Yonex EZONE 100 Plus (7th Gen) Tennis Racquet
The Yonex EZONE 100 Plus 7th Gen Tennis Racquet gets a new, thicker shaft for improved stability. The convex design helps reduce torque on off center hits for greater power. The 7th generation EZONE adds 2G-NAMD graphite for faster ball speed without sacrificing comfort. Vibration Dampening Mesh (VDM) in the handle filters out unwanted vibrations without overly muting the response. The sweet spot of the EZONE feels massive thanks to Yonex` Isometric head. A refined aero shape design features a thinner frame face for a softer feel. Yonex carried over their Liner Tech technology from the previous version by using straight hole grommets to elongate the sweet spot. The result is more power and comfort, even when missing the sweet spot. The cross section is slightly thicker at each level than the previous version and while it still has the iconic EZONE feel, the racquet plays sturdier and a bit more powerfully than the previous models. The EZONE 100 Plus adds power thanks to the extra half inch, and the feel is a little more crisp than the EZONE 98 models. The strung weight of the Ezone 100+ is 10.6 ounces (300g), and the heft of the frame gives it great plow-through on off-centered shots not in the sweet spot. This means you will get a more predictable projection on your shots, even when you do not line up the ball perfectly. This is especially important for players whose footwork does not always cooperate, and find themselves out of position at times. The 27.5 inch length of frame, swing weight, and balance point provide plenty of stability, while giving the head a rather light feel to it. This helps when whipping the head ‘through the zone’ and imparting ample spin when necessary. The spin-friendly 16x19 string pattern means there are larger squares in the string bed, allowing more of the ball to be gripped, which ‘bites’ into it when brushing up and imparting heavy, heavy topspin. The wider range of string tension than on most frames, 45 to 60 pounds, gives the player more variance on whether or not they need more power and spin, or more control. The rule of thumb is the string bed works like a trampoline, and the lower tensions allow the strings to bend more, which slingshots the ball forward - just like a trampoline. The lower tensions allow the cross strings more movement, and the resulting snapback propels the strings upward on whippy shots, and this imparts even more spin. Tighter string beds, conversely, have more control and tend to keep the ball inside the baseline, even on imperfect swings and volleys - do not swing on your volleys - just punch!
- Thicker shaft for reduced torque
- 2G-NAMD graphite for greater ball speed
- Thinner frame face results in a softer racquet
- Extra half inch adds reach, power, and spin.
- Head Size: 100 sq.in.
- Weight: 300 g / 10.6 oz
- Length: 27.5 in.
- Width Range: 23.8 mm - 26.5 mm - 22.5 mm
- Balance Point: 330 mm
- Color(s): Sky Blue
- Stringing Pattern: 16 x 19
