{"product_id":"yonex-ezone-98-8th-gen","title":"Yonex EZONE 98 (8th Gen.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe all-new 2025 Yonex Ezone 98 8th generation tennis racquet is designed to elevate your game to new heights. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design, this racquet offers a perfect blend of power, control, and comfort. Engineered to playful perfection with a plush feel and an extra-large sweet spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ezone 98 8th Gen is designed for advanced and intermediate players who prioritize precision, power, and feel. Renowned for its blend of performance and comfort, this updated version maintains the signature characteristics of the Ezone line while introducing refinements for enhanced playability with the \"Blast Blue\" color scheme is bound to make a statement on the court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8th generation of EZONE racquets enhances Yonex's ISOMETRIC technology, delivering a 7% larger sweet spot for increased power, control, and forgiveness. Key innovations include an expanded frame top, widened beam width, and extended tapered inner frame, all designed to enhance consistency, responsiveness, and flex. The shaft incorporates advanced MINOLON material for added comfort and a softer feel. Vibration Dampening Mesh (VDM) in the grip ensures smoother, more rhythmic swings. These features combine to provide players with exceptional performance and a satisfying playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYonex EZONE 98 8th Gen. Tennis Racquet Specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead Size: 98 sq. in. \/ 632 sq. cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 27 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrung Weight: 11.3 oz. \/ 325 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnstrung Weight: 10.7 oz. \/ 305 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrung Balance: 6 Pts. Head Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwingweight: 319\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlex: 64\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam Width: 23.8 mm \/ 24.5 mm \/ 19.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHM GRAPHITE \/ 2G-NamdTM SPEED \/ VDM \/ MINOLON\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Pattern: 16 Mains x 19 Crosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended String Tension: 45 - 60 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip: Yonex Synthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #4a5568; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eISOMETRIC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eLocated in all YONEX racquets, a square-shaped design that increases the sweet spot by 7% by optimizing the intersection of the main and cross strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eLiner Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eStraight hole grommets elongate the strings to optimize power and comfort on off-center shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eVDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eA stretchy mesh material is wrapped around the graphite within the grip to filter unwanted vibrations for added touch and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e2G-Namd Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eLocated in EZONE, a graphite that provides enhanced ball speed without sacrificing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eAero Shape Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eLocated in EZONE, a tapered frame with a thinner frame face results in a softer racquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eShaft Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eA thicker shaft structure with a convex design reduces unwanted racquet torque on off-centered shots for added power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eMinolon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eMINOLON features ultra-fine strands bonded into a net-like structure. Its soft, smooth texture helps with the smooth, plush feel at contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eDual Shut System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Dual Shut System is an innovative design feature engineered to enhance the racquet’s overall stability and performance. By integrating dual layers of vibration-dampening technology, this system effectively minimizes shock from impact, ensuring that energy is more efficiently transferred into your shot rather than being lost in unwanted vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eOval Pressed Shaft (OPS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRounded shaft corners for more flex on impact, extended dwell time for optimized ball spin and directional control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #9ca3af; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eShockless Grommets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eShockless Grommets are integrated at the side and bottom of the frame to minimize muscle fatigue and provide a soft feel at impact to protect the wrist, forearm, and elbow by absorbing shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"4 1\/8 L1","offer_id":52254750998809,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/4 L2","offer_id":52254751031577,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 3\/8 L3","offer_id":52254751064345,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 1\/2 L2","offer_id":52254751097113,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1331\/1257\/files\/NEWEZONE-A.webp?v=1776812853","url":"https:\/\/www.sportscircuit.ca\/products\/yonex-ezone-98-8th-gen","provider":"Sports Circuit Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}