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Yonex MUSE 98 01MU98

A 305 g, 98 sq in option to compare a frame for singles and doubles. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.

Editorial verdict

Is it worth demoing?

Best for

Try the MUSE 98 if you want to compare a frame for singles and doubles 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.

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 × 18
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Balance
315 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Beam
24 mm - 24 mm - 18 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06Source ↗
Length
27 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
Not published / not verified
unverified · 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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Alternatives worth demoing

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

Head

Radical MP 2025

A 300 g all-court racket with a 98 sq in head, for club players who swing with confidence.

£169.99All Things Tennis · strung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: The smaller head asks for more accurate contact than a 100 sq in frame. Check your timing in the last half-hour, not just the first.

Head

Speed MP 2026

Head’s all-rounder: 300 g, for players who split their time between the baseline and the net.

£162.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: Check you can still swing it freely at the end of a long session. If your preparation starts to slow, a lighter model may suit you better.

Wilson

Blade 100 v10

The Blade with a bigger 100 sq in head, for players who find the 98 a little too exacting.

£189.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: A bigger head doesn’t automatically mean more pace. If depth is your main problem, try the EZONE 100 as well.

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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