Yonex Percept 97 Midnight Navy Racket
Series: Percept
$305.00
Yonex gives the Percept 97 a new paint job!
Frame specs
| Head Size | 97in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.5oz / 326g |
| Balance | 12.59in / 31.98cm / 7 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 315 |
| Stiffness | 60 |
| Beam Width | 21mm / 21mm / 21mm |
| Composition | NAMD-2G/H.M.Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | Midnight Navy |
| Grip Type | Yonex Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-60 pounds |
What players say
Reviewers agree the Percept 97 (this Midnight Navy release is the same frame as the standard colorway) is one of the more control- and spin-oriented frames in the line, with a plush, arm-friendly feel. Opinions split on stability and power: some testers find it steady and easy to generate pace with, while others say it feels unstable at net and on returns and needs added weight to play its best.
Best for
- Intermediate to advanced players
- Players who value feel and spin over raw power
- Fluid, timing-based strokes rather than pure baseline bashers
- Players open to customizing swingweight
Pros
- Plush, comfortable, arm-friendly response
- Strong, easy spin generation on groundstrokes and serves
- Good directional control and consistency in rallies
- Maneuverable, quick through the hitting zone
Cons
- Stability suffers at net and on return of serve against pace
- Underpowered in stock form for players who like to hit through the court
- Some units ship with low swingweight, requiring customization to feel solid
- Can feel whippy/blunt compared to heavier Percept siblings (97D, 97H)
Voices
— Chris (Tennis Warehouse playtester), Web
I never felt like I had to work hard to find either power or control.
— Zsofi (Tennis Warehouse playtester), Web
I noticed some instability at the net with the Percept 97.
— Michelle (Tennis Warehouse playtester), Web
The Percept 97 swung so quickly, and angles were fun to execute.
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd.net, Web
It went where you put it, one of the best control racquets on the market.
— Beckett Chung, TennCom, Web
I still felt that stability was pretty poor on impact.