Yonex VCore 100 8th Gen Tennis Racquet 4 1/2 (L4)

The New Shape of Spin has a new color: Ruby Red. The VCORE 100 (300g) has been meticulously engineered for the speed and spin of the modern game. At 300g unstrung, this racquet is weighted for intermediate/advances players, but it should also work for the competitive player who wants a light player's racquet with plenty of room for weight customization. With this update, Yonex reduces wind drag by expanding the location of the Aero Fin grooves to include the lower portion of the head. This technology is complemented by an Aero Trench grommet system that submerges the grommets to further reduce wind resistance. The upshot of these technologies is easier acceleration, which will help you load the ball with more pace and spin. The VCORE 100 also gets updated with a material called Namd, which is a unique graphite designed to increase frame torque, ball pocketing and spin. From the baseline, the VCORE 100 (300g) moves fast for its weight and spin comes very easy. There's also plenty of feedback off-center, which will make you feel more connected to the ball. At net, this racquet errs on the side of speed over stability, making it great on reaction volleys or springing into action when opportunity knocks. According to our playtesters, this racquet's whippy acceleration and spin-friendly response make it a great serving racquet. Updated with a more aerodynamic feel, the VCORE 100 (300g) is a great choice for those who want a spin-friendly racquet with easy targeting on full swings. The highest-spin producing racquet in company history, the new VCORE embraces the latest in Yonex technology, such as a drag-reducing Aero Trench and Liner Tech. Racquet series used on tour by Elena Rybakina (Kaz), Denis Shapovalov (Can) and Caroline Garcia (Fra), among many others.