Dunlop squash rackets are probably the most popular in the world. They’re the official squash rackets of the PSA World Tour, and the Dunlop squash brand is used by many of the top pros on the men’s and women’s tours. They’re also used by tons of regular club players, including myself.
Here are the current Dunlop squash rackets for the 2016 / 2017 season. Some of these are new for this season, and others came out last season but are still part of the Dunlop lineup.
For junior squash rackets: Dunlop Junior Squash Rackets
Dunlop Ultimate
The 2016 version of the Ultimate is called the Dunlop Precision Ultimate. It’s got a conventional head shape and fairly normal-sized head. The stringing pattern is 16×19 and it’s avertised at 132 grams. This is my favorite of the new Precision range.
Dunlop Elite
The Dunlop Precision Elite came out in 2016. It’s the same head shape as the Ultimate above, but a more open stringing pattern (14×18).
Dunlop Pro 130
2016’s version is the Dunlop Precision Pro 130. This is a very control-oriented racket and is a longtime favorite of mine.
Dunlop Pro 140
The Dunlop Precision Pro 140 came out in 2016. This is the same frame shape as the Pro 130 above, but a little heavier (140 grams), and a little head-heavier too.
Dunlop Evolution 120
The current model is the Dunlop Force Evolution 120, released in 2015. It has sort of a hybrid shape, with the strings extending down through the throat, but not all the way. Advertised as 120 grams.
Note: this is being replaced by the Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution 120 in 2017.
Dunlop Evolution 130
The latest model is the Dunlop Force Evolution 130, released in 2015. Same frame shape as the Evolution 120 above, but 130 grams.
Note: this is being replaced by the Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution 130 in 2017.
Dunlop Revelation 125
The Dunlop Force Revelation 125 was new for 2015. It’s 125 grams, obvi. Dunlop branching out more into the teardrop shape with this one and the Revelation 135.
Note: this is being replaced by the Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Revelation 125 in 2017.
Dunlop Revelation 135
The Dunlop Force Revelation 135 also came out in 2015. Similar head shape to the Revelation 125, but a little more weight in the head, and also a fan stringing pattern. More power than the 125.
Dunlop Rush
This is Dunlop’s racket for hardball doubles. The 2016 model is called the Dunlop Force Rush. Head-heavy and 145 grams.
Dunlop Apex Synergy
The Dunlop Apex Synergy came out in 2015. Good value for money on this guy ($99).
Dunlop Apex Infinity
The Dunlop Apex Infinity is another good value, this time in a teardrop shape, that also came out in 2015.
Dunlop Blackstorm Titanium
The 2016 Dunlop Blackstorm Titanium is a longtime Dunlop frame shape at a decent price of $90 / £40. It’s advertised as 135 grams and head-light.
Dunlop Blackstorm Carbon
Here’s another mid-range Blackstorm racket, except a different frame shape. It’s the 140-gram Dunlop Blackstorm Carbon:
Dunlop Blackstorm Graphite
The Dunlop Blackstorm Graphite is 155 grams advertised, same frame shape as the Blackstorm Carbon.
Dunlop Fusion 150
Starting to get into the part of the range where the rackets get less expensive, but heavier. The Dunlop Fusion 150 is 150 grams.
Dunlop Fusion 155
The Dunlop Fusion 155 is another inexpensive-but-a-bit-heavy guy. 155 grams.
Dunlop Blaze Inferno
The Dunlop Blaze Inferno is pretty heavy at 170 grams, but cheap. Dropped in 2015.
Dunlop Blaze Tour
The Dunlop Blaze Tour is very heavy at 175 grams, but very cheap. 2015.
Dunlop Blaze Pro
The Dunlop Blaze Pro was introduced in 2016 to round out the bottom of the Blaze series. 180 grams.
Dunlop Force Lite Ti
Even among the cavemen, there were lighter cavemen and heavier cavemen. 195 grams. The Dunlop Force Lite Ti came out in 2015.
