Dunlop Blitz Attack Padel Racquet

The Dunlop Blitz Attack (and its modern Blitz Attack 2.0 editions) sits perfectly in the sweet spot of Dunlop’s intermediate line. It features a slightly more structural framework than the Boost series, trading away a tiny bit of absolute beginner softness to give developing players more precision, aerodynamic speed, and crisp bite on offensive shots.

Performance Profile

1. Power-to-Control Ratio: True to its hybrid nature, it is highly balanced (polyvalent). The standard teardrop shape moves the sweet spot just high enough to aid your overheads and smashes without leaving you feeling clumsy or sluggish when defending low balls in the corners.
2. The Touch & Feel: Crisp and snappy. While the core uses the same forgiving Pro EVA, the structural integration of a super-thin Graphite layer over a fiberglass face gives the ball a more instantaneous, uniform bounce compared to pure fiberglass rackets.
3. Aerodynamics: Featuring Dunlop’s Open Frame design—which adds specific structural cutouts at the throat/base of the frame—the racket cuts through the air remarkably fast. This significantly boosts swing speed when you are rushing to block quick reflex volleys at the net.
4. Spin Potential: It uses Extra Grip technology, a distinct rough texture across the face that bites into the ball's felt cover. Combined with the unique V-Holes layout, it gives you noticeable extra drag for rolling aggressive viboras or carving heavy underspin backhands.

Best Suited For

1. Improving Intermediates & Fast-Paced Club Players: If you find yourself transitioning into a more assertive, attack-minded style but aren't quite ready for the unforgiving stiffness of a full 3K or 12K carbon professional racket.
2. Right-Side or Left-Side "All-Rounders": Because it doesn't overly favor extreme attack (diamond) or pure defense (round), it's highly adaptable for players who switch sides or love to construct points via patience before moving in for the finish.
3. Players seeking Maneuverability: If you hate the feeling of a "head-heavy" racket lagging behind your hand during fast reflex exchanges, the combination of a medium balance and the aerodynamic throat design keeps your hand feeling very fast.

Pro Tip

Because the Blitz Attack cuts through the air faster than standard solid-throat rackets, many players accidentally "over-swing" or rush their timing initially. Use this built-in speed to your advantage on the kick smash (por tres). Instead of muscle-forcing your arm, focus on accelerating your wrist at the absolute peak of the ball's arc. The combination of the aerodynamic frame and the textured face will generate the high-RPM upward spin needed to clear the court wall effortlessly.

Specifications

• Head Shape: Hybrid / Teardrop.
• Weight: ~365 grams (+/- 10g).
• Balance: Medium / Centered.
• Profile Thickness: 38 mm.
• Frame Construction: Premium Graphite & Open Frame Technology.
• Face Material: Fiber Glass with Graphite Reinforcement.
• Core Material: Pro EVA (Medium Density Rubber).
• Surface Finish: Extra Grip Texture (Rough Face).
• Hole Pattern: V-Holes (Designed for maximum bite and drag).