Yonex EZONE 98 Espresso Brown Racket
Series: EZONE
$305.00
Yonex adds a sleek brown cosmetic to this plush and precise weapon.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| 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 |
| Racket Colors | Espresso Brown! |
| Grip Type | Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-60 pounds |
What players say
The Espresso Brown is a cosmetic-only edition of the current Yonex EZONE 98 (same 305g/98in/16x19 spec used on tour by players like Casper Ruud and Madison Keys), so reviews of the standard 2025 EZONE 98 apply directly. Playtesters describe an easy-swinging, forgiving 98 with plush comfort, strong spin access, and reliable control, sitting between pure power sticks and true control frames. The main gripes are a wish for a touch more mass against heavy hitters and a slightly muted feel on touch shots at net.
Best for
- Intermediate to advanced baseliners
- Players wanting spin plus control
- Arm-friendly comfort seekers
- Aggressive all-court players
Pros
- Plush, arm-friendly feel from Minolon dampening, praised even by players with elbow/forearm issues
- Large, forgiving sweetspot with good stability on off-center hits
- Strong spin access from the denser 16x19 pattern
- Easy to swing/maneuver despite a 320 swingweight
- Reliable directional control, called by one reviewer the easiest 98 sq in racquet he's used
Cons
- Some playtesters wanted more mass/plow-through against heavy hitters
- Feels a bit too muted for touch shots and finesse volleys
- Slightly less net feel/finesse than dedicated control frames
Voices
— Troy, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
I would like a bit more mass to help me against heavy hitters.
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
The response at contact felt connected yet powerful, which reminded me of the old EZONE DR 98.
— Michelle, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
Plush, yet solid.
— Tennisnerd, Web
This doesn't change how the racquet performs and there are no frame modifications.
— Tennisnerd, Web
Probably the easiest 98 sq inch racquet I have ever used.