Dunlop Force Ti
Last, and least, is the Dunlop Force Ti. 195 grams, same as the one above, but with a fan stringing pattern.
Dunlop Squash Rackets List
A plain list of all the Dunlop squash rackets posted on Squash Source so far.
- Dunlop Aerogel 130 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel 4D Elite Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel 4D Evolution 120 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel 4D Max Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel 4D Pro GT-X Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel 4D Ultimate Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel Evolution F120 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel Pro GT Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel Pro Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel Rush Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel Tour Squash Racket
- Dunlop Aerogel Ultimate Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex 110 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex 120 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex Force Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex Infinity Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex Lite Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex Power Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex Speed Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex Synergy Squash Racket
- Dunlop Apex Tour Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Elite GTS Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Elite Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Evolution 120 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Evolution 130 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Max Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Pro GTS 130 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Pro GTS 140 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Pro GTX 130 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Pro GTX 140 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Pro Lite Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Pro Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Revelation 125 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Revelation 135 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Rush Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Tour CX Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Ultimate GTS Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biomimetic Ultimate Squash Racket
- Dunlop Biotec Xtreme Ti Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blackmax Titanium Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blackstorm Carbon Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blackstorm Graphite Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blackstorm Supreme Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blackstorm Titanium Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blaze 10 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blaze 30 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blaze 50 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blaze Inferno Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blaze Pro Squash Racket
- Dunlop Blaze Tour Squash Racket
- Dunlop Evolution HD Squash Racket
- Dunlop Flux 50 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Force Evolution 120 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Force Evolution 130 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Force Lite Ti Squash Racket
- Dunlop Force Revelation 125 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Force Revelation 135 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Force Rush Squash Racket
- Dunlop Force Ti Squash Racket
- Dunlop Fury 30 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Fusion 150 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Fusion 155 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Fusion 70 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Fusion 90 Squash Racket
- Dunlop G Force 20 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Hotmelt Pro Squash Racket
- Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution 130 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution Pro
- Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Revelation 125
- Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Revelation 135
- Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Revelation JNR (Junior)
- Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Revelation Pro Squash Racket
- Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Squash Rackets
- Dunlop Precision Elite Squash Racket
- Dunlop Precision Pro 130 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Precision Pro 140 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Precision Squash Rackets
- Dunlop Precision Ultimate Squash Racket
- Dunlop Predator 40 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Predator 60 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Pulse G 40 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Pulse G 50 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Rage 10 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Venom 110 Squash Racket
- Dunlop Vision 110 Squash Racket
Lloyd says
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Does anyone recognise ali farags squash racket (as of TofC 2017) i know hes been playing with dunlop for a while but now it has a splash of red on it?
Pierre says
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Yes he posted a close-up of it on Twitter but I’m not sure what it will be called. Here it is:
Lloyd says
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Sweet! Thank you!
Tony says
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Hi Pierre, i just wonde have you ever heard od Dunlop force elite or dinlop force ultimate. There is a discount in Sport Direct. It seems that both have similar design like dunlop revelation, wit h 132 and 135g. Can you find something abot them please?
Thank you
TONY
Pierre says
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I haven’t heard of them before. My guess is they are custom paint jobs of the Dunlop Elite / Dunlop Ultimate. I have never played with them myself (the Sports Direct versions) but these look like a pretty good deal!
Lloyd says
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Hi, i just got 2 force elites for christmas, they feel the same as the biomimetic elite. I’m yet to play a proper game with them yet
Nick Bbbb says
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I’ve just bought a couple for myself after some research, moving on from Carboflex 125 that I could never really get a feel for. For less than half the price of the Precision Elite, it seemed like a bargain (but buy online – it’s 15 quid cheaper than in the shop!).
Digging a bit deeper into the tech specs, it’s seems like basically an updated Elite GTS, but using Hyperfibre (hence the Force name).
It’s the same updated frame shape as the GTS/Precision from what I can tell, but uses Hyperfibre instead of Biofibre. The tech blurb claims it has AeroskinCX, CXGrommets and Hybrid Cross Section, Glide Polymer (MOS2) like the GTS and Precision, but is missing the CXMax valley from the Precision.
