Yonex EZONE 98 Tour Espresso Brown Racket
Series: EZONE
$305.00
Updated with a sleek brown cosmetic, this racket is loaded with power, precision, and plow though.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.7oz / 332g |
| Balance | 13.1in / 33.27cm / 3 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 334 |
| 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 | Yonex Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-60 pounds |
What players say
The Espresso Brown colorway is a cosmetic-only release on the 8th-generation Yonex EZONE 98 Tour, so reviews of that frame apply directly. Playtesters describe a heavy, stable, plow-through-heavy racquet with a plush, solid feel that rewards full swings and compact strokes, aimed at strong advanced players rather than all-court finesse hitters.
Best for
- Aggressive baseliners with full swings
- Players who want stability over heavy hitters
- Advanced/tournament players
- Big, flat or heavy-topspin serves
Pros
- Very stable, plow-through feel against pace
- Comfortable, plush response thanks to Minolon material
- Easy access to depth and power on serves and returns
- Good spin once strung with poly and swung with a full motion
Cons
- Heavy swingweight (330+) makes it demanding to maneuver, especially at net or when rushed
- Control score rated lower than power/comfort in TW playtest
- Spin generation suffers if takeback/swing isn't full and compact
- Not for players wanting a light, fast-swinging or finesse-oriented frame
Voices
— Jon Levey, Tennis.com, Web
soaks up pace like a cornflower-colored sponge
— Jon Levey, Tennis.com, Web
aggressive players who want to bully their opponents all over the court
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
comfort was excellent thanks to the soft feel and the racquet's mass providing excellent stability
— Munish, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
had to shorten my take back and make my groundstrokes a lot more compact
— Michelle, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
came fully loaded with all the plow through and stability I needed
— Tennisnerd.net (Espresso Brown edition article), Web
just a cosmetic refresh across the EZONE lineup... there are no frame modifications
Sources
- Yonex Ezone 98 Tour 2025 Racquet Review
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- Racquet Review: Yonex EZONE 98 Tour | Tennis.com
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- Yonex EZONE Espresso Brown Edition - Tennisnerd.net
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- Yonex EZONE 98 Espresso Brown Racquet | Tennis Warehouse (product page, specs and buyer reviews)
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- Yonex EZONE 98 Tour (8th Gen.) Espresso Brown Tennis Racquet - RacquetGuys.ca
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