***Dunlop 4D 200 Tour*** Club!!

[The Dampener]

Originally Posted by harryz

As it turns out, the IG was a bit stiff for me. I'm giving the Bio 200 a go as I'm realizing that I want something with more flex..

That'll teach ya for straying.

[JZImmer123]

Originally Posted by JZImmer123

I thought there'd be a lot more action on this threat.

Well I just recently became a huge fan and bought one! On my first hit with it all of my shots were better than with my previous stick, with the exception of my serve but I know it'll just take some minor adjusting to improve that.

I'm going to be headed to the classifieds to pick up another one!

I was looking at this old post and I can't believe that after a little over 2 years I'm still using this stick, and I love it as much as I did from day one!

The only difference between then and now is that I use a hybrid set-up instead of a full poly, got a little bit of tennis elbow from playing racquetball and needed to soften up the string bed on the 4D 200 Tours a bit. Still love the feel from the baseline and the net, and how arm/shoulder friendly it is (despite my elbow)!

Tried out the Bio 200 Tour for about 45 minutes but didn't like the feel, it felt way stiffer than the 4D version. Definitely gonna stock up on these!

[Brian72]

Picked up three of these in a trade.

Wow!!! is my initial reaction. I'm really happy with my current racquet (BB Melbourne) and the 200 Tours are right in line.

My serve was the biggest thing I noticed. Kick serves were effortless and topspin on all shots was great. Slice was great as well.

Happy to have both in the stable. It wasn't quite as solid at net as the Melbourne, but it's not really an issue.

Great Racquet. Completely different racquet that the 300 Tour.

[harryz]

Originally Posted by JZImmer123

I was looking at this old post and I can't believe that after a little over 2 years I'm still using this stick, and I love it as much as I did from day one!

The only difference between then and now is that I use a hybrid set-up instead of a full poly, got a little bit of tennis elbow from playing racquetball and needed to soften up the string bed on the 4D 200 Tours a bit. Still love the feel from the baseline and the net, and how arm/shoulder friendly it is (despite my elbow)!

Tried out the Bio 200 Tour for about 45 minutes but didn't like the feel, it felt way stiffer than the 4D version. Definitely gonna stock up on these!

Have a couple for sale and sent you an email.

Harry

[Old Chemist]

Originally Posted by JonnyAbs

I bought a trial pack of luxilon because I have heard how receptive our frame is to polys. It sounded like a great idea because I use a western forehand with a lot of spin and with a multi, I sometimes have trouble keeping the ball from sailing long. I had one of my 200 tours strung up with a full bed of Luxilon alu power rough 16 at 55 lbs, and it is crushing my arms. I have had to take 2 weeks off. The first day it was tearing up my left arm on my 2HB and since then, I have to switch racquets pretty quickly because my forehand sometimes jars with pain (I am a righty).

My second racquet is strung with luxilon timo 18 and previously I didnt have problems with it, but when I switch from the alu power rough to the racquet with the timo, I am ok for a short while, but then my arm starts aching again.

At a 62 flex, I never would have thought that this would happen. I used to string with a full bed of tourna quasi gut 16 with no problems, but like i said above, it was too powerful and I was sailing some balls long. You guys ever have problems with a full set of lux poly on this frame?

Hi Jonny,

I haven't tried Lux polys but I did have some arm problems with MSV hex 1.18 (53lbs indoor in winter) and Solinco tour bite 17G (56lbs).
I switched to Wilson NXT control (58lbs) when I had my arm problems (wrist and elbow) -- found it very comfortable and a very nice string to play with -- only drawback is its fairly expensive and probably won't last long if you are a heavy spin hitter.
I have played a few thin gauge polys that I have not had arm problems with and have quite enjoyed, including the following:
Golden Set Hex Poly 18G @ 50/48
Mamba O-Power 1.18 @ 56/54
Pro's Pro Plus Power 1.18 @ 56/54
SPPP 1.18 @ 52/50
Discho Black Mamba 1.23 @ 54/52

[JZImmer123]

Originally Posted by harryz

Have a couple for sale and sent you an email.

Harry

Thanks Harry but I think I have enough for now. I have 2 that are strung and another 4 that are in the closet waiting to be strung when I wear out the other frames.

[harryz]

Thanks for letting me know. I just sold one and still have another if anyone wants one. email harryzweben@yahoo.com.

[pvaudio]

I am sorry gentlemen, but as some of you may know, I am now a Head convert. Played Dunlop from age 10 to 23, and I still own 19 2/3 Dunlop frames (one cracked, one smashed after losing in a tourney in 9th grade lol), but alas they offer nothing for my new game. It's been a wonderful time, however.

[kaiser]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

I am sorry gentlemen, but as some of you may know, I am now a Head convert. Played Dunlop from age 10 to 23, and I still own 19 2/3 Dunlop frames (one cracked, one smashed after losing in a tourney in 9th grade lol), but alas they offer nothing for my new game. It's been a wonderful time, however.

