The Yonex VCORE 98 tennis racquet in Ruby Red is the 8th generation (2026) VCORE 98. It has a 98 sq in head, a 16x19 pattern and an average unstrung weight of 305 g.
Yonex engineered it to boost spin with balanced feel for intermediate to advanced players. The frame uses high-modulus graphite with 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, Servo Filter and VDM.
Supplied unstrung. Made in Japan.
Key Details and Benefits
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98 sq in head: more control than the 100 sq in VCORE
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305 g unstrung (average): with a 315 mm average balance point
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Spin and control: the Yonex VCORE 98 tennis racquet pairs spin with a smaller face
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ISOMETRIC™ head shape: square frame geometry; 7% larger sweet spot than a conventional round frame (Yonex testing)
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2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE: elastic film bonded between graphite layers; flex and fast snapback for more spin
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Vibration Dampening Mesh (VDM): mesh wrapped around the graphite in the grip and yoke; filters unwanted vibration
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Silicone Oil Infused Grommets: reduced string friction for quicker string snapback
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Aerodynamic Tech and New Throat Design: 8th generation VCORE frame features
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Grip options: G2 and G3
Who Should Choose This Racquet?
Yonex lists the VCORE 98 for intermediate to advanced players. It suits aggressive baseliners who swing fast and want spin with control. The 98 sq in head rewards consistent contact. Choose it over the VCORE 100 if you want a more precise string bed.
Specialisation
The VCORE 98 is made in Japan from high-modulus graphite with 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, Servo Filter and VDM. FLEX FORCE bonds graphite layers with an elastic film for flex and vibration absorption. Silicone oil infused grommets reduce friction so strings return faster.
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Head Size |
98 sq in |
| Unstrung Weight |
305 g (average) |
| Balance |
315 mm (average) |
| Length |
27 in |
| String Pattern |
16 x 19 |
| Recommended Tension |
45–60 lbs |
| Material |
High-modulus graphite + 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE + Servo Filter + VDM |
| Technologies |
ISOMETRIC™, 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, 2G-Namd™ SPEED, Silicone Oil Infused Grommets, Aerodynamic Tech, New Throat Design, VDM |
| Grip Sizes |
G2 (4 1/4"), G3 (4 3/8") |
| Strung / Unstrung |
Unstrung |
| Colour |
Ruby Red |
| Generation |
8th generation VCORE (2026) |
| Country of Origin |
Japan |
Comparison Advantage
Against the 2026 VCORE 100 (300 g, 320 mm), the 98 is 5 g heavier with a more head-light 315 mm balance and a smaller 98 sq in head. That combination favours control and stability on full swings. It keeps the same 16x19 pattern for spin.
