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Dunlop Samurai Soft vs Tecnifibre Curva Speed 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Curva Speed 2026 if you want more handling. The Samurai Soft does nothing clearly better on paper.

Samurai Soft
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Curva Speed 2026Highest score
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  • Handling+1.0

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How they play

From the Samurai Soft to the Curva Speed 2026: more handling.

Controlabout the same7.57.5
Powerabout the same6.56.5
Comforta bit less comfort6.56.0
Handlingmore handling4.55.5
Forgivenessabout the same6.06.0

Samurai SoftCurva Speed 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
Not published
2026
Weight
360 to 370 g
355 g
Balance
Even according to the brand
Not published
Face
Carbon
16K Carbon
Core
Soft Eva
firm sandwich foam
Surface
Flat
SPIN SKIN 3D
Handle
ergonomic
Not published
Frame
carbon fiber
Not published
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Shape
Teardrop
teardrop
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Samurai Soft: 0. Of the Curva Speed 2026: 0.

Samurai Soft: reviews and videos →Curva Speed 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

WilsonBela LT V2.5

Sits between the two on paper: more handling than the Samurai Soft, more comfort than the Curva Speed 2026.

€ 159.95Compare all three →