The protective extra padding is throughout the shoe in the heel, forefoot and midsole. The EVA material in the midsole—Yonex calls it “ToughBrid”—is comfortable but firm enough to stand up ...

Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and sneaker tech. It’s all about perception and control for the new Yonex tennis racket franchise Percept. Launching Aug. 25, the new line aims ...