Dunlop FX 500 LS vs Wilson Shift 99L v1
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight· Same
285 g
285 g
Head
100 in²
99 in²
Stiffness
67 RA
68 RA
Strings
16×19
16×20
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance
325 mm
315 mm
Swingweight
307 kg·cm²
311 kg·cm²
Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Price
9,999.99 TL
18,799.9 TL
Key differences
Weight
They weigh almost the same: 285 g and 285 g.
String pattern
Open against dense
Dunlop FX 500 LS
16×19
- Plus: More spin and power
- Minus: Less controlled, strings wear out sooner
Wilson Shift 99L v1
16×20
- Plus: More controlled, strings last longer
- Minus: Less spin and power
Balance
10 mm difference
Dunlop FX 500 LS
325 mm
- Plus: Weight in the head, gives more power
- Minus: Less quick at the net and on defence
Wilson Shift 99L v1
315 mm
- Plus: More head light: quicker at the net and on defence
- Minus: Less power from the head
Price
In Turkish shops
Dunlop FX 500 LS
9,999.99 TL
- Plus: Cheaper
Wilson Shift 99L v1
18,799.9 TL
- Minus: More expensive
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Dunlop FX 500 LS sells for 9,999.99 TL and the Wilson Shift 99L v1 for 18,799.9 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Dunlop FX 500 LS: Intermediate. Wilson Shift 99L v1: Intermediate.