British stalwarts Dunlop possess one of the most recognisable logos in the game: the energetic “Flying D” has flashed through the air at tennis courts around the world since the 1960s. But their history goes back much further. All the way to 1888 and founder John Boyd Dunlop’s invention of the rubber pneumatic tyre for bicycles, a revolutionary development with all kinds of applications.
A few decades later, having initially entered the world of sport by producing rubber golf balls, Dunlop turned to tennis, using their expertise in vulcanisation to create some of the first “modern” tennis balls in 1923.
Then came the rackets. Or, more specifically, then came the Maxply. First introduced in 1932, the legendary wooden frame dominated the professional game for the next 50 years. Rod Laver wielded it to win both of his calendar year Grand Slams in the 60s, and it was in the hands of John McEnroe as he secured his Wimbledon and US Open double in 1981. After the Maxply came the carbon fibre Max 150G, and then the 200G – the racket Steffi Graf used to win the Golden Slam in 1988.
Dunlop’s focus extends beyond the pro game, though. In fact, their mission is to share the joy of tennis, giving every player the chance to enjoy the process of getting better, bit by bit, whatever your level.
Following that ethos, their modern range is clearly defined and easy to choose from. You’ve got the CX series for control, the FX for power, and the SX for spin, all available in a selection of weights and headsizes, of course.
Dunlop SX 300 Lite Tennis Racket (Unstrung) - Teal/ Black/Yellow
Keep your opponent guessing with the Dunlop SX 300 Lite Tennis Racket (Unstrung) in Teal/Black/Yellow, a spin enhancing racket that gives intermediate players a lightweight and comfortable option that enables expressive play with every rally.
Weighing just 270 grams, the Dunlop SX 300 Tennis Racket (Unstrung) is tuned to produce plenty of spin without requiring high levels of effort. The lightweight build takes the strain out of your swings while the open 16/18 string pattern bites onto the ball upon contact to create extra spin.
The third generation of the SX series aims to enhance general performance by unlocking extra spin and power courtesy of Spin Boost XT Grommets. The grommets in the yolk area have been widened in diameter to allow extra movement of the vertical strings, while the grommets at the top of the frame are angled to create string movement in different directions, causing the ball to leave the stringbed with more revolutions. The extra string movement also works in tandem with the Sonic Core made with Infinergy material placed at 2 and 10 o’clock in the frame to increase the rebound and speed of the ball as it leaves the racket, creating more natural access to power.
The outside of the racket’s frame is stiffer than previous generations and has a wider front width in the 3 & 9 o’clock areas that increases its central inertia by 6%, delivering more stable hitting and excellent consistency, allowing you to control your topspin shots and craft rally winners. Vibration dampening material positioned in the 3 & 9 o’clock and throat areas of the racket remove harmful vibrations to protect your harm health and give you a purer feel as you play your shots, giving you the confidence to take risks and control the court.
Dunlop
Control Racket
Control rackets usually have closed string patterns – essentially, more strings per area – to increase ball contact and give you more control over your shots. They tend to have thinner beams to allow more flex and often utilise material technologies to make you feel more connected to the ball.
Spin Racket
Spin rackets typically have open string patterns – fewer strings with more space between them – to allow the strings more “bite” on the ball and make it easier to produce spin. They often have specially designed grommets that increase the effect, along with aerodynamic frames for faster racket speed through the air.
Features
• Headsize: 645 sq cm / 100 sq in
• Length: 686mm / 27in
• Weight (unstrung): 270g / 9.5oz
• Balance (unstrung): 330mm / 4 pts HL
• Beamwidth: 23mm – 26mm – 23mm
• String Pattern: 16 / 18
• Spin Boost XT Grommets (yolk area) – Larger grommet holes in the yolk area create more movement of the main vertical strings, increasing spin performance
• Spin Boost XT Grommets (top of the racket) – Angled grommet holes at the top of the racket allows more directional string movement to generate extra spin, and also makes the racket more forgiving – effectively enlarging the sweetspot
• Spin Boost Frame Geometry – Outside stiffness of the frame increased, reducing deformation of the frame shape on impact which enhances ball speed and spin, while a wider front width in the 3 & 9 o’clock areas increases central inertia by 6%, improving stability and consistency
• VIBROSHIELD – Vibration dampening material positioned in the 3 & 9 o’clock and throat areas of the racket for a more comfortable hitting experience
• Spin Boost String Tech – Open string pattern and even power distribution generates extra spin generation and ball speed from all parts of the racket, with a 30% larger sweetspot that’s extended to the top of the racket
• V-ENERGY Shaft – Unique V shape frame in the shaft area increases flexibility to enhance ball bite and power
• Sonic Core made with Infinergy – Placed at 2 and 10 o’clock areas of the racket, super-elastic, super-light material offers high rebound properties for extra power
• This racket comes unstrung
• This racket comes without a protective cover
Additional Information
- Quick Ref: 1028620
- Man. Ref: 1036153-456
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