Biomimetic Max 200G

[Shangri La]

Originally Posted by Agent Orynge

Additional specs printed on frame:

Unstrung Balance: 320mm
Unstrung Weight: 313g
Length: 27"
Grip: Dunlop Tour Classic
Tension: 55-65 lbs.
Construction: HM6 Carbon

My own measurements:

Weight: 327g, strung - no OG / dampener
Balance: 4-5 points headlight
Beam Width: 21mm

Based on the unstrung specs, these strung measurements are pretty spot on. Unless it has a huge sw that makes it not very maneuverable.

Originally Posted by JGads

316 swingweight. Johnny Mac's signature at 3 o'clock on both sides (not at 9 on either side). Beautiful frame. Snagged one.

Where did you get the sw number from ?

[JGads]

Originally Posted by Shangri La

Based on the unstrung specs, these strung measurements are pretty spot on. Unless it has a huge sw that makes it not very maneuverable.



Where did you get the sw number from ?

The Dunlop rep, who checked with his boss in NY to confirm.

[Deuces Wild]

Originally Posted by Pneumated1

Fortunately, the Dunlop 300's are some of the most customizable frames on the market. I played my 300G's at around 11.8-11.9oz. Based upon my demo impressions of your frame a few weeks ago, I think the Bio. 300 plays very solid in the 11.5 range. It's on my radar for sure. Sweet frame! I felt like I had never put my 300G's down playing with it.

I'm surprised that the Volkl leather didn't add more weight. I thought that it was reputed to be about 28-30g trimmed. Oh well, that plus 6-8g of lead at 3/9 and that much under your grip should work well for you.

I was a bit surprised too regarding how little the Volkl leather grip added in weight. Thanks for the tips on the lead weight. I have to add some lead to my shopping cart the next time I have a TW shipment. I'm all out.

[HenryS12]

I have a feeling this is a Biomimetic 300 with a leather grip. If so, they could've made it in the 16x18 pattern, more open, around 11.6 or 7 oz with about 6 or 7 pts HL like the original AG300 16x18. But I'll still demo it when it becomes available.

[max200G]

The original Dunlop Aerogel 300 was not 11.6 oz and it was not 6 or 7 pts HL.
Also the Biomimetci Max200G has the same open string pattern 16X19 as
the original AG 300

Specification for the Aerogel 300 are :

Strung Weight: 10.9oz / 309g
Balance: 4pts Head Light
Swingweight: 316
Stiffness: 61
Beam Width: 21.5 mm Straight Beam
Composition: Graphite Multifilament / Aerogel
Power Level: Low-Medium
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Hydramax Tour
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,8H
One Piece
No shared holes
String Tension: 55-65 pounds
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/desc...OP-DAG300.html

[Agent Orynge]

Originally Posted by HenryS12

I have a feeling this is a Biomimetic 300 with a leather grip. If so, they could've made it in the 16x18 pattern, more open, around 11.6 or 7 oz with about 6 or 7 pts HL like the original AG300 16x18. But I'll still demo it when it becomes available.

I think it's open enough as it is, since the frame is very spin friendly. A lot of that could also be the stiffness, because the frame definitely feels like it's in the mid 60s, as opposed to several of Dunlop's other offerings that specced out similarly. It has a crisp feel, but is by no means jarring - and I've been known to have a sensitive arm.

[Agent Orynge]

Originally Posted by Shangri La

Based on the unstrung specs, these strung measurements are pretty spot on. Unless it has a huge sw that makes it not very maneuverable.



Where did you get the sw number from ?

Like I mentioned before, it feels substantial when you pick it up, but it is not so weighty as to be unmaneuverable. It swings very cleanly through the contact zone, also without being so light as to mess up my timing (since I am accustomed to heavier sticks). I don't foresee many people opting to put lead in the hoop, unless they have a really hard time generating pace - which might be their own failing more than the frame. However, I could see people putting weight in the handle to raise the swingweight, for those who are looking for more of a player's racquet experience, but then you begin to defeat the whole purpose of this frame. If you want 12 ounces of graphite, look elsewhere. That having been said, I had no problem with hitting deep into the back half of the court. So far as weight/balance/SW are concerned, I think they succeeded at creating a viable, if not ideal, midrange option here.

