This article will look at the racket specs of the Yonex Ezone 98 and Wilson Ultra 100 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 | Ultra 100 | Ezone 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand: | Wilson | Yonex |
| Model Number(s): | WR108311U(0-4) | 07EZ98 |
| Version: | V4 | 2022 |
| Color(s): | Dark Blue | Sky Blue |
Racket Specs
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Wilson Ultra 100 (or “U100”) and Yonex Ezone 98 (or E98″), 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).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same racket length (27in), and string pattern (16×19).
| Racket Specs: | Ultra 100 | Ezone 98 | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition: | Carbon Fiber Graphite | 2G-NAMD SPEED/HM Graphite | – |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 645 | 632 | 2.0% |
| Head Size (sq in) | 100 | 98 | 2.0% |
| Length (cm) | 68.58 | 68.58 | 0.0% |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 | 0.0% |
| String Pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 | – |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL | – |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 33.02 | 32.49 | 1.6% |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 318 | 323 | 1.6% |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.2 | 11.4 | 1.8% |
| Swing Weight | 317 | 318 | 0.3% |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 300 | 305 | 1.7% |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.58 | 10.8 | 2.08% |
| Frame Stiffness | 70 | 65 | 7.14% |
| Beam Width (mm) | 24 / 26.5 / 25 | 23.5 / 24.5 / 19.5 | 2-22% |
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Pros and Cons
Below are what I think are the main pros and cons of these two tennis rackets.
| Racket: | U100 | E98 |
|---|---|---|
| Pros: | Good all round racket that will suit a wide range of playing styles and skill levels | Good mix of power, spin, and control |
| Cons: | Relatively stiff frame | Not a particularly arm-friendly 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 | U100 | E98 |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | | – |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
Below are our recommendations for recreational players at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
| Player Level | U100 | E98 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Wilson and Yonex websites.