Dunlop CX 400 Tour Racket
Series: Tour
$199.00
Updated with a new mold and more open string pattern for 2024
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.2oz / 318g |
| Balance | 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 317 |
| Stiffness | 66 |
| Beam Width | 23mm / 23mm / 23mm |
| Composition | Sonic Core Infinergy/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Red |
| Grip Type | Dunlop Viper Dry |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-65 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers and owners consistently call the CX 400 Tour a comfortable, well-rounded 100 sq in frame that blends power, control, and spin without excelling wildly at any one thing. The open 16x19 pattern makes spin easy to access, but several testers found raw power modest and wanted a bit more mass for stability on off-center shots and at net. Players moving from stiffer or flatter frames tend to like it most; dedicated spin-hunters and those wanting a bigger free-power boost are the ones who come away less impressed.
Best for
- All-court and control-minded players
- One-handed backhand / old-school swingers
- Players seeking comfort after a stiffer or harsher frame
- Doubles and net-forward players
Pros
- Comfortable, plush feel at contact that multiple testers and owners single out
- Open 16x19 pattern makes spin easy to generate on groundstrokes and serves
- Balanced power/control mix that suits an all-court, hit-everything game
- Maneuverable enough to get the racquet into position quickly at net
- Manageable swingweight reduces arm and shoulder fatigue over long sessions for some players
Cons
- Power feels modest to some testers, who wanted more pop for the effort
- Off-center volleys and stability suffer slightly from the light head mass
- Lower launch angle limits topspin for players who rely heavily on heavy spin
- One playtester reported arm fatigue and extra double faults from serving with it
- A few players add lead or tungsten tape to the tip or hoop for more stability
Voices
— Jon Levey, Tennis.com, Web
Some frames are too raw, others too muted, this one felt just right.
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd.net, Web
You get nice power with this racquet, but it does retain string bed pocketing without becoming a trampoline.
— Jason, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
I was expecting just a bit more pop, but with such a low swingweight, there simply wasn't enough mass.
— Brittany, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
I loved practicing with it. My first impression was that it did everything well.
— Scott D., IL (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
If you love spin, there are much better options. If you hit flatter shots and want something ultra predictable, this is wonderful.
— Phil, CA (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
I find the C4T to be a little bit of everything, not too much of anything.