Yonex PERCEPT 97D

Name: Yonex PERCEPT 97D
Brand: Yonex

97 in² · 27 in · 320 g unstrung · 18x20

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Who it is for

Competitive players who generate all their own power and want maximum control.

Why it works

320 g, 97 in² and 18x20 deliver the most stable, precise response in the Yonex line.

Watch-outs

Very demanding; not a frame to grow into.

Strengths

Maximum control
Stability

Trade-offs

Very heavy
Very low power

Compatible player profiles

Competitive players
Control-first hitters
Strong, full-swing competitors

Specifications

Exact where published; “not verified” where not. Reviewed 2026-09.

Length: 27 in
Head size: 97 in²
Unstrung weight: 320 g
Strung weight: not verified
Balance (unstrung): 310 mm
Swingweight: not verified
Stiffness: not verified
Beam: not verified
String pattern: 18x20
Intended level: Competitive
Ideal player: Strong classic control player
Generation: 2023

Editorial ratings

1–10, derived from published specs and category norms — not user reviews.

Power4/10
Control10/10
Spin5/10
Comfort8/10
Manoeuvrability4/10
Stability10/10

Where this data comes from

Verified facts: Length, size, published weights, materials and other specs shown as exact values are taken from the linked page. Anything the brand does not publish is shown as “not verified”, never estimated.
Editorial assessment: The 1–10 ratings, “who it is for”, “why it works” and “watch-outs” are our own reading of the published specs and category norms. They are not manufacturer claims, user reviews or test-lab measurements.
Source: Yonex
Reviewed: 2026-09 · Current — listed in the brand's current range at the last review
Not verified for this variant (4): Strung weight, Swingweight, Stiffness, Beam

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