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Dunlop SX 300 Tour Racket Review

Dunlop have always made well rounded ‘players rackets’ that focus on offering the best combination of control, feel, power and spin throughout their lineup. Whilst they of course have specific racket ranges leaning towards one of these elements over another, Dunlop rackets tend to be used by clean ball strikers that like a crisp, responsive racket that gives them a tactile connection with the ball.

This certainly runs true with their SX line, which is their most spin friendly model. The SX 300 tour has rackets such as the Babolat Pure Aero Tour and Head 360+ Extreme Pro in its sights, so let’s see what impression it makes!

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The first thing to mention about the Dunlop SX 300 Tour is the way it looks. It is a very sleek looking racket that is easily distinguishable from other models in the Dunlop line from its bright yellow colour on one side of the frame.

The matte black paint gives the racket an upmarket look and feel and it is very satisfying in the hand. However, the sharp contrast of the fluorescent yellow paint offsets this really well and stops it from becoming boring.

Some manufacturers have really toned down their rackets of late, whereas others are going all out bright colours in a bid to shout about their new model. Dunlop seems to strike a really good balance with all of their models in current guise, which I have to say is very well received.

Compared with other pro or tour models from its competitors, the Dunlop SX 300 tour is not the most weighty racket going in terms of unstrung weight.

At 310g it is fairly forgivable in this sense and it is not going to cause an intermediate to advanced player any issues if they are looking for their new ‘players’ racket.

This makes it a fairly accessible racket to pick up and play with, allowing players that are new to the brand or to weightier rackets an easy way in.

One thing that you notice fairly quickly with this racket is the fairly small throat design, which increases the stiffness and classic feel of the stick. Its 65 stiffness rating is middle of the road, meaning you get a fairly stable response without the racket feeling too harsh on the arm.

Off the ground you can expect to produce a heavy ball with the SX 300 Tour, as its open 16×19 string pattern combined with the SpinBoost technology enhances the movement of the strings within the grommet.

The hefty swing weight gives you a great amount of plow through without adding too much to the overall mass of the racket, meaning you get a great deal of bang for your buck when it comes to power.

The sonic core that Dunlop has added to the SX line helps further dampen the frame and further dial out harsh vibrations. This actually works a treat as it is a fairly arm friendly, solid feeling racket for such a player focussed spec.

The 100 sq in head size is pretty forgiving and a little larger than you would expect in this category of rackets. This again adds to its all rounder credentials. There isn’t one particular area that the SX 300 Tour excels in, but it is extremely competent in a lot of areas and overall, is a lovely stick to hit with.

The swing weight allows you to club the ball and you can hear a satisfying thud when you strike.

You get some easy power on this racket and the only reason it didn’t score even higher was that at times the power tit  needed a bit of dialling back and at times when you needed to whip the ball quickly the racket can feel a little sluggish.

7.5 out of 10

This is a very solid feeling racket up at the net. The slightly larger head size gives you a lot of margin for error on your volleys, so if you are not the most natural net player you can certainly feel confident that the SX 300 Tour will allow you to stick the ball nice and deep time after time.

The racket is well dampened, so redirecting the ball can be done with a good level of comfort, whilst the weight of the racket makes it feel very stable on contact, which is ideal for blocking fast shots.

The only thing that could be improved here would be that swing weight again. Whilst it has a lot of benefits off the ground and on serve, it does feel a little hefty at times when you need to get the racket in position quickly.

Not so much that it is cumbersome or puts strain on the arm, but it just isn’t quite as nimble feeling as some of its competitors like the Wilson Pro Staff for example. This is to be expected and of course being an all rounder it is good at a lot of things, but by definition an all rounder can’t be perfect in all areas.

If you are a serve and volleyer or a player that loves to play doubles, a slightly higher string tension could do this racket the world of good to fine tune the control and dial back a bit of the brute force.

9 out of 10

The Dunlop SX 300 Tour is a really great racket to serve with. All of the factors that make a great serving racket are here, you’ve got a large sweet spot (particularly from the cross strings being closer together), a higher swing weight but not too high of a static weight so your arm won’t tire too quickly.

You also have a nice dampened frame that is still responsive so you get a good combination of comfort, feel and control.

The thicker beam adds more power to the racket and you can definitely feel the extra pop on your serve. It doesn’t feel too dissimilar to a Babolat Pure Aero , but is a little less of a spin machine than Rafa’s weapon of choice so you can feel this on your second serves.

Whereas, when you are looking for easy power on your first serve this racket is a bit of a monster!

It is incredibly easy to ramp up your serving and hit speeds you wouldn’t have expected from this type of racket.

Sure, it is a powerful racket that’s designed for an explosive game style, but it’s surprising to get this much power on serve from a racket that is effectively aimed at high level intermediate to advanced players.

The racket rewards you for going for your serves and does take a bit of getting used to at first, but once you are dialled in you can really hit your spots easily and with a lot of confidence that the ball won’t be coming back!

8 out of 10

Again, the Dunlop SX 300 Tour performed well when returning as it is a bit of a teacher’s pet! It’s hard to find too much fault with the racket as it is a bit of a jack of all trades, that leans towards power and spin over control and precision.

That being said, you can definitely block the ball back with a good level of confidence with this racket, as the power is manageable once you get used to the responsiveness of the string bed.

