Dunlop Aerostar
A power-leaning build: diamond shape, medium balance, carbon 16K face. Its highest rating is power at 68. Every figure on this page links to where it was published.
PadelTrue · model v1.0 · built 28 September 2026
Where the build leans
- Power 68. Shape (diamond).
What it gives up
- Control 26. Shape (diamond).
- Forgiveness 24. Shape (diamond), face material (carbon).
Not published for this racket: firmness. Each missing input counts as the neutral midpoint, so treat these ratings as less certain than for a racket with all five.
Every spec, with its source
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Head shape Diamonddunlopsports.com |
| Weight | 365 g | Weight 365dunlopsports.com |
| Balance | Medium | Balance description Mediumdunlopsports.com |
| Core | Pro EVA | EVA Pro EVAdunlopsports.com |
| Face | carbon 16K | super-premium 16K Carbon bat / 16K Carbon Construction: Premium build for maximum consistency and superior performance. / Main material type Graphite Material 2 type Glassfibredunlopsports.com |
| Textured face | Yes | Hyper Gryp Finish: Textured surface for enhanced spin and control.dunlopsports.com |
| Price | €269.99 | € 269,99dunlopsports.com |
Collection note: No model year printed on the page; listed in the current racket range on dunlopsports.com. Weight is published as a single figure with no tolerance, so min and max are both that figure. Price is shown in EUR on the en-gb site. Shown as out of stock on the page today. Core hardness is not stated. Product number 10335746.
How each rating was calculated
- Power 68 = shape (diamond) 45/45 + balance (medium) 17.5/35 + weight (365g) 10/20 = 72.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Control 26 = shape (diamond) 0/60 + balance (medium) 20/40 = 20 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Handling 50 = balance (medium) 25/50 + weight (365g) 25/50 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Forgiveness 24 = shape (diamond) 0/45 + firmness (not published) 17.5/35 + face material (carbon) 0/20 = 17.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Comfort 40 = firmness (not published) 20/40 + face material (carbon) 0/25 + balance (medium) 10/20 + weight (365g) 7.5/15 = 37.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Value 17 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100
A rating describes what the build favours. It is not a lab measurement or a play test. Full methodology and evidence.
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Questions about the Dunlop Aerostar
Is the Dunlop Aerostar a power or a control racket?
On its published specification the Dunlop Aerostar is an all-round racket. It rates 68 for power and 26 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its diamond shape and medium balance.
Is the Dunlop Aerostar good for beginners?
It rates 24 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a demanding build. Rackets like this reward clean technique and are usually a poor first racket. The manufacturer lists its level as "Advanced".
Is the Dunlop Aerostar arm-friendly?
It rates 40 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is mid-range. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.
How much does the Dunlop Aerostar cost?
€269.99 on dunlopsports.com when checked on 28 September 2026.
How much does the Dunlop Aerostar weigh?
The published weight is 365 g.