Tennis · Racquets
Yonex VCORE 98+ (2026)
Yonex lists the 2026 VCORE 98+ as an unstrung tennis racquet with a 98 sq.in. head, 305 g / 10.8 oz published weight, 27.5-inch length, and 16 x 19 string pattern.
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What this record covers
- Product
- Yonex lists the 2026 VCORE 98+ as an unstrung tennis racquet with a 98 sq.in. head, 305 g / 10.8 oz published weight, 27.5-inch length, and 16 x 19 string pattern.
- Published configuration
- The configuration named by the manufacturer source.
- Source basis
- This record uses the linked manufacturer source for published specifications. Editorial context explains those published details; it is not hands-on or laboratory testing.
Published specifications
- Head size
- 98 sq.in.
- Weight
- 305 g / 10.8 oz
- Length
- 27.5 in.
- String pattern
- 16 x 19
- Material
- HM Graphite / 2G-Namd™ Flex Force / Servo Filter / VDM
- Color
- Ruby Red
- Item code
- 08VC98P
- Strung status
- Unstrung racquet
Overview
Yonex’s 2026 catalog identifies the VCORE 98+ with a 98 sq.in. head, 305 g / 10.8 oz published weight, 27.5-inch length, and 16 x 19 string pattern. The current Yonex USA page identifies the item as an unstrung racquet and lists its Extra Long feature badge.
Construction and context
Yonex lists HM Graphite, 2G-Namd™ Flex Force, Servo Filter, and VDM in the material field. These are manufacturer-supplied configuration and technology terms, not independent evidence of feel, comfort, or performance.
Who it may suit
This entry helps a shopper separate the VCORE 98+ from other VCORE configurations using the stated head size, nominal weight, length, and string pattern. Those fields cannot establish individual fit or a recommended setup.
Specifications in context
- 27.5 in. length
- This is Yonex’s listed frame-length field and does not itself predict reach, leverage, handling, or a playing outcome.
- 16 x 19 string pattern
- This states the manufacturer’s published string-count layout and does not, by itself, predict playing results.
Tradeoffs and caveats
- The listed weight is a catalogue figure rather than a measurement of every individual racquet.
- An unstrung specification does not describe the mass or balance after strings, grip additions, or other accessories.
- The string pattern alone does not establish spin, control, durability, or suitability.
Frequently asked questions
Does this entry include hands-on testing?
No. It reports source-linked manufacturer specifications and does not make a hands-on, laboratory, or performance claim.
What length does Yonex publish for the VCORE 98+?
Yonex lists the 2026 VCORE 98+ at 27.5 inches; consult the linked sources for current details.