The Yonex PERCEPT 100 in Midnight Navy is aimed at players who value knowing exactly where the ball meets the strings and being able to direct the next shot with confidence. A 100-square-inch head gives it a more accommodating contact area than the smaller 97 models, while its nominal 300 g frame weight offers useful substance during purposeful baseline rallies. It is a well-rounded control racquet for developed strokes, varied tempo and players who enjoy creating openings rather than relying on effortless power.


Feel is part of the control


Yonex built PERCEPT around a more connected contact sensation. The FlexCon System and 2G-Namd Flex Force graphite are designed to let the shaft flex and recover, while SERVO FILTER manages unwanted vibration without removing meaningful impact feedback. ISOMETRIC geometry keeps the effective hitting area more forgiving when timing is challenged. Together these features support placement and consistency rather than making claims that every shot will land on target.


The 16/19 string pattern leaves room for topspin, touch and changes of height across a rally. Midnight Navy gives the racquet a darker, understated appearance, but it is a colour update of the established PERCEPT platform, not an entirely new generation. It makes sense for a player who puts feel and controlled aggression ahead of maximum free power.

Technologies

2G-Namd Flex Force

2G-Namd Flex Force is a highly elastic graphite material that allows the frame to flex and snap back quickly during impact. It is designed to support ball pocketing and spin potential while retaining a responsive feel.

FlexCon System

The shaped, elongated shaft is engineered for controlled flex through contact, extending the ball-pocketing sensation and supporting deliberate placement on well-executed strokes.

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.

Servo Filter

SERVO FILTER is an elastic film integrated between graphite layers in the frame. It is designed to reduce unwanted vibrations while preserving useful feedback to the hand for a more precise impact feel.

Stiff Racquet Face Design

Additional graphite layers reinforce the racquet face during impact. Yonex positions this as a way to stabilize ball trajectory and improve shot-to-shot consistency while allowing the shaft to retain its designed flex.

Beam Width (mm)
23-23-23
Generation
2023
Grip Size
Grip 1
Head Size (cm²)
645
Head Size (in²)
100
Length (in)
27
Length (mm)
686
Level of Play
Intermediate, Advanced
Recommended Tension (kg)
20-27
Recommended Tension (lb)
45-60
Stringing
Unstrung
Unstrung Balance (mm)
320
Unstrung Weight (g)
300
Sport
Tennis
Product Type
Tennis racquet
Series
PERCEPT
Colour
Blue
Composition
Graphite
String Pattern
16/19

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Yonex PERCEPT 100 Midnight Navy Tennis Racquet
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