Strung with the Great White 17g string from the Precision, rather than the Silk from the GTS.
Oh, and you also don’t get a cover 🙂
I’ve only had one hit with it so far, but felt very comfortable with it, had very good accuracy and gave me confidence to take the ball short, and it has a surprising amount of power on some shots.
I have a friend with a Biomimetic Elite (may have been a GTS), will have to swap over to see how they compare. Have been pleasantly surprised so far.
Nick Bbbb says
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Oh, and weight was 156g on my home scales with original string/grip, minus vibration damper ball. Balance point directly under bottom of bridge.
Smooper says
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Hi Pierre, I’m quite new to squash and I have been playing with a Dunlop biomimetic (not sure which model is it). And it was pretty light. Can you recommend me any racket that’s cheap and light? Your recommendation will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Pierre says
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I would find out if possible which model Biomimetic you’ve been using and then look for deals on that one, or look for one of the Aerogel models with the same name – they should be similar but cheaper
Sameer says
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Hi Pierre!
It’s a Dunlop Biomimetic elite gts.Can you recommend me the aerogel one?
Thanks
Pierre says
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Hi Sameer, it’s the Dunlop Aerogel Elite. I’m pretty sure it’s the same frame shape or very close.
Jason says
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New Dunlop Rackets are out Pierre!
Pierre says
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Thanks Jason! Where’ve you seen them?
Luis says
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Hello
I have seen a Dunlop Force Elite racket in an internet store but cannot see annywhere else. Is this an evolution of the biomimetic elite? Do you know this racket. Thank you
Pierre says
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This one?
http://www.sportsdirect.com/dunlop-force-elite-squash-racket-733013
I had never heard of it before. From the photo, it does look like the same frame shape and stringing pattern as the Elite GTS.
It could be the 2016 version of the Elite, except we already saw photos of the Dunlop Precision Elite and I thought that would be the new model.
Mysterious!
Scott says
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Guys, Thanks for the input. After further research, I found the Wilson BLX Blade (http://www.ebay.com/itm/WILSON-BLX-BLADE-squash-racquet-racket-Authorized-Dealer-w-Warranty-Reg-179-/131420965702?hash=item1e994ccb46:g:4ikAAOSw0e9U0lLl) for peanut$, got a vibration strip and sticky grip tape all for less than $90.
Ibrahim says
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This is a limited addition wilson blade btw
Rodney Foster says
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great racquet.
love the control those wilson’s give you
that’s a great buy for all that gear and a great racquet too!
Pierre says
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That is a good deal. Like Ibrahim said, this is some sort of limited edition and they call this one the Wilson Blade BLX (the Peter Barker version).
Scott says
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Don’t even think about Wilson! Broke my Blade BLX on 1st night playing and I NEVER once touched the wall!?!?!??? Cheap is cheap…. aka defective!
Scott Morton says
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I have broken two Head Metallix 130 Squash Racquets, but I like the feel and the price (under $100.) It’s light and well-balanced, but gets average ratings from a website called squash galaxy.com. I spotted a Dunlop Biomimetic Pro GT X 130 Squash Racket for $87, but didn’t want to bid on it before getting some input. There’s also a Wilson 130 TI Sledge Hammer that I’m guessing is about the same caliper racquet as the Metallix. Average performance and durability. If none of these make sense for a decent player, I would appreciate some recommendations. It’s important that you know that I’m by all estimates an intermediate player, male, 56 with more athletic ability than technique. Decent power and good finesse/ touch. Thanks!
Rod Foster says
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i think you’d like a prince racquet.
i think the airstick 130 or the pro beast 750 are wonderful racquets
both should be for sale fairly frequently on ebay if you wanna get a used one or even a good deal on a new one.
i primarily use my prince airstick 130 ….but also like to whip out the eye vlite 110 power
best of luck!
