Expert advice about tennis racquets from Racquet Network in Calgary.
These are the essential instructions for stringing the Yonex Vcore 100. They are the same as the Vcore SV 100. If you need more information, you can also check our YouTube channel which has hundreds of stringing videos.
| Length Mains | 20.0′ |
| Length Crosses | 20.0′ |
| Tension | Printed on frame |
| Pattern | 16×19 |
| Shared Holes | 7H, 8H, 8T |
| Start Mains | Throat |
| Mains Skip | 8H, 8T |
| Tie Off Mains | 7T |
| Start Crosses | 8H |
| Last Cross | 8T |
| Tie Off Crosses | 6H, 11T |
Test drive Yonex Vcore tennis racquets before you buy them. These racquets are available as part of our Try Before You Buy racquet demo program offered in our southwest Calgary store.
This program is the best way to ensure that the racquet you purchase is the right racquet for you.
Pro shop customers demo more than 2000 racquets every year. The satisfaction rate for customers who participate in this program is nearly 100% six months after their purchase.
This program is offered only in-store. It is not available to online customers.
Customers who wish to enter the demo program or talk to staff about this program, must do so in person. The pro shop does not conduct demo program business over the phone, by email, or by text.
Book an EXPRESS SERVICE APPOINTMENT to discuss this further.
How much does it cost to test drive racquets?
Test driving costs nothing, but customers who enter the program are committing to buying a racquet from us at the end of the one-month trial period.
How does it work?
Test drivers put down a security deposit. This allows them to test drive any racquet we have in our demo program. They can then test each racquet for up to one week. At the end of the one-month trial period, they choose the racquet they want to purchase and their deposit is refunded against the purchase price.
How much is the deposit?
The size of the deposit depends on the number of racquets the customer wants to take out each each week. If they are testing one racquet at a time, the deposit is $50.00. If they are testing two at a time, the deposit is $100.00.
What if I change my mind and do not want to buy a racquet?
Our demo program is only offered to customers who are committed to purchasing a new racquet from us within 30 days. If you do not intend to buy a racquet from us, please do not enter our demo program.
Can I apply my demo deposit to an online racquet purchase?
Our racquet demo program is offered to in-store customers only. Demo deposits can only be applied to in-store purchases. They cannot be applied to online purchases.
How do I start?
Simply make an appointment to come into the store. Bring a valid credit card. One of our experts will set up a demo account and help you choose your first racquet to test drive. This process usually requires about 30 minutes on the first visit. Subsequent visits to drop off and pick up only required a couple of minutes each.
Yonex’ Vcore 98 is an advanced to elite level tennis racquet intended for singles tennis players who serve hard and hit hard ground strokes. Everything about this racquet is designed for speed and power. So most of the players who are playing with this racquet are seeking to maximize power and spin on their serves, on their ground strokes, or on both.
In general, we do not advise using polyester strings in racquets that weigh less than 300 grams. So the string you choose will depend in part on the frame weight of your Vcore 98. For example, if you have the 305 gram version and you want to maximize spin with a textured string, you may want to choose one of the following:
If, however, you have the 285 gram version of this racquet, you will may want to choose one of these strings.
Or if you are stringing the 285 gram version of this racquet for lady or a junior, you may want to consider one of these lighter gauge strings.
Customers who need help selecting a string for their Vcore 98 should come into our store to talk to an expert. Those who cannot may want to use our online string selector.
These are the essential instructions for stringing the Yonex Vcore 98. If you need more information, you can also check our YouTube channel which has hundreds of stringing videos.
| Length Mains | 20.0′ |
| Length Crosses | 20.0′ |
| Tension | Printed on frame |
| Pattern | 16×20 |
| Shared Holes | None |
| Start Mains | Throat |
| Mains Skip | 8H, 8T |
| Tie Off Mains | 7T |
| Start Crosses | 8H |
| Last Cross | 8T |
| Tie Off Crosses | 6H, 11T |
Yonex Vcore series of tennis racquets was created for players who like to hit with pace and spin.
Every bit of technology that goes into the Yonex Vcore series of tennis racquets is aimed at making these racquets swing faster and generate more power.
In the newest line, Yonex’ engineers have tweaked every possible feature. It is more aerodynamic than ever before. It has enhanced carbon materials that allow more dwell time. Plus, it has improved grommet placement to greater more ball pocketing.
These three features combine to create faster swing speeds which are capable of increasing overall ball spin.
Within the series, however, there are different kinds of racquets for different kinds of players.
The Vcore 95 is for elite singles players who drive balls through the court from the baseline. It is not for doubles players and it is not for beginners. With a tiny 95 square inch head, the Vcore 95 is for players at the 4.5+ level.
At 98 sqare inches, the Vcore 98 is slightly larger and slightly more forgiving. Primarily used by 4.0+ players, the Vcore 98 is also a singles racquet used by many tour pros and challenges.
The all-purpose racquet in this series is the Vcore 100. Like most 100 square inch tennis racquets, the Vcore 100 is suitable for singles and/or doubles and can be used by players all the way from intermediate to advanced/elite. In fact, if this frame is strung with the right string at the right tension, it can even be used by beginners.
All of the frames above come unstrung, meaning players who purchase them will be able to customized them exactly the way they want. The remaining two racquets in the Vcore series — the Vcore Feel and the Vcore Game — come pre-strung and are ready to use right off the shelf.
Both of these pre-strung racquets are 100 square inches, making them suitable for both singles and doubles at the beginner to intermediate level. At 250 grams (8.8 ounces), the Vcore Feel is aimed primarily at ladies and juniors while the Vcore Game (270 grams/9.5 ounces) is aimed primarily at rec-level adult men.
Frames, of course, are only half of the equation. How you string them matters equally as much as the frame you choose. So once you have decided which of these Yonex frames is the best fit for you, come and talk to us. We’ll make sure you string it your best advantage.
