Yonex EZONE 98 Tour Espresso Brown – Maximum Stability, Precision and Weight of Shot
The Yonex EZONE 98 Tour Espresso Brown is the heaviest and most stable model in the EZONE 98 family. With a weight of 315 grams unstrung, a 98 sq. in. head size, and an open 16x19 string pattern, the racquet is designed for advanced recreational and competitive players looking for precision, stability and plenty of weight behind the ball.
The Tour version builds on the characteristics of the EZONE 98 but adds more mass and stability. The result is a racquet that handles high-paced play extremely well and allows players to hit through the ball with power without sacrificing control.
The new Espresso Brown design gives the racquet an exclusive appearance with a deep brown colorway and contrasting details.
The racquet is supplied unstrung but is available strung as an optional extra – make your selection above.
315 Grams for Maximum Stability
At 315 grams unstrung, the EZONE 98 Tour is designed for players who prefer a heavier and more stable tennis racquet.
The additional weight provides more mass behind the ball and helps the racquet remain stable when handling powerful groundstrokes and serves. During aggressive play, the extra weight helps produce a heavier ball, while the 98 sq. in. head size provides the precision needed to control placement.
It is a more demanding racquet than the standard EZONE 98 and is best suited to players with developed technique, good timing and sufficient swing speed.
98 sq. in. for Precision and Control
The 98 sq. in. head size provides a more control-oriented playing feel than the EZONE 100 and other larger racquet models.
The racquet is well suited to players who generate their own power and want to attack with high precision from the baseline. The combination of the smaller head size and higher weight also provides excellent stability as the pace of play increases.
ISOMETRIC™ – Larger Sweet Spot
Yonex's signature ISOMETRIC™ head shape is designed to create a larger and more effective sweet spot.
The more square-shaped head optimizes the string layout and provides greater forgiveness on off-center hits. This makes the EZONE 98 Tour more forgiving than many traditional control racquets with a similar head size.
Controlled Power
Despite its control-oriented characteristics, the EZONE 98 Tour provides good access to power.
The higher weight creates natural weight through the ball, allowing players to generate both depth and pace without the racquet feeling unstable. This is particularly useful for aggressive baseline players who like to take the ball early and dictate play.
Comfortable and Solid Feel at Impact
The EZONE series is known for its comfortable feel at impact. The construction features technologies including MINOLON, 2G-Namd™ SPEED and Vibration Dampening Mesh (VDM) to provide a softer and more dampened response.
In the Tour model, this is combined with the additional weight to create a very solid feel when striking the ball cleanly.
16x19 for Spin and Versatility
The open 16x19 string pattern provides excellent potential for generating spin and allows players to vary between different types of shots.
The EZONE 98 Tour therefore works equally well for players who hit hard and relatively flat as it does for players who use more topspin from the baseline.
Who Is the Yonex EZONE 98 Tour Espresso Brown For?
The EZONE 98 Tour is particularly well suited to:
Advanced recreational players
Competitive players
Players with developed technique and fast swings
Aggressive baseline players
All-court players
Players who regularly face high-paced shots
Players who prioritize stability and precision
Players who want plenty of weight behind their shots
Players who find the standard 305-gram EZONE 98 too light
EZONE 98 Tour or EZONE 98?
The main difference is the weight.
EZONE 98 Tour: 315 grams
EZONE 98: 305 grams
The 305-gram EZONE 98 is faster through the air and easier to maneuver, making it suitable for a wider range of advanced players.
The EZONE 98 Tour instead provides greater stability and more weight behind the ball. The additional mass becomes particularly noticeable as the pace increases and when dealing with powerful incoming shots.
For players with the technique and physical ability to handle 315 grams, the Tour model provides a highly stable and controlled playing experience.
Specifications
The Yonex EZONE 98 Tour Espresso Brown is the choice for advanced players who want the power and comfort of the EZONE series in a heavier 315-gram package with excellent stability, precision and plenty of weight behind every shot.
