Head’s Radical MP and Yonex’s Ezone 98 are two popular tennis rackets that offer recreational players a good balance between power, control, and spin.
In this article, I will look at the specs of both rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Radical MP vs Ezone 98 – Rackets Specs Comparison
Main Differences: The Radical MP has a slightly lower strung weight (11.2oz vs 11.4oz), a higher swing weight (323 vs 318), a less head light balance (4pts HL vs 6pts HL), and a thinner beam width (20mm / 23mm / 21mm vs 23.5mm / 24.5mm / 19.5mm) when compared with the Ezone 98.
Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (98in), racket length (27in), frame stiffness rating (65), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | MP | Zone 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | 2023 | 2022 |
| Design: |  |
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| Head Size: | 98in | 98in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 318g (11.2oz) | 323g (11.4oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 300g (10.6oz) | 305g (10.8oz) |
| Swing weight: | 323 | 318 |
| Strung Balance: | 4 pts HL | 6 pts HL |
| Stiffness Rating: | 65 | 65 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Player Level: | Intermediate to Advanced | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 20mm/23mm/21mm | 23.5mm / 24.5mm / 19.5mm |
| Colors: | Blue and Orange | Blue |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T, 8H | 8T, 8H |
| Grip Type: | Head Hydrosorb Pro | Yonex Synthetic Grip |
Head to Head
The Ezone 98 is the better option in terms of power and spin, with the Radical MP being the better option in terms of arm friendliness and control.
The biggest difference between the two rackets is probably in terms of power as you get a lot more power from the Ezone 98.
| H2H | MP | Zone 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | – |  |
| Control |  |
– |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | |
– |
Player Recommendations
In my opinion, these rackets will best suit intermediate to advanced recreational tennis players, as they are relatively heavy frames will small head sizes that will require decent technique in order to get the most out of them.
Beginners are likely to find these rackets too heavy and unforgiving so they will be better off going with the lite versions (MPL and 98L).
Pro Player Endorsements
The Radical MP is endorsed by Taylor Fritz and Diego Schwartzman, while the Ezone 98 is endorsed by Nick Kyrgios, Ben Shelton, and Jessica Pegula.
Where can you buy these tennis rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Head and Wilson websites.
Source: https://toomanyrackets.com/head-radical-mp-vs-yonex-ezone-98/
