I’ve tried a lot of rackets but my racket journey ended once i tried the 200 tour as a one hander it fits my game perfectly, until they make the next generation of the 200 tour I’m sticking to this update ✨ #teamdunlop
playing with the previous CX Tour 16x19. For me it seems, after a long search, the best option as replacement for my RFv13, after i added some weight in hoop. Its even more fun to play, cause its whippy, has good spin, and the feel is awesome, which makes it a better choice, as a OHB-er, than a new head auxetic gravity, racidal, prestige or even Wilson PSv14. Yonex vcore pro 97D is also a good contender, with good plow as stability, but it lacks some feedback and manoeuvarable. I do wish they would made a 97"variant of the CX 200 Tour though :)
A 97 sq inch head , 200 tour would make sence . The problem I have other than TW putting their grey standard 16 gauge string in the cx 200 tour and 97 's , is that I am not sure if that 16x19 can play on a clay court and or doubles at all well . I have 2 of the last gen 18x20 's .
I use the 18x20 model from 2021. I’m just curious to know if there will be any news on the grommets for said model. Every time I look online there’s nothing there for the 2021 model or the new one.
Great review. Ended up purchasing the 18x20 but yet to string as I’m lost in what to choose. Coming from an EZ98 with ptp and ptr at 52 pounds. My coach lent me his old prestige youtek mid (89sqin) which was strung with a full bed of prince syn gut and felt great. Not sure if a soft poly hybrid would suit the cx200T 18x20 or a hybrid setup of velocity and lynx. What are your thoughts? What were these rackets strung with? Many thanks
We mostly used full beds of poly, and found a thinner string like a 1.20mm was nice. We tried most of the Dunlop polys as well as some of our favorites, Hyper-G, Cyclone, ALU Power. We also found a slightly lower tension like 47-50 pounds worked well since it is a tight pattern. But some might like it a bit tighter. We didn't try syn gut, but a hybrid could be a good choice, however we mostly used polys. Troy, TW
I've played with last 3 iterations of these. I have vacillated between a full bed of poly and hybrid w the stiffer RA on this I would suggest a soft Poly if you are going to go w a full bed of poly I used Lynx, Poly Tour Pro or Kirschbaum Flash all very soft and always use 17g. A hybrid of any of those and a thin Synthetic could work as well. Flash plays the softest, then Lynx and then PTP but PTP has the worst tension loss. The brighter colors will play more livelier than say a black as they play more dead. I string min in the mid 50's but always go 2lbs less in the crosses and can feel the difference but I am a touch player and live at the net.
I was wondering how the CX Tour 16x19 compares to the Head Prestige Tour since they have the same string pattern? I am aware the Prestige Tour has a heavier swing weight and a slightly thicker profile, but how do they feel on court?
Yes, so as you mentioned with the difference in swingweight, a much faster and "whippier" type of maneuverability with the CX 200 Tour 16x19. When it comes to feel on contact, the 200 Tour feels a bit more plush, and also I find a bit more feel for the ball with that slightly thinner frame profile, whereas the Prestige Tour packs a little bit more punch on the ball. Also, the I would say the sweet-spot is a bit bigger with the 200 Tour, and it has a rounder head shape which caters a bit more to the baseliner who likes to hit with topspin, and with the Prestige Tour a bit smaller sweet-spot but maybe just a bit more precise feel to it. Troy, TW
I played with the Dunlop Revelation Tour Pro back in the 1990s. Very low-powered control racquet. I'd guess that this frame is similar from the specs. I'm using the IG Prestige these days so I suspect that I'd be at home with either of these frames. I just noticed that TW is selling the 16x19 for $100 a pop but I'm not sure if it's this year or last year's model.
I'm a flat hitter and I'm trying to decide between the Head Gravity Pro and the Dunlop CX 200 Tour. I currently use the Yonex VCore 95 2023, but I've realized that my playing style is more traditional and flat. I've been playing tennis for about 4 to 5 months, starting out with the VCore 95. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!"
