The Yonex Ezone 100 and Yonex Vcore 100 are both popular options for intermediate to advanced tennis players looking for a good all round tennis racket that offers easy power and spin.
The Ezone 100 is endorsed by some of the top tennis pros including Casper Ruud, Belinda Bencic, Sorana Cirstea, and Marketa Vondrousova while the Vcore 100 is endorsed by Eugenie Bouchard, Caroline Garcia, and Angelique Kerber.
Yonex Ezone 100 and Yonex Vcore 100 – Racket Specs Comparison
For this racket comparison, I will be using the 2020 Version of the Yonex Ezone 100 and the 2023 version of the Yonex Vcore 100.
Main Differences: The Ezone 100 has a slightly lower strung weight (11.2oz vs 11.3oz), a lower swing weight (317 vs 322), a higher frame stiffness rating (67 vs 65), and a thicker beam width (23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm vs 25.3mm / 25.3mm / 22mm).
Similarities: Both rackets have a 100in head size, 27in racket length, 4 pts HL balance, and a 16 x 19 string pattern.
| Specs: | Ezone 100 | Vcore 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | 2022 | 2023 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 318g (11.2oz) | 320g (11.3oz) |
| Swingweight: | 317 | 322 |
| Balance: | 4 pts HL | 4 pts HL |
| Stiffness: | 67 RA | 65 RA |
| Power: | Low-Medium | Low-Medium |
| Beam Width: | 23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm | 25.3mm / 25.3mm / 22mm |
| Composition: | HM Graphite | HM Graphite |
| Colors: | Blue | Tango Red |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| String Tension Range: | 22-27kg / 50-60lb | 22-27kg / 50-60lb |
| Price: | Check Price on Amazon | Check Price on Amazon |
Below is a short video summarising the specs of both rackets:
Strung Weight and Swing Weight
Both rackets have very similar strung and swing weights with the Vcore 100 being no more than five grams heavier than the Ezone 100.
With only a difference of five grams, both rackets will have a similar feel in terms of weight in your hand.
Head Size and Racket Length
The two tennis rackets have the same head size (100in) and racket length (27in).
Balance
Both tennis rackets have the exact same balance at 4 points head light.
Head light rackets are becoming the norm as players like the maneuverability and control you get with a more head light frame.
Frame Stiffness Rating
Both rackets have relatively high stiffness ratings at 67 for the Ezone 100 and 65 for the Vcore 100.
If you are looking for a tennis racket that is more arm friendly then check out my article on the best tennis rackets for tennis elbow.
Beam Width
The Yonex Ezone 100 has a beam width of 23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm while the Vcore 100 has a beam width of 25.3mm / 25.3mm / 22mm.
From my experience playing with both tennis rackets, there wasn’t much of a difference caused by their different beam widths.
Power
Both rackets are low to medium powered so you will need good technique to get the most out of them.
If you haven’t quite developed a full swing then the Ezone 100 will be your best option as its easier to generate power with this racket when compared with the Vcore 100.
However, the difference in terms of power isn’t huge as both rackets offer easy access to power and spin.
String Pattern
Both tennis rackets have an open 16 x 19 string pattern which helps to generate spin on your shots.
Design
For me, the Ezone 100 is the winner in terms of design as I love the blue color and I have never been a fan of red colored tennis rackets like the Vcore 100.
My Recommendations
In terms of racket specs, there isn’t a big difference between the two tennis rackets.
However, I would recommend the Vcore 100 over the Ezone 100 as I felt it has just a little bit more control and it felt a lot less stiff.