Dunlop Sports Rocket Ultra Padel Racket, Black/Blue

The Dunlop Rocket Ultra (Black/Blue) is a sleek, color-blocked variant of Dunlop's highly dependable entry-to-intermediate Rocket series. This colorway blends an understated black backdrop with crisp, royal blue graphics for a timeless, athletic look on court. Mechanically, the Rocket Ultra is engineered from the ground up to shorten the learning curve for developing players. It combines a highly durable graphite-reinforced frame with an oversized round face to minimize simple mistakes, offering a highly forgiving and comfortable baseline to build your skills.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Consistency (9.5/10): The defining strength of the Rocket Ultra. Its round geometry establishes a wide, generous sweet spot situated directly in the absolute center of the frame. Off-center block volleys or late reactions near the back wall are cushioned effectively, ensuring the ball returns safely over the net with predictable accuracy.
2. Comfort & Feel (Soft/Plush): This racquet relies on a high-grade Pro EVA core—a rubber-impregnated, medium-density foam system wrapped in a flexible, triple-layer fabric lay-up. This combination creates an extraordinarily smooth impact sensation, aggressively dampening harsh frame vibrations before they reach your wrist or elbow.
3. Maneuverability (9.0/10): Clocking in at an evenly balanced 365 grams, the racket swings effortlessly. It provides enough physical mass to stay completely stable when blocking heavy incoming shots, yet the handle-biased weight distribution keeps the tip feeling agile during fast reflex battles at the net.
4. Power (6.5/10): As a control-first racquet, it is not built to blast heavy, flat overheads. Instead, it relies on structural elasticity and an excellent trampoline effect at slower swing speeds to help newer players push the ball effortlessly to the baseline.

Best Suited For

1. Beginners & Improving Club Players: Perfect for players stepping onto a padel court for the first time, or recreational enthusiasts looking for a durable, brand-name racquet that prioritizes precision and physical comfort over raw power.
2. Safety-Conscious Players: Ideal for athletes prone to joint soreness, tennis elbow, or shoulder fatigue who need a highly elastic, vibration-absorbing face structure.

Pro Tip

The Black/Blue Rocket Ultra uses a Straight Hole Distribution system across its fiberglass face, creating a very uniform and flat launch angle. Because the face finish is smooth and shiny, you will get the best results by hitting clean, flat strokes. When defending from deep positions, avoid a long, looping tennis backswing; instead, let the racquet's premium Pro EVA core do the work—keep your swing short, compact, and smooth to effortlessly float deep lobs.

Specifications

• Head Shape: Round / Oversize.
• Weight: 365 grams.
• Balance: Medium / Even.
• Profile Thickness: 38 mm (Standard Maximum Thickness).
• Frame Material: Durable Graphite Frame Construction.
• Face Material: Triple-layer Fiberglass Matrix.
• Core Material: Pro EVA (Medium-Density Rubber with unique Resin system).
• Hole Pattern: Standard Straight Hole Distribution (Consistent face response).
• Cosmetic Finish: Glossy Black with Royal Blue graphic accents.