Yonex VC988G New
Yonex VCORE 98 8th Gen Racket
Series: VCORE
$305.00
Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer
This plush and spin-friendly weapon gets a more powerful beam for 2026.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 12.79in / 32.49cm / 6 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 321 |
| Stiffness | 63 |
| Beam Width | 23mm / 23.5mm / 22mm |
| 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
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Testers of the 2026 VCORE 98 8th Gen consistently found it easier to access power and spin than prior VCORE 98 generations, with a noticeably bigger sweet spot. That extra pop comes at a cost of some control, and several testers described the racquet as launchy unless the swing and string setup are dialed in.
Best for
- Aggressive spin-first baseliners
- Players upgrading from an older VCORE 98
- Players wanting a 98 with more forgiveness
- 4.0-Open level advanced players
Pros
- Noticeably more free power and depth than the 7th gen without feeling like a different racquet family
- Strong, consistent spin production praised by every tester
- Bigger, more forgiving sweet spot than previous VCORE 98 generations
- Solid, crisp feel at contact and good stability at net
Cons
- Can feel launchy and erratic when not swung with full commitment
- Control suffers for some players compared to older, more locked-in VCORE 98s
- String sensitive; testers recommended firmer poly and lower tension to rein in the extra power
Voices
— Michelle, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
The free power was more than welcome off my left side.
— Brittany, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
It was more power than I was expecting, especially with it being a 98-square-inch.
— Oak, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
The amount of power is kind of staggering to me.
— Kyla, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
Definitely got more free pop and power than I get from my current racquet.