We need a Dunlop MW 200g Reissue
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Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Revelation was a revelation, ftw..................................need to ck, have a new MW 200G & MAX200G somewhere
Dakota60
Rookie
Still love playing with them! But I've got a pair of extra original issue MW200G 95s if anyone is interested. Very clean copies.
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Dakota60
Rookie
They're best suited if you prefer the more oval/squarish type grip shapes, which I do, hence the custom pallets. They were originally a pretty large size and it was a good opportunity to try these out since I know a local guy who could get this done. Here's a cross section of it in case you thought these were the more hollow/skeletal type 3D printed pallets.
In my opinion, they don't feel any different from the originals. But to each, their own.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
They had one a few years ago.
was in 2013 I think. Sadly it was before I started playing.
Automatix
Hall of Fame
Ditto. Though I sold my 100G and 200G. Too demanding for me but the pj was very sturdy.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
The MW 200G was designed by Paul Angell
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
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Automatix
Hall of Fame
Crazy it's been 10 years already...
As @PaulC wrote, it would be nice if "Dunlop" formerly known as Srixon rolled out a Mauresmo racquet. Especially since the biggest companies do/did cater us with somewhat similar offerings - Wilson Pro Labs or sometime ago Dimitrovs mold, soon to be released Babolat Pure Aero Rafa, Head with PT2.0 and to be released Prestige Mid variation....
Not proud of it but when people refer to the current "Dunlops" as Dunlops and later go on about how they replace the old 200s or 300s I am slightly annoyed. The frames are rebranded Srixons for f... sake. They have nothing to do with the old Dunlops.
To me Srixon basically took over the logo and slapped it on their own products. They did not take anything from the old inventory to please diehard Dunlop fans.
I must say the new Cx’s are really nice however. I’m a big fan.
Got the MW 200g in today. Wiped it down with rubbing alcohol and got all the gunk off. Ordered a black and white car paint touch up pen that I’m gonna use to touch up some minor paint chips. I removed the replacement grip as well and it had a lot of leftover residue that I had to remove, replaced it with a fairway leather grip. Going to string it with x-one biphase in the mains and alu power rough in the crosses but still waiting on them to come in. All together the racquet looks to be in great condition. Will post pics later this week once I string it.
mental midget
Hall of Fame
that was my old racket for a while! 200g revelation, had like a checkerboard pattern on it i think? anyway that's what got me playing dunlops, just like a great all-around frame...classic shape, feel, really versatile, not a cannon but great particularly if you are blessed/cursed with longer strokes, nice feel, great for slice and 1hbh. playing dunlop to this day with the revo 2.0 95 srixon something or other...also a great frame.
mental midget
Hall of Fame
yeah i play one, like you said really nice, maybe the the closest thing to 'contemporary classic' on the market...and really easy to play around with some tape, handle weight, whatever to get it right where you want it.
MomentumGT
Semi-Pro
Love the muscle weave. Took it out this past weekend for a hit and it still felt great even with old ass Polylon from 2015 lol. Comparing the CX to the MV the CX is definitely more user friendly with a noticeably larger sweet spot. As far as feel goes the MV is only second to the Hot Melt imo
Ordered some strings off **** and got fake alu power rough. ordered from a reputable dealer this time and should come in tomorrow. hoping to string it sometime this week.
vandre
Hall of Fame
i apologize for being off topic, but fakes on that site are getting out of hand. i know a guy who ended up getting fake guitar strings off there. they are fakin' everything...smh...glad you were able to get the real stuff.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Darn, just bought a Wilson BLX PS 6.1 95 w/white & red cosmetics for $20. Hope it is not a fake!
I even messaged the guy to confirm they were real before buying and said not to waste his or my time because I will charge back and file a claim, being as it’s illegal to ship counterfeiting items in the US I will not be shipping it back to him for a return. Filed a claim but I have to wait til the 13th for them to step in. I was looking forward all day at work to coming home and restringing my racquet just to open up terribly fake alu power rough. ruined my day completely lol.
I’ve been a fan of the rubber band for a while now. does the job of dampening just as well, only dampener that pulls strings together instead of pushing them apart, and it’s almost impossible to knock it off during play. definitely reccomend it to anyone who hasn’t tried it!
haha, it’s tied below the bottom cross ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
Just got a MW 200G and the initial hit against a wall was great. That solid but sweet feeling you only get with weightier sticks. Mines 338g, 32.25cm balance strung, so I guess it's 320g, 31.25cm (10pt HL) unstrung? Annoyingly doesn't list full specs on the frame, but otherwise looks great. Dunlop should really bring it back, or something similar specced.
I haven’t gotten to hit with mine yet but even just bouncing the ball on it in my apartment you can tell that there’s something special about this stick.
Dunlop300g
New User
Yes. They should make a James Blake tribute edition.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
And something special about yer neighbors
hahaha i just mean bouncing it up on the string bed and not letting it the floor or wall
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
No Wallyball?
Good find! Great racquet for almost nothing.
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
First proper hit today. What a great frame! Solid but comfortable at the same time. Control, but easy depth. Can handle pace, but is manoeuvrable. I can imagine a bit of weight at 3 & 9 might be needed ultimately to give a bit more punch, but I'll continue without for now.
MomentumGT
Semi-Pro
I wouldn’t say overrated but would agree with choosing the HM over the MV but the Revelation over both IMHO lol
Automatix
Hall of Fame
Disagree with the HM > MW.
Agree with the Rev >>> MW/HM
I did not know that, but I do remember talking to Paul Angell about Dunlop sticks over a decade ago, and he explained me the different grades of graphite used over the years in different productions... very instructive!
kevin qmto
Hall of Fame
That’s an awfully big range, are you even sure it was the same exact supplier for all those years?
I remember play testing the MW 200G when it first came out in 1999 (I believe...), and immediately loved it and bought a couple. It was my main stick with the PT 280 for 2-3 years. I sill play it from time to time and still find it great for control and touch shots. The re-issue was very good too, although a little different from the original, not the same graphite, but still very enjoyable.
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
I noticed that the sweet-zone is a bit higher than the centre of the hoop, which you can sort of guess from the tear-drop shape and the string-bed is also high, so I added 1.5g lead at 4 & 8 plus 3g in the butt-cap, and I'm liking the result. A bit more punch and solidity in the centre, but still very whippy for a 344g racket, and feels so easy to hit for a 95sqi.
Played with the original MW 200G today, and compared it to the PT630 (Austria made). Wow! My impression of these two sticks is still the same as it was 23 years ago. Both super sweet, perfect flex, great control and feel on every shot. The main differences for me are the MW has a smaller sweetspot and feels a little crisper and tighter (like playing with a smaller head, although they are the same headsize). I have always felt the MW was a little more demanding. Other than that, both are true classics, still very playable today. A treat!
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
Weird how you say the MW is demanding. I find it incredibly easy to hit especially for a 95. If anything, it's too easy. I wonder if it's string-sensitive? I have a full bed of Red-Code at the moment, which feels great.
I was comparing it to the PT 630. And you're right, strings and tension will make a big difference. Lower tension will enlarge the sweetspot and add power. I used to play it with a full bed of natural gut at 60 pds and it was magical, almost too much power but great feel and touch. A good poly, or multi/poly combo, is my preferred choice today.
