Racket profile

Yonex EZONE 98+ 8th generation

A 305 g, 98 sq in option to find easier rally depth. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.

Editorial verdict

Is it worth demoing?

Best for

Try the EZONE 98+ if you want to find easier rally depth and can handle its 305 g nominal frame weight throughout a full session.

Think twice if

Check depth and directional control with your normal swing. Published weight and head size cannot predict your own result. The extra length needs a separate test on serves, returns and close volleys.

What the specifications establish

Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.

Frame weight
305 g
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Unstrung / nominal frame specificationSource ↗
Head size
98 sq in
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
String pattern
16 × 19
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Balance
325 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Beam
23.8 mm - 24.5 mm - 19.5 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Length
27.5 in.
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Stiffness
Not published / not verified
unverified · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Swingweight
Not published / not verified
unverified · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Manufacturer tension range
45 - 60 lbs
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗

Published frame specifications reviewed on the linked manufacturer model page on 6 October 2026. UK availability and grip-specific stock are not established by this global specification reference.

UK buying options

Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.

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No recent UK offers recorded for this exact model.

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Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.

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Pure Drive Gen11

A power-focused 300 g racket to compare if your normal rally balls land short.

£166.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: That lively response cuts both ways. If your shots already sail long, it can make depth harder to judge.

Head

Boom MP 2026

A power-focused Head racket, listed at 295 g with a 100 sq in head.

£157.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: Watch how steady it feels returning a big serve, especially when you catch it off-centre.

Wilson

Ultra 100 v5

A power-focused 300 g racket with a 100 sq in head, for players seeking easier depth.

£182.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: The lively response is less of a gift if your shots already land beyond the baseline.

Strings and ownership

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.

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Buying used

Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.

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Sources and methodology

Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-06

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