Yonex VCORE Pro 97L — Tour DNA, Lighter Feel
Control you can trust — now with easier handling. The VCORE Pro 97L takes the legendary precision and feel of the VCORE Pro 97 series and makes it faster, more maneuverable, and easier on the arm. Perfect for ambitious players who love the classic “player’s racquet” feel but want a lighter frame for quicker swings and all-court coverage.

• Head Size: 97 sq in — clean response and accuracy

• Weight: 290 g unstrung — easy to whip through contact and recover fast

• Balance: 325 mm — head-light for stability and touch

• Beam: 21 mm — traditional, controlled response

• String Pattern: 16×19 — accessible spin and trajectory control

Technology:

• Crafted and manufactured in Japan

• Namd Graphite — lively flex and snapback for controlled power

• VDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh) — reduces harsh shock, keeps feel crisp but comfortable

• Lock Booster grommets — efficient energy return and string life

Why Players Love It:

• Easier to swing — ideal for intermediate to advanced players stepping into the player’s racquet category

• Fast at net — superb for doubles and aggressive transition play

• Same tour pedigree — shares the DNA of the Wawrinka-endorsed 97H/330 g, but tuned for speed and versatility

Tour-Inspired, Player-Friendly
If you admire the control and spin of pro frames but prefer something easier to swing for long matches or evolving technique, the 97L delivers — without sacrificing the precision Yonex is famous for.

Price: $320 — strung