It is a great racket for clubbing second serve returns, as you can feel the weight of the racket wrapping around the ball as you give it a good thumping! If you struggle for confidence and consistency on your aggressive returns (like I can sometimes) this is a fantastic racket for you.

It really encourages you to go after your returns and the larger head size gives you a nice big sweet spot, so even a late or off centre strike can end up with a good result!

The only downside to the higher than average swing weight is if you are looking to take the ball a bit earlier or need to react to a bad bounce for example, the racket can feel a little heavy handed. Therefore, you need to make sure you get it well in front of your body if you want to anticipate the ball early.

Overall, the Dunlop SX 300 Tour is a racket that is greater than the sum of its parts. It is aimed directly at the advanced club or aspiring professional player that wants to add some solid power to their game without going for an out and out traditional ‘players’ racket.

The SX 300 Tour is a forgiving racket that still offers the control, stability and power of an advanced stick (typically stiff, heavy and underpowered). It’s a great all rounder that caters for a lot of needs, particularly focussing on adding a great deal of power and spin to your game without compromising on comfort or playability.

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Dunlop SX 300 Tour tennis racket review

Dunlop have launched a complete new range of rackets called the SX Series so tennishead decided to try out the Dunlop SX 300 Tour tennis racket to see what all the noise is about…

Dunlop have reinvented themselves over the past few years as a result of heavy investment from their new Japanese owners.

They are the very proud of their partnerships such as with the ATP Tour and the Australian Open where they are the official ball sponsor and with renowned coaching academies like tennishead columnist Patrick Mouratoglou’s facility in the South of France . These all help to bring renewed credibility as the Dunlop range is modernised with new products launched.

Dunlop have told us that the full weight of their sizeable research and development division in Japan plus the input of Dunlop global ambassador Mouratoglou have gone into the development of the new SX range, so we were very excited to try out the tennis racket.

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The SX standards for spin and has been launched to compliment their other range, the CX series , which is more suitable to control players.

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The other new technologies in the SX series of rackets are focussed on enlarging the tennis racket sweet spot and reducing the vibration on impact.

The aim of ‘PowerGrid StringTech’ is to create a larger sweet spot by evenly distributing the power across the strings. A lot of tennis racket brands say they have created a bigger sweet spot so we were intrigued to find out if Dunlop have achieved what they say.

Dunlop have also developed a new foam, alongside BASF, which is in their SX series. The purpose is to use the greater rebound qualities of the new material to reduce vibration on impact.

Play test of the Dunlop SX 300 Tour

The heaviest racket in the new SX range is the 300 Tour with an unstrung weight of 310 grams and 100 square inch head size. We decided this was the right racket for our expert play tester Liam to try out so we arranged an indoor session and set him to work.

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Dunlop SX 300 Tour play test

After hitting just a few balls the look on his face was similar to someone who’s just received a present that is way better than they had expected! He was very impressed especially with how easy it was to generate spin from anywhere on the court.

Liam gave the SX 300 Tour a thorough working over, rallying from the baseline, hitting volleys, smashes and serves and then playing some points. The ball sounded great coming off the strings even if he had missed the centre of the racket on occasions. He said the racket felt nicely manoeuvrable which is crucial for all players as they need to change their shot and their swing at the last moment. The level of spin Liam could generate with this tennis racket was impressive and the only time he struggled slightly was when trying to hit his second serve with a lot of topspin.

Liam isn’t always the most confident when he gets to the net and has to volley but he felt the racket provided much needed help in this department, adding generous spin to his volleys.

Liam thought the colour scheme, which combines black with a vibrant luminous yellow, was modern and appealing. On the day, our racket had a standard synthetic gut string at a normal tension for the string of around 55lbs. If we had used a polyester string at lower tension we felt this racket could produce even more spin.

The numbers

For a detailed explanation of each racket measurement criteria below have a read of our guide.

Dunlop SX series: 300 Tour

  • Length (cm/in): 68.6 / 27
  • Head size (cm²/in²): 645 / 100
  • String pattern: 16×19
  • Unstrung weight (g/oz): 310 / 10.9
  • Beam width (mm): 23-26-23
  • Stiffness (ra): 64
  • Unstrung balance: 315

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In conclusion

No-one really makes a bad racket these days, so we expected good performance from the SX Series, but were really surprised at how good the performance of the SX 300 Tour actually is (and it’s not often that experienced racket testers like tennishead would be able to say that).

Comparisons with the Babolat Pure Aero seem fair and Dunlop have obviously done their research as to what a modern spin focussed player wants.

Compared to their Dunlop CX series, this spin focussed SX frame really does deliver what it says allowing the player to generate large amounts of easy topspin but still keep decent control over the flight of the ball.

This racket will help you feel good about your game, so why not give it a try.

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Dunlop SX 2022 Racquet Review

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This Dunlop SX 2022 Racquet Review deals with the two racquets Dunlop SX 300 and Dunlop SX 300 Tour. A quite significant update.

I was looking forward to testing the new SX 2022 racquets. The previous editions were high quality frames that offered a bit more control than most spin-oriented racquets. The new SX racquets have gone through some significant changes, especially the 300 Tour, which is now a 98 sq inch, 305g racquet competing with the likes of Babolat Pure Aero VS, Yonex VCORE 98, and the HEAD Extreme Tour.

