The Yonex EZONE ALPHA in Blast Blue fits an important stage of progression: a player is ready for a full 27-inch racquet but does not need the mass of a demanding competition frame. Its 100-square-inch head and 275 g nominal weight make it a relevant choice for ambitious juniors moving to adult length and recreational players developing a more complete swing.

Accessible depth as your game develops

A power-oriented beam and 16/18 string pattern support easy ball acceleration. ALPHA is the heaviest of the three related frames, which gives it a more substantial feel than ALPHA L or SL for players who can prepare on time. That extra mass is a matter of playing preference, not a promise of automatic accuracy.

The materials have distinct jobs: NANOCELL NEO supports an elastic frame response, MINOLON contributes to a softer impact sensation, and VDM is used in the handle to filter unwanted vibration. ISOMETRIC geometry adds a useful effective hitting area. Together they make ALPHA a sensible step towards confident, full-length tennis without jumping straight into a heavyweight player frame.

Technologies

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.

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.

NANOCELL NEO

NANOCELL NEO is a strong, highly elastic carbon material used in the shaft of selected Yonex racquets. In EZONE ALPHA, it supports quick frame snapback and efficient energy return through impact.

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)
25-27-24
Generation
8th generation (2025)
Grip Size
Grip 1
Head Size (cm²)
645
Head Size (in²)
100
Length (in)
27
Length (mm)
686
Level of Play
Beginner, Intermediate
Recommended Tension (kg)
18-25
Recommended Tension (lb)
40-55
Stringing
Strung
Unstrung Balance (mm)
330
Unstrung Weight (g)
275
Sport
Tennis
Product Type
Tennis racquet
Series
EZONE
Colour
Blue
Composition
Graphite
String Pattern
16/18

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Yonex EZONE ALPHA Blast Blue Tennis Racquet (2025)
€149.90