TOKYO, Japan － The 8th-generation VCORE series delivers Yonex’s most advanced spin. The concept behind the VCORE is “SPIN ACCESS GRANTED”—enabling every player to experience exceptional spin.
Built with Yonex’s signature ISOMETRIC® square-shaped frame technology and a newly shaped upper frame, the VCORE achieves the largest sweet spot in the series’ history, offering enhanced forgiveness and optimal contact on every shot. The frame’s inner grooves have been expanded to increase flex, improving ball-hold and feel, while minimizing the impact of off-center hits and maximizing spin potential. Newly designed grommets allow greater string movement, producing stronger snapback and higher spin. The frame has also been analyzed and redesigned for different swing types to reduce air resistance, allowing exceptionally smooth swings and sharp, high-spin shots.
In addition, the combination of Yonex’s proprietary carbon technologies in the frame, yoke, shaft, and grip optimizes power, stability, and control. These innovations work together to allow all players to deliver powerful, controlled, and consistent high-spin shots with a clean, confident feel at impact.
For beginner to intermediate players, as well as juniors who are moving up to adult frames, the new α models are ideal for players seeking mid-range options. These models incorporate the latest technology from the higher-end VCORE series, offering excellent spin performance while remaining affordable, making them perfect for advancing junior players and intermediate tennis enthusiasts.
The VCORE racquets are trusted by top professional players around the world. Among those scheduled to use the new series are Tommy Paul (USA), World No. 20*, Elena Rybakina (KAZ), No. 5* and 2025 WTA Finals champion, and Jasmine Paolini (ITA), Doubles No. 3 and 2025 French Open champion. Working closely with these athletes, Yonex has designed the VCORE to deliver high spin performance while accommodating all swing types and levels of power.
*Ranking as of November 2025
INNOVATION
ISOMETRIC*
A signature Yonex technology that achieves a larger sweet spot. By making the vertical and horizontal strings to the same length as much as possible, a square-shaped ISOMETRIC™ racquet generates a 7% larger sweet spot compared to a conventional round frame* and delivers greater control without sacrificing power. This technology has been loved by some of the world’s top players for over 40 years, helping them win numerous titles over the years, and continues to evolve even today.
*Tested by Yonex
Spin for Everyone: 4 Features of the New VCORE – “SPIN ACCESS GRANTED”
1. SWEET SPOT
The new upper-frame design maximizes the sweet spot for more consistent spin and fewer mis-hits, delivering unprecedented spin performance.
2. SNAPBACK
The new Yonex grommet structure expands string movement, generating greater snapback for higher ball rotation and enhanced spin performance.
3. SPEED
The redesigned frame reduces air resistance for smoother swings, producing sharper spin on every shot, regardless of swing style or power.
4. STABILITY
By combining Yonex’s unique graphite technologies, including Servo Filter, 2G-Namd™ Flex Force, and VDM, power, stability, and ball hold are optimized. The new VCORE grips the ball with high hold performance, enabling more powerful and stable high-spin shots.
Launch Details:
The new VCORE racquet series will be available globally starting January 9, 2026, with additional models launching on February 27, 2026.