{"product_id":"yonex-vcore-98-tennis-racquet-ruby-red","title":"Yonex VCORE 98 Tennis Racquet – Ruby Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYonex VCORE 98 tennis racquet\u003c\/strong\u003e in Ruby Red is the 8th generation (2026) VCORE 98. It has a \u003cstrong\u003e98 sq in head\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e16x19 pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e and an average unstrung weight of \u003cstrong\u003e305 g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYonex 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied unstrung. \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 sq in head\u003c\/strong\u003e: more control than the 100 sq in VCORE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e305 g unstrung (average)\u003c\/strong\u003e: with a 315 mm average balance point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin and control\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Yonex VCORE 98 tennis racquet pairs spin with a smaller face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISOMETRIC™ head shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: square frame geometry; \u003cstrong\u003e7% larger sweet spot\u003c\/strong\u003e than a conventional round frame (Yonex testing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE\u003c\/strong\u003e: elastic film bonded between graphite layers; flex and fast \u003cstrong\u003esnapback for more spin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Dampening Mesh (VDM)\u003c\/strong\u003e: mesh wrapped around the graphite in the grip and yoke; filters unwanted vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Oil Infused Grommets\u003c\/strong\u003e: reduced string friction for quicker string snapback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodynamic Tech and New Throat Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8th generation VCORE frame features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip options\u003c\/strong\u003e: G2 and G3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Choose This Racquet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYonex lists the VCORE 98 for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced players\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VCORE 98 is \u003cstrong\u003emade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98 sq in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnstrung Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305 g (average)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e315 mm (average)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 x 19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–60 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-modulus graphite + 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE + Servo Filter + VDM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISOMETRIC™, 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, 2G-Namd™ SPEED, Silicone Oil Infused Grommets, Aerodynamic Tech, New Throat Design, VDM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG2 (4 1\/4\"), G3 (4 3\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrung \/ Unstrung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnstrung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuby Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8th generation VCORE (2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparison Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the 2026 VCORE 100 (300 g, 320 mm), the 98 is \u003cstrong\u003e5 g heavier\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003emore head-light 315 mm balance\u003c\/strong\u003e and a smaller 98 sq in head. 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