You can check the specs and tech of the new SX racquets in this post . Besides the head size and weight change of the Tour version, the 300 is stiffer, has a lower swing weight and a bit more power potential than the predecessor. I’m not sure that is a good thing for the 300, but I think the 300 Tour is a significant improvement in maneueverability and ease of use.

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Another change of the Dunlop SX 300 is that the string pattern is slightly more open. This allows for a higher launch angle and requires you to add a bit more top spin to your shots. That’s not the kind of change I personally was happy about, but the 300 Tour is much better for my game, so perhaps it was done to make the racquets even more different.

The 300 Tour is really nice frame. Very fast through the air, decent control, good power and excellent spin potential. I like it as much, if not more, than the Pure Aero VS. The HEAD Extreme Tour offers a bit more control still, but does lack some of the power and the speed of the Dunlop SX 300 Tour 2022.

So the 300 is good for you who wants a lot of free power and spin potential, while the 300 Tour is more of an advanced player frame for players who like to hit big and swing fast.

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Dunlop SX 300 Tour Tennis Racquet

Dunlop SX 300 Tour Tennis Racquet

The Sx gets updated for 2022 which gets a new cosmetic look with new technology pieces. The new Sx series delivers even more spin, on those off-center shots giving players more confidence to hit harder and really target those court lines. More spin with more speed with a higher launch angle all equals to visibly more spin from the Sx racquets.

Dunlop has implemented all new SPIN BOOST + grommets into the 2022 Sx racquet series. Dunlop adds a dynamic set of spin-enhancing grommets that work with a new spin boost string tech pattern to offer more spin, power and control. Dunlop has defined the shape of the grommets located on the 12 mains through the top section of the racquet hoop which is 2 more than the previous generation. This allows more string movement which helps create more bite on the ball.

Dunlop continues the use of SONIC CORE technology within the Sx frames which is located at the 2 & 10 o'clock portions of the racquet. Made with Infinergy by BASF which is a world's first E-TPU developed by BASF. Dunlop has designed the string bed to create more power distribution thanks to SPIN BOOST technology. Dunlop's V ENERGY shaft greatly enhances frame stability and racquet power thanks to its unique V-shape frame geometry in the shaft area.

The Sx 300 Tour is a spin and control oriented racquet that, based on the weight of the racquet, generates a lot of power in combination with a high level of spin. The Sx 300 Tour is perfect for players who hit the ball with a longer styled swing path who like to generate high-power levels in their hits and need control to hit with a higher amount of spin.

  • Headsize: 98 sq. in.
  • Length: 27 in.
  • Weight (strung): 11.5 oz.
  • Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 60
  • Balance: 12.625 in. Head Light (7pts)
  • Cross Section: 23/26/23mm
  • Swingweight: 322 kg*sq. cm
  • String Pattern: 16x19
  • Grip: Dunlop Synthetic
  • Stringing Tips: Two piece racquet. Main String Skips: Throat: 8 | Head: 8

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Play with added spin and ultimate control The heaviest in the range, this racket generates maximum power and a high level of spin. It is perfect for players who hit the ball with a long swing to generate a high power level with ultimate control.

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Play shots with more spin generation An innovative enlargement of the string bed that creates more even power distribution and spin generation.

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Play with more power and bite on the ball A unique V shape frame geometry in the shaft area of the racket, which greatly enhances frame stability and racket power.

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Play harder, cleaner shots, with increased comfort This super elastic material dampens impact shock and reduces frame vibrations by up to 37%, resulting in a more comfortable hitting sensation and a reduced chance of injury.

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  • SIGNATURE RACQUET TECHNOLOGY: SPIN BOOST GROMMETS allow the main strings to slide 46% more providing greater control and spin even when missing the sweet spot
  • SONIC CORE TECHNOLOGY: Sonic Core technology with Infinergy is a uniquely elastic material that delivers a noticeable boost in dampening and comfort
  • REVOLUTIONARY STRINGBED TECHNOLOGY: PowerGrid Stringbed Technology features wider crosses in the upper half of the stringbed, resulting in a friendlier, more responsive feel on balls hit in the upper hoop
  • KEY RACQUET SPECS: 100 sq. inch head/27" length/10. 9 oz unstrung weight/16x19 string pattern/9 pts Head Light
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The Dunlop SX 300 Tour Tennis Racquet continues the clean design lines of last years CX series. The black and green frame is focused on one thing, SPIN! Using their new SPIN BOOST grommets, Dunlop allows the main strings to slide 46% more due to the larger circumference of the main string grommets. The technology touts greater control and spin potential even when missing the sweet spot. Sonic Core Technology with Infinergy ensures the new SX 300 Tour is as comfortable as it is explosive. Compared with other racquets of similar specs, the SX 300 Tour has a much softer flex with an unstrung RA rating of 64.

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Dunlop SX 300 Review: Comparing Dunlop’s Spin Racquet Line

Nate Pagel · December 7, 2023

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The Dunlop SX racquets are built for tennis players who want to maximize the spin in their game. Dunlop has several versions of the SX racquet so that beginners, intermediate players, and advanced players alike can all find one with the specs they like.

Below, we’ll review each of the Dunlop SX tennis racquets and suggest the best alternatives to help you find the optimal racquet for your tennis game. You can also look at our list of the best overall tennis racquets .

Review Summary & Ratings for the Dunlop SX Racquets

The Dunlop SX 300 is a very stable, spin-friendly racquet that plays best on the return of serve.

