Dunlop CX 400 2027 (285g) Racket

The Dunlop CX 400 2027, power and spin in an accessible package

The CX 400 brings the CX world to players who need some help: a 100 sq in head, 285 g unstrung, 16x19 pattern and a thicker 24 mm beam. The 2027 generation keeps the range's box profile and adopts the new red and neon-red cosmetic.

Who is this racket for?

Intermediate players who want depth and spin without having to generate all the pace themselves. Our X-Compare measurements give it high power and spin, very good stability and decent forgiveness. Despite its modest weight, the mass is distributed to make it stable rather than whippy: manoeuvrability is average. The feel is the firmest in the range and control is more moderate than on the CX 200 models.

The technologies explained

• Sonic Core with Infinergy: a highly elastic BASF material at 3 and 9 o'clock that adds power and filters vibration.
• Vibroshield: a dampening layer in the shaft.
• PowerGrid StringTech+: a reworked stringbed that balances power and spin across the whole head.
• Control Frame Geometry: the CX box profile, with a concave inner zone.

The Extreme Tennis team's verdict

The CX 400 suits players who want a racket that helps them hit topspin and depth. If you want more comfort and control, the CX 200 LS is thinner and more manoeuvrable; for even more power and stability, the 300 g CX 400 Tour steps up.