Yonex PERCEPT 97

Name: Yonex PERCEPT 97
Brand: Yonex

97 in² · 27 in · 310 g unstrung · 16x19

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No verified live priceSource: Yonex (official racquet pages)

Who it is for

Feel-oriented advanced player who wants flex and precision. Intended by Yonex for advanced, competitive players.

Why it works

97 in² head, 310 g unstrung, 16x19 pattern — that combination is what gives this frame its control and arm-friendly character.

Watch-outs

Specs shift between generations — check the exact year and variant on the box before buying.

Strengths

16x19 string pattern
310 g unstrung is published by Yonex

Trade-offs

Not the specialist choice in any single category
Generation cosmetics change faster than the specs

Compatible player profiles

Advanced players
Competitive players
Players protecting an arm
Control-first hitters

Specifications

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

Length: 27 in
Head size: 97 in²
Unstrung weight: 310 g
Strung weight: not verified
Balance (unstrung): 310 mm
Swingweight: not verified
Stiffness: not verified
Beam: 21.0/22.0/21.0 mm
String pattern: 16x19
Intended level: Advanced · Competitive
Ideal player: Feel-oriented advanced player who wants flex and precision
Generation: 2023

Editorial ratings

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

Power6/10
Control9/10
Spin7/10
Comfort9/10
Manoeuvrability5/10
Stability9/10

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 (official racquet pages)
Reviewed: 2026-09 · Current — listed in the brand's current range at the last review
Not verified for this variant (3): Strung weight, Swingweight, Stiffness

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Specs last reviewed against the linked manufacturer page in September 2026. Verify before buying — models, specs and prices change.

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Same family, different variant

Sibling versions differ in size, weight or surface — check the exact one on your gear.