Tennis COMPARISON
Yonex PERCEPT 97H vs 97L: published specifications
A source-checked comparison of Yonex’s published weight, balance-point, grip-range, and shared configuration fields for the PERCEPT 97H and PERCEPT 97L tennis racquets.
The Yonex PERCEPT 97H and PERCEPT 97L share several manufacturer-published fields: a 97-square-inch head, 27-inch length, 21–21–21 mm width range, HM GRAPHITE / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force / SERVO FILTER material listing, 16 x 19 string pattern, 45–60 lb stringing advice, and Japan as the listed country of manufacture. The published differences include weight, balance point, grip-size range, and item code.
This comparison uses Yonex’s current product pages to organize listed configuration information. It is not a play test and does not treat published weights, balance points, material names, or technology language as independently verified findings about maneuverability, stability, comfort, power, control, spin, durability, or player fit.
Published specifications at a glance
| Published field | PERCEPT 97H | PERCEPT 97L |
|---|---|---|
| Head size | 97 sq.in. | 97 sq.in. |
| Weight | 330 g / 11.6 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz |
| Grip size | 1–5 | 0–4 |
| Length | 27 in. | 27 in. |
| Width range | 21–21–21 mm | 21–21–21 mm |
| Balance point | 310 mm | 325 mm |
| Material | HM GRAPHITE / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force / SERVO FILTER | HM GRAPHITE / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force / SERVO FILTER |
| String pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Stringing advice | 45–60 lbs | 45–60 lbs |
| Made in | Japan | Japan |
| Item code | 01PE97H | 01PE97L |
The main published differences are weight and balance fields
Yonex lists the 97H at 330 g / 11.6 oz and a 310 mm balance point, while the 97L is listed at 290 g / 10.2 oz and 325 mm. These are useful fields for confirming a retailer listing or separating the two named models. They are not substitute measurements for a particular unit, especially after strings, grip changes, or other customization.
The grip-size ranges also differ: Yonex lists 1–5 for the 97H and 0–4 for the 97L. That difference is a listed option field, not an indication of which handle will fit a particular player. Verify local stock and the actual grip labeling before purchasing.
Most configuration fields are shared
Both pages list the same head size, length, beam-width range, material terminology, 16 x 19 pattern, stringing-advice range, and country of manufacture. Shared construction labels identify the manufacturer-published configuration; they do not prove identical feel or outcomes between two frames with different listed weight and balance figures.
Yonex’s 45–60 lb field is manufacturer stringing advice. A final setup can vary with string type, gauge, tension selection, stringer practice, and the individual racquet, so it should not be read as a universal prescription.
How to use the comparison
- Match the exact 97H or 97L name and item code before comparing listings.
- Use the published weight, balance-point, and grip-range fields to confirm the configuration under consideration.
- Treat shared material and pattern fields as catalog identifiers rather than outcome claims.
- Recheck Yonex’s relevant product page for current regional details before purchase.
For source-linked records, see the PERCEPT 97H and PERCEPT 97L.