Demo Yonex Percept 97D Tennis Racket 320g Unstrung - Olive Green

The Yonex Percept 97D is the most control-focused racket in the Percept line, built for experienced players who demand unwavering precision. A 97 sq in head paired with a dense 18x20 string pattern delivers laser-sharp targeting and outstanding ball placement from every area of the court. This listing is for a demo racket from our trial fleet, available to hire and test on court before you buy new.

Key Features

• 18x20 string pattern — a denser bed for superior directional control and flatter trajectories, ideal for baseliners and all-court tacticians.
• Increased shaft flex — around 15% more flex than the standard frame, adding dwell time and fine-tuned control so confident ball strikers have longer to shape each shot.
• Servo Filter — advanced vibration-reducing technology that filters harsh impact while preserving touch and response.
• Isometric head shape — maintains a generous sweet spot within a compact head size.
• Tour-level build — 320 g unstrung with a 310 mm balance for excellent plough-through and stability under pressure.
• 21 mm beam — a thin, traditional players' profile.

Performance Overview

The 97D is the most demanding and most precise frame in the range. The 18x20 bed keeps the ball low and flat, which is exactly what a tactician wants when they are changing direction and hitting to a target rather than looping with margin. At 320 g unstrung and 310 mm balance it carries real mass through the ball, so it absorbs an opponent's pace instead of being pushed around — but that mass has to be earned with a long, committed swing. The extra shaft flex is the clever part: it softens what would otherwise be a very firm frame and gives you a little more time on the ball.

Benefits

• Uncompromising control — the dense pattern delivers pinpoint accuracy.
• Flat, penetrating ball flight — ideal for driving through the court.
• Stable against pace — 320 g holds its line against heavy hitting.
• More dwell time than expected — increased shaft flex adds feel to a firm frame.
• Try it first — an 18x20 at 320 g is a serious commitment, so demo before you buy.

Technical Specifications

How the Central Sports Demo Service Works

• Choose your demo — browse the demo range and pick the specification that fits your game.
• Pay up front, play for 7 days — the full price is taken at checkout and you get a seven-day trial on court.
• Delivered or collected — we post it to you, or you can collect from the store.
• Unlimited swaps — keep swapping demo rackets for £6 postage each time.
• Set it up your way — upgrade the string or grip so you can trial the racket exactly as you would play it.
• Refund or upgrade — send it back for a refund less the £20 demo service fee, or put the payment towards a brand-new racket.
• UK only — rackets must be returned within 10 working days or the full price is charged and is non-refundable.

This racket comes from our demo fleet and is supplied for on-court evaluation rather than as a new, boxed item. If you have any questions before ordering, our customer support team will be glad to help.

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Final Verdict

For the advanced player who wants to hit a target rather than a margin, the Percept 97D is about as precise as a modern frame gets. It asks a lot — which is exactly why a week on demo is the right way to test it.