Dunlop FX Team

The Dunlop FX Team wears a Beginner / Intermediate label on a spec sheet that reads like an attacking racket. Diamond shape. A Pro EVA core listed as stiff. One fixed weight of 365 g. That combination is worth unpacking before you buy, because the label and the build pull in different directions.

Beginner / Intermediate on the label, diamond and stiff on the sheet

The retailer lists the level as Beginner / Intermediate. The specs tell a stricter story. A diamond shape moves the balance of forgiveness downwards: off centre hits lose more than they would on a round or teardrop frame. The sweet spot meter reads Low for exactly that reason.

The core is Pro EVA, and its density is listed as stiff. Stiff cores return energy well when you hit cleanly and late. They punish late or soft contact. For a player still grooving their swing, that is a demanding partner.

So who is the label for? A sporty intermediate who already generates their own swing speed and wants help finishing points. Not for someone in their first year.

365 g fixed with medium balance: why the maneuverability meter still reads Low

There is one weight only: 365 g. No lighter option, no heavier option. That is heavy for a racket aimed at developing players. You notice it most in fast exchanges at the net. There the racket has to start and stop quickly.

The balance is listed as Medium, with no figure in millimetres published. A medium balance normally helps handling. Here it softens the effect but does not erase it: the maneuverability meter still reads Low, driven down by the diamond shape and the weight class. Expect stability on full swings, not flickability in the defensive corners.

Pro EVA under Premium carbon, flat surface: where the High power comes from

The face is Premium carbon over the Pro EVA core, with a flat surface and a 38 mm profile. The product page talks about superior power on smashes and aggressive volleys. On paper the construction supports that direction. The power meter reads High, raised by the diamond shape, the carbon face and the weight.

A flat surface means grip on the ball comes from your technique, not from a rough finish. If you like to shape a bandeja or a vibora with heavy spin, that is on you. The frame gives firmness and a clean response, not extra bite.

What you get back is a firm, solid contact. The product page calls it a firm and professional feel. Translated: little flex at impact, clear feedback, and full reward when your timing is right.

Low comfort and Low sweet spot: what a stiff diamond asks of a developing arm

Comfort reads Low. The stiff core raises it somewhat, the weight pulls it down. Combined with the Low sweet spot, mishits travel up your arm more than they would on a softer, rounder racket.

That matters most over a long match or a heavy training week. If your elbow or shoulder has a history, treat this as a real consideration, not a footnote. You can soften the feel with an overgrip and by avoiding balls you reach late, but the construction is what it is.

Players who hit cleanly and want a solid, connected response may read the same firmness as a plus. It is feedback, not punishment, when your timing holds up.

No court test anywhere, no balance in millimetres: reading the specs honestly

No independent review of this racket exists yet. Nobody has published a court test, a rating or even a first impression. Everything on this page comes from the listed specs and the profile they produce.

Some figures are simply not published: the balance in millimetres, the frame material, the head size. Where that is the case, this page says so rather than guessing. The specs that do exist paint a consistent picture, but a played review could still shift the judgement, especially on comfort and control.

FX Team, FX Hybrid Team or Aero-Star Lite: picking your entry into Dunlop's FX line

Within the 2026 FX line, the Dunlop FX Hybrid Team is the gentler sibling. It has a teardrop shape, a fiberglass face and 360 g, with Medium on comfort, maneuverability and sweet spot. If the FX Team's Low meters worry you, that is the in brand alternative.

The FX Pro goes the other way: high balance, 370 g, aimed at advanced and professional players. The FX Team sits between those poles, attacking in shape but labelled for a broader level.

Outside Dunlop, the Dunlop Aero-Star Lite keeps the diamond shape and High power at 355 g with Medium comfort. See the full comparison if comfort is your deciding factor.