Yonex is always making great racquets better. The new VCore seventh generation models are no exception. More feel, more precision, and more spin gets you more wins. How did they do it?
Silicone Oil Infused Grommets- lubricants for the strings. This produces more spin and and a bigger sweet spot.
New Frame Shape- A thinner beam increases aerodynamics and head speed, and a 1.9% wider string bed width across the 2 and 10 o'clock position increases ball contact area for a larger sweet spot and increased launch angle.
Headsize- 100 s.i.
Weight- 300 g / 10.6 oz (unstrung)
Length- 27 in.
Balance- 320 (unstrung)
Beam- 25.3mm / 25.3mm / 22mm
String Pattern- 16 x 19
Ray's assessment- If the average male player(or advanced female player) is playing with a 100 s.i./300g frame, then the VCore 100 Gen. 7 is for the slightly above average male player and a top-notch female player(think nationally ranked junior/college/pro). This is the last stop on the way to true intermediate-advanced/ advanced sub-100 s.i., 300g+ frames. If you think you are ready for more heft but still love a big sweet spot, try the Yonex EZone 98. This is a super spin-friendly frame. For extra spin, try combining Yonex PolyTour REV 125(mains) and Babolat RPM Soft 17g (crosses)