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Dunlop FX Start

The maker's published specifications, each with its source below. Your own trial decides the fit.

Weight360 g (12.7 oz)
ShapeHybrid
BalanceMedium
CoreSoft, Pro EVA
Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)
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    Is Dunlop FX Start a match for your game?

    Consider it if help on slower swings and off-centre contact is your priority. Forgiveness scores 69/100 in our specification model.

    Firmness
    Soft
    Shape
    Hybrid

    Specifications and sources.

    Based on 4 of 5 published model inputs, not a play test.

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    How these alternatives are selected

    Nearest calculated profiles with at least four published inputs and a documented specification difference. Shop payments and stock do not affect this order. Overlapping weight ranges do not guarantee a lighter individual racket; face materials alone do not establish feel.

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    Specifications and sources

    Published specifications, not our play-test findings. Each value links to its source.

    Reference price published at dunlopsports.com: €89.99 · 28 September 2026. It is not the price of the shop in the buy button.

    SpecPublished valueEvidence
    ShapeHybridHead shape Hybrid dunlopsports.com
    Weight360 g (12.7 oz)Weight 360 dunlopsports.com
    BalanceMediumBalance description Medium dunlopsports.com
    CoreSoft, Pro EVAEVA Pro EVA / Pro EVA: Soft and responsive feel. dunlopsports.com
    FramegraphiteGraphite Frame: Lightweight and durable construction. / Main material type Graphite dunlopsports.com
    Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)38mm Frame: Added stability for consistent performance. dunlopsports.com
    Price€89.99€ 89,99 dunlopsports.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. Face material is not stated separately from the frame. No surface texture statement. Product number 10370737.

    How our estimates work

    These ratings are calculations from published specifications, not measured playing results or our play tests.

    Power43
    Control57
    Handling54
    Forgiveness69
    Comfort67
    Value42

    Not published for this racket: face material. Each missing input counts as the neutral midpoint, so treat these ratings as less certain than for a racket with all five.

    • Power 43 = shape (hybrid) 15.7/45 + balance (medium) 17.5/35 + weight (360g) 8/20 = 41.2 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Control 57 = shape (hybrid) 39/60 + balance (medium) 20/40 = 59 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Handling 54 = balance (medium) 25/50 + weight (360g) 30/50 = 55 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Forgiveness 69 = shape (hybrid) 29.3/45 + firmness (soft) 35/35 + face material (not published) 10/20 = 74.3 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Comfort 67 = firmness (soft) 40/40 + face material (not published) 12.5/25 + balance (medium) 10/20 + weight (360g) 9/15 = 71.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Value 42 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100

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    Questions about the Dunlop FX Start

    Is the Dunlop FX Start a power or a control racket?

    On its published specification the Dunlop FX Start is an all-round racket. It rates 43 for power and 57 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its hybrid shape and medium balance.

    Is the Dunlop FX Start good for beginners?

    It rates 69 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a forgiving build, the kind usually recommended to newer players. The manufacturer lists its level as "Beginner".

    Is the Dunlop FX Start arm-friendly?

    It rates 67 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is on the gentle side of the index. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.

    How much does the Dunlop FX Start cost?

    €89.99 on dunlopsports.com when checked on 28 September 2026.

    How much does the Dunlop FX Start weigh?

    The published weight is 360 g (12.7 oz).

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