YONEX VCORE 98 8th GEN RACKET

Unleash maximum spin with pinpoint accuracy and a rock-solid, crisp feel on full swings. Meticulously engineered for intermediate and advanced players who take aggressive cuts at the ball, the Yonex VCORE 98 (8th Gen / 2026) blends heavy, diving topspin with surgical trajectory control. It is the definitive racket choice for competitive players who want to dominate rallies from the baseline and push their opponents back with penetrating pace.

The "4S" Engineering Advantage: Sweet Spot, Snapback, Speed, & Stability

The 8th generation of the VCORE 98 redefines performance through a synchronized structure that maximizes wind efficiency. Yonex has entirely replaced legacy aerofins with a hyper-streamlined, redesigned aerodynamic frame that cuts wind drag significantly to maximize whippy head acceleration. This speed is perfectly paired with an innovative top-frame grommet design that frees up string alignment, unleashing a powerful string snapback effect to grip the ball tightly for extreme, diving RPM.

Advanced Carbon Layering for Surgical Control

Built to withstand explosive pace, this model features a thinner, precision beam and a compact 98 square inch head size for incredible target accuracy. The updated frame architecture utilizes an extended top length and a tapered inner frame to optimize ball flex and pocketing. For unmatched comfort, a flexible Servo Filter layer is fused into the 2G-Namd™ Flex Force graphite layup, filtering out unwanted vibrations alongside handle-integrated VDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh) to produce exceptionally solid, pure ball feedback.

Technical Specifications:

• Head Size: 98 sq. in. / 632 sq. cm.

• Length: 27 in. / 68.58 cm

• Unstrung Weight: 305g / 10.8 oz

• Strung Weight: 323g / 11.4 oz

• String Pattern: 16 Mains x 19 Crosses

• Beam Width: 23 mm / 23.5 mm / 22 mm

• Balance Point: 315 mm / Head Light

• Composition: HM Graphite / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force / Servo Filter / VDM