Dunlop M-Fil 300 VS. Dunlop M-Fil 200 Plus.

[K-LEG]

Alright so here's the deal. I've made my decision. There is no stopping me. I'm either buying one of the two racquets...

1. Dunlop M-Fil 300 - Brand new for $70.00, prestrung, case not included.
2. Dunlop M-Fil 200 Plus- Used for $50.00, 8/10 condition, strung with Luxilon Hybrid, case included.

Both of these deals are available to me locally and are killing me, I CAN'T DECIDE. Honestly though, I've made enough money to buy the brand new Dunlop M-Fil 300 and that's the option which I'm leaning towards. The racquet suits me great (after adding some lead at 3 and 9 o'clock). I've never even tried the Dunlop M-Fil 200 Plus to be honest but I've heard some good things about it. I need some suggestions on which racquet I should buy. Don't just say, "Because it's new..." or, "Dunlop M-Fil 300", please tell me your decision and WHY you feel that way. Thanks for the advice.

 

[A.T.S.]

Well if you could buy both that would be great but if not i would suggest the M-Fil 300 because you say it suits you so I wouldn't risk buying the M-Fil 200 and regreting it while your playing with it on the court and your failing misrebly.

 

[bertrevert]

The 300 is versatile and you can mod it as you please.

Forget whatever strings come in a racq. as you will always want to transition to your favoured strings setup anyway...

 

[Thomas Bird-Itch]

I used a 300G for a long time so that's my benchmark. Many people liked it, many people didn't. I hit with a M-Fil 300 for the first time recently and could probably play with it, but it isn't a 300G. The balance is more toward the head, which gives it a little more power, but it made the handle feel a little unstable (300G head is unstable?). They are both low powered control racquets. Some say the 300's feel like noodles, but I like em.

I didn't like the 2006. Basically, the 2006 felt stiffer and heavier than advertised, turn offs for me since I like a whippy (or wimpy?) racquet. It felt more solid, than either of the 300's, but it wasn't what I was looking for in terms of weight or feel. It had a boardy feeling compared to the 300's. It also had more power and that wasn't what I needed.

Oh, I also demoed the Aerogel about a month ago and really liked it. It's not 10.8, more like low 11's, but it's a nice upgrade from a 300G. Same balance, same feeling. More stable. If I can't find a good, cheap replacement for my 300Gs I'll probably go with an Aerogel.

Good luck!

 

[ksm]

I used a 300G for a long time so that's my benchmark. Many people liked it, many people didn't. I hit with a M-Fil 300 for the first time recently and could probably play with it, but it isn't a 300G. The balance is more toward the head, which gives it a little more power, but it made the handle feel a little unstable (300G head is unstable?). They are both low powered control racquets. Some say the 300's feel like noodles, but I like em.

I didn't like the 2006. Basically, the 2006 felt stiffer and heavier than advertised, turn offs for me since I like a whippy (or wimpy?) racquet. It felt more solid, than either of the 300's, but it wasn't what I was looking for in terms of weight or feel. It had a boardy feeling compared to the 300's. It also had more power and that wasn't what I needed.

Oh, I also demoed the Aerogel about a month ago and really liked it. It's not 10.8, more like low 11's, but it's a nice upgrade from a 300G. Same balance, same feeling. More stable. If I can't find a good, cheap replacement for my 300Gs I'll probably go with an Aerogel.

Good luck!

I am 100% with you. The M-fil 200 2006 feels a little head heavy & less whippy as compared to the 300G. I have come back to my old 300G with a little lead tape added to it.

I have still not found an able substitute for my 300G. The Aerogel 300 feels to be heavy swinging (as mentioned by few posters). The Aerogel 300 16*18 seems to be good replacement but no feedback on this stick as it is not available in the US.

ksm

I have still not found

 

[Chauvalito]

Just so you know, you can find brand new m-fil 200 plus's for arounf $55 each if you look hard enough.

I ended buying 2, they played really well with weight added to the head and handle. Its a great all around stick that does everything well and has decent but not excessive pop due to its strung stifness.

 

[K-LEG]

I don't want any of your thoughts on the Aerogel series and the rest of the Dunlop racquets. Please just give me some suggestions on the Dunlop M-Fil 200 Plus and Dunlop M-Fil 300.

 

[Redflea]

There's another thread on these two where I've provided my view of their similarities and differences...a quick search should turn it up.

Overall, the MF300 is probably the best choice for most people...easier access to spin, slightly easier to find sweet spot, swings easier than the 200 2006 to me and others who've tried them both, and the MF300 performs well from all areas of the court.

 

[Thomas Bird-Itch]

I don't want any of your thoughts on the Aerogel series and the rest of the Dunlop racquets. Please just give me some suggestions on the Dunlop M-Fil 200 Plus and Dunlop M-Fil 300.

I brought up the Aerogel b/c they are similar. Other people, maybe even you, might find that helpful eventually so don't tell people what NOT to say when they're trying to be helpful!

My advice, don't buy a racquet you've never tried unless it's a great deal or you can take a loss when you sell it (I made that mistake with the 2006). In this case, the 2006 isn't really worth the price of a demo unless there's another frame you really wanna to try.