New Dunlop sx 300 2025
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Notorious_Junkballer
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DG21
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I recently bought myself the previous (2022) generation because of 55% discount. I play with Pure Aero 2016 and i absolutely love it. The only thing why i am considering switching is because my wrist cant gel with Babolat racquets for whatever reason (i played with PD2021, Pure Aero VS, Pure Aero 98 and now PA2016).
What i can say about SX 300 2022 is that it's an amazing racket. Many people online claim that it's a copy of Pure Aero. But it's not that simple, at least from my perspective. Yes, it's similar in a way and to me they are quite interchangeable but they are not the same rackets! To me PA is a power and spin racket while SX300 is an all rounder racket with an emphasis on spin. I can still generate the same level of spin with SX 300 but at the same time it allows me to play a much more versatile tennis compared to PA2016. It's better at control, it's better at net and it's better on flat groundstrokes. SX300 to me is a perfect combination of the old school power- control rackets (RF97, PS97) and modern power-spin rackets like PA. And this makes it a hidden gem to me! At the same time i am pretty sure that it's not for everyone and not everyone will unlock it. Below is my assessment per category:
Comfort: SX>PA2016. This one is the most subjective because SX300 feels stiffer and firmer but the dampening system works magic, helping you to stay connected to the ball but at the same time protecting your arm. It reminds me of my beloved RF97A - super firm but comfortable. I have zero wrist issues after playing with it though if you mishit with it, you definitely feel it during a match.
Spin: Same
Power: PA2016>SX300. But here you need to be aware that my PA is 335 SW and SX is 326 (customized with 2g of lead at 12:00).
Control: SX300>PA2016
Serve: SX300>PA2016.
Touch: SX300
Feel: Same. Depends what you like. SX300 is firm, crisp and connected to the ball like old school rackets (prestige, gravity pro 2021, head speed mp 2022 etc). PA2016 is muted. I like both feelings and it depends on a day i play tennis.
Note: To me personally, i feel that reviews of SX300 are very miss-leading and it seems that most of the people who review it cant simply unlock this frame and appreciate what it offers. When i hit it in stock (mine was a almost on spec with 297g unstrung and 320 SW strung) i found it very unstable on my backend side. But just 2g of lead at 12:00 fixed this issue and transformed this racket to smth that i truly enjoy playing with.
Both PA and Sx300 are strung with Yonex Poly Tour Rev 1.25 mains and Alu Power 1.25 crossess. Tension 21.5/20.5kg
What i can say about SX 300 2022 is that it's an amazing racket. Many people online claim that it's a copy of Pure Aero. But it's not that simple, at least from my perspective. Yes, it's similar in a way and to me they are quite interchangeable but they are not the same rackets! To me PA is a power and spin racket while SX300 is an all rounder racket with an emphasis on spin. I can still generate the same level of spin with SX 300 but at the same time it allows me to play a much more versatile tennis compared to PA2016. It's better at control, it's better at net and it's better on flat groundstrokes. SX300 to me is a perfect combination of the old school power- control rackets (RF97, PS97) and modern power-spin rackets like PA. And this makes it a hidden gem to me! At the same time i am pretty sure that it's not for everyone and not everyone will unlock it. Below is my assessment per category:
Comfort: SX>PA2016. This one is the most subjective because SX300 feels stiffer and firmer but the dampening system works magic, helping you to stay connected to the ball but at the same time protecting your arm. It reminds me of my beloved RF97A - super firm but comfortable. I have zero wrist issues after playing with it though if you mishit with it, you definitely feel it during a match.
Spin: Same
Power: PA2016>SX300. But here you need to be aware that my PA is 335 SW and SX is 326 (customized with 2g of lead at 12:00).
Control: SX300>PA2016
Serve: SX300>PA2016.
Touch: SX300
Feel: Same. Depends what you like. SX300 is firm, crisp and connected to the ball like old school rackets (prestige, gravity pro 2021, head speed mp 2022 etc). PA2016 is muted. I like both feelings and it depends on a day i play tennis.
Note: To me personally, i feel that reviews of SX300 are very miss-leading and it seems that most of the people who review it cant simply unlock this frame and appreciate what it offers. When i hit it in stock (mine was a almost on spec with 297g unstrung and 320 SW strung) i found it very unstable on my backend side. But just 2g of lead at 12:00 fixed this issue and transformed this racket to smth that i truly enjoy playing with.
Both PA and Sx300 are strung with Yonex Poly Tour Rev 1.25 mains and Alu Power 1.25 crossess. Tension 21.5/20.5kg
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DG21
Rookie
Played two more matches with SX300 2021 today and i am switching to it from my PA2016. To me SX is superior in every category except for power but i can generate it myself when i need it. This stick allows me to play a very versatile tennis with lots of sharp angles and great directional control. It’s a hidden gem
Rogael Naderer
Semi-Pro
DG21
Rookie
100. Still playing with it and still loving it so much! It suits my style very well. I bought myself two more rackets. I also bought the bag. So after almost 2 years of racket testing, i am finally done with the search and i am committing to this racket. I cant be more than happy because this journey was quite painful and pricey.
