Yonex VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen (2026)

Designed for all-around players seeking aerodynamic spin with consistent comfort, the 8th-generation Yonex VCORE 98 Tour is ideal for advanced and experienced players who need a racquet that delivers elevated control and precision while generating aggressive spin that holds up against strong opponents and supports a powerful, high-level game.

The 98-square-inch head sits on the smaller side of average, offering a control-oriented response that rewards experienced players who consistently find the sweet spot. At 11.1 ounces, the heavier weight delivers excellent stability for taking big swings or redirecting pace at net, while the head-light balance preserves manoeuvrability for quick reactions and easy access to heavy spin. The open string pattern further enhances spin potential and adds a touch of extra power.

The latest VCORE introduces the most advanced spin-focused engineering in the series’ history, beginning with Yonex’s signature ISOMETRIC square-shaped frame and a newly sculpted upper hoop that together create the line’s largest-ever sweet spot for enhanced forgiveness and cleaner contact. Expanded inner grooves increase frame flex for improved ball hold and feel, reducing the harshness of off-centre hits while boosting spin potential, and newly designed grommets allow greater string movement to generate stronger snapback. The frame has also been aerodynamically refined based on different swing types to reduce air resistance, enabling smoother racquet head speed and sharper, higher-spinning shots. Complementing these structural upgrades, Yonex’s proprietary carbon technologies integrated throughout the frame, yoke, shaft, and grip enhance power, stability, and control—working in unison to give players a confident, consistent, and high-spin response on every strike.

Trusted by elite players on tour, the new VCORE series was developed through close collaboration with professional athletes to deliver high-spin performance that adapts to a wide range of swing types and power levels. With improved stability, comfort, and racquet head speed, it’s an impressive update that should position this racquet as a leading choice for advanced players seeking exceptional control and outstanding spin potential to support an aggressive, full-court game.

• Head Size: 98 sq. inches / 632 sq. cm
• Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm
• Weight: 11.1 oz / 315 g 
• Balance: 7 pts head light / 320 mm unstrung
  
• Beam width: 23mm / 23.5mm / 22mm
  
• Tension Range: 45-60 lbs / 20-27kg
• String Pattern: 16/19
• Year Introduced: 2026