Yonex
Yonex Percept 97D Tennis Racket 320g Unstrung - Olive Green
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The Percept 97D is the most control-focused racket in the Percept line — built for experienced players who want unwavering precision. A 97 square inch head and a dense 18x20 string pattern give it laser-sharp targeting from anywhere on the court, here in the original Olive Green.
Key Features
- 97 sq in head — a tighter face for a more direct, more precise response.
- Dense 18x20 string pattern — the most controlled pattern in the line, with a flat, predictable launch.
- 320g unstrung — substantial enough to absorb pace and redirect it.
- Increased shaft flex — 15% more flex than the previous generation, for feel and clean energy transfer.
- Servo Filter vibration damping — comfort without losing feedback.
Performance Overview
An 18x20 pattern on a 97 head is about as demanding a specification as a modern racket offers, and it is demanding because it gives you nothing for free. Every bit of spin and pace has to come from you. What you get in return is a ball that goes exactly where you sent it.
Benefits
Control frames reward clean ball striking. If you find the middle consistently, the 97D lets you play closer to the lines and take pace off the ball at will. The added shaft flex softens what would otherwise be a very firm frame, keeping it playable over a long match.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Model | Percept 97D |
| Head size | 97 sq in |
| Weight (unstrung) | 320g |
| String pattern | 18x20 |
| Technology | Servo Filter vibration damping |
| Colour | Olive Green |
| Grip sizes | G2, G3, G4 |
| Supplied | Unstrung |
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Final Verdict
A serious control frame in the original Percept colourway. Unforgiving of a mishit and exceptional when you find the middle.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Model | Percept 97D |
| Head size | 97 sq in |
| Weight (unstrung) | 320g |
| String pattern | 18x20 |
| Technology | Servo Filter vibration damping |
| Colour | Olive Green |
| Grip sizes | G2, G3, G4 |
| Supplied | Unstrung |
Frequently asked questions
It weighs 320g.
Head size: 97 sq in / string pattern: 18x20.
Supplied: Unstrung.
Yes – you can choose a free string upgrade when you add this racket to your basket.
Yes – a free personalised autograph is available on this racket. Autographed rackets take 2–4 working days to process before dispatch.
Customised rackets cannot be returned – this includes rackets that have been restrung, re-gripped or autographed. Unstrung, unused rackets in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of purchase. See our returns policy.
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