--- title: "Dunlop FX Start: balanced hybrid racket, specs and price" url: "https://padeltrue.com/rackets/dunlop-fx-start" description: "Dunlop FX Start: balanced hybrid racket by our calculated ratings, 360 g. Maker price €89.99. Every spec linked to its maker source." language: en date_modified: 2026-11-07 source: "PadelTrue, every specification links to its source on the HTML page" --- # Dunlop FX Start ## Direct answer Dunlop FX Start: balanced hybrid racket by our calculated ratings, 360 g. Maker price €89.99. Every spec linked to its maker source. This page answers: - Is the Dunlop FX Start a power or a control racket? - Is the Dunlop FX Start good for beginners? - Is the Dunlop FX Start arm-friendly? - How much does the Dunlop FX Start cost? - How much does the Dunlop FX Start weigh? **Before you choose:** Our record has no measured balance point for this model. Ask to try the racket with your usual grips and fitted weights. ### 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. | Spec | Published value | Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Shape | **Hybrid** | Head shape Hybrid [dunlopsports.com](https://dunlopsports.com/en-gb/padel/rackets/fx-start) | | Weight | **360 g (12.7 oz)** | Weight 360 [dunlopsports.com](https://dunlopsports.com/en-gb/padel/rackets/fx-start) | | Balance | **Medium** | Balance description Medium [dunlopsports.com](https://dunlopsports.com/en-gb/padel/rackets/fx-start) | | Core | **Soft, Pro EVA** | EVA Pro EVA / Pro EVA: Soft and responsive feel. [dunlopsports.com](https://dunlopsports.com/en-gb/padel/rackets/fx-start) | | Frame | **graphite** | Graphite Frame: Lightweight and durable construction. / Main material type Graphite [dunlopsports.com](https://dunlopsports.com/en-gb/padel/rackets/fx-start) | | Thickness | **38 mm (1.5 in)** | 38mm Frame: Added stability for consistent performance. [dunlopsports.com](https://dunlopsports.com/en-gb/padel/rackets/fx-start) | | Price | **€89.99** | € 89,99 [dunlopsports.com](https://dunlopsports.com/en-gb/padel/rackets/fx-start) | 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 - **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 [Full methodology and evidence](https://padeltrue.com/methodology). ### Closest rackets by calculated profile [vs Oxdog Pure Court 2026](https://padeltrue.com/compare/#a=dunlop-fx-start&b=oxdog-pure-court-2026) · [vs Siux Electra ST2 Flex 2026](https://padeltrue.com/compare/#a=dunlop-fx-start&b=siux-electra-st2-flex-2026) · [vs Adidas Match Black 2026](https://padeltrue.com/compare/#a=dunlop-fx-start&b=adidas-match-black-2026) · [vs Bullpadel Hack 04 Hybrid 2025](https://padeltrue.com/compare/#a=dunlop-fx-start&b=bullpadel-hack-04-hybrid-2025) ### Similar calculated profile for less money ## 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).