Dunlop SX: The Spin Revolution Continues
The Dunlop SX returns with more playability and even more access to spin, helping you tie your opponents up in knots.
Featuring an open string pattern and innovations designed to maximise spin, the Dunlop SX continues to equip players with a varied arsenal of attacking shots. Spin Boost technologies have made the rackets more powerful and forgiving while maximising the revolutions you can put onto the ball. Whether you’re slamming topspin winners across the court or craftily drawing your opponent to the net with a subtle dropshot, the SX gives you control of every rally.
Player Review: Leon Smith
Great Britain’s Davis Cup captain Leon Smith gave his thoughts on the new Dunlop SX racket to Pro:Direct Sport:
“It’s a gorgeous looking racket. This is what you want if you want more comfort, but importantly more spin."
“The Spin Boost Grommets allow you the strings to move a little bit more so you can impart more spin on the ball."
“Equally, I could feel it was a bit more forgiving in my arm, which is important as I do get a little bit of stiffness in my forearm and a little bit of pain in my elbow probably because I hold the racket too tight. It does have Vibroshield which is allowing me to soak up a bit of vibration.”New Tech – Spin Boost XT Grommets and Vibroshield
When designing this generation of SX rackets, Dunlop’s goals were to increase hitting performance, ball consistency, and vibration dampening. New Spin Boost XT Grommets technology sees modifications to the properties of grommets in specific areas in the frame. For example, the grommets in the yoke area have been made 58% wider, increasing vertical string movement, which causes the ball to leave the stringbed with extra spin. The grommets at the top of the racket are pointed to create directional string movement, improving both spin and power while making the stringbed for forgiving and accommodating of off-centre hits. Material with high elastic properties known as Vibroshield has been placed at the 3 and 9 o’clock and throat areas of the racket, absorbing harsh impacts as the racket hits the ball and improving vibration dampening by 30%.
FAQs
Do Dunlop SX rackets come strung?
Only the SX Team 100 and SX Team 105 rackets come pre-strung. For the remaining frames, you can customise your racket with the Pro:Direct Tennis Racket Stringing Service, allowing you to tailor your setup to match your playing style.
After adding the racket to your bag, you’ll be given the option of adding a “Standard String” or “Premium String”. Here you can select the type of string you want – with the higher-quality Premium strings costing slightly more than Standard strings – and the tension you want it strung to.
What type of player is the Dunlop SX designed for?
The Dunlop SX range is for players who want to use spin to bamboozle their opponents. The additional access to power that the racket provides lets players unleash powerful topspin winners that stay low to the net before clipping the baseline.
Can I customise the Dunlop SX racket?
Yes, you can customise your racket with different strings, tensions, and grip sizes. Additionally, lead tape can be added for adjusting weight and balance according to personal preferences. Check out our range of accessories here.
What is the recommended string tension for the Dunlop SX?
The recommended string tension for the Dunlop SX varies depending on the racket. Check your chosen racket’s specs to see the manufacturer’s recommendation and bear in mind that personal preference and playing style can influence the ideal tension.
Which professional players endorse the Dunlop SX?
ATP event winners Miomir Kechmanovic and Robert Galloway are among the professional players to endorse the Dunlop SX, favouring the exceptional levels of spin the racket provides. Leon Smith has also made the SX his racket of choice as he continues to coach Great Britain’s top players.
Conclusion
Combining incredible spin with forceful ball-striking, the Dunlop SX range provides players of all abilities a plethora of attacking options to disrupt and win rallies. The latest innovations ensure the rackets hold their own in all facets of the modern game and cater to a wide range of abilities.