The biggest differences between the two are the headsize and the maneuverability. The Gravity Pro is a bit more forgiving with the 100 headsize but it also swings with more heft, due to a higher swingweight. The CX 200 Tour 18x20 has a bit more precision, but also a bit less forgiving from the 95 headsize, and it has easier maneuverability due to a lower swingweight. I would say that both racquets are probably not typical racquets that we would recommend for someone that has been playing for 4 to 5 months, however if these are the type of racquets that work best for you, then that is what matters most. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Yes, it's a short time, but I'm taking classes practically every day of the week. I ended up buying the Percept 97D, I even saw your review about it, I hope it works for my game. Thinking about putting the Head Lynx tour string at 49 pounds, which is the configuration I use on my vcore 95, would that be a good option?
Yeah Lynx Tour is a good one. Go with 17 or 1.25mm or 18 1.20mm for a bit more bite and feel. Or you could even check out some other polys that come in 1.20 mm gauge, which is nice in the 18x20 pattern. Something like Hyper-G or Hyper-G Soft 17 1.20mm, or Volkl Cyclone 1.20mm. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Here in my small town I only have a few options unfortunately: Head hawk jet range Kirshibaum pro line 2 Moto range (it's the thinnest I have) Pros for Black out and Cyclone Tourna hitter silver tnt2 range I think I'll follow your tip and order the Head lynx tour 1.25mm online, thank you very much Troy Update: Online at the moment there are only two options: - Head Lynx touch 16 black - Head lynx DLD 16 champagne
Could you guys compare them to the previous versions aside from the spacing change on the 16x19? Was there a big difference in feel etc. And stability? I reckon stability will be hard as they are more platform racquets.
Just a quick thought, but I felt like I was getting a bit easier pop on the ball, or easier energy return. Maybe a little more of a dampened feel, but decent pop on the ball. That said they are fresh frames, and our previous hitters have been used quite a bit. Troy, TW
I have all 2 generations of 16 x19 tour.. The 2024 is a huge improvement. Changed beam, head shape & string spacing. It was good b4 but niws it's amazing.
Shit. I do t know which one to get! I have some power but I’m getting older. I like the idea of big kick serve. I just don’t know. I have good groundstrokes and like to finish at net sometimes. I’m looking at the 95 Head racket and these Dunlop’s. Don’t know which way to go.
Disappointed that none of the rackets in this range have a swing weight above 320g, surely as a manufacturer and looking at players rackets. The bread and butter good intermediate to advanced player will barely touch a racket sub 320 SW and since this is meant to be control and historically geared towards good players surprised Dunlop don't look at the market and see that they've missed a good opportunity to appeal to stronger players
They have created a far better racket than u think . In the 16 x19 tiur 2024 . . A pro could easily use it. It just goes to show not to go on specs on paper .U don't need over 320 swinweiggt . It's very stable. A fraction of lead at 12 also can help. But yes everything u say u want . I don't. It is easier sewu nging plus tons ofstability & powrr helps u. Thus racket is perfect 2 me.Goes through ball like a sledgehammer without being heavy.Best control racket ever created 2 me.
great racquets, but i agree with you, they should have more swingweight from the get-go. as it stands they are usable but benefit from 1-3 grams to the hoop.
What racquet are you coming from and what level player are you? These racquets aren't too heavy or too bulky to swing but they are just 95 square inches which while these feel forgiving, that is quite small and noticeable if you are coming from a more powerful 100-square inch frame. Hope that helps or can start the convo! Happy to talk further about it with you with more details. Michelle, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Hey Michelle! Thanks for the reply. I've been using a Head Radical Youtek IG MP racquet that I love. Maybe it's the change of head size (98 to 95) that is causing the problem? J
The 2024 cx tour is a much superiot racket to old one. They changed beam racket head shape etc. String spacing. It depends which version but new one is easy to use. Not geared to advance. A beginner could use it easy.
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I’ve tried a lot of rackets but my racket journey ended once i tried the 200 tour as a one hander it fits my game perfectly, until they make the next generation of the 200 tour I’m sticking to this update ✨ #teamdunlop
playing with the previous CX Tour 16x19. For me it seems, after a long search, the best option as replacement for my RFv13, after i added some weight in hoop. Its even more fun to play, cause its whippy, has good spin, and the feel is awesome, which makes it a better choice, as a OHB-er, than a new head auxetic gravity, racidal, prestige or even Wilson PSv14. Yonex vcore pro 97D is also a good contender, with good plow as stability, but it lacks some feedback and manoeuvarable. I do wish they would made a 97"variant of the CX 200 Tour though :)
A 97 sq inch head , 200 tour would make sence . The problem I have other than TW putting their grey standard 16 gauge string in the cx 200 tour and 97 's , is that I am not sure if that 16x19 can play on a clay court and or doubles at all well . I have 2 of the last gen 18x20 's .
