An EZONE with a 98 sq in head, for players who make consistent contact.
Compare it with the EZONE 100 if you prefer a 98 sq in head and want to judge your placement on full swings.
The smaller head makes late and defensive contact harder. Check you still get useful depth when you’re tired.
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Yonex model-specific specifications checked on 7 October 2026: 305 g, 98 sq in, 315 mm balance, 23.8/24.5/19.5 mm beam, 27 in, grip range 1–4 and 45–60 lb stringing advice.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
| Retailer | Frame | Strings | Delivery | Total | Stock | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Things Tennis | £229.99 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | unknown | 2026-10-06 |
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
The Pure Drive with a smaller 98 sq in head, for players who make their own pace.
£174.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The smaller head asks for cleaner contact. And at 305 g it’s actually heavier than the standard Pure Drive, not lighter.
A 305 g Blade for players who prioritise placement and make their own pace.
£179.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The 98 sq in head asks for clean contact. Stretched wide or late on a quick return, there’s less frame to bail you out. The Blade 100 gives you a little more room.
The previous Blade 98, for players with full, confident swings.
£147.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: It’s less forgiving when you’re late or off-centre. If keeping the ball deep takes too much effort, try a 100 sq in frame.
Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.
Start with your string problem →Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.
Check a used listing →These are other reviewers’ findings, not our own play tests. Their strings, tension and playing style may differ from yours.
The most user-friendly EZONE 98 yet: plush, powerful and easy to trust.
Summarised from reviews by Tennis Warehouse and Tennisnerd, read October 2026.
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07