{"product_id":"yonex-vcore-98-tour-8th-gen-tennis-racquet","title":"Yonex VCORE 98 Tour 8th Gen Tennis Racquet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYonex VCORE 98 Tour (8th Generation)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the heavy-spec,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-stability version of Yonex’s control\/spin 98 platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weighing in at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e315g unstrung\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it builds upon the precision of the standard VCORE 98 by adding extra mass for superior plow-through,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavy weight-of-shot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and stability when absorbing high-level tour pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Mass \u0026amp; Heavy Ball Trajectory:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With its 315g unstrung weight and high dynamic swingweight (~330+),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Tour model provides massive stability at impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It prevents frame twisting against heavy incoming hits and generates deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavy-bouncing groundstrokes with minimal extra effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControlled Spin \u0026amp; Launch Angle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While retaining the open 16x19 string pattern and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilicon Oil Infused Grommets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for spin snapback,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the added mass keeps the ball flight slightly more penetrating and predictable than the lighter VCORE 100.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"animating\"\u003e\n\u003cb class=\"animating\"\u003eAerodynamic Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features Yonex's 8th Gen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAero Trench\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAero Fin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e profile built into the top hoop to minimize air resistance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enabling advanced players to accelerate the extra mass quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlush Dampening \u0026amp; Touch:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2G-Namd Flex Force\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e graphite in the throat for dynamic bending,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eServo Filter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e layers and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the handle to absorb harsh impact shock while preserving direct feedback on touch shots.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced \u0026amp; Competitive Players:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e College players,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open-level tournament competitors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and strong advanced hitters who prefer a traditional ~315g frame mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy Baseline Aggressors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Players who want the precision and touch of a 98 sq.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e head combined with heavy plow-through and high topspin capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlayers Needing Counter-Pace Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hitters who consistently deal with heavy-hitting opponents and need a solid frame that won't flutter on block returns or net volleys.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHead Size: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 sq. in. \/ 632 cm².\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnstrung Weight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e315 g \/ 11.1 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrung Weight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~332 g \/ 11.7 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalance (Unstrung): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e320 mm \/ 6 pts HL.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrung Swing weight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~330–334.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeam Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 mm \/ 23.5 mm \/ 22 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eength: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.0 in \/ 68.58 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eString Pattern: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16x19.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStiffness (RA): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~62–64 RA.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHM Graphite \/ 2G-Namd Flex Force \/ Servo Filter \/ VDM.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadvantage Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55600590684451,"sku":null,"price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/1056\/6691\/files\/YonexVCORE98Tour8thGenTennisRacquet305.jpg?v=1789502172","url":"https:\/\/aadvantagesports.com\/products\/yonex-vcore-98-tour-8th-gen-tennis-racquet","provider":"Aadvantage Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}