beam width compared to the previous version for more power and stability.
Yonex introduced a new technology called Flex Force, which uses a uniquely flexible graphite (NAMD-2) to help the racquet bend flawlessly at impact.
Yonex has also redesigned the grommet system with String Sync, which uses funnel-shaped inserts to help the strings snap back more powerfully during impact. Black micro-core technology is also skipped in this update.
Yonex Vcore 100 has the same traditional Vcore series red colour on it, but for the new looks, you’ll get a touch of blue throughout with a dark red paint job on the frame that features some mix of bright red and silver sparkles. Somehow, it’s looking so appealing.
Yonex Vcore 100 is an option for intermediate to advanced players who want to add some extra power and spin to their game.
Specifications
| Head Size : 100 in / 645.16 cm |
| Length : 27 in / 68.58cm |
| Strung Weight : 320g / 11.3 oz |
| Unstrung Weight : 300 gm / 10.6 oz |
| Balance : 13 in / 33.02 cm / 4 pts HL |
| Beam Width : 24 mm / 25 mm / 22 mm |
| Swingweight : 324 |
| Stiffness : 66 |
| String Tension : 45-60 pounds |
| Composition : HM Graphite / 2G-Namd |
| Grip Type : Yonex Synthetic |
| String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
Technology
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Overall Performance
As mentioned, it’s a combination of a 100-in2 head size and an open 16-by-19 string pattern that’s designed to give you decent control right out of the box without sacrificing power or spin.
However, this is not the most control-oriented racquet in the V-Core line-up. If your priority is the most control-oriented racquet in the Vcore line-up, then go for the Vcore 95, which offers you better control than the Vcore 100.
Feel
This updated Yonex Vcore 100 has a more dampened and muted feel compared to the previous version. Somehow it feels more plush, crisp, and flexible than the previous Vcore 100.
The new Flex Force Graphite technology, which is amalgamated into the racquet’s throat, indeed enhances the flexibility, and vibration dampening mesh wraps in the handle to reduce vibration, which improves the comfort and feel of the racquet.
Groundstrokes
From the baseline, Yonex racquets have a 7 percent wider sweet spot than the other racquets because of the isometric head size technology, which enables you to generate easy power and have fun playing from the centre of the frame.
On groundstrokes, this racquet is not demanded you to make so much effort for the power net clearence and getting well depth which is usually are traits of Yonex racquets.
Aggressive baseliners can enjoy the free excess of extra power and spin with this racquet; it also offers plenty of depth. But remember that with topspin, it’s easy to control, but for the flatter hitter, it could be tricky.
Make sure you try to add some extra spin to aggressive groundstrokes. Otherwise, it will be very easy to get overhit with this racquet and lose control from the baseline with ease at times.
Maneuverability
Perfect merge of its strung balance is around 4 pts head light after strung, its strung weight is around 320 gram that is totally vary upto differ to differ string guage you’r trying and its swing weight is around 324 so which is make this racquet very easy to maneuverable and faster to swing speedily from all areas of the court.
Power
The Yonex Vcore series is always known for its power and spin racquets, and similarly, you can find the same traits in the Yonex Vcore 100, including the frame variable beam width, which is 22 mm at the throat, 25 mm at the sides of the head, and 24 mm at the top, and its hefty stiffness or RA rating, which is around 66, which is designed to generate plenty of power from the racquet.
Returns
On flat serve or heavier opponent first serve basically it is all about how you controlling the pace of the opponent where the Yonex Vcore 100 done a decent job cause perfect blend of the 100 inch headsize and open string pattern help to return the ball precisely with balanced of power and spin.
If you really want to take the full advantage of racquet potential to return the flat serve or heavier pace serve then you’ll be sure the racquet string tension should be below the 55 pounds otherwise racquet power is hard to control.
On a second or low-pace serve, this Vcore 100 is quite controlled, precise, and stable, so after a few returns, you’ll get the confidence to step inside the court and hit the target wherever you want to.
Serves
On a first or flat serve, you don’t find any lack of power with this racquet for hitting the flat serve because free access to power is so easy with it, thanks to the maneuverability and stability of the Yonex Vcore 100.
Aerodynamic racquet shape and open 16×19 string pattern helped you at providing utmost amount of spin on both for the kick serves or slice serves.
If your current racquet is powerful enough but you want some extra mph on the serve with the same effort you’re putting in, or if you’re keen to generate as much power as you need without so much effort, then this Vcore 100 will be great for you.
Slices
Hitting slices with this Yonex Vcore 100 from the centre of the frame has such a plush feel; credit goes to the isometric head shape, which offers a 7% wider sweet spot compared to the other racquets.
Whether hitting backhand slices from the baseline or returning the serve with the backhand slices, this Vcore 100 is so fun and delightful to hit.
