Yonex EZONE 98+ (2025) Racket
Series: EZONE
$305.00
This extended length gem packs an impressive combination of power and precision
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | extended |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 13.07in / 33.2cm / 5 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 334 |
| Stiffness | 62 |
| 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 | Blue |
| Grip Type | Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-60 pounds |
What players say
Tennis Warehouse playtesters found the 2025 EZONE 98+ solid but plush at contact, with easy plow-through, spin, and depth from the extra half-inch of length, plus a noticeably softer, more comfortable feel than past EZONE Plus frames thanks to the new Minolon fibers. The main trade-off is the high swingweight: most testers liked the added stability and heft on serves and two-handed backhands, but at least one found it sluggish in the air and slow to reset for short angles.
Best for
- Aggressive baseliners wanting extra reach
- Strong two-handed backhands
- Players who like a plush, arm-friendly feel
- Servers wanting more mass behind the ball
Pros
- Easy plow-through and depth with only small swing adjustments
- Comfortable, plush feel at contact from the Minolon shaft fibers
- Tremendous, easy access to spin, especially on two-handers
- Stable at net and on serve, praised as 'sublime' on volleys
- Keeps control and precision despite the added power
Cons
- High swingweight (334) makes it feel sluggish in the air for some testers
- Extra length hurts quickness on short angles and fast exchanges
- Some testers found it stiffer than expected until restrung
Voices
— Troy, Web
Easy depth and plow through, but I still had control and precision.
— Michelle, Web
So solid, yet plush, at contact... Volleys were sublime with this racquet!
— Oak, Web
Very slow through the air and downright sluggish at times.
— Mark, Web
I struggled with short angles and wished for a bit lower swingweight.