Yonex EZONE 98 Tour (2025) Racket
Series: EZONE
$305.00
Power. Plow-through. Precision
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.7oz / 332g |
| Balance | 12.99in / 32.99cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 335 |
| 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 | Yonex Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-60 pounds |
What players say
Reviewers agree the 2025 EZONE 98 Tour is the most stable and solid-feeling frame in the EZONE line, giving heavy plow-through and comfort even against big pace. The tradeoff is that it swings heavier and demands more work to generate spin and stay maneuverable in fast exchanges, so it rewards players with long, grooved strokes rather than compact, reactive games.
Best for
- Aggressive baseliners with full swings
- Players who want stability against pace
- Returners and servers who like a heavy hitting frame
- Players upgrading from the standard EZONE 98 who want more control
Pros
- very stable and solid on contact, especially against hard-hit balls
- comfortable feel thanks to Minolon layup, described as soft/plush
- strong plow-through and power on serves and swinging volleys
- rock-solid at net
Cons
- feels sluggish or clunky when rushed or in tight point play
- takes extra effort to generate topspin compared to more spin-friendly frames
- muted, somewhat disconnected feel for some players until string setup is dialed in
- heavier swingweight (330+) makes it demanding for players with shorter or faster strokes
Voices
— Michelle, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
Fully loaded with all the plow through and stability I needed, though it was a tiny bit sluggish in tighter point play situations.
— 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
Creating spin wasn't the easiest task, and I had to shorten my take back and make my groundstrokes a lot more compact.
— Tennis.com racquet review, Web
It takes extra effort to put lots of topspin on the ball, and the racquet can feel clunky through the air.
— Pooschnikens, verified buyer (Tennis Warehouse), Web
Most solid and stable of the tours, with an enhanced sense of feel on contact, though still somewhat muted.
— Verified buyer, CA (Tennis Warehouse), Web
Once I switched to a thinner 17G poly at lower tension, it became a powerful, attacking machine with heavy spin and great control.