The Yonex Ezone 100 and Wilson Blade 98 are two very different tennis rackets with the Blade offering more control and the Ezone offering more power.
This article will look at the specs of both rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Racket Specs Comparison – Blade 98 vs Ezone 100
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Wilson Blade 98 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 98 has a smaller head size (98in vs 100in), a higher strung weight (321g vs 318g), a lower frame stiffness rating (61 vs 67), and a thinner beam width (21mm vs 23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same length (27in), string pattern (16 x 19), balance (4 pts HL), and swing weight (317).
| Technical Specs: | Blade 98 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | V8 | 2022 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Composition: | Braided Graphite | HM Graphite |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 632.26cm2 | 645.16cm2 |
| Head Size (sq in) | 98in2 | 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) | 33cm | 33cm |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 4 Pts HL | 4 Pts HL |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 321g | 318g |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.32oz | 11.2oz |
| 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 | 61 | 67 |
| Beam Width (mm) | 21mm | 23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm |
1 Head Light or Head Heavy
Pros and Cons
The Blade 98 offers good control, has a nice design, and is relatively comfortable to play with but beginners to intermediate players will find that it is a very heavy and low powered frame.
The Ezone 100 offers good power and is a light and maneuverable frame to play with but it offers a lot less control when compared with the Blade 98.
Head to Head
The Ezone 100 is the better option in terms of power and spin but the Blade 98 is better in terms of control and arm friendliness.
| H2H | Blade 98 | Ezone 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | – |  |
| Control |  | – |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
The Blade 98 is low powered so will only be suitable for advanced tennis players so if you are an intermediate player you will be better off going with the Ezone 100.
| 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 Raducanu, 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.