# Yonex VCORE 98

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/yonex-vcore-98
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/tennis-rackets
- Placement: #13 of 16 in Tennis Rackets, D tier
- Brand: Yonex
- LP on this board: 216
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T11:59:23.552Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Good longevity, but slightly less robust than the EZONE line in long-term use.

## For

- Solid longevity
- Control
- Provides a blend of power, spin and comfort
- Well-balanced feel for all-round play
- Responsive feel

## Evidence

Consolidated from 45 cited sources across 28 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RacquetGuys | RacquetGuys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnX4Yw77VMI | fetched and confirmed |
| Gladiators Tribe | Gladiators Tribe | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao2BCFXiUDk | fetched and confirmed |
| PH Tennis | PH Tennis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh2zjyQ0T6I | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Obsession | Tennis Obsession | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rw-oL0FlWE | fetched and confirmed |
| PH Tennis | PH Tennis | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hNhsr4jyIw | fetched and confirmed |
| ServingAces | ServingAces | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKblICqbtCI | fetched and confirmed |
| Racketsandrunners | Activity Running Trail | B | https://racketsandrunners.ca/blogs/tennis/have-tennis-rackets-actually-gotten-better-over-time?srsltid=AfmBOoqKwNv5PtqTT3UeJhPdqeQPtopVTri4nqQEQClAGK0VotFscrBz | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Brand Babolat Wilson | C | https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/racquet_reviews/VC9P8Greview.html?srsltid=AfmBOorUzv-64Xj80y2r_DDjFQaV6ZqhDFgns0nNkR4vX8G9o4J63cdu | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DZHIq6KixvB/?__d=1%252F | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Brand Babolat Wilson | B | https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/racquet_reviews/VC988Greview.html?srsltid=AfmBOoo6uZpJYA8p7JASJobmTKFSwuZ1atECj__X0ThMw5K6xtWyemff | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Tom Walsh | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearealltennisnerds/posts/2469613053472618/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Shay Arbel | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearealltennisnerds/posts/2401375193629738/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Spin | Tennis Spin | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXXaJ_k5NUo | fetched and confirmed |
| Too Many Rackets | Paul C | C | https://toomanyrackets.com/yonex-vcore-98-vs-100/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DWj1vc6DwO7/?__d=1utm_sourceig_embed | fetched and confirmed |
| Rackets & Runners | Rackets & Runners | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW0neZot9RI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennisexpress | tennisexpress.com | C | https://tennisexpress.com/blogs/news/yonex-vcore-98-tennis-racquet-review?srsltid=AfmBOorDvzgkmmKC-PK1bhymm138X9gnp3P8zoyjZPtOLj9Y2dgQKS4f | fetched and confirmed |
| Solow Sports | Solow Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ei264BrNyk | fetched and confirmed |
| Racqix | Racqix | B | https://www.racqix.com/en/compare/yonex-vcore-98-2026-vs-2023 | fetched and confirmed |
| Racketsandrunners | Activity Running Trail | B | https://racketsandrunners.ca/blogs/tennis/australian-open-roundup-ft-the-new-pure-aero-98-vcore-98?srsltid=AfmBOop4clCYSVdBnF6dJOTwnl4ddU6MsUYjC3nLQ5-iU9Dx2FEHczUf | fetched and confirmed |
| Gladiators Tribe | Gladiators Tribe | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SswgxYfSVtQ | fetched and confirmed |
| SeanPlaystennis | SeanPlaystennis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzGzB4Npq80 | fetched and confirmed |
| Dandan Tennis | Dandan Tennis | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra9nTVhoPj4 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Tennis Blueprint | The Tennis Blueprint | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRqPwzXoXqg | fetched and confirmed |
| MPTennis | MPTennis | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHqvmt9yDBk | fetched and confirmed |
| Rackets & Runners | Rackets & Runners | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saJk5lFSWhw | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Tennis Warehouse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XfkApwe5So | fetched and confirmed |
| Meike Babel Tennis | Meike Babel Tennis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3aW-HMMecI | fetched and confirmed |
| Alex Tennis | Alex Tennis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wrPpnjMpE8 | fetched and confirmed |
| ZeroLove | ZeroLove | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUECIeCOfQE | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Spin | Tennis Spin | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW6E9P9rtSk | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Obsession | Tennis Obsession | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3aMp3nxR1A | fetched and confirmed |
| James Strings | James Strings | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiivXtTpxtg | fetched and confirmed |
| James Strings | James Strings | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFNq3xKKiws | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Obsession | Tennis Obsession | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0nTbDhJRDI | fetched and confirmed |
| Your Online Tennis Coach | Your Online Tennis Coach | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsxyJeRbXzM | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Tennis Warehouse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ43Igf10pY | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Tennis Warehouse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YHTmwnYnec | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Express | Tennis Express | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKjo4JO8BHY | fetched and confirmed |
| Gladiators Tribe | Gladiators Tribe | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oritb6II8_8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Rackets & Runners | Rackets & Runners | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJSSFz7UtY | fetched and confirmed |
| Team-Tennis-English | Team-Tennis-English | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cZgn51e46k | fetched and confirmed |
| CoVA Tennis | CoVA Tennis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W7eZyZDKBY | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennisnerd.net | tennisnerd | - | https://www.tennisnerd.net/gear/racquets/yonex-vcore-98-vs-yonex-ezone-98-a-racquet-comparison/63628 | fetched and confirmed |
| Solow Sports | Solow Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqncNIcdQuQ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Head Speed Pro 2026 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/head-speed-pro-2026 |
| 2 | Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/babolat-pure-aero-98-gen9 |
| 8 | Head Graphene 360+ Speed MP | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/head-graphene-360-speed-mp |
| 9 | Babolat Pure Drive 107 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/babolat-pure-drive-107 |
| 10 | Babolat Pure Strike Tour | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/babolat-pure-strike-tour |
| 11 | Wilson Blade 98 v10 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/wilson-blade-98-v10 |
| 12 | Wilson Ultra 100 V5 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/wilson-ultra-100-v5 |
| 14 | Tecnifibre TFight RS | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/tecnifibre-tfight-rs |
| 15 | Babolat Pure Aero 100 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/babolat-pure-aero-100 |
| 16 | Wilson Clash 108 V3 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/wilson-clash-108-v3 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/tennis-rackets.

## What this tier means

- D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money.

## How to read this

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## Image

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