Dunlop SX tennis racquet laying down on tennis court

See our ratings, plus the pros and cons of the Dunl op SX below for a quick glance at how it performs compared to other tennis racquets.

Our Ratings for the Dunlop SX

  • Groundstrokes: 8
  • Great spin potential
  • Exceptional power
  • Maneuverable
  • Difficult to control flat shots
  • Not for players with arm injuries

Different Versions of the Dunlop SX Racquet

The Dunlop SX comes in several versions varying in weight, head size, and string pattern so players at different levels who prefer spin-friendly racquets can all find one to their liking.

  • Dunlop SX 300
  • Dunlop SX 300 Tour
  • Dunlop SX 300 LS
  • Dunlop SX 300 Lite
  • Dunlop SX 600

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We will review each version in more detail below.

Dunlop SX 300 Review: An Underrated Spin Racquet

The Dunlop SX 300 performs admirably as a racquet built for spin, and deserves more attention than it gets.

Dunlop SX 300 Specifications

  • Weight: 11.2 ounces strung
  • Head Size: 100 square inches
  • Length: 27 inches
  • Stiffness: 68
  • Balance: 330.2 mm
  • String Pattern: 16×19

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Groundstrokes: Easy Topspin

The Dunlop SX 300 was very easy to pick up and begin hitting groundstrokes. It generates exceptional spin with ease, allowing you to swing out without worrying about hitting deep. If the spin is causing your balls to be a little short, the Dunlop FX 500 has a little extra power. Even on off-center hits, the stability and spin provide forgiveness helping you to still get the ball back into play. While slice shots tended to float a little, overall the Dunlop SX 300 is fantastic at hitting groundstrokes.

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Serves: Great for Slice or Kick Serves

Unsurprisingly the Dunlop SX 300 continued to provide great spin potential on serve. Slice and kick serves were particularly aided by the racquet, while flat serves tended to be a little less reliable. When the flat serves landed in, they were very powerful thanks to the stiff nature of the SX 300.

Volleys: Solid Stability but Lacking Touch

Volleys with the Dunlop SX 300 were okay overall. The best features were the stability on off-center hits and decent maneuverability. However, the racquet doesn’t offer a very connected feel which makes touch shots suffer. This racquet performed best at the net with quick reaction volleys where its power and stability could help get the ball back even on off-center hits. You can check out the Dunlop CX 200 if you prioritize touch and control over spin and power.

Returns: Excellent for Depth & Defense

Returning is where the Dunlop SX 300 really shines. The spin potential allows for full swings on the return, putting the pressure right back on the server. The stability also provides a little extra room for error against stronger servers. Even blocking back serves when stretched out can be returned deep with the power provided from this stiff racquet.

Dunlop SX Tennis Racquet on tennis court

Overall, the SX 300 Provides Great Spin Potential and Forgiveness for Intermediate and Advanced Players

Overall, the Dunlop SX 300 is an underrated spin-friendly racquet. For the intermediate to advanced player who loves to swing out and hit with a ton of spin, it is a great option that should definitely be given a chance, along with some of the other best tennis racquets for intermediate players .

Other Racquets in the Dunlop SX Line

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Who Should Use the Dunlop SX Line of Racquets?

With the variety of racquets in the Dunlop SX line, there is a racquet for almost everybody who enjoys spin-friendly racquets. Players who like to dictate points with spin will want to give these racquets a try.

  • The SX 300 and SX 300 Tour will be best utilized by intermediate to advanced players with groundstrokes built for spin.
  • The SX 300 LS and SX 300 Lite are a little easier to use and will be enjoyed by beginner and intermediate players alike.
  • Dunlop also has the SX 600 for those interested in a racquet with an extended length for a little extra power.

Best Alternatives to the Dunlop SX Tennis Racquets

Below are several tennis racquets similar to the Dunlop SX line of racquets and some of the best tennis racquets for spin :

  • Babolat Pure Aero – Babolat’s more popular take on the spin racquet with similar power and stability.
  • Head Extreme – A more arm-friendly racquet with a little more control.
  • Wilson Clash – A softer racquet with a little more maneuverability.
  • Yonex Vcore – A more forgiving alternative with Yonex’s unique isometric head shape.

My Experience Playing with the Dunlop SX

I played with the Dunlop SX 300 practicing both singles and doubles and during a doubles match.

The Spin and Stability of the SX was Surprisingly Solid

I’m normally not the biggest fan of racquets geared towards maximizing spin. While I do enjoy hitting with a lot of spin, I normally find them lacking on serve and at net. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the intensity of my kick serves with the Dunlop SX 300. I also was able to get more returns in play even on off-center shots thanks to the stability and forgiveness.

Dunlop SX tennis racquet

Flatter Groundstrokes and Serves were not Great with the SX

While topspin groundstrokes were excellent, I also like to flatten out shots on occasion, and those shots were a little more erratic than I’m used to. I had a similar experience on my serve; my kick serves were bigger than ever but I wasn’t able to hone in my flat serves very consistently. If you’re looking for a racquet that’s a little bit easier to swing, take a look at the best tennis racquets for beginners .

The SX was a Mixed Bag at the Net

The Dunlop SX 300 racquet was very stable and surprisingly maneuverable at the net. It worked great on quick reaction volleys where I wasn’t able to fully prepare and hit the volley with proper technique. However, on volleys where I was in more control, I didn’t feel very connected to the racquet. 

