Dunlop racket review
Dunlop FX 500 Review
A power-oriented frame for players who want easier pace and deeper baseline shots.
RacketFit verdict
Dunlop FX 500 fits players who want easy depth and powerful baseline play. It makes the most sense for improving beginner, intermediate players who need power and forgiveness.
This review uses specs, player-fit signals, and database context to show where the frame helps and where buyers should be careful.
Evaluation basis
How this racket review is evaluated
RacketFit reviews Dunlop FX 500 as a fit decision: who it helps, what the specs imply, and what trade-offs a buyer should check first.
300g weight, 100 sq in head size, 16x19 string pattern, and 69 stiffness set the racket's baseline profile.
The review compares this frame against the RacketFit database average for specs and scores instead of judging FX 500 in isolation.
The fit is checked against improving beginner, intermediate player needs, especially power, forgiveness, baseline.
The review also flags who should be careful, including players who need sensitive arms or control purists.
These are comparative buying signals, not lab measurements or paid rankings.
Read the scoring methodologyWhy We Recommend It
300g weight is inside the common adult performance range, which helps explain the handling and stability trade-off.
100 sq in head size is forgiving enough for improving players, shaping the forgiveness and control profile.
69 stiffness is firm and power-leaning, which is important for power and arm comfort.
16x19 string pattern supports the racket's power and forgiveness profile.
These are comparative buying signals, not lab measurements. Read the RacketFit methodology for how scores are built.
Choose it for
- Easy depth
- Powerful baseline play
- Modern feel
Skip it if
- Sensitive arms
- Control purists
Specs in plain English
300g is inside the common adult performance range.
100 sq in is forgiving enough for improving players.
A stiffness rating of 69 feels firm and power-leaning for this database.
Compared with the database average
| Signal | FX 500 | Database average | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 300g | 295g | Higher than average |
| Head size | 100 sq in | 101 sq in | Near average |
| Stiffness | 69 | 66 | Higher than average |
| Power score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | Higher than average |
| Forgiveness score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | Near average |
| Spin score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | Near average |
Performance breakdown
Why the scores look this way
Power is 9/10, 1.5 points above the database average. A higher power score means the frame should help create depth and pace with less effort; a lower score usually rewards fuller swings and better timing.
Forgiveness is 8/10, close to the database average. A higher forgiveness score means the racket gives more margin on off-center contact, which matters most for beginners and improving players.
Spin is 7/10, close to the database average. A higher spin score means the frame should reward fast acceleration, open-pattern response, and topspin-heavy stroke shapes.
Who should choose it
Dunlop FX 500 is a strong fit for players who value easy depth, powerful baseline play, modern feel. It belongs on your shortlist if your answers point toward power, forgiveness, baseline.
Trade-offs to check first
Sensitive arms
Control purists
5/10 versus a database average of 6.9/10. A higher control score means the frame should help players aim confidently on full swings; a lower score usually trades precision for easier depth.
5/10 versus a database average of 7/10. A higher comfort score means the frame is less likely to feel harsh, especially when stiffness and stability are favorable.
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