Stability
As its all know it’s a mid strung weight racquet which is around 320gm /11.3 oz and 4 pts head light balance so this Vcore 100 offers decent stability. But some of the advanced players might not like the stability of the racquet out of the box, and they want to customise the racquet by adding some weight.
Compared to the previous version, this Yonex Vcore 100 is slightly better in terms of stability, which is pretty noticeable either from the baseline or on the volleys.
TopSpin
Aerodynamic characteristics of the racquet help us generate topspin so effortlessly, and you don’t find any lack of topspin for all variations of shots with this stick.
Aero Fin technology on the inside and outside edges of the racquet’s head and just above the racquet’s throat, Flex Force graphite integrated into the racquet’s midsection, and an open string pattern all contribute to accessing plenty of topspin as needed.
Volleys
At Net, this Yonex Vcore 100 feels solid and very maneuverable. Its 4pt head light balance makes it easy to maneuver you can quickly get back the racquet into position and hitting with the sweetspot so easy cause of the isometric headsize.
Vcore 100 has plenty of pop and put away power at the net which is really amaze for hitting the smashes but at the same easy access of power, but control the power a bit struggle too.
You can easily hit the volleys deep in the court and feel connected to the ball and compared to the other racquets in this category of mid weight modern racquet the Vcore 100 done a decent job at net.
Overall
On Groundstrokes, Aggressive baseliner players will enjoy this racquet cause of extra power with spin potential.
For serve, you don’t find any lack of power or spin.
For Return, This vcore 100 is slightly more controlled and stable.
At net, done a decent job as its mid weight modern player’s racquet.
Overall, with the Yonex Vcore 100, you’ll find a very powerful and spin-potential racquet from all areas of the court.
Percentage Chart
75%
Control
80%
Feel
85%
Groundstrokes
86%
Maneuverability
89%
Power
83%
Returns
85%
Serves
84%
Stability
85%
Slices
81%
Volleys
89%
Topspin
84%
Over-all
Like
- Power
- Spin Potetial
- Maneuverability
Dislike
- Control
- Slightly Stiff
Who's This Racquet For
If you prefer easy access to tremendous power with spin and this is your top priority mainly from the back of the court, then you should go for this Yonex V-Core 100, which will be a perfect option for you.
It is well suited for baseline players who like to attack their opponent with powerful groundstrokes and heavy topspin.
For modern-style players who like to play with a semi-western or western grip, e.g., they can easily optimise the true potential of the racquet, making this racquet the perfect weapon for their game.
Power and spin both are main key factor of this racquet players who are always look that in a racquet then this racquet will not disappoint you at all.
Who's This Racquet Not For
Control, comfort and feel are the top priority in your list then go for other racquet there are so many other option available.
Those who like a very control oriented racquet or characteristics of a heavier weight racquet then don’t look for this racquet.
This racquet is not meant for flatter hitter and traditional grip style players otherwise controlling the power of the racquet itself gonna be a task for you.
(Other Yonex Vcore Variants)
Yonex Vcore 95 (2021)
The Yonex Vcore 95 (2021) is one of the heaviest and smaller head size racquet in the Vcore varients. It offers you the maximum stability and control than the other Vcore racquets. With its smaller head size, this racquet is best suited for advanced or professional players.
Yonex Vcore 98
The Yonex Vcore 98 is one of the best and finest racquets in the Vcore line-up. Its 98 in² head size and 305 g or 10.8 oz weight racquet. It provides more control than the Vcore 100 without sacrificing too much power or spin. This racquet is best suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Yonex Vcore 98 +
This Yonex Vcore 98+ is the half inch longer version of Vcore 98. An extended half inch will help to increase the head speed and topspin. Extended length will change the balance of the racquet, and now its weight shifts more towards the racquet’s handle, which results in a slightly higher swingweight.
Yonex Vcore 98L
This Yonex Vcore 98L (2021) is the lighter-weighted version of Vcore 98. It’s 20 gram lighter weight compared to Vcore 98 which offers you the more easy to swing and more spin potential than the Vcore 98. It is best suited for beginner to intermediate players who are looking for a lighter racquet for spin and speed.
Yonex Vcroe 100+
This Yonex Vcore 100+ (2021) is the half inch longer version of Vcore 100. Its offers you the same characteristics as you expect from 0.5 inch extended longer racquet which is extended half inch will help to increase the head speed and topspin. It will change the balance of the racquet, and now its weight will shift more towards the racquet’s handle, which will result in a slightly higher swingweight.
Yonex Vcore 100L
This Yonex Vcore 100L (2021) is the lighter-weighted version of Vcore 100. It’s 20 gram lighter weight compared to Vcore 100 which offers you the more easy to swing and more spin potential than the Vcore100. It is best suited for beginner to intermediate players who are looking for a lighter racquet for spin and speed.
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.