NEW Aerogel 500 4D and Aerogel 500 4D tour. Improved over Original ?

[Fedace]

Dunlop just released Aerogel 4D 500 and 500 tour. the original version of the 500 tour was pretty solid frame, but has anyone played with the new versions yet ? 4D 500 is now a extended racket, 27.3 inches. looks fairly light with very low SW. and the 4D 500 tour looks like a solid frame.

1. Aerogel 500 4D tour.
Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 11.3oz / 320g
Balance: 2pts Head Light
Swingweight: 325
Stiffness: 71
Beam Width: 23-25-23 mm Tapered Beam
Composition: Aerogel 4D Braided Graphite
Power Level: Low-Medium
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Hydramax Tour
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 18 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T, 7H, 9H
One Piece
No shared holes

2. Aerogel 4D 500.
Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.
Length: 27.3 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 10.2oz / 289g
Balance: 1.2pts Head Light
Swingweight: 300
Stiffness: 66
Beam Width: 23-25-23 mm Tapered Beam
Composition: Aerogel 4D Braided Graphite
Power Level: Low-Medium
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Hydramax Tour
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 18 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T, 7H, 9H
One Piece
No shared holes

 

[A_Instead]

Yes, I have one of the new Tour versions. and have played with the old Tour version.
New is an improvement. Hits a nice ball and easy to swing and play with.
IMO needs a tad more weight for me, but It is fine in original spec.
My wife switched to it from a APDC+ and really likes it.

 

[Automatix]

4D 500 is now a extended racket, 27.3 inches.

Nope... that's a typo... the 4D 500 is a standard length frame...

 

[Fedace]

Nope... that's a typo... the 4D 500 is a standard length frame...

Really??? TW actually made a typo ?? Need clarification from Spencer on this one.:shock:

 

[Automatix]

Really??? TW actually made a typo ?? Need clarification from Spencer on this one.:shock:

Dunlop.com:
http://www.dunlopsport.com/Dunlop-Tennis/Products/Rackets/Aerogel-4D/5HUNDRED4D/

TW Europe:
http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageRCDUNHGER-D4D5R.html

^ 27.0 inches...

 

[walkers]

So is the new one worth the extra money? Or just go with the old?

 

[wilfreb]

i have the AG500t 4D on its way to me, when i demoed it, i loved it. never tried the old one.

 

[prjacobs]

I just bought the 4D 500 tour and by now, I have a feeling that forum members are tired of hearing how much I LOVE this racquet . For me, I was able to do anything that I wanted with it. Again, for me, it provides far more feedback and control than any of the Babolat frames of similar weight and flex. It feels like a real racquet, not a club. My backhand is better with this frame, than it EVER was. I'm a 4 - 4.5 player, I've taken years of lessons and I feel like with this frame I will greatly improve. I'm very excited about this. It is 27" long, by the way. If you're looking at racquets with this general profile, I strongly recommend that you demo this racquet. I'll stop now