By combining timeless Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, Yonex has been giving athletes the tools they need to perform at their best for over 60 years. From its commitment to precision engineering and innovation to its dedication to quality, every product is developed with the demands of the modern player in mind. Yonex continues to push the boundaries of sporting technology, creating equipment that helps players perform with greater confidence, consistency and control. The brand's philosophy has always remained the same: to contribute to the world through innovative technology and the highest-quality products, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential on court.
Yonex Racket Collections
EZONE
The Ezone range is designed for players looking for effortless power, a responsive feel and excellent comfort. Featuring a versatile selection of models, the EZONE range makes it easy to generate depth and impressive ball speed while maintaining the control and stability needed for confident play.
With its combination of power, comfort and easy playability, the EZONE is suited to a wide range of players, from developing competitors to advanced players looking to dictate rallies. Explore the full EZONE 08 range and find the model best suited to your game.
Vcore
The Vcore range is designed for players looking to generate heavy spin, powerful shots and confident attacking play. With a selection of models for different playing levels, the VCORE combines excellent spin potential with responsive feel and control to help players take charge of rallies.
Built for aggressive tennis, the VCORE range makes it easier to create shape and depth while maintaining stability through fast swings. Explore the full collection and find the VCORE model best suited to your game.
Percept
The Percept range is designed for players who prioritise precision, feel and control. Offering exceptional feedback and a responsive connection to the ball, PERCEPT rackets give confident players the accuracy needed to construct points and dictate play.
With a range of models suited to different playing styles and levels, PERCEPT combines stability, flexibility and control for a precise, connected feel. Explore the collection and find the PERCEPT racket that matches your game.
MUSE
The Muse range is designed for players looking for a combination of easy power, comfort and effortless playability. With a lightweight, easy-to-handle construction, MUSE rackets provide a responsive feel while helping players generate depth and pace with confidence.
Ideal for players who want a comfortable and versatile racket, the MUSE range offers a smooth balance of power, control and manoeuvrability. Explore the collection and find the MUSE model suited to your game.
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gearlogic collection
The Gearlogic collection is designed to provide practical, versatile storage for players who want to keep all their tennis essentials organised and ready for the court. The range includes the Gearlogic Racquet Bags in 6, 9 and 12-racket capacities, offering options for everything from regular club sessions to competitive players carrying multiple rackets and equipment. The collection also includes the Gearlogic Tournament Bag, Gearlogic Backpack,and Gearlogic Boston Bag giving players a choice of storage solutions for training, competition and everyday use.
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See the world-class players competing with Yonex rackets, from established champions to the next generation of tennis talent.
The One Motor
1940
Established in 1946, immediately post-World War
II, Yonex originated as Yoneyama Company, Ltd.,
founded by Minoru Yoneyama, initially focused on crafting wooden floats for fishing nets. However, with the advent of modern technology, specifically plastic floats, the business faced challenges and eventually withdrew. Determined not to lag behind technologically, Yoneyama vowed to prioritize innovation in future ventures.
Crafting Wooden Rackets
1950
Leveraging expertise in wood crafting, Yoneyama Company transitioned to producing badminton racquets in 1957 as an OEM for the Sanbata brand. Presently, Yonex independently manufactures a diverse range of sports equipment, including tennis
racquets, golf clubs, snowboards, road bikes, and strings for tennis and badminton. The company’s enduring philosophy, rooted in the belief that challenges present opportunities, guides its mission to enhance the world of sports with high-quality products.
The First Yoneyame Racket
1960
The 1960s presented significant challenges for Yonex, with Sanbata’s bankruptcy in 1961 and a fire at Yoneyama’s Manufacturing Headquarters in 1963. Despite these setbacks, Yoneyama swiftly rebounded by establishing Yoneyama Sports Co., Ltd., rebuilding the factory in three days, and expanding business to the United States and Europe. In 1965, the Tokyo Factory began manufacturing shuttlecocks, eventually becoming the official tournament shuttle for all Badminton World Federation (BWF) Major Events and the Olympic Games since 1992 in Barcelona. The innovative “T-Joint,” developed by Yonex in 1968, led to Japan’s first aluminum badminton racquet, inspired by a gas tap design. The company further entered the tennis industry in 1969 with the aluminum T-7000 racquet.
Pushing structural limits
1970
Yonex enhanced the popular T-7000 by introducing the Oval Pressed Shaft (OPS) for a stronger and more stable racquet, implemented in the T-7500. In 1973, the “YY Yoneyama” logo debuted, and badminton legend Rudy Hartono, an eight-time All England Open Badminton Champion, joined Yonex. The subsequent year saw Yonex’s entry into wooden tennis racquet manufacturing, along with the signing of Tony Roche, a fourteen-time major champion from Australia. In a groundbreaking move in 1978, Yonex launched the B-8500 and CARBONEX 8, the first badminton racquets weighing under 100g.
ISOMETRIC™ Raquets to longest drives
1980
In 1980, Yonex introduced the iconic square-shaped ISOMETRIC™ racquet with the launch of the R-1, R-2, and R-3 models. The same year, tennis legends Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova joined Yonex. The company underwent a name change to Yonex Co., Ltd., and leveraging its graphite technology, Yonex entered the golf business. In 1983, Navratilova achieved significant victories at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open in both singles and doubles, using the best-selling R-22 racquet. By 1984, Yonex became the title sponsor of the renowned All England Open Badminton Championships. In 1989, Yonex revolutionized golf with the introduction of the ADX 200 in the United States, a widebody graphite driver that set a Guinness World Record for the longest drive at 412 yards.
A Series of World No. 1s
1990
In 1990, Navratilova secured her 9th Wimbledon title using the widebody RQ-180, while in 1991, Monica Seles became the youngest female player to achieve a World No.1 Ranking. The first-ever ISOMETRIC™ badminton racquet, inspired by Yonex’s signature square-shaped tennis racquet frame, was launched
in 1992. In 1995, Yonex expanded into snowboard manufacturing to push the boundaries of graphite
innovation. Martina Hingis, at 15 years old, became the youngest major champion in history in 1996, initiating a legendary career with Yonex gear. The company revamped its logo to the current YY Yonex logo in 1998. In 1999, Yonex began hosting the YONEX Ladies Open, an LPGA Japan Tour event, at the Yonex Country Club.
Breaking Records
2000
In the early 2000s, Lleyton Hewitt achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest male World No.1 in history, securing major singles titles at Wimbledon and the US Open. In 2007, Ryo Aono made history as the first Japanese snowboarder to win a gold medal at the Snowboard World Cup in Halfpipe. Over his career, he accumulated 12 World Cup titles and participated in two Olympic Games. Additionally, in 2009, Yonex became the longest-standing title sponsor of the All England Open Badminton Championships.
Enriching the World Through Sport
2010
In 2011, Yonex initiated the Vamos•J tennis camps in Japan, which have since expanded globally, focusing on developing high-performance junior players. Vamos•J emphasizes unique programs and life experiences to promote tennis and nurture young talent worldwide. Yonex diversified into new businesses, including sport bikes and wind turbine blades, in Japan, leveraging its expertise in carbon graphite technology. In 2016, at the Australian Open, Yonex achieved a milestone by becoming the first Japanese brand to provide stringing services for a major tennis tournament through the Yonex Stringing Team. Today, trusted by former and current World No.1 athletes, Yonex continues to blend timeless Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to equip players for success.