My touch volleys suffered and I didn’t feel as confident placing the volleys when I needed to hit my spots. For best results, pair the Dunlop SX 300 with one of the best tennis strings , particularly one that is shaped to further enhance the racquet’s spin potential.

Overall, I recommend the Dunlop SX 300 for intermediate and advanced players who enjoy swinging out, dictating points with their spin.

The Dunlop SX line as a whole has a racquet for players at all levels looking to maximize their spin. They perform especially great from the baseline on groundstrokes and the return of serve.

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I was a walk-on for my D2 tennis team before transferring schools so that I could get a degree in Professional Tennis Management from Ferris State University in Michigan. I have coached tennis all over, including the Chris Lewit Tennis Academy in New York and Van der Meer Tennis in Hilton Head Island. I also spent time as the Associate Director of the U.S. Racquet Stringers Association and am a certified Master Racquet Technician.

I currently work as a Business Analyst in Knoxville, TN during the day, writing for Tennis Tribe and stringing and customizing racquets for my own side business Pagel Racquet Sports in the mornings and evenings. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, taking hikes in the smokies, relaxing on the water, and, of course, playing tennis.

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New Dunlop AeroGel 300 Tour Playtest

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This is an all new offering from Dunlop. Their 300 series of racquets have been very successful over the last several years, and with the new trend in “player” racquets bing tour models, we knew this on would be coming.

Lets start off with how this frame differs from the current AeroGel 300. First off it is a heavier frame. The current 300 weighs in at about 315 grams strung (10.5 ounces), while the new tour is about 325 grams (almost 11 ounces) strung. More importantly the swingweight of the new racquet remains very close to the standard 300. This is due to the more headlight balance of the new frame. Next is the stiffness or power of the new frame. While the standard 300 has an RA stiffness rating of 64, the tour measured at only 60. The result is a more flexible control oriented racquet, that would suit a more advanced player looking for a little more heft. The tour also features an 18×20 string pattern that gives a stiffer feel at ball contact. Technology wise the only difference seems to be the new 4D braiding in the frame. This is an update to the current M-Fil technology that is in the current line of AeroGel frames. Both frames have a 98 sq. inch headsize. That’s enough of the geeky stuff lets talk about how it plays.

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Volleys: For me this is where a great racquet seperates itself from the good ones. The headlight balance of this frame shines in front of the service line. It is quick and manuverable, not cumbersome in any way, reflex volleys are no problem at all. Overheads can be hit with confidence, and pace can be taken off the ball for angles with ease. Advanced doubles players will appreciate this racquet!

Serves: As with the groundstrokes, all options are available to you on the serve. Flat serves explode off of the compact but potent sweetspot, but as I stated before, the player will have to produce the power. Again spin potential is very high with this racquet. It will handle all of the junk you can put on it. It is very quick to accelerate up to the ball.

My thoughts on this racquet is that it is a very welcome addition to the Dunlop line. It gives players looking who want a liile more power and forgiveness than the AeroGel 200. It reminds me of the Wilson [K] Blade Tour in how it hits, but the larger headsize is much more forgiving. To me Dunlop frames tend to have a more muted or soft feel to them, which I have not been a big fan of, but the AeroGel 300 Tour does not suffer from this. I would imagine that this is a result of the new 4D braiding, which gives it a stiffer feel. Overall I am very impressed with the racquet, and I think that while it doesn’t appeal to a broad spectrum of players, it will make some advanced players very happy.

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Frame Stiffness: 60 (out of 100)

Swingweight: 301 g (10.62 ounces)

Strung Weight: 323 g (11.39 ounces)

Balance: 7 pts headlight (12.75 inches)

After speaking with the Dunlop Rep I have learned that this racquet will be available January 20, 2009

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Dunlop Biomimetic 300 Racquet Review

Dunlop Biomimetic 300 Tour

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It seems that everything in our world is getting back to nature. For example, bamboo is being used in performance apparel, whereas, in the past, there was only polyester. In food, even Cheetos have gone "natural."

When it came to designing a new line of racquets, Dunlop took a cue from nature as well. While keeping familiar materials (graphite) for the construction, Dunlop was inspired by nature in the racquets' design elements; this idea of nature as inspiration in technology design is called biomimetics.

While it may be the trend to go natural in other industries, the idea of biomimetics isn't a new one. Surely you've heard of Velcro. That was invented in 1941 by George de Mestral, who saw burrs sticking to his dog's fur. From that observation, the idea for Velcro was born.

Now, in 2010, Dunlop introduces its Biomimetics line of racquets with nature-inspired technologies. Aeroskin, which features bumps on the racquet surface for better aerodynamics, is based on sharkskin. HM6 Carbon layers in the frame are based on honeycombs for greater strength and excellent impact absorption. Gecko-Tac grips are based on the pads of gecko's feet to offer tack without stickiness.

With the popular 300 racquet getting the Biomimetic update and ATP pro Fernando Verdasco making the switch, we had to see how the Biomimetic 300 played on court. Our playtesters (some possibly fueled by Natural Cheetos) went out for a month-long playtest. Here's what they had to say when they reported back.

