Yonex VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen Racket
Series: VCORE
$305.00
Updated with a faster and more powerful beam construction for 2026
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.7oz / 332g |
| Balance | 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 334 |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| 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
Reviewers agree the VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen hits hard, with heavy pace, strong spin, and a rock-solid feel at net, but its 334 swingweight and 315g frame make it demanding to swing. Testers and owners split on whether that mass pays off: some praise the plow-through and stability, others report erratic results, fatigue, and even wrist strain after a couple hours.
Best for
- Advanced, technically sound players
- Flat, aggressive baseliners
- Players who want stability at net
- Big servers
Pros
- Heavy, penetrating pace and strong put-away power, especially on serves
- Rock-solid, plush feel at impact and on volleys
- Good spin potential from the open 16x19 pattern
- Absorbs and redirects a big hitter's pace well
Cons
- Demanding 334 swingweight leads to fatigue and reported wrist strain over longer sessions
- Hard to whip the head through the ball, limiting easy topspin generation
- Sluggish on defense and when out of the strike zone
- Inconsistent/unpredictable launch angle for some testers
Voices
— Zsofi, Tennis Warehouse playtester (Open level, Head Radical MP), Web
Controllable power that I love, where I'm able to pick very precise targets.
— Mark, Tennis Warehouse playtester (4.5 level, Head Radical Tour), Web
The comfort, spin and stability of the Yonex VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen are top shelf.
— Munish, Tennis Warehouse playtester (4.5-5.0 level, Wilson RF01 Pro), Web
I would exchange some of the stability for a bit more maneuverability.
— Rin, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
Plays like it has 340 sw despite the listed 334, and I had wrist problems after about two hours.
— Tennisnerd.net reviewer, Web
The extra weight and swing weight made it difficult to whip the racquet and generate more top spin.