VCORE Alpha SL (245 g)
Graphite. 100 in² head, 245 g unstrung, 34 cm unstrung balance, 16×18 string pattern.
Where to buy
Yonex VCORE Alpha SL (245 g)Prices as we recorded them on 22 Sep 2026, not a live feed — check the shop before buying · We may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no cost to you — it never changes a score.
Specifications
✓ measured by us · Manufacturer = checked against the maker's sheet · Unchecked = not yet checkedSix criteria
calculated from the verified specifications, scored out of 10, shown against the category averageWhere it wins and loses
against the average for this categoryWithin 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.
From 100 in² head.
Below the average for this category — think twice if you need the frame to help you find depth.
From 16×18, 100 in² head.
Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.
From 16×18, balance 34.0 cm.
Below the average for this category — think twice if you are still building the strength to swing a heavy frame.
From 245 g, balance 34.0 cm.
Above the average for this category, so this frame suits quick hands at the net and late preparation.
From balance 34.0 cm, 245 g.
Tension calculator
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