Yonex VCORE 100D 8th Gen Racket
Series: VCORE
$305.00
Yonex adds a new model to the VCORE family for 2026!
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x20 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 12.79in / 32.49cm / 6 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 328 |
| Stiffness | 66 |
| Beam Width | 24mm / 26mm / 23mm |
| Composition | 2G-Namd FlexForce/H.M. Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Red |
| Grip Type | Yonex Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-60 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers treat the VCORE 100D as the standout of the 2026 VCORE 8th Gen line, praising how its denser 16x20 pattern adds control and stability over the standard VCORE 100 without giving up much spin or power. Talk Tennis posters echo the control gains but note it is heavier and head-light, wanting a full committed swing and an adjustment period before it clicks. Some forum members were also lukewarm on the staggered 2026 VCORE launch and on the line as a whole compared to rival frames.
Best for
- Aggressive baseliners
- 4.0+ players wanting more control from a 100 sq in frame
- Players who like a semi-dense 16x20 pattern
- Those upgrading from the standard VCORE 100 or 100+
Pros
- Notably more control than the standard VCORE 100 thanks to the tighter 16x20 pattern
- Above-average stability that testers say lets them trust both wings on off-center hits
- Retains VCORE-level spin and enough power to finish points
- Comfortable dampening praised even by a player managing tennis elbow
Cons
- Heavier, head-light build wants a long, full swing to unlock its power
- Needs an adjustment period; one forum reviewer found it sluggish and inconsistent at first
- Better suited to advanced players; intermediates/beginners steered toward the standard 100
- Some forum members felt underwhelmed by the delayed release and the 2026 VCORE line overall
Voices
— Brittany, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
The VCORE 100D ended up being my favorite of the VCOREs I playtested...there was some nice spin potential that I utilized on shorter, angled groundstrokes.
— Oak, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
It's one of those frames that just felt so smooth and steady throughout contact, letting me trust both wings.
— Mark, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
The power from its weight and stiffness is nicely tamed by the precision and spin friendliness of its semi-tight 16x20 pattern.
— Tennisnerd, Web
Most reviewers, including Team Tennisnerd, believe this racquet to be the most interesting model in the line-up thanks to offering a good balance between spin, power and control.
— lpbreeze99, Talk Tennis forum, Forums
Not a huge power racquet, but it gives enough, and it has significantly better control than the standard 100.
— AgressiveBaseliner89, Talk Tennis forum, Forums
More like a control-power racket, heavy feel, needs a long, full swing to generate power.