The CX 400 Tour from Dunlop is suitable for a wide variety of experienced players from intermediates to advanced players looking for a modern control-oriented racquet that fuses feel, control while maintaining accessible power and spin.
For its 2024 update, Dunlop has redesigned the racquet's beam for improved stability and control, and introduced Powergrid Stringtech+ for better spin and power. The frame now features increased flexibility for better pocketing, with new materials added to reduce vibrations and enhance comfort.
The headsize at 100 square inches provides a blend of control and power with a forgiving feel. Coupled with the headsize, the open string pattern has a lively feel with easier access to spin. The weight being slightly heavier than average at 10.6 ounces (unstrung) brings added swingweight for increased power potential and bigger return of serves. Its head-light balance (unstrung) increases your ability to move the frame quickly, an important factor in generating power as well as being conducive to fast movements at the net for game-changing volleys. The beam thickness brings a little more punch and stiffness than the thinner CX 200 series thereby providing easier power in your game requiring less effort for depth in your shot, more common in the 100 square inch racquets of the modern era.
The racquet features advanced technologies for enhanced performance. Sonic Core uses a super-elastic material at key points to increase rebound and reduce vibrations for more comfort. Vibroshield in the frame enhances control by dampening vibrations. Powergrip Stringtech+ improves spin and power with a refined string pattern. Control Frame Geometry enhances stability and increases spin through an optimized frame shape and vertical string movement, collectively boosting control, comfort, and power.
Like it's predecessor and many powerful tour frames today, this racquet should prove popular due to its versatility incorporating control-focused design with easier playability and power generation.
- Head Size: 100 sq inches / 645 cm sq
- Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm
- Weight: 10.6 ounces / 300 grams unstrung
- Balance: 320 mm / 7 points head light unstrung
- Swingweight: 318
- Beam Width: 23mm / 23mm / 23mm
- Flex: 68
- Tension Range: 45-65 lbs / 20-29 kgs
- String Pattern: 16x19
- Style #: 10349681
- Sonic Core: Located at the 2 and 10 o’clock areas of the racquet. Super-elastic, super-light material, offers rebound properties significantly higher than other materials. Reduced vibrations mean reduced impact and more comfort.
- Vibroshield: Feel the control when hitting. The high elasticity properties of the vibration dampening material within the racquet frame reduce vibrations and gives an increased feeling of control when hitting.
- Powergrip Stringtech+: Hit with increased spin and power. The updated string pattern enables increased spin and power in the central hitting area.
- Control Frame Geometry: Improved stability, and greater spin and power. Advancements to the frame shape provide improved stability in the face and throat of the racquet. And more vertical string length means increased string movement for greater spin and power.
