{"product_id":"yonex-vcore-a-08-2026-tennis-racket-strung-275g-ruby-red","title":"Yonex VCORE α 08 2026 Tennis Racket Strung 275g - Ruby Red","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e🎾🔥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eYonex VCORE α (2026) — Effortless Spin. Easy Power. Play with Confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"629\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eThe most accessible VCORE ever — built for rising players who want spin, comfort, and control without the weight or stiffness of tour frames.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eVCORE α (Alpha)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the gateway into the VCORE family — a performance racket designed for improving intermediates, athletic beginners, and developing juniors who want to unlock modern spin and height without needing the technique or strength required by heavier models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eWith its forgiving 100 sq.in. head, lightweight build, and lively 16×19 string pattern, the VCORE α produces easy depth, high-arching spin trajectories, and a smooth, confidence-inspiring feel on every shot. It’s the ideal choice for players transitioning into performance frames, for club-level competitors refining their topspin mechanics, or for adults who prefer a fast, manoeuvrable racket that still delivers stability and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eSupported by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003enew 4S Spin Engine — Sweet Spot, Snapback, Speed, Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e, the VCORE α brings real Yonex technology into a more user-friendly frame so players at any level can grow into their game. 🎾✨🔥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eMAXIMUM SPIN, UNLOCKED — Powered by the 4S Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e🎯 SWEET SPOT — Forgiving, Easy, 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