Flex your control with the Yonex VCORE Pro 97D (320g) Tennis Racquet! The third generation offers impressive stability for a control-oriented racquet. Enjoy greater precision from the re-designed FLEXCON frame and 18x20 string pattern. The slightly thicker beam adds more punch to every swing, while the ISOMETRIC™ head design creates a larger sweet spot. Top it off with a cool aesthetic and you'll rule the court in style!

The Yonex VCORE Pro 97D (320g) Tennis Racquet gets a refresh just in time for the US Open with a vivid purple and green cosmetic. While the 97H is slightly heavier than this model, the 97D features a dense 18x20 string pattern for greater control and precision. Yonex added Flex Fuse technology with this update, which integrates a shock-absorbing polymer within the graphite’s resin for improved racquet flex and a softer feel. The new technology results in a thicker 21 millimeter cross section which produces more stability. To further establish the VCORE PRO as a control racquet, Yonex redesigned the shaft with the FlexCon System; a tapered and elongated box-frame design for greater feel. Like the previous version, Vibration Dampening Mesh is wrapped around the graphite handle (beneath the grip) to filter out unwanted vibrations. Yonex' Flex Force graphite means the racquet can flex, but it snaps back quickly for greater spin and ball acceleration.  The 97D is 11.3 ounces unstrung and it requires a player capable of producing fast and accurate swings. For fans of the previous version, expect a little more punch from the new model, with the same buttery feel at contact. The 18x20 string pattern is a nice option if string durability is paramount.

TECHNOLOGY:

• ISOMETRIC: ISOMETRIC^TM technology continues to help the world’s greatest players achieve global success. Developed over 30 years ago, the ISOMETRIC^TM design increases the sweet spot by 7%*. Compared to a conventional round frame, a square-shaped ISOMETRIC^TM racquet generates a larger sweet spot by optimizing the intersection of the main and cross strings. ISOMETRIC^TM delivers greater control without sacrificing power. ISOMETRIC^TM is a Trademark of Yonex CO., LTD.
• VIBRATION DAMPENING MESH: First used in our snowboards to reduce vibrations at impact, Vibration Dampening Mesh (VDM) is now used in four of our racquet series. VDM is a stretchy mesh material that is wrapped around the graphite within the grip to filter unwanted vibrations and improve touch and precision.
• FLEXCON SYSTEM: A tapered and elongated box-frame shaft is composed of Flex Force and Flex Fuse graphite for precise control of the ball.
• FLEX FUSE: A shock-absorbing polymer is integrated within the graphite’s resin for increased racquet flex and a softer, more plush feeling.
• 2G-NAMD FLEX FORCE: Flex Force graphite allows the racquet to quickly flex and snap back for greater spin and faster ball acceleration off the string bed.