Yonex PERCEPT 97D

Name: Yonex PERCEPT 97D
Brand: Yonex

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

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No verified live priceSource: Yonex (official racquet pages)

Who it is for

Flat, precise hitter who wants a dense pattern. Intended by Yonex for competitive players.

Why it works

97 in² head, 320 g unstrung, 18x20 pattern — that combination is what gives this frame its control and demanding character.

Watch-outs

Demanding frame — it needs a fast, complete swing and the strength to repeat it late in a match. Demo before committing.

Strengths

18x20 string pattern
320 g unstrung is published by Yonex

Trade-offs

Needs strength and clean timing
Generation cosmetics change faster than the specs

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): 305 mm
Swingweight: not verified
Stiffness: not verified
Beam: 21.0/22.0/21.0 mm
String pattern: 18x20
Intended level: Competitive
Ideal player: Flat, precise hitter who wants a dense pattern
Generation: 2023

Editorial ratings

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

Power5/10
Control10/10
Spin6/10
Comfort9/10
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 (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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