With the EZONE 98L Yonex serves up the perfect weapon to the rising intermediate player. Like the previous generation, this arm-friendly racquet combines easy shot placement with user-friendly speed. The racquet's high level of accuracy translates into confidence when addressing the ball. For 2025, Yonex overhauls the frame's geometry, thickening the beam in the upper hoop to enhance power and stability while adding a groove on the inner portion of the frame to help the racquet bend optimally through impact. To further enhance comfort, Yonex adds ultra-thin and flexible fibers to the shaft (called Minolon) to dampen harsh vibrations. Yonex also continues with 2G NAMD SPEED, an advanced material innovation that helps the frame transfer more energy to the ball. The most important design feature is the ISOMETRIC head shape, which gives this stick an undeniably more plush and responsive feel than conventionally shaped equivalents. Intermediate players looking for a speedy racquet with surgical control will love this one. The plush feel at impact is a nice bonus.