Dunlop CX 400 Tennis Racquet

The Dunlop CX 400 (2024 V24 edition) is the most lightweight and accessible model in the CX performance series. While the "Tour" and "200" models are aimed at advanced competitors, the standard CX 400 is designed for beginner to intermediate players who want a versatile "all-arounder" that balances power, spin, and comfort.

Key Technologies

1. Sonic Core with Infinergy®: High-elasticity BASF material placed at 2 and 10 o'clock. It absorbs impact shock and vibrations, making the relatively stiff 70 RA frame feel much smoother on the arm.
2. PowerGrid StringTech+: This updated pattern features wider spacing between the strings, particularly in the upper half of the hoop. This results in a higher launch angle (easier depth) and significantly more spin potential.
3. Control Frame Geometry: A new, more "boxy" frame shape in the throat and a concave top-of-hoop design. This stabilized architecture prevents the frame from twisting on off-center hits, providing better control than typical lightweight rackets.
4. Vibroshield: An elastic material integrated at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and the shaft to further dampen harsh feedback, ensuring a clean feel at contact.

Core Characteristics

1. Target Player: Ideal for improving beginners, intermediate club players, or competitive juniors who need a maneuverable racket that helps generate pace.
2. Performance Profile: It features a larger 100 sq. inch head, which provides a generous sweet spot and significantly more "free power" than the CX 200 series.
3. Maneuverability: At 285g (unstrung), it is easy to swing, making it excellent for developing proper technique and reacting quickly at the net.

Summary of Playability

The CX 400 is often called the "bridge" racket in the Dunlop lineup. It feels more modern and "lively" than the CX 200, but it maintains the classic control-oriented DNA that the CX line is famous for.

Why choose this over the CX 400 Tour?

1. Easier to Swing: It is 15g lighter than the Tour version, which helps players who haven't yet developed the strength or full swing speed to handle a 300g+ frame.
2. Better Forgiveness: While both have 100 sq. inch heads, the standard CX 400 has a slightly thicker 24mm beam, which offers more stability and punch on defensive shots.

It is a fantastic "platform" racket—light enough for a beginner to use comfortably, but high-quality enough for an intermediate player to stick with as they improve their game.

Technical Specifications

• Head Size: 100 sq. inch
• Length: 27 inches
• Unstrung Weight: 285g (10.1 oz)
• Strung Weight: ~301g (10.6 oz)
• Balance: 330mm (Even / Slight Head Light)
• Stiffness (RA): 71
• Beam Width: 24mm (Thicker for stability)
• String Pattern: 16x19