Round-up review: our score and verdict are based on published specs and reviews from across the web, not our own play-testing yet.
Yonex’s VCORE 100 is the seventh-generation 2023 model and still the current one. The EZONE has been refreshed since, but the VCORE hasn’t needed it. It suits intermediate and advanced all-court players who lead with spin, like to vary pace between heavy topspin and flatter, sliced balls, and want a frame that stays put on firm exchanges.
Spin with a spine
Perfect Tennis’s reviewer had played the 2021 VCORE 100 for two seasons and says the 2023 took about ten minutes to impress. The 2G-Namd layup, reshaped throat and silicone-infused grommets add noticeable power over the old frame and widen the sweet spot, which the 2021 was criticised for. Slightly mishit balls still came off with power and direction.
Stability is the surprise for a 300 g frame. The reviewer reports it didn’t shake on impact and handled fast, heavy balls without trouble, while the VDM mesh in the throat keeps it comfortable. Slices felt firm and secure, which matters for one-handers who switch between topspin and slice.
Where reviewers split
The recurring criticism is touch at net, particularly on delicate stop volleys, where the frame gives a little away. It isn’t pitched at serve-and-volleyers or return-first players either, and despite the bigger sweet spot it still rewards solid technique rather than covering for it.
Yonex’s quality control is the other quiet selling point. The review sample weighed 301 g unstrung against a 300 g spec, which is as close as any brand in this round-up gets.
Yonex left it alone for three years because it works.
Specs
- Head size 100 in²
- Unstrung weight 300 g
- Strung weight 320 g
- Balance 33 cm, 4 pts HL
- Swingweight 322
- Stiffness (RA) 65
- Beam width 25.3/25.3/22 mm
- String pattern 16 x 19
Verdict
A dependable spin frame with the stability of something heavier. Try a few volleys before you commit, because touch is where it gives a little away.
