This article will look at the racket specs of the Yonex Ezone 100 and Wilson Blade 98 to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each other.
General Info
Below is some general information on these rackets including their brand, model numbers, version, and colors.
| General info | Blade 98 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand: | Wilson | Yonex |
| Model Number(s): | WR078711U(0-5) | 07EZ100 |
| Version: | V8 | 2020 |
| Color(s): | Green | Sky Blue |
Racket Specs
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Wilson Blade 98 and Yonex Ezone 100, which you can use to get a better idea as to which may be a better suit for your game.
Summary of Differences: The Blade 98 has a smaller head size (98in vs 100in), a higher strung weight (321g vs 318g), a lower frame stiffness rating (60 vs 69), and a thinner beam width (21mm vs 23.5mm / 26mm / 22mm).
| Racket Specs: | Blade 98 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Composition: | Braided Graphite | M40X/HM Graphite |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 632cm | 645cm |
| Head Size (sq in) | 98in | 100in |
| 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) | 33cm | 33cm |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 4 Pts HL | 4 Pts HL |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 321g | 318g |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.32oz | 11.22oz |
| Swing Weight | 317 | 317 |
| Unstrung balance (cm) | 32cm | 32cm |
| Unstrung balance (pts) | 7 pts HL | 7 pts HL |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 305g | 300g |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.76oz | 10.6oz |
| Frame Stiffness | 60 | 69 |
| Beam Width (mm) | 21mm | 23.5mm / 26mm / 22mm |
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Pros and Cons
Below are what I think are the main pros and cons of these two tennis rackets.
| Pros and Cons | Blade 98 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | – Good Control, Nice Design, Flat Hitters will enjoy this frame, Comfortable to play with | – Manoeuvrable, Good Power |
| Cons | – Heavy for Beginners, Low Powered Frame | – Stiff Frame |
Head to Head
Below are my recommendations in terms of which racket is better in terms of Power, Control, Spin, and Arm Friendliness.
| H2H | Blade 98 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | – |  |
| Control |  | – |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
Below are our recommendations for recreational players at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
| Player Level | Blade 98 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate | |  |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Ezone 100 is endorsed by the following tennis player(s): Casper Ruud, Belinda Bencic, and Sorana Cirstea.
The Blade 98 is one of the most popular rackets on tour and is endorsed by the following pro tennis player(s): Alex de Minaur, Paul Badosa, Amanda Anisimova, Simona Halep, Emma Raducana, Elina Svitolina, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Pablo Carreno Busta, David Goffin, Karen Khachanov, Sebastian Korda, Tommy Paul, Lorenzo Sonego, Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys, Shelby Rogers, and Jelena Ostapenko.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets can be purchased in most good online tennis shops like Tennis Warehouse and Racquet Guys.