u/happymochabear

I recently switched from a Vcore 100 (2025) to a used Ezone 98 (2022) and have been playing with it for about 2 weeks now. I’m a low 4.0 (playing for 1 year after 10 years hiatus) and my OHBH is my better stroke.

I was looking to try a 98sqin racket as I was having issues on my Vcore 100 — always hitting long and I never have the confidence to make my shots go in when under pressure. Prior to this switch, I’ve tried hitting with other 100sqin rackets: Blade V9 and Tfight 300 but they both feel sluggish on my swings and it’s a bit hard on my arms.

Vcore 100 setup:
- Toroline Otoro @50lbs
- Head leather grip

Current setup with Ezone 98:
- Toroline Wasabi Pro Hybrid (Wasabi mains @ 50lbs and Wasabi X @ 47lbs)
- Yonex Leather grip

My immediate impressions after the switch: faster and more stable swings with my OHBH. Holy smokes, it’s like I’m shooting lasers with precision. Down the line or cross court, my confidence was higher on taking shots with my backhand. With the Vcore 100, my swing felt sluggish (probably due to the thicker beam) and I worry it’s gonna hit long. My serve is a bit weaker but it seems easier to swing. I’m still struggling on my forehand as there is noticeable lack of power coming from the vcore 100 but I wasn’t hitting long as much as before. My slice no longer flies and I can hit it lower easier.

I’m looking for advices for people who did the same switch from 100 to 98. What kind of adjustments you guys made and how long did it take to fully adapt to a 98sq’s playstyle?

If you have some good string setups for ezone 98 2022, would appreciate if you could drop some too.

I recently replaced my compressor on my Mazda 3 2020 kasi di na lumalamig. Okay na yung lamig, kaso may parasitic drain yata sa battery.

Details:
- This only started happening after replacing my compressor on May 4.
- Battery is only 3 months old (EFB Varta from Battery Express)
- Battery is drained after car is parked for 4-5 days. This has happened for 2 consecutive weeks now.
- Kapag nagbyahe ako during weekend for 2 hrs nagkakarga naman yung alternator ng charge sa batt, pero after parking overnight humihina pa din yung battery kinabukasan (di gumagana carplay audio until after 15-20mins of driving).
- Wala pong iba na naka kabit na accessories sa any port sa sasakyan except sa usb port lang pang carplay pag nagddrive.
- Meron din akong Faraday box to store my keys.

According to a nearby auto service center, observe ko daw muna at i-try tanggalin yung Negative battery terminal connection para ma isolate if Battery ba or Electrical system yung issue. Hindi man lang chineck mga component or fuse. Nag scan pa pero obviously battery yung error kasi nga low yung charge.

Nearest dealership where I live is 10 hrs away. Please help if may naka encounter po ng similar issue.