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YONEX VCORE BEIGE

VCORE ‘Sand Beige’: Put Your Spin On It

TOKYO, Japan  Yonex is excited to announce the addition of a new design for the 7th generation of its VCORE tennis racquet series. This ‘Sand Beige’ design will help players of all skill levels take control of their game and give them a competitive edge when it launches on August 23, 2024.

 

Since launching the original ‘Scarlet’ racquet design, Yonex has supported athletes to improve their game, with superior spin and power. Now athletes can choose the aesthetic that best suits their preferences too. Where Scarlet’s colors represent outward energy, the all-new Sand Beige racquet is based on the idea of the quiet energy hidden within. Comprised of light but deep colors, this design aims to subtly help the player focus and concentrate, eliminate distractions, and tackle high-pressure situations in a game with confidence.

 

“It’s something different and I like it. It will be interesting to swing to see how it is going to feel with the new color,” Elena Rybakina (KAZ) comments on the new VCORE ‘Sand Beige’ racquet.

    

As established by the release of Scarlet, the 7th-generation VCORE is Yonex’s No.1 spin racquet series that supports high trajectory spin ball that drops and bounces at greater angles. This allows players a wider range of strategic and aggressive game play.

 

Featuring Yonex’s unique “ISOMETRIC” technology, the frame consists of a 7%** enlarged sweet spot compared to a conventional round frame. The wide frame top increases ball contact area and enables strings to optimally flex and form a large launch angle, as well as achieve high trajectory in ball flight. The Silicone Oil Infused Grommets with high lubrication helps strengthen the string flex, allowing rapid snapbacks and dynamic spin.      

 

Players using the VCORE racquet series have won many titles, including the Grand Slams. At the most recent Wimbledon Championships 2024, three of the top four women’s singles players used the series.

 

The VCORE 95, 98, 98L, 100, 100L, GAME, and FEEL will be available in the new color. The VCORE will still be offered in the existing ’Scarlet’, giving players the choice of designs. Diede de Groot (NED), as well as Elena Rybakina, Tommy Paul (USA) and Donna Vekic (CRO), are among the Team Yonex athletes who will use the distinct new design of the VCORE series.

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YONEX VCORE TECHNOLOGY

YONEX FEATURED TECHNOLOGY

VCORE 07 - The Art Of Spin

The seventh generation VCORE is a masterpiece of technology and craft. The evolution of this iconic racquet combines undeniably precise spin and remarkable control, creating a true work of art. New technology and structure combine with innovation to increase string snapback and movement, giving players access to the most spin in Yonex tennis history. Yes, it has even more RPMs than the previous model*, producing trajectories your opponent has never seen before

YONEX VCORE 07th GEN by YONEX SOUTH AFRICA
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YONEX EZONE TECHNOLOGY

YONEX FEATURED TECHNOLOGY

EZONE 07 - The Easy One

The Yonex EZONE 07 is a high-performance tennis racket designed to provide players with a perfect blend of power, control, and comfort. Its innovative technology, including the Isometric head shape and Micro Offset Layout, enhances the sweet spot for improved accuracy and power on shots. The racket’s responsive feel and balanced weight distribution make it suitable for a wide range of players seeking a versatile and dynamic playing experience on the court.

YONEX EZONE 07 100 (7) by YONEX SOUTH AFRICA
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Team Yonex overwhelms at the 2023 YONEX Sunrise India Open

NEW DELHI, India– The YONEX Sunrise India Open 2023 came to a close on Sunday, January 22nd. The recently elevated event moved from a level 500 series to a major 750 series where Team Yonex managed to overwhelm the finals. The tournament ended with some impressive upsets. 

Amongst the Team Yonex line-up, one victory in particular, took fans by surprise. Thailand’s men’s singles,Kunlavut Vitidsarn (THA), who came up short againstViktor Axelsen (DEN)at the 2022 World Championships, managed to best men’s singles world No. 1 for the the first time in his career. 22-20, 10-21, 21-12.

In women’s singles, after multiple back-to-back wins, World Tour Finals 2022 championAkane Yamaguchi (JPN)fell toAn Se Young (KOR)in three games. An Se Young who came second to Yamaguchi at the World Tour Super 1000 Malaysia Open 2023 was determined to take the spotlight. 15-21, 21-16, 21-12.

Men’s doublesWang ChangandLiang Wei Keng (CHN)were prepared to show the world they are not to be discounted. After a win at the Japan Open 2022 and placing silver at the Malaysia Open 2023, they were determined to remain on the forefront, defeating World Championships 2022 championsAaron ChiaandSoh Wooi Yik (MAS)in three games. 14-21, 21-19, 21-18.

Yonex is a proud supporter of the world’s best athletes and actively provides the expertise of the Yonex Stringing Team, as well as premium on-court equipment such as court mats, net poles, and shuttlecocks.

