The Yonex Ezone 100 and Wilson Blade 100 are two popular options for intermediate tennis players as they offer a nice balance between power, spin, and control.
This article will look at the specs of both rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Racket Specs Comparison – Blade vs Ezone 100
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Wilson Blade 100 V8 and Yonex Ezone 100 (2022 Version), which you can use to get a better idea as to which may be a better suit for your game.
Main Differences: The Blade 100 has a slightly higher swing weight (318 vs 317), a thinner beam width (22.5mm vs 23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm), and a lower frame stiffness rating (60 vs 67).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (100in), balance (4 pts HL), strung weight (11.2oz), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Racket Specs: | Blade 100 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | V8 | 2022 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Composition: | Graphite | HM Graphite |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 645.16cm2 | 645.16cm2 |
| Head Size (sq in) | 100in2 | 100in2 |
| Length (cm) | 68.58cm | 68.58cm |
| Length (in) | 27in | 27in |
| String Pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 33.02cm | 33.02cm |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 4 pts HL | 4 pts HL |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 318g | 318g |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.2oz | 11.2oz |
| Swing Weight | 318 | 317 |
| Unstrung balance (cm) | 32cm | 32cm |
| Unstrung balance (pts) | 7 pts HL | 7 pts HL |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 300g | 300g |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.6oz | 10.6oz |
| Frame Stiffness | 60 | 67 |
| Beam Width (mm) | 22.5mm | 23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm |
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Pros and Cons
Both the Ezone 100 and Blade 100 have similar pros and cons as both have a nice design, a manageable weight, with good spin but some players may find they lack a little in terms of control.
Head to Head
In my opinion, the Ezone 100 is the better option in terms of power and spin, with the Blade 100 being better in terms of control and comfort.
NB: Both rackets have very similar specs, so there will be very little difference between them.
| H2H | Blade 100 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | – |  |
| Control |  | – |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
Both rackets are best used by intermediate to advanced tennis players as beginners will find the rackets too heavy and unforgiving..
| Player Level | Blade 100 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Ezone 100 is endorsed by the following tennis player(s): Casper Ruud, Belinda Bencic, Marketa Vondrousova, and Sorana Cirstea.
The Blade range of tennis rackets is endorsed by Emma Raducanu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Alex de Minaur.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops like Tennis Warehouse and Racquet Guys.