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Dunlop FX Start vs Bullpadel Ionic Light 2026

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The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the FX Start to the Ionic Light 2026 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same7.07.0
Powerabout the same6.06.0
Comfortabout the same5.55.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessabout the same5.05.0

FX StartIonic Light 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
360 g
350 to 360 g
Core
EVA Pro
MultiEVA
Surface
Flat
3D Grain rough finish
Frame
Graphite
CarbonTube
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Face
Glaphite
Glaphite
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the FX Start: 0. Of the Ionic Light 2026: 0.

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