Yonex VCORE 100+ 8th Gen Racket
Series: VCORE
$305.00
Updated with a more powerful and aerodynamic beam for 2026!
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | extended |
| Strung Weight | 11.2oz / 318g |
| Balance | 13.38in / 33.99cm / 3 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 341 |
| Stiffness | 65 |
| 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 / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-60 pounds |
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What players say
The VCORE 100+ 8th Gen is the extended-length, high-swingweight (341) member of Yonex's 2026 VCORE line, built for players chasing extra reach, pace, and stability rather than touch. Tennis Warehouse's playtest team liked the raw power and stable, solid feel at contact, but testers were split on control and effort: some called it sluggish for adding spin and hard to keep in the court, while others found it their favorite frame in the line for groundstrokes. Independent coverage is still thin since this is a just-launched 2026 model, with no customer reviews or forum threads on the exact 100+ variant found yet.
Best for
- Aggressive baseliners wanting maximum power and reach
- Players who value plow-through and stability over touch
- Big servers looking for extra pop
- Strong, experienced players who can handle a heavy swingweight
Pros
- Exceptional raw power and pace on groundstrokes and serves
- Solid, stable, comfortable feel at contact
- Plow-through absorbs and redirects pace from bigger hitters
- Still accesses good spin through the open 16x19 pattern
Cons
- Narrow timing window - mistimed shots miss by big margins
- 341 swingweight is demanding and can fatigue arms over a full match
- Less maneuverable at net and in quick exchanges than the standard VCORE 100
- Some testers found it took more effort to generate spin, calling it sluggish
Voices
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
The VCORE 100+ 8th Gen quickly became my favorite racquet from the 2026 VCORE line for hitting groundstrokes.
— Tiffani, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
It was feast or famine with this VCORE 100+ because I was either hitting a ball that was heavier than my usual shots or I was missing by big margins.
— Brittany, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
The extra length makes it tough to generate spin. It's too much racquet for me to play with over the course of a match.
— Jason, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
I felt like I really had to be conscious about adding spin to my shots. It felt sluggish.