Dunlop Max 300i PRO

[paoloraz]

I recently bought a mint Dunlop max 300i pro...this is the first version of the 300i (graphite injection). I was aware of the existence of her sister max 200g pro graphite injection...Not aware that also the 300i was sold in this "pro" version!!

Below some pictures of this "discovery" I want to share with the other lovers of the Dunlop IMF frames!

[paoloraz]

Other pics...



The various 300i versions...



The two close cousins: 200g pro and 300i pro...

[zapvor]

very cool! have you hit with them yet?

[paoloraz]

Originally Posted by zapvor

very cool! have you hit with them yet?

With the 300i? Yes, many times...it is stiffer 200g basically (same molto with Noril in addition to Graphite and Nylon...or Noril in place of Nylon...I don't remember by now!!)...little less soft "feeling", less comunicative but more "modern" in the way it plays. The PRO version has no meaningful difference with the standard 300i I guess...

[BlueB]

Is 300 larger head then 200?

[jorel]

Originally Posted by BlueB

Is 300 larger head then 200?

pretty sure its the same mold just the 300 is stiffer

[jorel]

i belive there is also a 400 that is the same mold and even stiffer

i myself just aquired the 800... which is a midplus head size

[floydcouncil]

Originally Posted by jorel

i belive there is also a 400 that is the same mold and even stiffer

i myself just aquired the 800... which is a midplus head size

400i was a totally different racquet.

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by jorel

i belive there is also a 400 that is the same mold and even stiffer

i myself just aquired the 800... which is a midplus head size

The Max400i is a different mold and more open string pattern.

[paoloraz]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

The Max400i is a different mold and more open string pattern.

I have planned to play this eve with the 400i and 300i, just to have feedbacks about their differences on court!

Btw VsBabolat, since you are the maximum expert of these IMF frames, did you have previuos knowledge about this 300i PRO version?? When I found it, it was a total surprise!!

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by paoloraz

I have planned to play this eve with the 400i and 300i, just to have feedbacks about their differences on court!

Btw VsBabolat, since you are the maximum expert of these IMF frames, did you have previuos knowledge about this 300i PRO version?? When I found it, it was a total surprise!!

Thats the first 300i with Pro written on it I have seen. I don't think there is any difference. I tend to think they Pro on it just for a particular market.

[yonexRx32]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

Thats the first 300i with Pro written on it I have seen. I don't think there is any difference. I tend to think they Pro on it just for a particular market.

There is one simple test to make: weigh the 300i Pro and compare to 300i. Also, measure the balance point.

[jorel]

Originally Posted by jorel

i belive there is also a 400 that is the same mold and even stiffer

i myself just aquired the 800... which is a midplus head size

just to follow up...hit with the 800i and boy is it sweet

same buttery feel as the 200g but with a mp head size

off center hits are a little more jarring

[paoloraz]

Originally Posted by jorel

just to follow up...hit with the 800i and boy is it sweet

same buttery feel as the 200g but with a mp head size

off center hits are a little more jarring

I have an 800i and sometimes I take a ride with it. Same butter feeling of the 200g but with a ridiculus top-spin potential...you can generate terrific top-spins, something like an APD! An you can also hit really big flat and kick serves.

But sometimes it feels strange...the feeling in the upper part of the head is somehow limited...to me, the 800i is not very communicative outside the sweetspot... I like the 200g and the 400i much more!

[robbo1970]

Nice acquisition. That looks perfect.

[zapvor]

the TT community should start a TT demo program

[TMR]

Originally Posted by zapvor

the TT community should start a TT demo program

I agree with this. I have often thought about how to do this, but the logistics are too daunting.

[zapvor]

Originally Posted by TMR

I agree with this. I have often thought about how to do this, but the logistics are too daunting.

we would have the BEST demo selection in the world. but yea logistics would be tough

[max]

I have seen one of these years back. .. was using the 200g at the time. It would be neat to hear how you like it. How much did it cost? Are they considered more "rare" than the 200g?

[paoloraz]

Originally Posted by max

I have seen one of these years back. .. was using the 200g at the time. It would be neat to hear how you like it. How much did it cost? Are they considered more "rare" than the 200g?

Although the guy who sold me this racquet had no idea of tennis racquets (in general) it was not that cheap...since it is new (used only once) I paid it 80€ + ss...

I'm not going to play with it...first the gripsize is very small (L2), second I have some more "lived" 300i to occasionally play with.

300is play great as any Dunlop IMF frame. It is a stiffer 200g basically. Very precise, the tight string pattern (18x20 in 85sqi) gives you tons of control and the dynamic stiffness reasonable power if you prepare early. It is not an easy racquet for today play, however... the 400i, 500i and 800i have more modern felling (and open string pattern which helps a lot...its incredible the ball speed you can generate with a 400i for example...bombs!! Never produced a heavier flat service in my life, with any today racquet...)