Tennis COMPARISON
Yonex VCORE 100D vs 98+ (2026): published specifications
A source-checked comparison of Yonex’s published head size, weight, length, string pattern, material listing, and item code for the 2026 VCORE 100D and VCORE 98+ tennis racquets.
The Yonex VCORE 100D and VCORE 98+ are distinct 2026 tennis-racquet configurations. Yonex lists both as unstrung racquets at 305 g / 10.8 oz, in Ruby Red, with the same published HM Graphite / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force / Servo Filter / VDM material field. The catalog lists different head sizes, lengths, string patterns, and item codes.
This comparison organizes current manufacturer-published fields. It is not a play test or an independent measurement. Published weight, dimensions, string patterns, and material terminology do not establish maneuverability, comfort, power, control, spin, durability, or individual player fit.
Published specifications at a glance
| Published field | VCORE 100D | VCORE 98+ |
|---|---|---|
| Head size | 100 sq.in. | 98 sq.in. |
| Weight | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 305 g / 10.8 oz |
| Length | 27 in. | 27.5 in. |
| String pattern | 16 x 20 | 16 x 19 |
| Material | HM Graphite / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force / Servo Filter / VDM | HM Graphite / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force / Servo Filter / VDM |
| Color | Ruby Red | Ruby Red |
| Item code | 08VC100D | 08VC98P |
| Yonex USA designation | Dense feature badge | Extra Long feature badge |
The catalog separates head size, length, and string-pattern fields
Yonex lists the 100D with a 100 sq.in. head, 27 in. length, and 16 x 20 string pattern. The 98+ is listed with a 98 sq.in. head, 27.5 in. length, and 16 x 19 string pattern. Those are catalog identifiers for the named configurations; they do not independently predict how either racquet will perform for a particular person.
The current Yonex USA pages label the 100D as Dense and the 98+ as Extra Long. Those labels are useful for locating the correct manufacturer listing, but they are not independent findings about on-court results.
The published weight and material field are shared
Yonex’s 2026 catalog lists both models at 305 g / 10.8 oz and uses the same material field. A published weight is not a measurement of every individual retail racquet, and an unstrung specification does not state the mass, balance, or swingweight after strings, grip changes, dampeners, or other customization.
Likewise, a shared material listing names manufacturer-supplied construction terms; it does not demonstrate that the two configurations will feel or play identically.
How to use this comparison
- Match the exact model name and catalog item code before comparing retailer listings: 08VC100D or 08VC98P.
- Use the published head-size, length, and pattern fields to verify the configuration under consideration.
- Treat Yonex’s Dense and Extra Long designations as product-page identifiers rather than outcome claims.
- Recheck the linked Yonex pages and catalog before purchase, as regional product details can change.
For source-linked product records, see the VCORE 100D and VCORE 98+.