A lighter EZONE with the smaller 98 sq in head.
Try it if you want a 285 g racket and you’re happy making contact with a smaller head.
Lighter doesn’t mean easier to hit cleanly. If you want a bigger target, try the 100L.
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: 285 g, 98 sq in, 330 mm balance, 23.8/24.5/19.5 mm beam, 27 in, grip range 0–4 and 40–55 lb stringing advice.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
| Retailer | Frame | Strings | Delivery | Total | Stock | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennisnuts | £215.99 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | unknown | 2026-10-06 |
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
A 290 g, 97 sq in option to compare placement on full swings. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.
No recent UK quote recorded.
Trade-off: The 97 sq in head and 290 g frame make this a demanding comparison: watch preparation and off-centre contact.
A 300 g, 100 sq in option to compare placement on full swings. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.
No recent UK quote recorded.
Trade-off: Check depth and directional control with your normal swing. Published weight and head size cannot predict your own result.
A 280 g, 100 sq in option to compare placement on full swings. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.
No recent UK quote recorded.
Trade-off: At 280 g, check stability against pace as well as quick preparation; a lower static weight does not prove a lower swingweight.
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 →Few reviews yet for this generation.
Reviewers have concentrated on the standard EZONE 98. The 98L is lighter, so treat that summary as a guide to the family rather than to this frame. What reviewers say about the Yonex EZONE 98 →
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07