The Vcore 98 and Vcore 100 are two of Yonex’s most spin friendly tennis rackets and in this article, I will look at their specs to see how they compare to each other.
Vcore 98 vs 100
Rackets Specs Comparison
Main Differences: The Vcore 98 has a smaller head size (98in vs 100in), a slightly higher strung weight (11.4oz vs 11.3oz), a lower swing weight (318 vs 322), a more Head Light (or “HL”) balance (6 pts HL vs 4 pts HL), a lower frame stiffness rating (62 vs 65), and a thinner beam width (23mm / 23mm / 21mm vs 25.3mm / 25.3mm / 22mm).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same racket length (27in), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | 98 | 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2023 | 2023 |
| Design: |  | |
| Head Size: | 98in | 100in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 323g (11.4oz) | 320g (11.3oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 305g (10.8oz) | 300g (10.6oz) |
| Swing weight: | 318 | 322 |
| Balance: | 6 pts HL | 4 pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 62 | 65 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Medium |
| Player Level: | Intermediate-Advanced | Intermediate-Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 23mm / 23mm / 21mm | 25.3mm / 25.3mm / 22mm |
| Colors: | Tango Red | Tango Red |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 7T,9T,8H | 7T,9T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Yonex Synthetic | Yonex Synthetic |
| String Tension: | 45-60lbs | 45-60lbs |
Head to Head
The Vcore 100 is the better option in terms of power and spin, with the Vcore 98 being the better option if you want more control and a lower frame stiffness rating.
| H2H | 98 | 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | – |  |
| Control |  | – |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
Both rackets are best used by intermediate to advanced tennis players, with 100 probably being the better option for intermediate players and the 98 the better option for advanced players.
I wouldn’t recommend these rackets to beginners, as I think there are a lot of better options out there.
| Player Level | 98 | 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Vcore 98 is endorsed by the American Tommy Paul, while the Vcore 100 is endorsed by Caroline Garcia, Elena Rybakina, and Donna Vekic.
Where can you buy these tennis rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Yonex website.