The Yonex Ezone 98 and Wilson Ultra 100 are good all-round rackets that will suit a wide range of playing styles and skill levels.
In this article, I will look at the specs of these two rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Racket Specs Comparison – Ultra 100 vs Ezone 98
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Wilson Ultra 100 (V4) and Yonex Ezone 98 (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 Ultra 100 has a bigger head size (100in vs 98in), a less head light balance (4pts HL vs 6pts HL), a lower strung weight (318g vs 323g), a slightly lower swing weight (317 vs 318), a higher stiffness rating (70 vs 65), and a thicker beam width (24mm / 26.5mm / 25mm vs 23.5mm / 24.5mm / 19.5mm) when compared with the Ezone 98.
Similarities: Both rackets have the same racket length (27in), and string pattern (16×19).
Specs: | Ultra 100 | Ezone 98 |
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Version | V4 | 2022 |
Design | ||
Composition: | Carbon Fiber Graphite | 2G-NAMD SPEED/HM Graphite |
Head Size (sq cm) | 645cm | 632cm |
Head Size (sq in) | 100in | 98in |
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 | 32.49cm |
Strung Balance (pts) | 4 pts HL | 6 pts HL |
Strung Weight (grams) | 318g | 323g |
Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.2oz | 11.4oz |
Swing Weight | 317 | 318 |
Unstrung Weight (grams) | 300g | 305g |
Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.58oz | 10.8oz |
Frame Stiffness | 70 | 65 |
Beam Width (mm) | 24mm / 26.5mm / 25mm | 23.5mm / 24.5mm / 19.5mm |
1 Head Light or Head Heavy
Pros and Cons
The Ultra 100 is a good all round racket that will suit a wide range of playing styles and skill levels but it does have a relatively stiff frame so if comfort is your main priority then this racket may not be for you.
The Ezone 98 offers a good mix of power, spin, and control but similar to the Ultra 100, it would not be considered the most arm-friendly frame to play with.
Head to Head
The Ultra 100 wins in terms of power, spin, and arm friendliness but the Ezone 98 is better in terms of control.
H2H | Ultra 100 | Ezone 98 |
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Power | – | |
Control | – | |
Spin | – | |
Arm Friendliness | – |
Player Recommendations
The Ultra 100 is best for intermediate to advanced players, while the Ezone 98 is only suitable for advanced players as it is a relatively heavy frame to play with.
Player Level | Ultra 100 | Ezone 98 |
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Beginner | ||
Intermediate | ||
Advanced |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Ezone 98 is currently endorsed by Nick Kyrgios, Naomi Osaka, Jessica Pegula, and Steve Johnson, while the Ultra 100 is endorsed by Borna Coric, Victoria Azarenka, Kaia Kanepi, Kristina Mladenovic, and Maria Sakkari.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Wilson and Yonex websites.