Groundstrokes - Score: 80

From the baseline, our testing team all agreed on one thing: control. Brittany was finding her spots, saying, "After getting a feel for the racquet I was able to generate a lot of spin. After playing several opponents I was told that my ball was heavy off the court. I felt my placement was spot on, and I enjoyed hitting heavy angles with confidence. On the downside, I struggled hitting slice, and the ball tended to float. I also had trouble keeping the ball deep and hitting through my groundstrokes, but after some adjusting I was able to hit through the ball very cleanly."

The Biomimetic 300 weighs in at 10.9 ounces strung, and Chris is used to heavier sticks. He said, "This racquet felt very, very fast off the ground. I was getting a lot of racquet head speed, which enabled me to put a lot of spin on my shots. I liked the feel better on a faster swing, and the racquet felt more solid. However, I found the power to be lacking, and I was running out of mass when looking to hit a really penetrating ball. It would be an easy fix to beef this one up with some lead tape, and in stock form this would be a good platform racquet for me to customize."

Suzie , though, was on the other side of the spectrum on the racquet's weight, saying, "I use the Wilson KZen, and the Biomimetic 300 felt a little heavy and stiff at first. My shots were really landing short. However, as I swung a little harder and used more of my own strength, I really liked my baseline game and was eventually hitting very deep shots. I especially liked the control I had using this racquet, and I felt like I could place the ball anywhere I wanted. It did not have as much power as I am used to, but I did like the angles I was able to create off my groundstrokes, especially off my forehand."

"The Biomimetic 300 was a very solid racquet from the baseline, offering excellent control and stability," said Ryan . "Ball placement was easy, and generating different kinds of spin was not a problem at all. Power was fairly low, which was acceptable since the racquet is much more control oriented. It felt heftier in my hands than other racquets of comparable weight/balance, which was useful when the ball missed the sweetspot, which I felt was slightly smaller than average."

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Volleys - Score: 81

Feedback was mixed from the team when it came to playing up at net. Suzie played with variety, saying, "My volleys felt exceptionally good with this racquet. I felt like I could hit solid and crisp volleys, probably due to the weight of the racquet, but at the same time I felt like the touch was amazing. I normally do not hit soft angle volleys, and I was able to hit many drop shot volley winners."

Ryan and Brittany , though, struggled some. Ryan said, "I liked the feel of this racquet from all areas of the court. Volleys were easy to punch through even though reaction volleys could be tough due to the balance of the frame. I almost never felt bad feedback from the frame, which was a plus, and even without a dampener the feel of ball impact was comfortable."

Said Brittany, "I really struggled hitting volleys with this racquet. I was having trouble maneuvering the racquet and punching through the ball, perhaps because of the racquet's balance and light weight. I also felt the racquet was lacking touch."

Chris was impressed, however. He reported, "The racquet felt really fast at net. I was finding a lot of feel to go along with the maneuverability, and I volleyed well with this stick. I would definitely add some weight to this racquet for more punch and stability, but even in stock form I was happy at net."

Serves - Score: 80

Most of our testers found themselves tossing up an array of serves. Chris said, "I was serving with a high level of consistency with this racquet. I was able to get some good bite on the ball and move my targeting around the box with spin. I ran into some issues when trying to crank up a big serve and never really found the pace or hop I was seeking. I quickly just switched to hitting serves with more spin, which proved to be very successful with this racquet. As far as serving variety went, I was impressed with what I could do with this racquet. As far as pace went, I would weight this one up to increase firepower."

Brittany found the racquet serve-friendly, saying, "This was probably my favorite part of this racquet. I was achieving great placement and control off both serves. The consistency of my first serve dramatically increased, and I felt I was creating more spin off my second. I was able to hit a variety of serves with ease, from slicing it out wide to flat first serves to high kick serves."

It was a different story for Ryan , who reported, "Initially, it was very difficult to whip the racquet around to create the appropriate racquet head speed on serves. I struggled with the snapping motion for some time before adjusting. The racquet did not seem as maneuverable as I would have hoped, so I had to put a lot of effort into each serve."

Suzie was coming off an injury, but still found success. She said, "I have a hurt shoulder/rotator cuff and am not able to hit my serves at a 100% at this time so all my serves are about 65% of my top speed right now. With that being said, I felt like I could create a lot of spin with this racquet and place the ball really well. I was able to kick the ball off my second serve, and it seemed like it jumped off the racquet and had a lot of height on it."

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Serve returns - Score: 79

The control again came into play for the testers when they were returning serves. For Ryan , though, the racquet's balance was also a factor. He said, "For me, this is where the maneuverability of the racquet was very apparent and frustrating. I felt like it was difficult to return with a lot of pace, and the racquet felt sluggish even on short take backs."

It was a different experience for Suzie , who stated, "I really liked the serve returns. I did not have to do much off a big serve. I would just let the racquet do the work and the ball would fly off my racquet. However, on a second serve, or when I had more time on a softer angle serve, I had a little trouble generating pace and staying as aggressive as I would have liked."

Chris could react well to any serve. He said, "I enjoyed the racquet the most on returns. I was able to whip it around and make a good return even when my opponent surprised me with either pace or direction. When blocking the ball back with a slice backhand I felt I could control the depth and direction of my return at will. Likewise, when coming over the ball I was impressed with the level of control I was finding."

"Again, I was able to place the ball well when blocking first serves back," said Brittany . "I did have a little trouble generating some power off second serves, and my returns were landing shorter than normal."