Hey pv, I've seen vids of you hitting, you looked to be a pretty fit and strong guy with full strokes and the 200T didn't seem to hold you back. Care to elaborate what made you drop it and look elsewhere? What did you gain/loose after making the switch?

Thanks!

[yemenmocha]

New member to the club. Found a few at clearance prices and couldn't pass up. As long as my elbow doesn't act up again, these are my new sticks.

Love the volleys I hit with them.

[JonnyAbs]

Originally Posted by Old Chemist

Hi Jonny,

I haven't tried Lux polys but I did have some arm problems with MSV hex 1.18 (53lbs indoor in winter) and Solinco tour bite 17G (56lbs).
I switched to Wilson NXT control (58lbs) when I had my arm problems (wrist and elbow) -- found it very comfortable and a very nice string to play with -- only drawback is its fairly expensive and probably won't last long if you are a heavy spin hitter.
I have played a few thin gauge polys that I have not had arm problems with and have quite enjoyed, including the following:
Golden Set Hex Poly 18G @ 50/48
Mamba O-Power 1.18 @ 56/54
Pro's Pro Plus Power 1.18 @ 56/54
SPPP 1.18 @ 52/50
Discho Black Mamba 1.23 @ 54/52

Thanks for the feedback Chemist! I guess elbow problems are more due to string than racquet because our frames are pretty flexible. I was thinking about trying nxt control so now i think i definitely will!

[T-ennis 888]

Guys,

I do like this stick but I have always had issues with taming its power. I have tried various string set ups in the past 2 years but I want to be able to fully hit out with this stick consistently. I braved a full bed of (soft) poly at 55 recently but I feel like I cannot fully hit out as can be done with sticks such as the Aerogel 200, K90 or K88.

Can anyone recommend a string set-up (full bed or hybrid) to deal with the above? I'm even willing to try (a rather odd) poly/poly set up. WRT my game I am a flat(ish) hitting all court player with good footwork and well developed strokes.

Any thoughts/insights/epiphanies would be greatly appreciated + thanks in advance those that respond.

[Relinquis]

are your balls going long? close the racquet face slightly.

[counterpuncher]

Originally Posted by T-ennis 888

Can anyone recommend a string set-up (full bed or hybrid) to deal with the above?

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Any thoughts/insights/epiphanies would be greatly appreciated + thanks in advance those that respond.

As previously posted SPPP 1.18 or the thicker versions at around 54/52 or slightly lower tension, is a reasonably soft poly option that would tame the power somewhat.

[deco0028]

Originally Posted by T-ennis 888

Guys,

I do like this stick but I have always had issues with taming its power. I have tried various string set ups in the past 2 years but I want to be able to fully hit out with this stick consistently. I braved a full bed of (soft) poly at 55 recently but I feel like I cannot fully hit out as can be done with sticks such as the Aerogel 200, K90 or K88.

Can anyone recommend a string set-up (full bed or hybrid) to deal with the above? I'm even willing to try (a rather odd) poly/poly set up. WRT my game I am a flat(ish) hitting all court player with good footwork and well developed strokes.

Any thoughts/insights/epiphanies would be greatly appreciated + thanks in advance those that respond.

Try Dunlop synthetic S-gut 17G. I strung at 55/51 lbs. Dropped in power dramatically from 16G Klip Legend NG mains /WC SS 1.25mm crosses. Spin is actually pretty good for a sun gut.

[pkshooter]

I like the 1 hundred, some one start a 4d club. All us Dunlop need to join force to fight, to make a club bigger than the bab's

[Old Chemist]

Originally Posted by T-ennis 888

Guys,

I do like this stick but I have always had issues with taming its power. I have tried various string set ups in the past 2 years but I want to be able to fully hit out with this stick consistently. I braved a full bed of (soft) poly at 55 recently but I feel like I cannot fully hit out as can be done with sticks such as the Aerogel 200, K90 or K88.

Can anyone recommend a string set-up (full bed or hybrid) to deal with the above? I'm even willing to try (a rather odd) poly/poly set up. WRT my game I am a flat(ish) hitting all court player with good footwork and well developed strokes.

Any thoughts/insights/epiphanies would be greatly appreciated + thanks in advance those that respond.

Hey T-ennis 888,

I just tried poly at 30 lbs -- I was very pleasantly surprised -- it may be an epiphany -- if you have good footwork and solid strokes I think it is something well worth trying.

Check out the low poly tension thread -- and don't go half-way.

Cheers,

OC

[kaiser]

Haven't tried poly @ 30 yet, but I love full poly @ 36 in this stick! Very plush, lots of spin and control, but you do need a full swing. Used to string full poly in the 60s but have been playing sub40s for the past two years now and will never go back up.