Wilson Ultra 100 vs Yonex Ezone 98

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.

This article will look at the specs of these two rackets to see how they compare to each other.

Wilson Ultra 100 vs Yonex Ezone 98

General Info

Below is some general information on these rackets including their brand, model numbers, version, and colors.

General infoUltra 100Ezone 98
Brand:WilsonYonex
Model Number(s):WR108311U(0-4)07EZ98
Version:V42022
Color(s):Dark BlueSky Blue

Racket Specs Comparison

Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Wilson Ultra 100 and Yonex Ezone 98, 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).

Specs:Ultra 100Ezone 98
Composition:Carbon Fiber Graphite2G-NAMD SPEED/HM Graphite
Head Size (sq cm)645cm632cm
Head Size (sq in)100in98in
Length (cm)68.58cm68.58cm
Length (in)27in27in
String Pattern16 x 1916 x 19
HL or HH1HLHL
Strung Balance (cm)33.02cm32.49cm
Strung Balance (pts)4 pts HL6 pts HL
Strung Weight (grams)318g323g
Strung Weight (ounces)11.2oz11.4oz
Swing Weight317318
Unstrung Weight (grams)300g305g
Unstrung Weight (ounces)10.58oz10.8oz
Frame Stiffness7065
Beam Width (mm)24mm / 26.5mm / 25mm23.5mm / 24.5mm / 19.5mm

1 Head Light or Head Heavy

Pros and Cons

Racket:Ultra 100Ezone 98
Pros:Good all round racket that will suit a wide range of playing styles and skill levelsGood mix of power, spin, and control
Cons:Relatively stiff frameNot a particularly arm-friendly frame

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.

H2HUltra 100Ezone 98
PowerWinner Grey
ControlWinner
SpinWinner Grey
Arm FriendlinessWinner

Player Recommendations

The Ultra 100 is best for intermediate to advanced players, while the Ezone 98 is only suitable for advanced players.

Player LevelUltra 100Ezone 98
BeginnerNoNo
IntermediateYesNo
AdvancedYesYes

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.