To me it’s if RF97A and PA2016 had a baby. It has this solid feel and similar (no racket has the same level of stability) stability of RF97A (with lead as i mentioned above) and this fun spinny part of Pure Aero. Fantastic combination. I had to bash from baseline with PA, because it did not give me confidence at net but with SX300 i started to attack the net much more often now which makes my tennis very dangerous.
I wish more people could appreciate what Dunlop offers. I have never tried their rackets but after testing and playing with so many rackets, i truly appreciate Dunlop’s product development. I assume they dont spend that much money on marketing and most of their investments go into product development, making their rackets really good but without much adoption and popularity compared to other brands. This is probably the reason why i always avoided this brand.
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DG21
Rookie
So subjective… first of all PA98 is the best racket on the market? Really? Maybe the most hyped one, then i would agree. Owned both PAVS and PA98 and they are sluggish, stiff, uncomfortable rackets. Sold both quite fast.
Secondly, the feel is muted compared to PA98? I did not try the new 2025 version but the 2022 is very crisp and connected to the ball. My current PA2016 and all the babolat rackets i owned (PD2021, PAVS, PA98, PA2023) are muted rackets. I am not saying it’s bad by the way, i actually dont mind muted rackets but calling SX300 muted compared to PA98…. I dont know… once again, maybe the new 2025 version.
I am confident that if this racket was not Dunlop but had a brand shield called “Babolat” his and his folks’ scores would have been much higher. Dunlop needs to sort out their marketing approach. The product is great (but once again, i am talking about the 2022 version).
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Grafil Injection
Legend
They seemed to quite like it by the end.
Notorious_Junkballer
Hall of Fame
heavyD
Hall of Fame
He no longer uses the SX as he switched to the FX a few months ago.Kecmanovic SX300
Head size 100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.
Length 27 in. / 68.6 cm.
Strung weight 331 gr.
Strung sw 328 gr
Stiffness 68
Grip size L2 (4 1/4)
Grip type Dunlop synthetic + babolat overgrip
String pattern16 mains / 19 crosses
I know however since one of his prostocks was available I figured I'd share the specs of it lol
Hesi
Rookie
I know not everyone likes the PJs, or a lot of the recent 2024-2025 ones, but this one has grown on me a bit. I saw it in person last week playing with a coworker and I didn't dislike it at all. Kinda how like the newest ezones didn't look as bad in person to me as they did in their initial online images.
Chris Wilson
Rookie
I really enjoy MPTennis' reviews -- he's very thoughtful, does a good job of describing how the racket plays. More importantly, and unlike many many other reviewers, his review isn't just based on his own personal racket preferences. A lot of reviewers will trash rackets because they can't play with them, without acknowledging that the racket caters to a different type or level of player. Anyway, I agree that the SX line is severely underrated (as are all of Dunlop's offerings).
I use a PA98 and recently picked up a brand new 2025 SX 300 (was only $130 on fb marketplace). I would say the 2025 SX 300 is more muted than the PA98 (by a decent margin). I've never tried the 2022 version. The 2025 version is supposed to be stiffer than 2022, so maybe they added more dampening.
I'm still deciding, but will most likely sell my PA98 and switch to the the SX 300 as it suits my topspin heavy game better.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
Bought one (SX 300 Tour) and played a match with it today and I am really loving the frame. It does it all, while getting out of the way. I did add lead to the top of mine. I think the stock SW of 280 is too low, and you want to shoot for getting into the 293-300 SW range. But that is all it needs, and even with the lead the frame is still 330 strung with an OG. The level of stability is crazy, but it doesn't feel too blocky. It gets a lot of Pure Aero 98 comparisons, and I noticed the similarity, but I think the feel of the Dunlop is more my thing. It's far more solid. I don't use a dampener anyway, but there is no need with this. You can use a crisp poly and the feel will be great. It has excellent pocketing, which is what makes the feel better than the PA98, imo. I feel like I can roll the ball across the sweetspot and it just hangs there longer, which improves the feel. I really notice it on kick serves, and off the ground the frame wants you to brush the ball , but you can still drive through it as well. Tough to explain, but once you start doing it right, the sweet spot gives a lot of nice pocketing. Anyone who has used one probably knows what I am talking about.
Probably one of the more accurate power/spin frames I have ever used. Just felt like I could hit my targets precisely with a lot of weight on my shots. Got me a lot of mishits and clean winners. Great job Dunlop, this is a unique frame that compliments a modern forehand and also makes tennis a little easier.
Probably one of the more accurate power/spin frames I have ever used. Just felt like I could hit my targets precisely with a lot of weight on my shots. Got me a lot of mishits and clean winners. Great job Dunlop, this is a unique frame that compliments a modern forehand and also makes tennis a little easier.
jimdontcare
Professional
Any tension adjustments to account for the string pattern? I liked the 2022 a lot and played with it for a month or two but struggled with launchiness more than the Aero so I eventually moved on. A lot of people are praising its control and I hit with a lot of spin usually so I feel like I just missed something.
