Dunlop FX 500 LS Tennis Racket [Frame Only]
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Dunlop FX 500 LS Tennis Racket [Frame Only]

Dunlop FX 500 LS Tennis Racket [Frame Only]

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Dunlop
Grip Size: G0
Price:
£79.99 £139.99

1. Purpose of Play:

  • Beginners: A larger head size provides more power and a bigger sweet spot, making it forgiving for off-center hits.
  • Intermediate Players: A mid-plus head size offers a balance between power and control.
  • Advanced Players: Often prefer smaller head sizes for precision and control, but it requires consistent hitting technique.

2. Weight:

  • Lighter Rackets (260-280g): Easier to maneuver, suitable for beginners, juniors, or players with a slower swing speed.
  • Medium Weight (280-310g): Offers a mix of power and control. Suitable for many intermediate players.
  • Heavier Rackets (310g+): Provides more stability and power but requires good technique. Preferred by many advanced players.

3. Balance:

  • Head-Heavy: Offers more power, especially for players with shorter swings.
  • Even-Balance: Balanced feel, suitable for a broad range of players.
  • Head-Light: Easier to maneuver, favored by advanced players and those at the net in doubles.

4. String Pattern:

  • Open (16x18 or 16x19): Provides more spin and power but might wear out strings faster.
  • Dense (18x20): Offers more control and string durability.

5. Choosing the Right Grip Size:

  • Method 1: Ruler Test:

    1. Open your dominant hand and extend your fingers.
    2. Using a ruler, measure the distance from the middle of your palm to the tip of your ring finger.
    3. Typically, measurements between 4 to 4 3/8 inches suit most adults.

  • Method 2: On-Racket Test:

    1. Hold the racket as you would for a backhand.
    2. There should be a finger's width of space between your fingers and the base of your thumb.

  • Common Grip Sizes:

    • Size 0: 4 inches
    1. Size 1: 4 1/8 inches
    2. Size 2: 4 1/4 inches
    3. Size 3: 4 3/8 inches
    4. Size 4: 4 1/2 inches
    5. Size 5: 4 5/8 inches

Note: When in doubt, go for the smaller grip size. Overgrips can be added to increase the grip size, but reducing a grip is more challenging.

Description

The Dunlop FX 500 Tennis Racket provides very good maneuverability based on the lighter weight. Perfect for advanced players and performance players who are looking for a racket with a lighter weight to achieve fast hits with a high power level.
  • Power Boost Groove - With a new grommet structure, power and comfort is more evenly balanced which then also allows the player to have more precision as it has been engineered within the frame under the grommet strip.
  • Power Boost Frame Geometry - Aerodynamic power head shape and with a modern looking wider shaft throat, the racket offers more increased power and stability.
  • Flex Touch Resin - New material developed by KURARAYPLASTIC CO. LTD, unique high performance thermoplastic elastomer compound with high elasticity and vibration damping properties.
  • Sonic Core - This super elastic material dampens impact shock and reduces frame vibrations by up to 37%, which results in a more comfortable hitting sensation and a reduced chance of injury.
  • Power Grid - With the sweet spot 30% larger, power is evenly distributed across the string bed allowing modern day players to hit the ball towards the top of the racket.

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