I use the 18x20 model from 2021. I’m just curious to know if there will be any news on the grommets for said model. Every time I look online there’s nothing there for the 2021 model or the new one.
Any chance you guys will be doing a playtest of the 2024 cx400 tour too?
Yes, we are playtesting the CX 400 Tour but it is a bit more down the road. We should have a video review available towards the end of April. Troy, TW
Great review. Ended up purchasing the 18x20 but yet to string as I’m lost in what to choose. Coming from an EZ98 with ptp and ptr at 52 pounds. My coach lent me his old prestige youtek mid (89sqin) which was strung with a full bed of prince syn gut and felt great. Not sure if a soft poly hybrid would suit the cx200T 18x20 or a hybrid setup of velocity and lynx. What are your thoughts? What were these rackets strung with? Many thanks
We mostly used full beds of poly, and found a thinner string like a 1.20mm was nice. We tried most of the Dunlop polys as well as some of our favorites, Hyper-G, Cyclone, ALU Power. We also found a slightly lower tension like 47-50 pounds worked well since it is a tight pattern. But some might like it a bit tighter. We didn't try syn gut, but a hybrid could be a good choice, however we mostly used polys. Troy, TW
I've played with last 3 iterations of these. I have vacillated between a full bed of poly and hybrid w the stiffer RA on this I would suggest a soft Poly if you are going to go w a full bed of poly I used Lynx, Poly Tour Pro or Kirschbaum Flash all very soft and always use 17g. A hybrid of any of those and a thin Synthetic could work as well. Flash plays the softest, then Lynx and then PTP but PTP has the worst tension loss. The brighter colors will play more livelier than say a black as they play more dead. I string min in the mid 50's but always go 2lbs less in the crosses and can feel the difference but I am a touch player and live at the net.
I was wondering how the CX Tour 16x19 compares to the Head Prestige Tour since they have the same string pattern? I am aware the Prestige Tour has a heavier swing weight and a slightly thicker profile, but how do they feel on court?
Yes, so as you mentioned with the difference in swingweight, a much faster and "whippier" type of maneuverability with the CX 200 Tour 16x19. When it comes to feel on contact, the 200 Tour feels a bit more plush, and also I find a bit more feel for the ball with that slightly thinner frame profile, whereas the Prestige Tour packs a little bit more punch on the ball. Also, the I would say the sweet-spot is a bit bigger with the 200 Tour, and it has a rounder head shape which caters a bit more to the baseliner who likes to hit with topspin, and with the Prestige Tour a bit smaller sweet-spot but maybe just a bit more precise feel to it. Troy, TW
I played with the Dunlop Revelation Tour Pro back in the 1990s. Very low-powered control racquet. I'd guess that this frame is similar from the specs. I'm using the IG Prestige these days so I suspect that I'd be at home with either of these frames. I just noticed that TW is selling the 16x19 for $100 a pop but I'm not sure if it's this year or last year's model.
Last year's model. Get plenty of grommets for the 16x19 before there gone for good .
I'm a flat hitter and I'm trying to decide between the Head Gravity Pro and the Dunlop CX 200 Tour. I currently use the Yonex VCore 95 2023, but I've realized that my playing style is more traditional and flat. I've been playing tennis for about 4 to 5 months, starting out with the VCore 95. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!"
The biggest differences between the two are the headsize and the maneuverability. The Gravity Pro is a bit more forgiving with the 100 headsize but it also swings with more heft, due to a higher swingweight. The CX 200 Tour 18x20 has a bit more precision, but also a bit less forgiving from the 95 headsize, and it has easier maneuverability due to a lower swingweight. I would say that both racquets are probably not typical racquets that we would recommend for someone that has been playing for 4 to 5 months, however if these are the type of racquets that work best for you, then that is what matters most. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Yes, it's a short time, but I'm taking classes practically every day of the week. I ended up buying the Percept 97D, I even saw your review about it, I hope it works for my game. Thinking about putting the Head Lynx tour string at 49 pounds, which is the configuration I use on my vcore 95, would that be a good option?
