Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racquet

The Dunlop Rocket Ultra is an ultra-playable, comfort-focused padel racquet built explicitly for beginners, casual recreational players, and rapid learners. Positioned as an evolutionary step within Dunlop’s highly dependable Rocket series, the "Ultra" variant focuses heavily on minimizing player error. It pairs an incredibly forgiving, oversized hitting surface with a lightweight, highly maneuverable chassis, making it a stress-free platform for mastering early baseline defense and net transitions.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Forgiveness (9.5/10): This is the racquet's absolute crown jewel. The traditional round geometry expands the sweet spot across nearly the entire face. If you catch a ball late or off-center while defending off the back glass, the racquet cushions the impact and pushes the ball back deep into the opponent's court with highly predictable accuracy.
2. Maneuverability (9.0/10): Engineered with an ultra-balanced, handle-heavy distribution, the Rocket Ultra feels incredibly light in motion. It allows you to rapidly manipulate the racquet angle during fast-paced net exchanges and minimizes the sluggish, drag-heavy feel common in low-end starter bats.
3. Comfort & Shock Absorption (8.5/10): By pairing a highly elastic fiberglass face with Dunlop's signature low-density Ultra Soft EVA rubber core, this racquet is exceptionally gentle on the body. It completely dampens harsh, high-frequency structural vibrations, making it an excellent choice for players prone to wrist fatigue or tennis elbow.
4. Power (6.0/10): Because this frame is structurally tuned for premium control and maximum safety, it does not generate massive, effortless smash power. It relies on fluid, full-body swing mechanics and clean timing to achieve deep court length rather than heavy frame leverage.

Best Suited For

1. True Beginners & Club Starters: Perfect for players picking up a padel racquet for the first time who want a high-quality, brand-name entry bat that minimizes early frustrations and prevents easy mistakes.
2. Defensive & Tactical Enthusiasts: Highly optimized for steady, right-side casual players whose primary game plan is to extend the rally, hit precise lobs, and out-maneuver opponents rather than blast them off the court.

Pro Tip

Because the Rocket Ultra features an incredibly soft core and a highly flexible fiberglass face, it has a prominent "trampoline effect" at slower speeds. When hitting lobs from deep in your own corners, you don't need to force a heavy, aggressive arm swing. Simply guide the racquet smoothly through the ball, and let the elastic face effortlessly float the ball over your opponents' heads to the back line!

Specifications

• Head Shape: Round (Oversize).
• Weight: 360 grams (+/- 10g).
• Balance: Low - Medium (Handle-Biased for high agility).
• Profile Thickness: 38 mm (Standard Maximum Thickness).
• Frame Material: Graphite Frame Construction (Reinforced durability zones).
• Face Material: Premium Flexible Fiberglass Matrix.
• Core Material: Ultra Soft EVA (Low Density, Premium Comfort).
• Hole Pattern: Standard Parallel Drilling (Consistent, uniform face feel).
• Surface Finish: Matte / Smooth.