Have a question about the M5.0 specifically and Dunlop in general. My son is an intermediate and is currently using a Youtek IG radical S. He is a baseline player and would like to try something with more 'pop'. The Racquet Similarity tool on TW Univ has the M5.0 listed as very similar to the new Pure Aero Team- at a much cheaper cost. Is it legit? What's the deal with Dunlops? They always constantly seem to be on sale at every site. Are they discontinuing the M series? Were they ever sold at MSRP? It just seems strange. If their racquets are always at low price point- how can they ever charge full price- like Babolat seems to do? Anyways any input is appreciated.
Dunlop Biomimetic M5.0
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robbo1970
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Hi,
There are several questions here. Firstly, the M5.0 is a good racquet. The review on the TW main page shows that it gets good feedback and is viewed by many as an alternative to the likes of the APD.
However, there is an ongoing concern about Dunlop and their future. They do seem to always have their racquets on sale and do not seem to be bringing anything new out that would suggest they have a long-term future outside of the very recreational market.
Dunlop have always been a bit more competitively priced than some other brands, but that is more likely due to over inflated prices others charge that are required to cover the costs of sponsoring so many pro players.
I could not say with confidence that you could buy an M5.0 this year and expect to be able to get another in one or two years time.
That said, there are many brands and racquets that will be of a similar type to the M5.0 and APD. That type of racquet is arguably the most popular around these days so you will not be starved of choice in a couple of years time.
What you could do is go for the M5.0, see how he gets on with it (on the basis that you are not breaking the bank to get one) and if he likes that type of racquet, I am sure you will have plenty of choice when he decides he wants a new one in the future, but it may not be an M5.0. That said, all brands update their racquets every one or two years so you have the same issue with every brand if you are trying to buy a two or three year old model.
There are several questions here. Firstly, the M5.0 is a good racquet. The review on the TW main page shows that it gets good feedback and is viewed by many as an alternative to the likes of the APD.
However, there is an ongoing concern about Dunlop and their future. They do seem to always have their racquets on sale and do not seem to be bringing anything new out that would suggest they have a long-term future outside of the very recreational market.
Dunlop have always been a bit more competitively priced than some other brands, but that is more likely due to over inflated prices others charge that are required to cover the costs of sponsoring so many pro players.
I could not say with confidence that you could buy an M5.0 this year and expect to be able to get another in one or two years time.
That said, there are many brands and racquets that will be of a similar type to the M5.0 and APD. That type of racquet is arguably the most popular around these days so you will not be starved of choice in a couple of years time.
What you could do is go for the M5.0, see how he gets on with it (on the basis that you are not breaking the bank to get one) and if he likes that type of racquet, I am sure you will have plenty of choice when he decides he wants a new one in the future, but it may not be an M5.0. That said, all brands update their racquets every one or two years so you have the same issue with every brand if you are trying to buy a two or three year old model.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
I agree with what Robbo said above. Nothing at all wrong with the Dunlop M 5.0 and it's a great (and cheaper) alternative to Babolat. Dunlop just has a bad rep
right now, mostly due to low visibility on the Pro courts and that horrible job they did with the iDapt thing, but it's not because they don't make good racquets. I currently use the 6.0 line and really enjoy it. Dunlop's do go on sale to try and move them when they aren't selling so well...not because they are of a lesser quality.
Dunlop 5 series have been around for at least 8 years, maybe more.
Every company slightly changes the rackets, adds new color schemes, and instantly it's the NEW model ever 2 years.
My Aero's were the 3rd generation of 5's, all stiff, light, very acceptable to added weight, but really crisp with lots of pop even dead stock.
Every company slightly changes the rackets, adds new color schemes, and instantly it's the NEW model ever 2 years.
My Aero's were the 3rd generation of 5's, all stiff, light, very acceptable to added weight, but really crisp with lots of pop even dead stock.
Interesting....
A couple of our local players, one a low 4.0, one at the top of the heap, have tried my weighted Aero500's. Both say my racket's are smoother, more controllable, can hit more consistent strong shots, while not talking about ultimate power. I've used their rackets, same era APD's. I like their APD's, not much difference to me.
Then I tried a handful of PD's, looking for stiffer and more powerful, bought a F5T, used it for two weeks, then tried another 3 PD's from different players, just for comparison. I'll get a few more F5T's, as the difference is too slight to notice.
A couple of our local players, one a low 4.0, one at the top of the heap, have tried my weighted Aero500's. Both say my racket's are smoother, more controllable, can hit more consistent strong shots, while not talking about ultimate power. I've used their rackets, same era APD's. I like their APD's, not much difference to me.
Then I tried a handful of PD's, looking for stiffer and more powerful, bought a F5T, used it for two weeks, then tried another 3 PD's from different players, just for comparison. I'll get a few more F5T's, as the difference is too slight to notice.
Ok - so another question comes to mind. It seems there is a lot of love for the Aerogel 4D500 on the Board. Is the Biomimetic M5.0 considered an upgrade, downgrade or cosmetic change?
Lastly, if known, how does it compare to the new Pure Aero Team. The specs are pretty identical. I guess the PAT is a little more head lite- is that advantage or disadvantage for young player? It turns out I can get 2 PAT for $265 in his grip size. Seems like a pretty good deal.
Thanks again!
Lastly, if known, how does it compare to the new Pure Aero Team. The specs are pretty identical. I guess the PAT is a little more head lite- is that advantage or disadvantage for young player? It turns out I can get 2 PAT for $265 in his grip size. Seems like a pretty good deal.
Thanks again!
prjacobs
Hall of Fame
I find a more consistent response and much more forgiveness from the APD as compared to my 4D500 tour. It's the most forgiving frame I've eve used by a long shot. (And I've played for a long time 
). Again, I really enjoyed the Dunlop, but it kind of has dead zones and hot spots - at least for me....
). Again, I really enjoyed the Dunlop, but it kind of has dead zones and hot spots - at least for me....
robbo1970
Hall of Fame
There's a lot of love for most of the AG4D range. The M5.0 is the newer version from that line, but is a different mold and more in line with the likes of the APD in terms of construction and head shape. The Dunlop head shapes prior to the M5.0 range were a lot more oval shaped as opposed to the more rounded shape you see on the M5.0 and APD. The M5.0 and F5.0 are Dunlop's way of competing in the APD market.
All I would really say is that this is a bit of a change in racquet type from a Radical so I would probably lean towards the cheaper option, just in case he doesn't get on with it long term and wants to switch to something different in a year's time.
But ultimately it is your choice as to what you want to spend and probably more importantly, what your son wants to play with. Having teenage sons myself.....if it aint the racquet they want, then it's the wrong racquet
