Dunlop FX 500 Tour Racket
Series: Tour
$249.99
The Dunlop FX500 TOUR is designed for advanced players seeking power, stability, and precision.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 12.79in / 32.49cm / 6 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 322 |
| Stiffness | 65 |
| Beam Width | 21mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Sonic Core Infinergy/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Blue |
| Grip Type | Dunlop Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-65 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers and Tennis Warehouse playtesters describe the FX 500 Tour as an easy-spin, controlled-power 98 sq in frame that suits aggressive baseliners upgrading from stiffer power sticks. The main knock is stability: several testers found the stock swingweight a bit light for a 'Tour' frame, leading to floaty shots and a noticeable power drop on off-center hits.
Best for
- Aggressive baseliners wanting spin plus control
- Players who like an EZONE 98 feel with more spin
- All-court players wanting precision with pop
- Big servers who want easy racquet-head speed
Pros
- Easy, high spin generation with a large margin window
- Good balance of power and control for a 98 sq in frame
- Comfortable, arm-friendly feel after the added foam/dampening update
- Maneuverable thanks to a sub-320 swingweight, especially quick on serve
- Strong serve and volley performance in playtester scoring
Cons
- Stock swingweight feels light/unstable for a tour-level frame; some add lead tape
- Off-center contact causes a noticeable power and stability drop
- Can feel floaty with a high launch angle on flatter shots and returns
- Limited net feel/touch for finesse shots like drop shots
Voices
— Munish, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
Generating tons of spin with the FX 500 Tour is quite easy.
— Oak, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
Can be just a tad floaty on returns.
— Tennisnerd.net (FX 500 Tour V2 review), Web
The feel and comfort is the biggest improvement on the 500 Tour V2. You feel connected to the ball on all shots and the arm doesn't complain.
— Jon Levey, Tennis.com, Web
A good choice for the aggressive baseliner who needs control, but without giving up the pop.