{"title":"Yonex Percept Tennis Racquets","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yonex Percept is the players' frame of choice for control-oriented advanced players who want surgical precision and connected feel. Sturdy Racquets stocks the full range of Yonex Percept tennis racquets — from the Percept 97 to the larger 100D — featuring Yonex's signature Isometric head shape and modern players' frame construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Yonex Percept?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2023, the Percept is Yonex's modern interpretation of the classic players' frame — replacing the legacy VCORE Pro line. Built around \u003cstrong\u003e2G-Namd Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e graphite with \u003cstrong\u003eIsometric head geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Percept delivers a 7% larger sweet spot than traditional oval frames at the same head size. The result: tour-level control with significantly more forgiveness on off-centre hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYonex Percept line-up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship \u003cstrong\u003ePercept 97 (310g)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the players' tour frame for advanced competitors who want control with classic feel. The \u003cstrong\u003ePercept 97D (320g)\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a denser 18x20 string pattern for maximum precision. The \u003cstrong\u003ePercept 100 (300g)\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the line to club competitive players with an easier swing weight and slightly more forgiveness. The \u003cstrong\u003ePercept 100D (305g)\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the larger head with the dense string pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Percept fits in the Yonex range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other Yonex lines: the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yonex-vcore-tennis-racquets\"\u003eVcore\u003c\/a\u003e is built for spin and aggressive baseline play; the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yonex-ezone-tennis-racquets\"\u003eEzone\u003c\/a\u003e is power-and-comfort focused. The Percept is the players' control frame — the choice for technically refined players who want feel over power. Pair with polyester strings (Yonex Poly Tour Strike, Luxilon ALU Power) at 22–25 kg. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yonex-tennis-equipments\"\u003eYonex tennis equipment\u003c\/a\u003e range for related products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the Yonex Percept designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdvanced and competitive players who want a control-focused players' frame with the forgiveness benefits of Yonex's Isometric geometry. The Percept 97 (310g) is the most demanding option; the 100 (300g) is more accessible for strong intermediate-to-advanced players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Percept 97 and Percept 100?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 97 has a smaller, more focused 97 sq in head with 16x19 pattern — control specialists' choice. The 100 has a slightly larger 100 sq in head and 16x19 pattern — easier to use with similar precision. Most players will find the 100 more accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Yonex Percept the same as the old VCORE Pro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Percept replaced the VCORE Pro line in 2023 as Yonex's flagship players' frame. The Percept feels more modern, slightly more powerful, and slightly more comfortable than the previous VCORE Pro — while retaining the line's control-focused identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Percept good for tennis elbow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Percept is more arm-friendly than older VCORE Pro frames thanks to refined construction, but it's still a relatively stiff players' frame. Players with significant arm issues should consider the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yonex-ezone-tennis-racquets\"\u003eYonex Ezone\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wilson-clash-tennis-racquets\"\u003eWilson Clash\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strings work best in a Yonex Percept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYonex Poly Tour Strike, Poly Tour Pro, and Poly Tour Spin are the brand-matched options. Luxilon ALU Power and Babolat RPM Blast also pair beautifully. Most Percept users string at 22–25 kg. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polyester-tennis-strings\"\u003epolyester\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.sturdyracquets.com.au\/collections\/yonex-percept-tennis-racquets.oembed","provider":"SturdyRacquets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}