Yonex Tennis Rackets
Yonex was founded in Japan in 1946 by Minoru Yoneyama and is headquartered in Tokyo. It entered tennis with aluminium rackets at the turn of the 1970s; sources differ between 1969 and 1971. It introduced its signature isometric (squarer) head shape in the 1980s.
Why the isometric head matters
On an oval head, the strings near the top and bottom are short and the sweet spot is small. A squarer head keeps more of the main and cross strings close to full length, which widens the sweet spot toward the top of the frame.
Main ranges
| Range | Aimed at | Character |
|---|---|---|
| EZONE | Players wanting easy power | Comfortable and forgiving |
| VCORE | Spin players | Built for racket-head speed and spin |
| Percept | Control-focused players | Flexible, precise, connected feel |
Frequently asked questions
What is an isometric racket head?
A squarer head shape that widens the upper part of the string bed, where strings stay closer to full length. That enlarges the sweet spot compared with a traditional oval head.