The Yonex VCORE has been one of the most popular racket series for years, especially for players who want to generate plenty of spin and power. It's no wonder that professionals like Denis Shapovalov and Tommy Paul rely on the VCORE series. With the latest generation, Yonex has once again refined the design, promising even more spin potential, improved feel, and added stability. We took a closer look at the Yonex VCORE 100 as part of our "Triple T - TennisTraveller Tests" and examined who this racket is best suited for. And as is almost always the case, we're not only providing you with a playtest, but also a racket giveaway. After all, we want the racket, provided by our partner Tennis Warehouse Europe, to end up in the hands of one of you! So enter by August 10, 2026, and with a little luck, you could win the Yonex VCORE 100 – the spin machine with a feel-good factor!
The striking design is immediately noticeable upon unpacking. The vibrant red creates a modern and dynamic look without appearing over the top. As is typical of Yonex, the craftsmanship is impressive across the board. Weighing 300 grams (unstrung), with a 100 sq. in. head size and an open 16x19 string pattern, the VCORE 100 offers precisely the specifications that many ambitious club players are looking for. This combination promises a successful blend of power, spin, and control.
From the very first rally, the Yonex VCORE 100 demonstrates its greatest strength: it supports a modern, powerful baseline game. The racket accelerates smoothly from the point of contact and generates considerable ball speed with minimal effort. Despite its power, the VCORE never feels uncontrolled. Players who like to play offensively and put their opponents under pressure with pace will quickly develop confidence in the racket. It particularly shines on clay courts, where high, powerful topspin shots are very easy to generate. Even during longer rallies, the racket remains pleasantly stable and provides a secure feel.
If there's one area where the Yonex VCORE 100 truly shines, it's spin generation. Thanks to its open string pattern and unique frame construction, the racket practically grips the ball, facilitating a high rotation rate. Topspin players can send their shots high and confidently over the net without sacrificing power. Players who, like many modern ATP pros, build their game around high spin and angles will quickly come to appreciate the VCORE. Even slice shots benefit from its excellent ball control, allowing for flat and challenging spin.
The VCORE 100 impresses with its versatility when serving. Flat first serves can be played with considerable pace, while kick and slice serves benefit from its excellent spin characteristics. Especially with kick serves, the racket generates a lot of rotation, causing the ball to bounce uncomfortably high. For those who like to use different serve variations, this is a very versatile tool.
Although the VCORE 100 was clearly designed for modern baseline play, it also performs well at the net. The racket offers sufficient stability for quick reactions and provides a pleasant feel on volleys. While it doesn't quite achieve the precision of classic control rackets with a smaller head size, all-round players and doubles players can easily generate power at the net.
One area where Yonex has made enormous progress in recent years is the feel of the ball. The VCORE 100 provides a pleasant ball contact and feels surprisingly comfortable. Even with less-than-perfect shots, the feedback remains pleasant and forgiving.
Yonex's renowned ISOMETRIC head shape also provides a larger sweet spot. This is particularly noticeable during fast rallies and helps to produce clean shots even under pressure.
The Yonex VCORE 100 is primarily aimed at:
It is less suitable for players who prefer maximum control or predominantly play classic serve-and-volley tennis.
Technical data:
Head size: 645 cm²
Length: 68.5 cm
Weight (unstrung): 280 g
Balance (unstrung): 33 cm
Swing weight: 313
Frame stiffness: 66
Frame thickness: 24 mm / 26 mm / 23 mm
Material: 2G-Named FlexForce / Graphite
String pattern: 16 mains / 19 crosses
String tension: 18 - 24 kg
Price at Tennis Warehouse Europe: €221.89
The Yonex VCORE 100 is currently one of the most interesting rackets for modern baseline players. It combines high spin rates with easy power, a comfortable feel, and surprisingly good control. Players who like to use a lot of topspin and put their opponent under pressure with speed and angles will especially enjoy the VCORE 100.
Advantages
Negative pointsThe Yonex VCORE 100 is a modern all-rounder with a clear spin DNA. Anyone looking for a racket that combines power, spin, and comfort at a high level should definitely add it to their test list. It's currently one of the strongest options on the market, especially for ambitious club and team players.
Get the Yonex VCORE 100 and let yourself be amazed by this spin machine with its feel-good factor. All you have to do is tell us here by Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. , which of your shots you absolutely want to add more spin to and why.
We used the racket several times for the playtest and it has a grip size of 2.
The test products are kindly provided to us free of charge by Tennis Warehouse Europe.
By the way, you can get exclusive promo code TRAVELLER10 a 10% discount. That makes shopping even more fun!
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