Dunlop CX 400 Tour vs Dunlop FX 500 TOUR
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight
300 g
305 g
Head
100 in²
98 in²
Stiffness
68 RA
65 RA
Strings· Same
16×19
16×19
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance
320 mm
315 mm
Level
Intermediate / Advanced
Advanced
Price
6,229.99 TL
9,999.99 TL
Key differences
- The Dunlop CX 400 Tour is 5 g lighter. It is easier to swing and tires the arm less; the Dunlop FX 500 TOUR puts more mass behind the ball and feels more stable.
- The Dunlop FX 500 TOUR is 3 RA softer: it passes on less vibration and is kinder to the arm. The Dunlop CX 400 Tour returns more power for the same swing.
- The Dunlop FX 500 TOUR balances 5 mm closer to the handle: more head light and quicker at the net and on defence.
- In Turkish shops the Dunlop CX 400 Tour is cheaper: 6,229.99 TL against 9,999.99 TL.
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is lighter?
- Unstrung, the Dunlop CX 400 Tour weighs 300 g and the Dunlop FX 500 TOUR 305 g.
- Which one is more arm friendly?
- The Dunlop FX 500 TOUR has a softer frame (65 RA against 68 RA). If you have tennis elbow or shoulder pain, a softer frame is usually the better choice.
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Dunlop CX 400 Tour sells for 6,229.99 TL and the Dunlop FX 500 TOUR for 9,999.99 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Dunlop CX 400 Tour: Intermediate, Advanced. Dunlop FX 500 TOUR: Advanced.