Unstoppable in Red! The 8th Generation VCORE Debuts, with Leylah Fernandez and Zhu Lin Witnessing a New Spin Era

On December 25th, the festive ambiance was transformed by a vivid red as YONEX unveiled the 8th generation VCORE in a grand year-end presentation named "Unstoppable in Red." This racket, combining passionate red hues with powerful features, demonstrates that leading technology is the real symbol of top-tier strength.

Champion's Choice: Leylah Fernandez and Zhu Lin Showcase the Power of the "Red Racket"

The launch event featured two champion-level professional tennis players, Leylah Fernandez and Zhu Lin, who joined nearly a hundred guests, media, and tennis enthusiasts to witness the birth of the 8th generation VCORE. For these stars, VCORE has been an indispensable strategic partner throughout their careers, accompanying them from their early days to excellence, overcoming every challenge. Now, the 8th generation VCORE arrives with new technology, not only continuing this strong partnership but also becoming their "weapon" for the new season—offering more precise control and stronger spin to help them step into a new chapter of “red-hot” success on the court.

At the event, Leylah Fernandez shared her story with VCORE: “In my memory, VCORE has always been part of my tennis journey. I started working with YONEX when I was 13. I firmly chose VCORE because it provides me with great power, helping me maximize my strengths and offering excellent control and spin for my fast-paced attacks.”

This Kazakhstani star, who recently clinched the WTA Finals title, is set to finish the 2025 season strongly, crowned as the “ACE Queen” of women’s tennis this year. VCORE, with its exceptional spin control and power transmission, has honed her natural explosiveness into her sharpest weapon on court. She added, “With every new generation of VCORE, I can clearly feel the improvements. I especially loved the color scheme as soon as I got the new racket. Over the years, I’ve always been very satisfied with my racket.”

Zhu Lin revealed the performance advantages of the new VCORE through her playing style and technical details: “My shots often look flat but actually carry a lot of spin. When I launch an attack, the aggression that VCORE provides is unmatched by other rackets, creating more threats for my opponents. The new VCORE delivers a stronger impact both at the moment of hitting and upon ball landing—this effect is the most noticeable to me.”

Immersive Interaction: Tech-Driven Dynamics Showcasing Hardcore Strength

The launch began with a highly technological dynamic visual presentation. As a robotic arm demonstrated the swing posture of the 8th generation VCORE, the LED screen simultaneously displayed visual effects of spin and speed, vividly presenting the racket’s “hardcore technology” and “spin upgrade” features to the audience.

During the interactive session, Leylah Fernandez and Zhu Lin were the first to try the new 8th generation VCORE, completing the “Spin Access Challenge” and sharing their impressions with the audience. Then, ten lucky attendees were randomly selected to take on the challenge with the new racket. The highlight was a male participant who, with just two swings, accurately hit the target—powered by VCORE’s strong spin and stable control—igniting the crowd instantly.

The exciting doubles fun match followed, featuring China’s outstanding junior players Wang Siqi and Zhang Shao teaming up with the two stars. Using creative rules like “only topspin shots” and “using non-dominant hand” decided by dice rolls, the exhibition match combined entertaining interaction with competitive appeal. In the end, the team of Leylah Fernandez and Zhang Shao narrowly won. After the match, the two stars signed autographs and took photos with the juniors, offering the young players a precious experience of playing alongside top professionals and passing on the spirit of tennis.

At the event’s conclusion, Leylah Fernandez and Zhu Lin jointly revisited the seven generations of VCORE since its debut in 2011 at the racket display area. They also personally crafted commemorative ornaments at the Christmas workshop, bringing a heartfelt close to this technology-infused and warm launch experience.

Red Reigns: Enter the New Season with VCORE to “Win” the Future

Red has been the signature color of VCORE for over a decade, symbolizing visual power and burning ambition. The 8th generation VCORE elevates this red to a new level—sharper technological core, more sensitive control feedback, and more threatening spin expression. As the hopes for the new year grow stronger, the launch of the new 8th generation VCORE strikes like a precise ACE, hitting all expectations and reaffirming YONEX’s leadership in professional tennis equipment. This confidence in being “Unstoppable in Red” comes from a commitment to technology, deep understanding of athletes, and an undying passion for tennis.

The upcoming season’s courts will surely be stirred by this vibrant red. When Leylah Fernandez’s serve traces that familiar attacking path again, when Zhu Lin’s baseline offense delivers even stronger spin, and when players pick up the 8th generation VCORE, this fiery red will accompany them to the court, providing the perfect “red luck” buff at critical moments, becoming the brightest mark of victory. In 2026, VCORE is ready—standing with every player to give their all for every point.