Overall - Score: 81

When it comes down to overall performance, one thing our testers all agreed upon is that the Biomimetic 300 offers loads of control. Whether serving, hitting from the baseline or volleying at net, the racquet allowed our testers to play with precision. Though some of our testers struggled with maneuverability and others sought more weight for added plow through, the 10.9 ounce strung weight leaves plenty of room for most to customize to their preferred specifications. With great control and feel from all areas of the court, and with the easy option of customization, this racquet promises to satisfy a wide range of intermediate to advanced level players.

Brittany "The control and spin I received off both my groundstrokes and serves."

Chris "I liked the maneuverability, spin, feel and control."

Ryan "Good control, feel and stability."

Suzie "I really liked the control with this racquet. I felt like I could place the ball anywhere on the court, once I got used to swinging through it a little more. The touch was great. I even used my slice backhand and drop shot, which I rarely use."

Brittany "The racquet was a little stiff for my liking. I felt like I had to put a lot of effort to swing through the ball."

Chris "More weight, please."

Ryan "Maneuverability, and a somewhat small sweetspot."

Suzie "The racquet felt a little stiff and heavy for my liking, but I also play with a really light and maneuverable racquet. However, I would have liked a little more power rather than having to use my own strength to create it."

Technical Specifications

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(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Playtester Profiles

Chris: 5.0 All court player currently using the Volkl Power Bridge 10 Mid. Chris uses a full-western forehand grip, has a fast swing style and hits a one-handed backhand.

Brittany: Open level player with a semi-western forehand and a two handed backhand. She currently plays with the Prince EXO3 Black.

Ryan: 4.5 baseliner with a Semi-Western Forehand and a two handed backhand. Ryan currently plays with a customized a Wilson Six-One 95 BLX.

Suzie: Open level player with a semi-western forehand and a two handed backhand. Suzie is an aggressive baseliner with flat shots. Currently plays with the Wilson K Factor KZen (customized).

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Review date: November 2010. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.

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Dunlop aérogel 4D 300

  • Thread starter Roms
  • Start date Mar 4, 2009
  • Mar 4, 2009

Hello, I would like to know if somebody know power potential of the 4D 300 (16°19) ? because it is more head heavy than the former but more flexible too. What is the interest of that ? I think the frame is just less maneuvrable no ? can someone compare it to rqis 1 tour, radical mg mp, dunlop 200 ag or nblade just about power potential ? and what about the stability of the stick (a little bad point to former ag 300) ? is the RA 60 (TW info) or 63 (dunlop sport site) ? I love the feel of my ag 500 tour but I need more control and less power, maybe this sticks can fit my game. This stick is in competion with pst for my choice. thanks a lot  

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I've played with the nBlade and the AG300 and the 300 has a lot more power that the nBlade. More spin too.  

thanks for your help do you speak about the new 4D 300 ? what can you say about the stability ? because the former ag 300 shake a lot on hard shot I thought.  

nobody can help  

BobFL

Roms said: nobody can help Click to expand...
  • Mar 5, 2009

yes it is interessant because I'm use to have sticks about 11.8 so it ok for me  

do you think the twistweight is more than 10;7 ? because the former version has this twistweight, and even if it was ultra maneuvrable, it was also unstable, it is my main interogation about new 4D 300, the stability.  

  • Mar 6, 2009

is it possible that somebody tried this stick ?  

roller~

Sorry that I can't help you about your asking. But this is the score for you. 1. Spin - 9 2. Power - 8.5 3. maneuverability - 10 4. control - 8 5. feel - 10  

Ok thanks a lot for your help. Have you tried this sitick ? what do you think about the stability ? I would like to know if my question are easy to understand or not because my english is average (I am french) ?  

DC Tennis Fan

Roms said: Ok thanks a lot for your help. Have you tried this sitick ? what do you think about the stability ? I would like to know if my question are easy to understand or not because my english is average (I am french) ? Click to expand...

if it s better than radical mp it is cool because radical mp has enough stability for me. How do you compare 4D 300 to nblade, radical mg mp, aerogel 200, or rqis 1 tour just about power ?  

Roms said: if it s better than radical mp it is cool because radical mp has enough stability for me. How do you compare 4D 300 to nblade, radical mg mp, aerogel 200, or rqis 1 tour just about power ? Click to expand...
DC Tennis Fan said: slightly more power than the radical mg mp and nblade especially with some lead added at 10, 2 and 6. not sure about the aerogel 200 or rqis 1 tour but i suspect the 4D 300 will definitely have more power than the aerogel 200. see my post above. you'll like it a lot better than the aerogel 500 tour. Click to expand...
Roms said: I love the feel of my 500 tour but my problem with it is not enough control. But with the 300 4D i am sure to get lot of feel and control, but my fear is to loose a huge power (rqis an ag 200 are underpower I thought), and because of the 63ra to get an unstable stick. I am not sur between the dunlop and the pst. I can customize the dunlop, but the pst seems more stable and hit heavier. Do you think a customised racquet (310 at before custom) can get same performance as a tour racquet (335 gr) in term of stability and heavy ball ? Click to expand...

well I can't demo the new 4D 300 because I live in a little city. Yes I speak about pure storm tour. I know that dunlop does superb frame, that's why the 4D 300 is really cool for me (spec). Moreover, the paintjob is really awsome for my taste. If the 4D 300 customized can be also good in term of stability and capacity to hit heavy ball, it is sure it is for me, because I remember thet former 300 ag was so good but lack of stability (I have just tested this stick whithout customisation). It is strange because here in France, Dunlop aren't well reknowed (because before they sold some stick in shop like carrefour, a sort of french wallmart, and it is not good for image). I just know dunlop since aerogel and I think quality and feel is really good.  