PLAYER EQUIPMENT:

Viktor Axelsen | ASTROX 100, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Kunlavut Vitidsarn | ASTROX 88 D, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Akane Yamaguchi | ASTROX 100, EXBOLT 63, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

An Se Young | ASTROX 77, BG80, AERUS Z

Liang Wei Keng | ASTROX 100, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Wang Chang | ASTROX 88 S, BG80, POWER CUSHION COMFORT Z

Aaron Chia | ARCSABER 11, EXBOLT 65, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Soh Wooi Yik | ASTROX 88 D, BG65 TITANIUM, POWER CUSHION INFINITY

Arisa Higashino | NANOFLARE 700, EXBOLT 63, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Huang Dong Ping | ARCSABER 7, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65

Wang Yi Lyu | ASTROX 88 D, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65

Nami Matsuyama | NANOFLARE 700, NANOGY 95, POWER CUSHION 65

Chiharu Shida | NANOFLARE 800, NANOGY 98, POWER CUSHION 65

Chen Qing Chen | ASTROX 100, AEROBITE, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Jia Yi Fan | NANOFLARE 800, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

CONTENT FROM YONEX.COM

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Australian Open 2025: New Yonex Members Capture Dream Trophies in Magical Finish at Melbourne Park

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The first Grand Slam of 2025 will be one to remember for fans – and the extended Yonex family. Madison Keys‘ (USA) Australian Open triumph came 10 years after she reached her first major semifinal and highlighted a series of dramatic finishes across Melbourne Park.  

Keys Opens the Door to Her Dreams… with a Yonex Racquet

Who could have predicted such a stunning conclusion to this beautiful story at the outset of the Australian Open? Keys, now 29 years old and ranked 14th in the world, entered the tournament as the 19th seed.


Her resurgence was evident during her impressive title run at the Adelaide International, where she showcased the results of her hard work in the off-season, including adjustments to her equipment and overall game.

Having turned pro at 14 and being hailed as a “child prodigy,” Keys had long pursued the major dream of any tennis star: a Grand Slam singles title. The decision to revisit her equipment came on the advice of her husband, Bjorn Fratangelo, whom she married in November last year.

“I kind of fell in love pretty quickly. I definitely think that I have a level of trust in things more with this racquet.”

“I think one of the big things is, especially on the days where I’m not really feeling [the ball], I felt like I have the ability to manipulate things with my racquet and my hands and have more safety. I was struggling with that before.”

Her ability to perform at a high level consistently was evident in her results. Her winning streak, which began in Adelaide, extended to 12 matches in Melbourne. She defeated 2022 finalist Elena Rybakina (KAZ) in the fourth round and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a thrilling semifinal —while also scoring a win over Elina Svitolina in between.

Then she clinched her first Grand Slam title, defeating two-time reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the final.

The winning shot for the title was a calm, precisely placed inside-out forehand winner. It was a long-awaited triumph, achieved through years of hard work and the power and control gained with her new racquet.

Talking about her EZONE racquet, Keys said:


“So, I’ve been using the EZONE 98 and I absolutely love it. I feel like I have more easy power, but I also have been able to control the ball.

I feel like, especially when playing someone who hits really big, I’ve been able to absorb the ball a little bit more.

I feel like it’s just really helped me elevate my game so that I can be a little bit more aggressive, but also have the control that I need to feel comfort to keep going for all my shots. ”

Men’s Singles: Ben Shelton Reaches Career Second Grand Slam Semifinal

In men’s singles, Ben Shelton (USA) reached the semifinals for the first time at the Australian Open, marking another milestone in his rapidly rising career. He tied the tournament’s fastest serve speed at 232 km/h (144.2 mph) and thrilled fans with his dynamic and powerful game.

Shelton’s impressive run came to an end against eventual champion Jannik Sinner. At just 22 years old, Shelton has already reached two Grand Slam semifinals, highlighting his immense potential and bright future in the sport.

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VIKTOR AXELSEN

VIKTOR AXELSEN

 

CAREER

 
Viktor Axelsen cuts a distinct figure among badminton’s young stars. He won at the 2010 BWF World Junior Championships, making him the first European player to win the title. He made his senior debut in the same year, winning at the Cyprus International.
In 2014, he achieved a great win at the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold. In addition, he is proudly decorated with two European Championships bronze medals, and also won his first bronze medal at the BWF World Championships in 2014. In 2016, he became the first European badminton player to win the men’s singles title at the BWF World Superseries Finals.
 

ACHIEVEMENTS

 
  • 2025 YONEX-SUNRISE India Open Singles Champion
  • 2024 Hong Kong Open Singles Champion
  • 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games Badminton Competition Gold Medalist
  • 2024 Malaysia Masters Singles Champion
  • 2023 BWF World Tour Finals Singles Champion
  • 2023 Kumamoto Masters Japan Singles Champion
  • 2023 China Open Singles Champion
  • 2023 DAIHATSU Japan Open Singles Champion
  • 2023 Indonesia Open Singles Champion
  • 2023 Malaysia Open Singles Champion
  • 2022 BWF World Tour Finals Singles Champion
  • 2022 YONEX French Open Singles Champion
  • 2022 BWF World Championships Singles Champion
  • 2022 Malaysia Open Singles Champion
  • 2022 Indonesia Open Singles Champion
  • 2022 Indonesia Masters Singles Champion
  • 2022 YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships Singles Champion
  • 2021 BWF World Tour Finals Singles Champion
  • 2021 Indonesia Open Singles Champion
  • 2021 Denmark Open Singles Champion
  • 2021 Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Badminton Gold Medalist
  • 2021 YONEX Swiss Open 2021 Singles Champion
  • 2021 Thailand Open Singles Champion
  • 2021 YONEX Thailand Open Singles Champion
  • 2020 YONEX All England Open Singles Champion
  • 2020 Spain Masters Singles Champion
  • 2019 YONEX-SUNRISE India Open Singles Champion
  • 2018 Malaysia Masters Singles Champion
  • 2017 World Superseries Finals Singles Champion
  • 2017 DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open Singles Champion
  • 2017 BWF World Championships Singles Champion
  • 2017 YONEX SUNRISE India Open Singles Champion
 

EQUIPMENT USED

ASTROX 100 ZZ

AEROBITE

TOWEL GRIP