Dunlop FX125 Squash Racket

The Dunlop FX 125 is a premium, high-performance squash racket engineered for intermediate to advanced players seeking maximum raw power combined with exceptional frame agility.

Belonging to Dunlop's flagship FX (Force) lineup, this model serves as the direct technological successor to the Sonic Core Revelation 125. While it shares structural similarities with the elite pro frames used by top athletes, the baseline FX 125 differentiates itself by being the most explosive and lightning-quick "standard" teardrop racket in the collection, frequently championed on the PSA World Tour by elite attackers like Tinne Gilis and Sivasangari Subramaniam.

Core Performance Description

1. Explosive Teardrop Power: Designed with a sweeping open-throat geometry, the main strings run deeply down through the throat of the racket. This gives the 500 cm² head size a massive, springy "trampoline effect," transforming even short, condensed swings into effortless baseline depth.
2. Extra Head-Light Maneuverability: Unlike the head-heavy setup of Ali Farag’s signature FX 128 Pro, the standard FX 125 is engineered with an extra head-light balance. This makes the 125-gram frame completely whippy and reactive, giving you a distinct speed advantage when engaging in high-velocity volley battles on the T or executing late wrist-flicks.
3. The V-Energy Shaft: A major visual and structural highlight of this specific frame is its V-shaped cross-section along the shaft. This profile optimizes the racket's torsional rigidity, reducing frame twist upon heavy impact to ensure a solid, stable hit and uniform energy delivery.

Key Technologies

1. Sonic Core with Infinergy® (by BASF): Formulated into the 2 and 10 o'clock areas of the head. This highly elastic E-TPU material absorbs harsh vibrations and dampens frame impact shock by up to 37% compared to standard carbon rackets. It vastly improves comfort while helping push ball rebound speeds to their maximum.
2. Flex Touch Resin: A specialized thermoplastic elastomer incorporated directly into the throat matrix. It smooths out the typically stiff and hollow feedback of high-powered teardrop frames, granting tactical players the soft, tactile feel needed to confidently drop the ball into the nick.

Summary: The Dunlop FX 125 is the quintessential weapon for an aggressive court-dictator. By marrying an explosive, wide-open teardrop sweet spot with an ultra-maneuverable head-light balance, it lets you seamlessly hunt the volley, strike early, and pin your opponent behind you with effortless velocity.

Specifications

• Series: FX (Force / Elite Power Series).
• Player Level: Intermediate / Advanced / Expert.
• Frame Weight: 125g (Unstrung).
• Balance: Extra Head Light.
• Head Size: 500 cm² (77.5 sq. in.).
• String Pattern: 14 x 18 (Open / Powerful).
• Frame Shape: Open Throat / Teardrop.
• Construction: Premium High-Modulus Carbon Fibre.
• Factory String: Dunlop Iconic Pro AF 1.22 mm (Premium Multifilament).
• Factory Grip: Dunlop Hydramax Pro.