Yonex Percept 97 Midnight Navy

Head size: 100 sq.inch
Weight: 310 gram
Balance: 320 mm
String pattern: 16x19
Length: 686 mm / 27 inch

The Yonex Percept 97 is a tennis racket aimed at players who want maximum control without losing pace in their game. With its classic 97-inch head size and a well-designed flex profile, the racket delivers clear and consistent ball contact, where you feel exactly what is happening in every shot. This is a racket for those who want to dictate the game – not just react to it.

From the baseline, the Percept 97 provides a stable and predictable response. You get good bite on the ball and can generate both spin and precision, without having to overwork your shots. The racket rewards a clean strike and allows you to place the ball with high accuracy, even when the pace increases. At the same time, its balance and weight make it feel quick enough in hand to handle intense rallies.

At the net, the racket's control and feel are clearly noticeable. It is easy to position correctly in volley situations and provides a stable hit even when you don't hit perfectly in the sweet spot. The combination of shaft flexibility and frame stability gives you both touch and confidence in play close to the net.

A large part of the playing feel in the Percept 97 comes from how Yonex has worked with flex and materials. The racket holds the ball a little longer on impact, which provides better control and more time to dictate direction and length. At the same time, unwanted vibrations are filtered out, making the racket feel comfortable even during longer matches.

Compared to the heavier Percept 97H (330 g), this model is more maneuverable and forgiving, making it a better choice for most competitive players and ambitious recreational players. You still get the control and stability that the series is known for, but in a more playable format that works in more situations.

Features

• Isometric – Yonex's unique head shape provides a larger sweet spot and more consistent hits.
• Servo Filter – Dampens unwanted vibrations and improves comfort without sacrificing feel.
• FlexCon System – Extends ball contact and provides better control in shots.
• 2G-Namd Flex Force – Provides quick material recovery for better response and spin.
• Stiff Racket Face Design – More stable racket head for greater precision on harder shots.