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Yonex VCORE 98+ 08 2026 Tennis Racket Unstrung 305g - Ruby Red
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Yonex VCORE 98+ 08 2026 Tennis Racket Unstrung 305g - Ruby Red
Ruby Red / G2
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The Yonex VCORE 98 PLUS tennis racket takes the spin-focused DNA of the VCORE 98 and adds a longer 27.5-inch frame, for more reach, more whip and more momentum through every stroke. It is the VCORE for baseliners who want extra length, leverage and penetration, here in Ruby Red and supplied unstrung.
The extended length gives heavier ball weight, effortless acceleration, big kick on serve, higher net clearance on rally balls and stronger penetration through the court. Built with Yonex’s 4S Advantages – Sweet Spot, Snapback, Speed, Stability – it unlocks spin potential without giving up control.
Key Features
- Sweet Spot – despite the extended length, an extended upper hoop and deepened tapered internal frame give a more forgiving, more powerful sweet spot. The ball stays on the strings longer for rally weight, consistent topspin trajectories and confidence in long exchanges.
- Snapback – the PLUS length increases string deflection, and with Yonex’s redesigned horizontal grommet grid gives strong string snapback for sharp cross-court angles, dipping passing shots and kick serves.
- Speed – redesigned beam geometry reduces drag while the extended frame increases leverage, for deeper rally balls, faster transitions from defence to offence and easier acceleration on the run.
- Stability – Servo Filter for vibration reduction, 2G-Namd Flex Force for responsive flex, VDM for improved touch and Yonex HM Graphite for structural strength give a solid response against heavy incoming pace.
Performance Overview
Long frames can twist more, but the VCORE 98 PLUS stays solid on big swings. For aggressive baseliners who dictate with heavy topspin, deep driving pace and wide court coverage, the extra length turns full, fast swings into more spin and more weight of shot – you can feel the ball rotate off the strings.
Who Is It For?
Physically strong attackers who play shape-heavy tennis and want:
- A longer frame for heavier spin and power
- More reach in defence and wider court coverage
- Big kick serves and slicing, bending trajectories
- A baseline frame that maximises leverage and acceleration
- The spin-friendly feel of the VCORE 98 with more intensity
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Model | VCORE 98 PLUS (2025) |
| Head size | 98 sq in |
| Weight | 305g / 10.8 oz |
| Grip size | 1–4 |
| Length | 27.5 in |
| Width range | 23mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Balance point | 325mm |
| Material | HM Graphite / 2G-Namd Flex Force / Servo Filter / VDM |
| String pattern | 16 x 19 |
| Strings | Unstrung |
| Stringing advice | 45–60 lbs |
| Colour | Ruby Red |
| Item code | 08VC98P |
Why Buy from Central Sports?
We are the UK’s leading performance tennis and badminton retailer, trusted by players since 1983.
- ✅ 100% Genuine & Authorised Yonex Products
- 🎾 Free string upgrade with your racket – pro-level custom stringing
- 📦 Secure Packaging & Fast UK Shipping
- 🤝 Expert racket advice from real specialists
- 🆕 Access to Latest Releases & Collections
- ✍️ Free personalised autograph
Final Verdict
For players looking for the most aggressive, spin-oriented extended-length frame in the VCORE line, the VCORE 98 PLUS is the one to choose.