Scott says
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I BET the Pro Beast is good! $159+ on EBay!! Soils! Gotta keep it under $115 or else I’m sleeping on the couch for a week! 😃
Rodney Foster says
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well it looks like your wilson blx blade shit the bed.
so, maybe pulling the trigger on that pro beast would be a good start? hope you have a comfy couch!
Scott says
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Thanks Rodney, but $160 is too much quality for my game. The company (racquet guys.com) took it back and for the difference I got a Dunlop Biomimetic Pro GTX which is a best seller according to Englsh company called squash source. The GTX Classic was extremely popular in its day (2014) but hey! $95 which works for me! If it breaks, well I’ll update y’all on the racquet
Pierre says
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My 2 cents is if you still like the Metallix, stick with it!
Scott says
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So what about a reported durability of 80 something to low 90s vs Metalix’s 73? Is durability terribly subjective? I just want to buy a racquet that lasts! If you’re married and you keep plunking $s on a racquet every year you know what I’m talking about. One could always refrain from hitting the wall, but that seems unlikely the way I play. Thanks!
Pierre says
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I see what you mean! I used to play with the GTX 130 and was fond of it. I never had any problem with breakages, although I don’t often break rackets. Not sure how Squash Galaxy comes up with their durability ratings.
The GTX 130 is a different head shape, so it will take a little adjustment to get used to the sweet spot being in a different place versus the Metallix.
Scott says
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So where is the GTX”s sweet spot? I found that the Metallix did OK when I hit shots off center. Some of my winning points are scored from “power mishits”. 😊 I tend to mishit shots toward the tip if anything. But bottom line I learned is try to pick it off the wall vs attacking the wall.
I appreciate the insight!
Rod Foster says
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Was hoping someone had some use out of the Dunlop Aerogel 4d elite series? I recently hopped into court w/ a guy that likes to hit the ball as hard as he can at every turn….and in so doing he over swung by a mile and crashed his racket into my prince pro beast 750 🙁 it’s smashed to smithereens
so, since i can’t afford a new prince one at the moment (it was originally a xmas gift last year) i’m looking at this dunlop and remember liking it when in seattle for the world squash champs
i was browsing rackets that were on display in seattle at the squash gear table and really liked the feel and weight of that particular dunlop
http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-Aerogel-4D-Elite-Racquet/dp/B003BKEMZ0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1452872607&sr=8-4&keywords=dunlop+aerogel+4d
anyone have any reviews as to how it plays or feels on court?
thanks in advance!!!
Brent Coe says
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I really liked the 4d Elite, however my elbow did not.
For the weight/balance that I was looking for (~150g strung, slightly HL), it’s great. A rare stick for me that feels like the racquet responds linearly to any swing. It’s hard to explain, but more than about any other racquet, my follow-through allowed me to control my shots. If I abreviated my swing after impact, I could deftly drop the ball in from the back court. If I exagerated my followthrough slightly, it would carry wide-angle passes deep into the corner. With the Airstick, I still generated adaquate power with a shorter swing but without the same tactile “feel”
It is fairly stiff and even though it has a lese dense string pattern than the Ultimate, the stringbed feels tight even at 22lbs. For some reason, my elbow has problems with the racquet. I tried a few setups before dropping down to 22lbs and 305. If I don’t sell the racquet, I’ll go down in tension next restring in hopes of making it more comfortable.
Hope this helps.
Kat says
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I’m pretty new to squash but am picking it up quite quickly and am looking for a racket. I’ve enjoyed playing with a blackstorm supreme and pulse c-15 at training so was wondering what sort of racket you recommend.
Pierre Bastien says
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Hi Kat that’s great. I hadn’t heard of the Blackstorm Supreme before. It looks like the same frame shape as the Dunlop Fusion frames above, although the newer ones have a heavier advertised weight, and I wouldn’t go with a heavier racket at this point. You may want to check out the Dunlop Apex Synergy. It appears to be a similar frame shape as the one you’ve already enjoyed, so it will feel familiar. And in my opinion that racket is a good deal for the price.