Yonex EZONE Espresso Brown: A New Look

The blue frame is getting some company. Blast Blue is the colorway EZONE 8th Gen has shipped in since launch, and Espresso Brown is a second colorway for that same generation, not a new model or a refresh. Yonex is rolling out Espresso Brown across the EZONE 98, 100, 100L, and 105, the deepest and most popular part of the lineup. The frame underneath is identical between the two colorways: same head sizes, same weights, same 8th Gen technology. What's different is the look: a matte espresso-black frame broken up with copper and burnt-orange camo-style accents, a departure from the solid blues and blacks most racquet lines cycle through.

What's New: The Espresso Brown Look

Yonex built Espresso Brown around the idea that a racquet is more than just a tool. It's part of how a player expresses their game. The design pairs a deep, near-black espresso base with scattered copper and orange camo patches for a look the brand describes as sophisticated without losing an edge. The EZONE's "ISOMETRIC" branding is stamped right on the top of the frame in white, the same spot it's held across recent EZONE generations. It's a real departure for a lineup that's leaned on blue and black colorways for most of its recent history.

The colorway is expected to make its way onto tour with several EZONE-sponsored players. Tennis Express's own product listings confirm Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, and Nick Kyrgios on the EZONE 98, and Belinda Bencic on the EZONE 100.

The EZONE 8th Gen Lineup, Refreshed

Espresso Brown covers four models in the current EZONE generation, each aimed at a different type of player:

• EZONE 98 — The most control-oriented frame in the group. Built for intermediate to advanced players who want precision without giving up the EZONE's signature comfort.
• EZONE 100 — The versatile all-arounder. A 100 sq. in. head at 300g strikes a balance between power and control that fits a wide range of playing styles.
• EZONE 100L — Same 100 sq. in. head as the standard 100, built lighter for players who want more head speed and easier maneuverability.
• EZONE 105 — The most forgiving of the four. A larger head and lighter overall weight make this the pick for players who prioritize easy power and a bigger margin for error.

What's Inside the Frame

Per Tennis Express's own EZONE 98 8th Gen product listing, this generation carries a handful of frame updates that none of the new colorways change:

• Extended Frame Top — The top of the frame runs longer than on the previous generation, broadening the sweet spot so shots hit slightly off-center still carry pace and direction.
• Wider Top Beam — A slightly wider beam at the top of the frame boosts power and responsiveness by close to 5% over the prior EZONE generation.
• Inverted Frame Structure — This geometry adds extra flex through the frame and more ball pocketing at contact, which is part of why the EZONE has a reputation for a plush, comfortable feel despite its power.
• MINOLON — A finely threaded material woven into the shaft in a web-like pattern. Yonex lists it as improving vibration dampening by 5.8% over the previous generation, which is a big part of why this lineup plays as arm-friendly as it does.
• VDM (Vibration Dampening Mesh) — Rounds out the comfort story inside the handle, filtering out vibration before it reaches the hand and wrist.
• Isometric Head Shape — Yonex's signature squared-off frame profile, stamped right on the top of the head. On the EZONE 100, Tennis Express notes it works alongside the open string pattern to make the racquet especially spin-friendly, and the same shape carries the extended sweet spot across the rest of the lineup.

Put together, that combination is why Tennis Express describes both the 98 and 100 as well-rounded frames that give intermediate and advanced players control, power, and comfort in one racquet. The 98 sq. in. head is known for plush power paired with surprising control, while the 100's open pattern and Isometric shape lean more into spin and maneuverability. None of it changes with Espresso Brown. It's the same frame construction, the same beam geometry, and the same feel on contact. The only difference a player will notice when they open the box is the color.

See It On Court

A quick note on the videos below: the on-court clip shows the racquet in Blast Blue, the standard 8th Gen colorway, rather than Espresso Brown. It's the same racquet and specs as Espresso Brown, just the other color option. The second video is an in-studio breakdown of the new cosmetic itself.

Availability

Espresso Brown is available to pre-order now at Tennis Express, priced the same as the standard EZONE 8th Gen lineup, with orders currently set to ship August 21.