Roms said: well I can't demo the new 4D 300 because I live in a little city. Yes I speak about pure storm tour. I know that dunlop does superb frame, that's why the 4D 300 is really cool for me (spec). Moreover, the paintjob is really awsome for my taste. If the 4D 300 customized can be also good in term of stability and capacity to hit heavy ball, it is sure it is for me, because I remember thet former 300 ag was so good but lack of stability (I have just tested this stick whithout customisation). It is strange because here in France, Dunlop aren't well reknowed (because before they sold some stick in shop like carrefour, a sort of french wallmart, and it is not good for image). I just know dunlop since aerogel and I think quality and feel is really good. Click to expand...

shell

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  • Mar 7, 2009
BobFL said: Dunlop 300 4D NON-tour is my main racquet now. I am VERY impressed with it. However, it is customized to my taste. BTW, in stock form it is WAY better than AG300. After many different setups this is my final lead tape distribution: Handle: 18g Throat: 2x1g 10 and 2: 2x1.5g Gamma OG + Sampras' dampener Strung with Yonex 850@55 It produces VERY heavy balls. It is super-stable and super-comfy. Bob Click to expand...

Ok thanks you very much both for your help After a big reflexion, I decided to order the ag 4D 300 and I will customise it, because the tour version is a 18°20 and I prefer 16 main. Yes of course we can't juge a brand because it sells on discount store, but I think here in France t was like an image of non quality brand. But I love dunlop feel, ag 200, 300, 500 tour, they all feel perfect. It would be cool if dunlop will have a better image in France in the future, because I am sure many people will love these racquet. Bob, do you now the equivalent of 55 tension in french system ? (for us our tension is for exemple 23 kg) ?  

Roms said: Ok thanks you very much both for your help After a big reflexion, I decided to order the ag 4D 300 and I will customise it, because the tour version is a 18°20 and I prefer 16 main. Yes of course we can't juge a brand because it sells on discount store, but I think here in France t was like an image of non quality brand. But I love dunlop feel, ag 200, 300, 500 tour, they all feel perfect. It would be cool if dunlop will have a better image in France in the future, because I am sure many people will love these racquet. Bob, do you now the equivalent of 55 tension in french system ? (for us our tension is for exemple 23 kg) ? Click to expand...
Roms said: Ok thanks you very much both for your help After a big reflexion, I decided to order the ag 4D 300 and I will customise it, because the tour version is a 18°20 and I prefer 16 main. Bob, do you now the equivalent of 55 tension in french system ? (for us our tension is for exemple 23 kg) ? Click to expand...
shell said: 25 1 pound = 2.2 kg Click to expand...
DC Tennis Fan said: Hey Bob...recent AG 4D 300 convert here. I have added lead too except didn't add any in the handle. 4 grams total at 6 o'clock and 2 grams total at both 10 and 2. What does adding 18 grams in the handle do for the racquet? More plow through and heavier balls? Do you put the weight in the handle itself or place it lengthwise on the handle and cover with overgrip? Thanks for your help! Click to expand...
  • Mar 9, 2009

last question, do you think TW are right about the spec ? I think to the flex rate (60) and balance (only 3hl ??) ? what is the equivalent of 3 point HL in cm ? how is it possible that 300 and 500 tour have the same balance (300 is supposed to be racquet player no ?), because for the 500 tour they put 3HL but mine, just strung, is a little head heavy. What about the pop of the 4D 300 ?  

Steve F.

Bonsoir Roms - 33 cm equals 3 points head light, je crois. I don't have the 300 4D or the 500 Tour, but there isn't a rule that states what the balance of a "player's racquet" should be. Lots of folks here think it needs to weigh a certain amount, but the only thing that is certain is that the lines between "player," "tweener" and even recreational racquets has been smeared. T'enquete pas avec les specs, et amuse toi bien avec ton nouveau 300 4D! What string did you order?  

  • Mar 10, 2009
Steve F. said: Bonsoir Roms - 33 cm equals 3 points head light, je crois. I don't have the 300 4D or the 500 Tour, but there isn't a rule that states what the balance of a "player's racquet" should be. Lots of folks here think it needs to weigh a certain amount, but the only thing that is certain is that the lines between "player," "tweener" and even recreational racquets has been smeared. T'enquete pas avec les specs, et amuse toi bien avec ton nouveau 300 4D! What string did you order? Click to expand...
Thanks a lot Steve, your french is great Click to expand...

Use google for Metric Conversions btw - for everybody twisting their noggin into knots over conversions, try google. Just type 55 lbs in kg or whatever you need into the searchbox and hit return Google computes it for you and posts the result above the search results. Works for all conversions, grams/ounces, mph/kph, temperature, you name it! Use it all the time.  

  • Mar 11, 2009
Steve F. said: Make sure you follow up with your impressions of the stick! Merci... J'habite à Paris. If you ever make it in to town let me know, be easy to set up a hit -- Click to expand...
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