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Rumor has it that this is the name of the new dunlop racquets line:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUKR9dPZ5s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUKR9dPZ5s
Rumor has it that this is the name of the new dunlop racquets line:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUKR9dPZ5s
Mmm... is that the new 300? Looks like it's not a box-beam.
The 4D line just came out in 2009...seems like a replacement line would come in 2012. I thought the product cycle was 3 years...although some companies, like Head, are every 2 years.
Thanks for the video. Seems legitimate.
...and if you look carefully, they used a new HM5 Carbon. The logo tells me that they are up to some kind of pentagonal bonded carbon or something similar.
The 4D line just came out in 2009...seems like a replacement line would come in 2012. I thought the product cycle was 3 years...although some companies, like Head, are every 2 years.
Thanks for the video. Seems legitimate.
Am I counting 16 mains correctly? Should be awesome if the frame is anything like the 4D Tour. Definately will get a demo.
18X20... Exactly like the 300 4D Tour. If you check http://img832.imageshack.us/f/foto0059.jpg/ you´ll see it´s got an 18X20 pattern, exact SAME WEIGHT as the 300 Tour, and 1 sq. in. smaller in head size (pure marketing). THE SPECS ARE ALL WRITTEN ON THE STICK. It seeems the balance point has been altered A LITTLE BIT. Trust me, it won´t make any difference... Same racquet, new PJ... Hopefully the other models will bring some new excitement to the already dull existing lines... No wonder why the 4D didn´t sell...
Are you serious? The 4d line is incredible to hit with if you have the strokes for it. I am glad they are not changing it up too much to be quite honest. You can buy an older version from 5 years back and it will have a smilar enough feel to be able to be swapped with a newer model.
I like that. It hits like butter and is a very well respected racquet. Why change it up?
You probably missed the fact I'm talking specifically about the 300. VERY LIGHT racquet. 18X20. The ball just doesn't go. IF you try it out you’ll agree with me. Horrible stick. The –TOUR-name must be one of the biggest scams ever. However, if we talk about the 200 (which seems to be the racquet you play with), I would have to agree with you. Great racquet!
^^ Did the mktg materials show specific racquet models? Any specs? Will there be Tour versions of the 100 and 200?
You can look at the new paintjobs here:
http://www.sportcult.nl/hotitems/id88-Inspired_by_nature,_perfected_by_Dunlop.html
No 100 Tour -- very disappointing. The 100 is an outstanding design; just not heavy enough to play to its full potential.There is a 200 Tour. No 100 Tour but there's a 100.
Link?the 200 tour almost looks teal from the pictures...
Sounds like double Dutch to me and the reference to Amsterdam kind of seals it.
I've just seen some of the marketing materials and prints for the new line of racquets.
Definitely called Biomimetic (which is a silly name IMO).
They also have the following marketing blurb:-
HM Carbon - presumably high modulus carbon
AeroSkin - "unique surface technology inspired by shark's skin that smoothes airflow over the racket. This reduces aerodynamic drag by up to 25% for increased racket speed and power."
Gecko-Tac - grip like a Gecko lizard presumably!
The marketing guys at Dunlop must be nuts or short of ideas....
Link?
very good pics here;
http://tennis.my/gear/upcoming-dunlop-biomimetic-series/