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NEW PRODUCTS
THE NEW YONEX
VCORE SERIES
THE HIGHEST SPIN-PRODUCING RACQUET
IN YONEX HISTORY
Yonex will launch the New VCORE in early September. The game of tennis is evolving rapidly, and today’s play-
ers need to be able to hit penetrating, high-trajectory spin balls in order to turn defense into offense. To further
build on the success of Denis Shapovalov and Caroline Garcia’s VCORE SV racquet, Yonex developed new tech-
nology and key upgrades for the VCORE with the “Aero Trench,” “LINER TECH,” and an improved and even more
spin-friendly, aerodynamic frame. By researching top athletes’ play, Yonex developed a unique swing analysis
system to identify ways in which to maximize spin potential. Employed in key areas of the racquet, enhanced
Aero Fins and the new Aero Trench combine to produce a fast, aerodynamic racquet, allowing for easy access
to incredible spin. Further adding to the new VCORE’s spin potential, exclusive Liner Tech grommets elongate
the outer mains to promote string movement and snapback, allowing players to apply even more spin to the
ball. Yonex also incorporated Namd* graphite into the throat of the new VCORE, providing more torque and
flex for added spin potential. Denis Shapovalov, the ATP 2017 “Star of Tomorrow” and youngest player in the
Top 25**, will debut the new VCORE at the Washington Open. World. No.6** Caroline Garcia and two-time U.S.
Men’s Clay Court champion Steve Johnson will also begin competing with the new VCORE racquet this summer.
*Namd is a technology developed by Nitta Corporation to “uniformly disperse carbon nanotubes into carbon
fiber composites.” **Per rankings as of June 24, 2018.
Accelerating Head Speed New Aero Trench Technology and Upgraded Aero Fins To achieve faster head speeds
for increased spin potential, the new Aero Trench reduces drag by uniquely hiding the grommets located at the
top of the racquet frame.
Aerodynamic fins that were featured in the VCORE SV have also been upgraded and positioned towards the
bottom of the VCORE’s frame. The new Aero Fins are strategically carved out sections that allow for improved
maneuverability.
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