Yeah Lynx Tour is a good one. Go with 17 or 1.25mm or 18 1.20mm for a bit more bite and feel. Or you could even check out some other polys that come in 1.20 mm gauge, which is nice in the 18x20 pattern. Something like Hyper-G or Hyper-G Soft 17 1.20mm, or Volkl Cyclone 1.20mm. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Here in my small town I only have a few options unfortunately:
Head hawk
jet range
Kirshibaum pro line 2
Moto range (it's the thinnest I have)
Pros for Black out and Cyclone
Tourna hitter silver
tnt2 range
I think I'll follow your tip and order the Head lynx tour 1.25mm online, thank you very much Troy
Update: Online at the moment there are only two options:
- Head Lynx touch 16 black
- Head lynx DLD 16 champagne
Could you guys compare them to the previous versions aside from the spacing change on the 16x19? Was there a big difference in feel etc. And stability? I reckon stability will be hard as they are more platform racquets.
Just a quick thought, but I felt like I was getting a bit easier pop on the ball, or easier energy return. Maybe a little more of a dampened feel, but decent pop on the ball. That said they are fresh frames, and our previous hitters have been used quite a bit. Troy, TW
I have all 2 generations of 16 x19 tour.. The 2024 is a huge improvement. Changed beam, head shape & string spacing. It was good b4 but niws it's amazing.
@@robertburdis8438 How do you recommend customizing since they are light in stock form>
Shit. I do t know which one to get! I have some power but I’m getting older. I like the idea of big kick serve. I just don’t know. I have good groundstrokes and like to finish at net sometimes. I’m looking at the 95 Head racket and these Dunlop’s. Don’t know which way to go.
hello, is there any dunlop 98sq 18x20?
will you also review the cx 400 tour?
Yes, we should have a video review coming around the end of April, stay tuned!
I like mine as a beginner you can hit the crap out of the ball and no its staying in
Disappointed that none of the rackets in this range have a swing weight above 320g, surely as a manufacturer and looking at players rackets. The bread and butter good intermediate to advanced player will barely touch a racket sub 320 SW and since this is meant to be control and historically geared towards good players surprised Dunlop don't look at the market and see that they've missed a good opportunity to appeal to stronger players
They have created a far better racket than u think . In the 16 x19 tiur 2024 . . A pro could easily use it. It just goes to show not to go on specs on paper .U don't need over 320 swinweiggt . It's very stable. A fraction of lead at 12 also can help. But yes everything u say u want . I don't. It is easier sewu nging plus tons ofstability & powrr helps u. Thus racket is perfect 2 me.Goes through ball like a sledgehammer without being heavy.Best control racket ever created 2 me.
great racquets, but i agree with you, they should have more swingweight from the get-go. as it stands they are usable but benefit from 1-3 grams to the hoop.
Totally agree with you. Player frames need to be heavier.
I mean, they are tour rackets. They are meant to have a bunch of room for customization
I purchased a slightly used CX 200 Tour and have trouble hitting it. Is this frame geared more for advanced players and/or spin "masters"? Thx
Did you measure the weight and swing weight it might be off spec. Process control for dunlop is not so good
What racquet are you coming from and what level player are you?
These racquets aren't too heavy or too bulky to swing but they are just 95 square inches which while these feel forgiving, that is quite small and noticeable if you are coming from a more powerful 100-square inch frame.
Hope that helps or can start the convo! Happy to talk further about it with you with more details.
Michelle, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Hey Michelle! Thanks for the reply. I've been using a Head Radical Youtek IG MP racquet that I love. Maybe it's the change of head size (98 to 95) that is causing the problem? J
The 2024 cx tour is a much superiot racket to old one. They changed beam racket head shape etc. String spacing. It depends which version but new one is easy to use. Not geared to advance. A beginner could use it easy.
Put weight at 2 and 10 then counterbance in the grip . Depending on if you have a heavier or lighter one , ajust the weight accordingly .