THE RACQUET FILES / Yonex
PERCEPT 97
Yonex positions the PERCEPT 97 for experienced players seeking precision and feel.
- Unstrung weight
- 310 g / 10.9 oz
- Head size
- 97 sq in
- Unstrung balance
- 310 mm
- String pattern
- 16 × 19
- Length
- 27 in
- Beam
- 21 / 21 / 21 mm
- Listed technologies
- SERVO FILTER · 2G-Namd Flex Force
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Checked October 12, 2026. Manufacturer specifications; we have not playtested this frame.What sets it apart
Yonex lists 45–60 lb stringing guidance. It is 10 g heavier and 3 sq in smaller than PERCEPT 100. Confirm the grip size and color of the exact frame.
What to demo before buying
Compare shot depth and dispersion, serve speed, stability on blocked returns and comfort over a full session. Keep string type and tension comparable; unstrung weight is not swingweight.
Nearby alternatives by specification
Yonex EZONE 98 · 08
305 g · 98 sq in · 16 × 19
Wilson Blade 98 V10 · 16×19
305 g · 98 sq in · 16 × 19
HEAD Radical MP 2025
300 g · 98 sq in · 16 × 19
Similar numbers do not imply identical feel or performance. We have not measured stiffness, swingweight or on-court results, and do not publish invented scores.