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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 frames for the 2016 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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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! 😃

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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!

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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

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      My 2 cents is if you still like the Metallix, stick with it!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!!!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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