Dunlop FX Start
A all-round build: hybrid shape, medium balance, soft core. Its highest rating is forgiveness at 69. Every figure on this page links to where it was published.
PadelTrue · model v1.0 · built 28 September 2026
Where the build leans
- Forgiveness 69. Shape (hybrid), firmness (soft).
- Comfort 67. Firmness (soft), weight (360g).
What it gives up
No rating falls below 40.
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.
Every spec, with its source
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Hybrid | Head shape Hybriddunlopsports.com |
| Weight | 360 g | Weight 360dunlopsports.com |
| Balance | Medium | Balance description Mediumdunlopsports.com |
| Core | Soft, Pro EVA | EVA Pro EVA / Pro EVA: Soft and responsive feel.dunlopsports.com |
| Frame | graphite | Graphite Frame: Lightweight and durable construction. / Main material type Graphitedunlopsports.com |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38mm Frame: Added stability for consistent performance.dunlopsports.com |
| Price | €89.99 | € 89,99dunlopsports.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. Face material is not stated separately from the frame. No surface texture statement. Product number 10370737.
How each rating was calculated
- 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 58 = 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 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.