Totally agreed on the feel though, best feeling spin racquet not close and it sounds like the 2025 is even better
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Im stringing at 48#s in altitude. I could probably string lower, around 46.
My Dunlop rep told me the color combination was to make it different than Babolat's pure aero
Fed Kennedy
Legend
How do we feel about the tour vs the 100?
Im tempted to just follow Pmug but what do you guys think?
Im tempted to just follow Pmug but what do you guys think?
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I only have the 98, but it's so forgiving and easy to use that I am quite happy with this one over the 100. More control while still having serious power and spin.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Not really a frame I’d want to use multi in.
How about poly at low tension, 45lbs?
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Oh yes, thats what I do. Tour Bite.
Full bed? What gauge?
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yes. 1.25
I picked up a 2025 SX300 a week ago, really enjoying it, didn't require an extended transition period. Really enjoying the easy and controllable power. Initially strung it with MSV Focus Hex Soft 1.25 @45lbs, but gave me more bite and spin on the ball than I can work with, especially on serve, not to mention I could feel it in the wrist and elbow just a little. So I've strung it up with Multifeel Black @55lbs, I'm not a string breaker and I do prefer a round string. Getting more pop and spin than I've ever been able to generate on any of my control frames, really wish I'd try something like this a long time ago.
_FrankTheTank_
Semi-Pro
How much (depth/directional) control and precison will I loose when coming from a PA98 or a Tfight 300s to the 300 Tour? Saw a 10/10 second hand for cheap and I'm tempted to buy and try.
I'm playing with Tfight 300s and had a Dunlop SX300 for few weeks and then sold it. You don't loose much in term of depth control neither directional one, just a tad bit. I was being more easily consistent in the rallies using the SX300.
What you really loose and for me was a deal breaker for ditching the Dunlop it's maneuverability, both on the OHBH and mostly on the serve. With Tfight you get also better volleys, backhand slice and overall attacking game.
I think they suit different game styles.
I preferred the Sx300 Tour to the 305S (never hit the 300s) and the PA98.
Sounds like it. I head to add like 4g of lead under the bumper to get the SW weight high enough. All the Dunlops have low SW stock
I had two of them, both needed between 3-4g at 12.
So yours sounds off
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
I have tried both of those frames and I prefer the SX300Tour to both of them. It's really good racquet. I would probably put it and the Gravity MP as my top frames of the year.
While I am enjoying the SX300, I am tempted to grab the SX300 Tour for a little more control and feel. Also thinking wouldn’t be that difficult to switch between the two depending on the conditions and the opponent.
Wscarthy
Rookie
Unfortunate. I just picked up the 2022 sx 300 and am loving it so far but am also worried it will be too much for my elbow in the long run. You could try the tour as it’s slightly more flexible but only by a small amount.
I also just ordered the axis 100 on sale in hopes that it’s similar to the sx but more comfortable. Will see when it arrives.
Wscarthy
Rookie
I’m now maining the 2025 SX 300 and 300 tour. In my opinion the two are pretty much interchangeable if you customize them to the same specs. Comfort is definitely better than the 2022 version, but otherwise I find it plays the exact same as the old model (not sure how they managed to make them also feel almost identical but reduce harmful vibrations). Really fun racquet and I’m excited to start throwing different strings in it to see what I like! Will update with different string setups and tensions. So far it hasn’t been string sensitive to me which is great.
So far I’ve tried:
- X-one biphase 16g @53lbs: very plush but difficult to control. Had to really slow my swing to keep it from flying, but still very playable.
- Head velocity mlt 17g @53lbs: similar to biphase but crisper. Biphase has way better snap back.
- Genesis New! (16 or 17g) @50lbs: Feels great, a bit low powered but good control and fun to rip the ball.
So far I’ve tried:
- X-one biphase 16g @53lbs: very plush but difficult to control. Had to really slow my swing to keep it from flying, but still very playable.
- Head velocity mlt 17g @53lbs: similar to biphase but crisper. Biphase has way better snap back.
- Genesis New! (16 or 17g) @50lbs: Feels great, a bit low powered but good control and fun to rip the ball.
Wscarthy
Rookie
After demoing the SX 300 (and picking up a used 300 tour), just ordered a new SX 300 and yikes the unstrung specs are terrible:
297g
273 sw
31.2cm
I will have to add about 6g to the hoop to get the swingweight to where I like it, but thankfully the balance is headlight enough that I won't have to add a ton of weight to the handle as well. Dunlop's QC has been extremely bad and usually very underspec across all of their lines since the 2024 CX line. Still, I definitely prefer underspec to overspec.
Compare those specs to my 2022 SX 300:
301g
288sw
32cm
297g
273 sw
31.2cm
I will have to add about 6g to the hoop to get the swingweight to where I like it, but thankfully the balance is headlight enough that I won't have to add a ton of weight to the handle as well. Dunlop's QC has been extremely bad and usually very underspec across all of their lines since the 2024 CX line. Still, I definitely prefer underspec to overspec.
Compare those specs to my 2022 SX 300:
301g
288sw
32cm
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