{"product_id":"yonex-vcore-98l-ruby-red-tennis-racekt-frame-only","title":"Yonex Vcore 98L 2026 Tennis Racket (Ruby Red) *Frame Only*","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yonex 08 VCORE 98L 2026\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTennis Racket\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed for advanced tennis players who are looking for a lightweight racket to generate maximum spin on every shot with continuous comfort. The 8th generation of VCORE is optimized to deliver superior spin across all swing styles and speeds. No more struggling for that extra rotation. Just swing, and the ball spins. Clean, controlled, and fully yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVCORE \u003c\/strong\u003epowers your spin with the \"4S Advantages\": Sweet spot, Snapback, Speed, and Stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VCORE 08 features a larger sweet spot to bring you more consistent spin. The new upgraded upper frame structure helps minimise mis-hits and maximise spin. The top-frame grommets feature an innovative horizontal design, allowing string to move more freely. 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Compared to a conventional round frame, a square-shaped ISOMETRIC™ racket generates a larger sweet spot by optimizing the intersection of the main and cross strings. ISOMETRIC™ technology delivers greater control without sacrificing power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAero Trench\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- To achieve faster head speeds for increased spin potential, the new Aero Trench reduces drag by uniquely hiding the grommets located at the top of the racket frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiner Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Newly engineered straight hole grommets allow more string movement on off-centered shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- First used in our snowboards to reduce vibrations at impact, Vibration Dampening Mesh (VDM) is now used in four of our racquet series. VDM is a stretchy mesh material that is wrapped around the graphite within the grip to filter unwanted vibrations and improve touch and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2G-NAMD™ FLEX FORCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Aggressive, attacking spin for pinpoint control is achieved through a carbon nanotube structure that binds the graphite fibers together, which reduces energy loss. Due to its resilient properties, the material flexes and provides quick snapback. Namd™ is technology developed by Nitta Co., Ltd. to uniformly disperse carbon nanotubes in carbon fibre composites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERVO FILTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- A transparent and elastic film placed between graphite layers helps bond the layers while maintaining its elastic characteristics even after the moulding process. This unique film absorbs unwanted vibrations, provides fine-tuned flex and snapback to each shot,delivering precise sensory feedback from the ball to the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tennishq.co.uk\/collections\/yonex-tennis-rackets\"\u003eClick here to see more from Yonex!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"L2","offer_id":56748633096569,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L3","offer_id":56748633129337,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4007\/0623\/files\/A0D625B2-4A75-4B64-AAE4-50E42BC46813.webp?v=1772209575","url":"https:\/\/gottosports.com\/products\/yonex-vcore-98l-ruby-red-tennis-racekt-frame-only","provider":"Gotto Sports Belfast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}