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The brand’s newest franchise is designed to give players the utmost command over their shots.

ByBaseline Staff

Published Aug 08, 2023

WATCH: Frances Tiafoe debuted the new line of Yonex racquets at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.

If you caught any of Frances Tiafoe’s matches in Washington, DC, you may have noticed something different from the last time he took the court. His game was as spirited as ever, but he was conducting it with a new instrument. The cool mint green-colored frame in Tiafoe’s hands marked the debut of the new Yonex Percept.

In the Yonex racquet lineup, the EZONE family brings user-friendly power, the VCORE promotes aggressive spin and the Percept offers players heightened precision and feel. For those familiar with the brand’s racquets, the Percept is taking over for the VCORE Pro. The new name differentiates it more clearly from the VCORE series as well as better relays the racquet’s design focus of top-notch control, connected feedback and all-court versatility.

Compared to the outgoing VCORE Pro, the Percept underwent three principal updates to improve its playability. First is Servo Filter, a transparent film placed between the graphite that enhances flexibility and dampens unwanted vibration. It replaces the VDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh) that was in the handle of the previous model.

The Percept replaces the VCORE Pro in the Yonex lineup.

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Next is the FlexCon System, which is located in the tapered and elongated box beam shaft. It’s comprised of 2G-Namd Flex Force—returning from the outgoing version—and the newly created Servo Filter. The combination increases flex at contact to extended ball pocketing and enhance control.

The final addition is dubbed Stiffer Racquet Face Design. The amount of graphite in the face of the frame has been increased to give it more backbone. The VCORE Pro has been a dependable performer, but it can feel soft and underpowered at times. This modification bolsters stability at contact for a more consistent shot trajectory.

The initial Percept rollout consists of a trio of 97s and a pair of 100s, along with accompanying bags. Each frame brings its own unique specs and playability to the court. Expect to see several Yonex players including Hubert Hurkacz, Stan Wawrinka and Dayana Yastremska to be swinging the different models in the racquet line.

Frances Tiafoe endorses the Percept 97.

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The Percept 97—Tiafoe’s racquet of choice—has enough mass (310g) to compete in advanced circles, but its friendly balance and smooth handling makes it attractive to strong intermediates as well. It whips easily through the hitting zone so players can take advantage of its 16x19 string pattern for good power and spin production.

The Percept 97D steps up in weight (320g) and sports a denser 18x20 string pattern. The combination gives the frame extra clout and a more linear ball flight. It’s aimed at accomplished players who want complete command over shots that penetrate through the court.

Rounding out the head size is the Percept 97H, the heaviest (330g) and most demanding frame of the group. Its high mass and swingweight give it ultimate stability to dominate contact. It takes effort and a sound swing to wield effectively, but rewards with heavy shots and ample plow through.

Players looking for a larger hitting surface and bigger sweet spot should consider the Percept 100. It also has less weight (300g) and a thicker beam than the 97s, giving it a bit more free power and forgiveness. But it’s still more control-oriented and comfortable than many of its peers carrying its dimensions.

The final entry happens to be a brand-new addition to the family. The Percept 100D has more weight (305g) than its sibling and a unique 18x19 string setup. So there’s a bit more heft delivered into each shot, with a tighter pattern to control it.

Yonex Percept Lineup

Yonex Percept Lineup

Racquet	Head Size (sq. in.)	Length (in.)	Weight (g/oz.)	String Pattern	Balance (mm)	Beam Width (mm)
Percept 97	97	27	310/10.9	16x19	310	21
Percept 97D	97	27	320/11.3	18x20	310	21
Percept 97H	97	27	330/11.6	16x19	310	21
Percept 100	100	27	300/10.6	16x19	320	23
Percept 100D	100	27	305/10.8	18x19	315	23

The Percept racquets are all currently available for pre-sale, with the official launch on August 25. Each frame retails for $259. For more details or to purchase, visit Tennis-Point.com.

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