Yonex VCORE 98 (2026, Gen 8)

3D-SCAN: 100% COMPLETE // REF: YNX-VC98-26

Racquet images are AI-generated, and all performance stats are estimates based on general opinions gathered from around the internet — not official manufacturer data. How these scores work

| RACQUET ANALYSIS // DATA-BLOCK 59

YONEX VCORE 98 (2026, GEN 8)

POWER67
SPIN81
CONTROL50
COMFORT64
SWING FEEL60
String Pattern16/19
Balance315 mm
Stiffness66 RA
Head Size98 in²
Release DateJAN 2026
Unstrung Wt.305 g

| STRING PAIRING MATRIX

STRINGS THAT CHANGE
THE GAME.

Pick a string, then slide the tension and lead tape bars below — the stats above update as you go.

STRING TENSION55 lbs
LEAD TAPE0 g

| VERDICT // WHO THIS FRAME SUITS

BEST FOR

Advanced spin players wanting an enlarged sweet spot with heavier ball speed and plow-through

Best for competitive spin players who found the previous VCORE 98 unforgiving on mishits. Reviewers report that the update “addresses the main criticism of the previous version without compromising the control and precision competitive players demand”. Volleying carried over well from the outgoing model, which testers found “super stable” with the ability to “punch balls really deep”. A more forgiving frame than its predecessor, with no change in intent.

| PLAYER FEEDBACK // EXCERPTED REVIEWS

WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING.

Review excerpts are quoted in their original language.

The enlarged sweet spot addresses the main criticism of the previous version without compromising the control and precision competitive players demand.

I genuinely loved volleying with the VCORE 98 8th Gen. It was super stable, I could punch balls really deep, and it was maneuverable.