2G-Namd SPEED
2G-Namd SPEED is a graphite composite with uniformly dispersed carbon nanotubes. It allows the frame to flex and snap back quickly, supporting ball speed while maintaining a comfortable response at impact.
The Yonex EZONE 98 TOUR in Blast Blue is intended for players with the timing and swing speed to make use of a more substantial frame. Its focused 98-square-inch head is paired with a 315 g nominal weight, giving the racquet greater presence at impact than the regular EZONE 98. For a confident ball striker facing pace, that extra mass can help the racquet feel settled through a cleanly executed shot.
Made for full swings and demanding rallies
TOUR should not be understood as a free power upgrade. More mass also asks more of the player, especially on hurried preparation or defensive exchanges. In return, the racquet offers a purposeful, solid character for assertive baseline tennis. Its 16/19 pattern still makes it possible to work topspin and change trajectory, rather than locking the player into flat hitting.
Yonex combines ISOMETRIC geometry with the eighth-generation construction using 2G-Namd SPEED, MINOLON and VDM. These design elements seek a balance between energy transfer and a smoother sensation at contact. The EZONE 98 TOUR is the choice to consider when stability and confident acceleration matter more than the lightest possible feel in the hand.
Technologies
AERO SHAPE
AERO SHAPE is a frame-profile design that combines carefully selected beam shapes and thicknesses to balance power, flexibility and ball feel. The geometry is intended to support a responsive impact sensation.
ISOMETRIC
Yonex ISOMETRIC uses a more squared-off head geometry that optimizes main and cross string intersections. Yonex reports an approximately 7% larger sweet spot than a comparable conventional round head, supporting a more forgiving response when contact is off centre.
LINER TECH
LINER TECH uses straighter string-entry holes so the main strings can move more freely on impact. The design supports ball pocketing and a more forgiving stringbed response, including on off-centre hits.
MINOLON
MINOLON uses ultra-fine natural fibres derived from minomushi bagworm silk. In eighth-generation EZONE frames, it is placed between graphite layers around the shaft to reduce unwanted impact vibration and provide a softer feel.
O.P.S. (Oval Pressed Shaft)
O.P.S. (Oval Pressed Shaft) uses rounder shaft corners to encourage controlled flex during impact. The design helps extend the ball-pocketing sensation and supports placement and control.
VDM
VDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh) is a flexible mesh wrapped around the graphite inside the grip. It filters unwanted impact vibrations to provide a smoother, more comfortable feel in the hand.
Beam Width (mm)
23.8-24.5-19.5
Generation
8th generation (2025)
Grip Size
Grip 3
Head Size (cm²)
632
Head Size (in²)
98
Length (in)
27
Length (mm)
686
Level of Play
Advanced
Recommended String
POLYTOUR PRO, POLYTOUR STRIKE, REXIS SPEED
Recommended Tension (kg)
20-27
Recommended Tension (lb)
45-60
Stringing
Unstrung
Unstrung Balance (mm)
320
Unstrung Weight (g)
315
Sport
Tennis
Product Type
Tennis racquet
Series
EZONE
Colour
Blue
Composition
Graphite
String Pattern
16/19
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