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.
The Yonex VCORE 98L in Scarlet appeals to players who prefer the focused response of a 98-square-inch head but do not want the mass of a 300 g-plus tournament frame. A nominal 285 g weight and 325 mm balance make it suitable for active acceleration, spin and quick reactions. It is a logical option for developing and accomplished recreational players who prepare well and enjoy generating their own racquet-head speed.
Precision begins with clean contact
The head is more compact than that of a 100-square-inch VCORE and asks a little more from the player’s timing. Its 16/19 pattern allows topspin and varied net clearance, while the lower mass helps in demanding exchanges. The choice makes most sense for someone who creates their own pace rather than depending entirely on a larger, heavier frame to do the work.
This is the seventh-generation VCORE with ISOMETRIC, 2G-Namd Flex Force and VDM in the frame design. The exact official balance for the Scarlet 98L is 325 mm, despite 315 mm appearing in some local listings. It should not be confused with the 2026 Ruby Red 98L merely because the model name remains familiar.
Technologies
Aero Trench
A recessed upper-grommet channel is shaped to reduce aerodynamic drag. Within VCORE it is designed to help accelerate the racquet head and support spin, without guaranteeing a specific result for every player.
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.
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.
SILICONE OIL INFUSED GROMMETS
SILICONE OIL INFUSED GROMMETS uses silicone-oil-infused grommet material to reduce friction between the grommet and string. This helps the strings move and snap back more quickly after impact, supporting spin generation.
Beam Width (mm)
23-23-21
Generation
7th generation (2023)
Grip Size
Grip 3
Head Size (cm²)
632
Head Size (in²)
98
Length (in)
27
Length (mm)
686
Level of Play
Intermediate, Advanced
Recommended Tension (kg)
18-25
Recommended Tension (lb)
40-55
Stringing
Unstrung
Unstrung Balance (mm)
325
Unstrung Weight (g)
285
Sport
Tennis
Product Type
Tennis racquet
Series
VCORE
Colour
Red
Composition
Graphite
String Pattern
16/19
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