[Agent Orynge]

Originally Posted by Shangri La

How was the stability, and how did you feel about the sweetspot size? Thanks.

The stability is good, and I didn't find the racquet torquing much in my hand on off-center shots. I agree with J, the sweet spot size seems average for a 98" frame.

[Shangri La]

Originally Posted by Agent Orynge

Like I mentioned before, it feels substantial when you pick it up, but it is not so weighty as to be unmaneuverable. It swings very cleanly through the contact zone, also without being so light as to mess up my timing (since I am accustomed to heavier sticks). I don't foresee many people opting to put lead in the hoop, unless they have a really hard time generating pace - which might be their own failing more than the frame. That having been said, I had no problem with hitting deep into the back half of the court. So far as weight/balance/SW are concerned, I think they succeeded at creating a viable, if not ideal, midrange option here.

Sounds very tempting. How did the control work for you? JGads seems to have struggled with it.. Thanks.

[Agent Orynge]

I had no problem keeping the ball in the court, to be honest. Had mine strung with the Dunlop Silk that came with the frame, 58/55. I find it to be a very medium powered frame (which I must admit, does sort of undermine the "200" moniker), due to the stiffness and relatively head-heavy balance. Also, the stringbed response seems to me to be very immediate; that is to say, I didn't sense a whole lot of dwell time.

You guys have to bear in mind that these are my impressions after just a few hours of hitting. I will have to stick it out a few more weeks to make a more concrete assessment of the frame.

[ToneDaBass]

I picked up a pamphlet when I was at IW:

[Hidious]

Originally Posted by ToneDaBass

I picked up a pamphlet when I was at IW:

Holy **** thanks for that! This frame looks and sounds (spec-wise) amazing!

[KFwinds]

Man, this frame is sounding more and more like the "Grail" I've been waiting for. I'll definitely be putting some lead in the handle, as I did on my Maxplys. Although this one looks like it has a slightly lower swingweight which will help - if I add enough weight on my Maxply to really get the balance I want, the swingweight gets a little out of my comfort zone.

Very excited about this...

[li0scc0]

Originally Posted by Azzurri

and that racket totally sucked. I really am in awe of how well Mac can play with anything (wood, max 200g, MP graphite and now this new one) and still plays at an extremely high level.

Did you hit with it? DIdn't think it was bad at all, granted this was modified to 12 ounces to my typical spec. Stiff but not jarring, a lot like a friendlier K6.1

[tom4ny]

now seeing the dunlop published specs and power wheel i have to agree that it is the bio 300 with new paint job and leather grip but it may have some more mass in the head than the regular 300.

i like the bio 300 fine but prefer the feel of the 300T. i do not think that now will be getting one of these maxply's but if it helps sell the bio line i am for it.

[in_ten_city]

I just wish dunlop will finally release Amelie Mauresmo's racket to the public already, that would be something worth buying dozens of.

[li0scc0]

Originally Posted by in_ten_city

I just wish dunlop will finally release Amelie Mauresmo's racket to the public already, that would be something worth buying dozens of.

Sadly, that is probably all they would sell of it...a few dozen.

[gavna]

It's for sale already at the Sony Ericsson - they only had 1/4 and 3/8 on the rack and said the 1/2 and 5/8 would be there by mid week.

[Azzurri]

Originally Posted by lgbalfa

it just shows you it is more the player than the equipment.

no doubt. seen some guys play awesome tennis with crap racquets (according to us racquet experts.)

[bluetrain4]

very tempted, but still seems a little light at around 11.5 oz strung, though it appears a little less headlight than most 200s, so SW could be fine. Was hoping for 11.7-11.9 oz strung.