Dunlop Racquets similar to Prince Phantom Pro 100 18x20

[tennisinvegas]

Picked up a Prince Phantom Pro 100 18x20 during TW sale. https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Prince_Phantom_Pro_100_18x20/descpageRCTWABG-PPRO18.html for spec
and man I am a big fan. The weight scared me a little but I think it plays just fine. I strung it with Head Velocity and I really enjoy the ball pocketing feel.
I came to realize I really like lowish powered 100 sqin 18x20 type of frames or a dense 16x19 98ish.
I'm afraid to go to 95 frames due to reduced sweetspot since consistency has always been a struggle for me.

I want to hop on the current Dunlop sale but feeling lost. CX 200, CX 200 OS, CX 200 Tour 16x19, 18x20, CX 400 Tour. There are too many versions lol
Could someone recommend me which Dunlop racquet will suit me the most?

Here are the list of racquets I've liked so far:
Like

• Prince Phantom Pro 100
• Yonex DR 98
• Prince Textreme tour 100p (2015)
• Head Graphene Extreme Tour (but hurts my arm)

Dislike

• Prince Vortex 310g
• Dunlop SX 300 tour (1st gen)
• Pure Strike 18x20 1st gen
• Yonex Ezone 100

I think I'm not a big fan of high powered spin friendly racquets.

 

[georgeyew]

I agree with you that the Phantom Pro 100 18x20 is an excellent frame (I picked up a few myself). If you like it why don't you stick with it? But if you are really set on trying a Dunlop, I think the CX200 would probably fit what you are looking for. I also think that the small head size of the Tour would be a bit of a stretch if you are used to a 100 in frame.

 

[tennisinvegas]

I agree with you that the Phantom Pro 100 18x20 is an excellent frame (I picked up a few myself). If you like it why don't you stick with it? But if you are really set on trying a Dunlop, I think the CX200 would probably fit what you are looking for. I also think that the small head size of the Tour would be a bit of a stretch if you are used to a 100 in frame.

You are absolutely right about sticking with it but I just have an itch and I've been eyeing on this particular Dunlop line for a while haha
I've ruled out 95 frames so my candidates are CX200, CX200OS, CX400Tour now

 

[Trip]

Yep, go for the regular CX 200. It's going to be the better fit for you. (FWIW, I'm also a TT100P player, but the more firm 2019, and I'm really enjoying a pair of all-black CX 200 LE's -- awesome for the one-hander).

FYI, you're bound to get some CX 200 Tour recommendations regardless, and it's a great 95, but I would hold firm with the regular 200.

 

[AmericanTwist]

Look at your string bed. Are strings around the frame sides or the throat worn at all? Control of the tour 18x20 is really good so flex-wise it will feel similar. However, the prince phantom is unique. I would stick with that if you are playing ok with it. But you can't go wrong with a dunlop frame. Great designs and high quality (for a non-japan made frame).

 

[tennisinvegas]

Look at your string bed. Are strings around the frame sides or the throat worn at all? Control of the tour 18x20 is really good so flex-wise it will feel similar. However, the prince phantom is unique. I would stick with that if you are playing ok with it. But you can't go wrong with a dunlop frame. Great designs and high quality (for a non-japan made frame).

https://imgur.com/a/T17gpRk

Yeah it seems like it? Very hard to tell but it seems like it's worn all over the place

 

[AmericanTwist]

Lol...it looks like you hit in the middle generally. Here is a tip. Try to hit in the middle to upper hoop for better control (but less power). Are you aiming to hit the middle of the string bed?

 

[tennisinvegas]

Lol...it looks like you hit in the middle generally. Here is a tip. Try to hit in the middle to upper hoop for better control (but less power). Are you aiming to hit the middle of the string bed?

Uhhhhh I don't know where I am aiming tbh. But in the past all my string break has been slightly above the dead center of a racquet which may be a good sign.

Anyways, still seeking dunlop recommendations before this sale ends!

 

[tele]

The 200 tour has a pleasant feel on impact that might be diminished with the increased stiffness of the regular cx200. I had the 16x19 tour and loved it for serves and attacking. If sw is mid 320s.or above, power is also good. However, I suspect you would find the 98 version more forgiving on defense.