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Yonex Percept 97L 2025 Tennis Racket 290g Unstrung - Midnight Navy
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Yonex Percept 97L 2025 Tennis Racket 290g Unstrung - Midnight Navy
Midnight Navy / G1
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The Percept 97L brings Yonex’s control-first Percept design down to a manageable 290g. You get the same 97 square inch head and 16x19 string pattern as the heavier 97 and 97H, in a frame that is quicker to swing and easier on the arm over a long match. Made in Japan, here in the 2025 Midnight Navy finish.
Key Features
- 97 sq in Isometric head – a precise, compact face; Yonex’s square-shaped Isometric design widens the sweet spot compared with a round head.
- 290g unstrung – the lightest 97 in the Percept line, for faster racket-head speed and easier handling.
- 16x19 string pattern – an open pattern that bites the ball for spin while staying predictable.
- 2G-Namd Flex Force – lets the shaft flex and return, for feel and control on full swings.
- Servo Filter – vibration-damping layer for comfort without losing feedback.
- Made in Japan – Yonex’s premium frame construction.
Performance Overview
Most control frames ask for weight and a big swing. The 97L keeps the control – a small head, a measured response and a 21mm beam – but takes 20g out of the frame, so it is much easier to get the racket head through the ball. It suits players who want to place the ball rather than overpower it, and who like to take it early and change direction.
Who Is It For?
Intermediate and improving players stepping up to a 97 head, juniors moving onto a full-size performance frame, and anyone who finds 300g+ control rackets too heavy late in a match. If you want more stability and plow-through, look at the Percept 97 (310g); for more help with power and a bigger sweet spot, look at the Percept 100L.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Model | Percept 97L (2025) |
| Head size | 97 sq in |
| Weight (unstrung) | 290g |
| Balance | 325mm |
| Length | 27 in |
| Beam width | 21mm / 21mm / 21mm |
| String pattern | 16x19 |
| Recommended tension | 45–60 lbs |
| Material | HM Graphite / 2G-Namd Flex Force / Servo Filter |
| Colour | Midnight Navy |
| Grip sizes | G1, G2 |
| Supplied | Unstrung |
| Made in | Japan |
| Item code | 01PE97L |
Why Buy from Central Sports?
- ✅ 100% Genuine & Authorised Yonex Products
- 🎾 Free restring with your choice of string – strung by our own stringers
- 📦 Secure Packaging & Fast Processing
- 🤝 Expert advice in store and online
- 🆕 Access to Latest Releases & Collections
Final Verdict
The easiest way into the Percept family: real control-frame precision at a weight most club players can swing all match.