Yonex Percept 97 (310g) Racket

YONEX PERCEPT 97 310G 2023

The Yonex Percept 97, weighing 310g, is the preferred racket for powerful players aiming to combine control and sensation with each strike. It is used by numerous professional players such as Stan Wawrinka, Hubert Hurkacz, and Frances Tiafoe.

REVIEW OF YONEX PERCEPT 97 310

A worthy successor to the Yonex Vcore Pro 97 310 (Yonex renamed the Vcore Pro range to Percept), the new Percept 97 310 brings innovations that offer enhanced sensation in striking, along with improved stability and ball speed.

With its 625cm² head size, it naturally brings precision, but it's the feel where we were surprised. The frame is already flexible, but there's a better flexibility and responsiveness.

Its weight of 310g is hardly noticeable due to a low balance point at 31cm, allowing for easy maneuverability.

The racket is very comfortable, providing excellent sensations on hits and a lot of control. However, power is somewhat reduced, and it requires a good technique and arm speed to fully utilize this frame. This makes it a demanding racket suited for advanced players. If you seek more forgiveness, consider the Percept 100, which is easier to play with.

Yonex promises more consistency in ball trajectories through the STIFF RACQUET FACE DESIGN technology during impact. We had some difficulty feeling the difference. Nevertheless, skilled powerful players will greatly appreciate the feeling, precision, and comfort of the racket.

The racket also shines at the net, where we enjoyed the frame's flexibility that helped us find areas more easily.

For serving, a good arm speed is necessary to generate quick ball release and impact.

For us, this frame's evolution mainly focuses on improved feel and responsiveness. For owners of the previous model (Vcore Pro 97 310), this frame will feel familiar and even better.

WHO DO WE RECOMMEND THE PERCEPT 97 TO?

We recommend the Percept 97 310 to powerful players who seek maximum control, precision, and a lot of sensation in their strikes. If you enjoy taking charge of the game and finishing points at the net, this racket is perfect for your style.

However, it's important to note that this is a demanding racket, meant for players with good technique and arm speed to exploit its potential.

STRENGTHS:

• Control
• Sensation / Feel
• Comfort

WEAKNESSES:

• Reduced Power
• Demanding racket

TECHNOLOGIES

• 2G Namd Flex Force: Modification of graphite structure for better energy transfer and increased spin.
• Isometric: Isometric frame shape to enhance the hitting area, gaining power and comfort.
• Servo Filter: This technology effectively reduces unwanted vibrations, letting through only beneficial vibrations.
• Flexcon System: Core of the racket redesigned to improve flexibility and control.
• Stiff Racquet Face Design: Additional layers of graphite for improved racket rigidity, stability, and more predictable ball trajectories.
• Lock Booster: String bed efficiency improved through modified grommets for more power.

FEATURES

• BRAND	Yonex
  PRODUCT LINE	Percept
  ADVANTAGE 1	Control
  ADVANTAGE 2	Stability
  UNSTRUNG WEIGHT	310g
  BALANCE	31cm
  STRING PATTERN	16x19
  HEAD SIZE	97in²
  BEAM WIDTH	21 mm
  AGE	Adult
  STRUNG / UNSTRUNG	Unstrung
  LENGHT	68,5cm