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Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution

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The Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution was first spotted in 2017.

Update: this racket is being replace in 2020 by the Dunlop Sonic Core Evolution 130

Here’s my video review:

And here’s the racket:

Dunlop Hyperfibre  Evolution

Image via Derek Lawrence →

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Racket Specs chart

Advertised weight (unstrung): 130 grams
Head size: 490 cm sq
String pattern: 14x18
Measured weight (all-in): 158 grams
Measured balance: 36.5 cm

Product Notes

The initial cosmetics and promo photos from Dunlop show “Evolution 130” printed on the shaft, but the one I tested, and the name I think Dunlop is going with, is the Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution.

This racket is the 2017 update to the Dunlop Force Evolution 130. There’s another Hyperfibre+ racket new for 2017 with the same frame shape but a little lighter called the Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution Pro (Nick Matthew’s racket).

Spotted

Declan James at the 2017 World Championships:

Declan James 2017 World Champs

Photo via Steve Cubbins →

Filed Under: Dunlop Squash Rackets, Squash Rackets Tagged With: Declan James

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Comments

  1. Jimmy Primos says

    (April 14, 2019)

    On my scales with the default grip and strings it’s 153g with a balance point of 265mm.

    Annoyingly, the stock grip is 3g heavier than the karakal pu super grip I replaced it with. This meant when I regripped it the balance point became 274mm and 150g. This is true for all high end Dunlop with this grip. The solution is to wrap a single layer of electrical tape under the grip then regrip and now its 153g with a balance of 267mm. I’m going to restring with 1.15mm string instead of the default 1.22 and this should shave a gram or two and restore it back to default.

    The racket is really super I love it. You feel a good amount of head weight, but the weight is placed just above and below the throat area so it’s still quite manouvereable. This is probably why it’s listed as even, for me even is 260mm so 265mm would be slightly head heavy but rather than having weight at the top of the head is just seems there’s a lot at the bottom of the head which is amazing! Additionally, whilst this is where the weight seems to be when moving it, upon contact with the ball you do still feel all of it ploughing into the contact, perhaps becuase this is a stiff racket you don’t waste any power.

    The head shape feels more like a teardrop than a traditional, I’d say 75% teardrop. The racket doesn’t vibrate, at all, even with stock strings. Default grip is nasty and squeaks when you rub it and the strings aren’t great but not as bad as others make out.

    I tried the Dunlop Revelation Pro Lite and Revelation 135 and this was my favourite followed by the Pro Lite. Happy to answer any questions on either this racket or the other 2 I tried.

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    • Rod says

      (April 16, 2019)

      Totally agree, this racket is superb. The stock string goes really dead after a month or two and I replaced them with the Ashaway Supernick ZX and it plays even better. The balance really suits my game and allows me to volley quickly and hit the ball with great power off the ground.

      Reply
    • Rob says

      (May 13, 2019)

      What is the sweet spot like on this racket?

      Reply
      • Pierre says

        (May 13, 2019)

        I guess I’d say the sweet spot is compact, and located right at the “D” of the stencil in the image above

        Reply
  2. david says

    (January 4, 2019)

    any thoughts on the best string/weight for this racquet to maximize power?

    Reply
  3. Lloyd says

    (November 27, 2017)

    I think that Declan James is playing with this racket atm as of the psl live streams on youtube.

    Reply
    • Ivan says

      (November 28, 2017)

      Hi Lloyd,

      Yes, he played with it on Hong Kong open.

      https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DO1OcBBUEAAN7KX.jpg

      Reply
  4. Alex says

    (October 3, 2017)

    Could you compare this with Hyperfibre Revelation 135.

    I had two racquets that I liked the biomimetic evolution 130 and an the aerogel ultimate 4d ultimate. Both have broken and I’m looking for a new one.

    Thanks

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    • Pierre says

      (October 6, 2017)

      The Revelation 135 is a bit lighter and has a fan stringing pattern. The Revelation feels a bit more maneuverable and the Evolution more club-like. I personally prefer the feel of the Evolution but I don’t think you can really go wrong with either.

      Reply
  5. Jens says

    (August 28, 2017)

    hi pierre, how does the evolution compare to the ali farag racket in your opinion?
    rgds
    jens

    Reply
    • Pierre says

      (September 6, 2017)

      I had a hit with them both yesterday and they are similar but I feel the weight of the Ali Farag is even more at the end of the head (more head heavy)

      Reply
      • David says

        (August 18, 2019)

        I had the same question so your comments was really helpful.

        Reply

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