Yonex EZONE 98 2022 7th Gen Racket Specs
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Yonex EZONE 98 2022 7th Gen specs
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Racket specs
Head size 98 sq in
The hitting-surface area. Larger heads usually add forgiveness and easy power; smaller heads usually favor precision and a more compact response.
At 98 sq in, the Yonex EZONE 98 2022 7th Gen creates a more compact, precise response that rewards cleaner contact.
Unstrung weight 305 g / 10.8 oz
The frame weight before strings, overgrip, or dampener are added. More mass can improve stability and plow-through, while less mass is generally easier to accelerate.
This 305 g / 10.8 oz measurement means the Yonex EZONE 98 2022 7th Gen sits in a manageable performance range with useful stability and acceleration.
Strung weight 323 g / 11.4 oz
The measured weight after strings are installed. This is closer to the weight a player swings, though an overgrip and dampener can add several more grams.
This 323 g / 11.4 oz measurement means the Yonex EZONE 98 2022 7th Gen has enough playing mass for stability, but asks more of timing and endurance.
Length 27 in
The end-to-end racket length. Standard adult frames are 27 inches; extra length can add reach and serve leverage but can reduce maneuverability.
At 27 in, this is a standard-length adult frame, preserving familiar reach and maneuverability.
Balance 315 mm unstrung; 32.49 cm / 6 pts HL strung
Where the racket mass is centered. A more head-light balance is easier to maneuver, while more mass toward the head can add stability and power.
The 315 mm unstrung; 32.49 cm / 6 pts HL strung balance keeps this frame maneuverable for its weight while leaving useful mass through contact.
Beam 23.5 / 24.5 / 19.5 mm
The frame thickness, sometimes measured at several points. Wider beams tend to return more energy; thinner beams commonly provide more flex and direct ball feedback.
The 23.5 / 24.5 / 19.5 mm beam is widest through the power zone, adding response while tapering elsewhere for feel and handling.
String pattern 16x19
The number of main and cross strings. More open patterns usually help launch and spin, while denser patterns often improve directional control and string life.
The 16x19 pattern balances accessible spin and depth with familiar all-court predictability in the Yonex EZONE 98 2022 7th Gen.
Stiffness 65 RA
An RA laboratory measure of how much the frame resists bending. Higher values generally feel firmer and return more energy; lower values generally feel more flexible.
The listed 65 RA gives the frame a flexible-to-moderate response rather than a crisp power-frame feel.
Swingweight 314
A measure of how heavy the racket feels while swinging. Higher swingweight can add stability and ball weight but takes more effort to accelerate and redirect.
The 314 swingweight offers a useful blend of maneuverability and stability for its class.
Material 2G-Namd Speed / HM Graphite
The frame layup and named dampening or reinforcement materials. These influence stability and feel, but do not by themselves determine how a racket will play.
2G-Namd Speed / HM Graphite is the listed construction package for this generation, used to tune the Yonex EZONE 98 2022 7th Gen response, stability, and vibration feel.
Stringing advice 45-60 lbs
The manufacturer-supported tension range. Lower tension generally adds depth and pocketing; higher tension generally produces a firmer, lower-launch response.
The 45-60 lbs range gives this frame room for a softer, deeper response at the low end or a firmer, lower-launch bed at the high end.
Specs cross-checked against Yonex's 07EZONE 98 product data and Tennis Warehouse measured specs for the 2022 EZONE 98.
String recommendations
The 98 head rewards a controlled setup but does not need excessive tension. Begin with a softer 1.25 mm poly around 50-52 lbs or a hybrid for more pocketing. Players who do not break strings should favor multi or synthetic gut instead of letting polyester age in the frame.
Starting points are editorial guidance, not a medical guarantee. Technique, ball, court, climate, and restringing frequency all change the result.
Yonex PolyTour Pro
Best for: Intermediate and advanced all-court players
PolyTour Pro is a proven low-powered match for the EZONE 98, adding control without erasing its comfortable response.
Watch for: The muted combination may not suit players who want crisp feedback.
Yonex Rexis Speed mains / PolyTour Pro crosses
Best for: Players wanting pocketing with some snapback
Multi mains supply depth and comfort while the smooth poly cross keeps the 98’s response controlled.
Watch for: Have a stringer install the hybrid and monitor main-string notching.
Solinco Hyper-G
Best for: Fast-swinging topspin players
The shaped poly adds bite and a firmer reference point to the flexible, controlled 98 head.
Watch for: Switch to Hyper-G Soft or a hybrid if the full bed feels demanding.
What other players and experts recommend
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PolyTour Pro 1.25 mm at 52 lbs
Tennis Companion used PolyTour Pro at 52 lbs, calling it a reasonable control-oriented starting point and also suggesting Hyper-G, ALU Power, Confidential, or a hybrid.
Expert review Tennis Companion: Yonex EZONE 98 Review and Playtest -
PolyTour Strike
Yonex introduced the 7th-generation EZONE alongside PolyTour Strike as an official precision-oriented pairing.
Manufacturer Yonex: The 7th-Generation EZONE: The Easy One -
HEAD Lynx Tour at 50/48 lbs
A 2022 EZONE 98 owner reported plenty of power and a favorable response with Lynx Tour at 50/48 lbs.
Player discussion Reddit r/tennisracquets: String recommendations for EZONE 98