Yonex
Yonex VCORE 98 Tour 08 2026 Tennis Racket Unstrung 315g - Ruby Red
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The Yonex VCORE 98 Tour (2026) is the most planted, powerful and stable member of the VCORE family – a tennis racket for advanced, aggressive players who swing big, drive through the ball and need a frame that stays solid in the heaviest rallies. Extra mass, a more stable torsional profile and Yonex's 4S spin design produce a heavy, penetrating ball that pushes opponents back.
Key Features
- Sweet Spot – high stability and better pocketing – the Tour's extra mass works with the updated frame for a larger sweet spot, a more stable upper hoop and improved dwell time for spin-heavy strokes: heavyweight control with the forgiveness of a more modern design.
- Snapback – heavy spin from a heavy ball – the added mass increases the force behind the snapback created by Yonex's new horizontal grommet system and more elastic lateral string movement, for deep, dipping spin that is hard to counter.
- Speed – aerodynamic power through contact – despite the extra weight, the redesigned aerodynamic beam keeps the frame fast through the air, suited to high-rpm forehands, driving backhands and heavy, kicking second serves.
- Stability – the strongest package in the VCORE line – Servo Filter cuts high-frequency vibration, 2G-Namd Flex Force keeps elasticity under load, VDM softens the touch without muting feedback and HM Graphite reinforces the structure under heavy torsion.
Performance Overview
This is the VCORE for players who want to hit bigger, defend more solidly, absorb pace easily and generate heavy spin with a controlled, confidence-inspiring feel. Once you accelerate the frame it responds with a lot of rotational force, and its stability lets you redirect pace and strike with authority. If you attack with full commitment from the baseline or move forward powerfully through the court, the 98 Tour is built for your game.
Who Is It For?
Ideal for players who:
- Swing big and hit a naturally heavy ball
- Want more stability than the standard 305g VCORE 98
- Prefer a firmer, more connected feel at contact
- Play aggressively and need a frame that won't twist
- Thrive in long, physical baseline exchanges
It is not a forgiving all-rounder – it is for committed competitors who want a true tour-level frame.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Model | VCORE 98 Tour |
| Item code | 08VC98T |
| Head size | 98 sq in |
| Weight | 315g / 11.1 oz |
| Grip size | 2–4 |
| Length | 27 in |
| Width range | 23mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Balance point | 315mm |
| Material | HM Graphite / 2G-Namd Flex Force / Servo Filter / VDM |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 |
| Strings | Unstrung |
| Stringing advice | 45–60 lbs |
| Colour | Ruby Red |
Why Buy from Central Sports?
Central Sports is the UK's leading performance racket specialist, trusted by players since 1983.
- ✅ 100% Genuine & Authorised Yonex Products
- 🎾 Free restring with your choice of string – custom stringing tailored to advanced players, by our own stringers
- 📦 Secure Packaging & Fast Processing – fast UK delivery with premium packaging
- 🤝 Expert consultation from tennis specialists, plus reliable aftercare and support
- 🆕 Access to Latest Releases & Collections
- ✍️ Free personalised autograph
Final Verdict
For strong, confident attackers who want a frame built for serious pace and serious spin, the VCORE 98 Tour delivers uncompromising tour-level performance.