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Head Prestige MP 2023 (Auxetic 2) vs Penn Championship Extra Duty vs Yonex EZONE 98

Axes first, then the short verdict. The overall Court Score is not an average.

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Yonex EZONE 98

$250–$280

Court Score
3
3
3
Powerfree depth
3
3
4
Controlaim when swinging out
5
2
3
Spinshape / dip
3
3
4
Comfortarm-friendly sessions
4
3
5
Valueworth street price
4
5
3
Verdict
Classic Prestige midplus—99 box-beam control with Auxetic 2 softness and more usable pace than the franchise’s brick reputation, if you already swing with intent.
America's default can, the official ball of USTA Leagues for about $3.50 a can by the case, but it's priced for volume and plays like it, with reviewers saying it fluffs and goes flat in a set or two.
A comfortable modern 98 that gives rec regulars easy depth without a boardy, tour-stiff feel.