One of Dunlop's most versatile frames is the Dunlop Force 100 Tour, a racket with a lot of power and spin potential in the medium weight segment.
Brand: Dunlop
Model: Force 100 Tour
Blade size: 100 sq/inch
Weight: 305 gr
Balance: 32.0 cm
Stringing pattern: 16/19
Length: 27 inches
RA: 70
The Dunlop Force 100 Tour can be compared to rackets such as the Babolat Pure Drive , the Wilson Ultra 100 , the Prince Textreme Warrior 100 and the Yonex EZONE DR 100 and is perfectly playable for a wide group of players with an average to slightly fuller swing. Just like the rackets mentioned above, the Dunlop Force 100 Tour is a racket that is more power than control oriented due to the somewhat thicker frame and the round housing in the shaft. However, the 16/19 stringing pattern offers enough spin potential to be able to control this considerable amount of power by giving it some extra margin in the strokes.
The Dunlop Force 100 Tour is the heaviest racket Dunlop offers with a 100 sq/inch head size and offers some nice technical applications, such as Aeroprofile and Aeroskin for less air resistance for faster swings, SR-X in the handle for extra vibration dampening and (seamless) Aeroboost tubes for extra freedom of movement of the strings and more spin. What is also noticeable is that the strings 'fall' seamlessly into the frame.
In terms of play, this results in a racket that offers a lot of free power. The Dunlop Force 100 Tour is definitely a racket with more power than control. Thanks to the Aeroprofile and Aeroskin technology in combination with the 32.0 balance, the racket is fast and easy to maneuver. The spin potential of the racket is fine, which is also necessary to control the high dose of power. It is easy to make angles with this racket. The Dunlop Force 100 Tour is quite stiff, which of course contributes to the extra power. With off-center hits, this can give a little more impact on the arm, especially compared to, for example, the Prince Textreme Warrior 100, a racket with similar specs but with a lower RA value (stiffness) and a more dampening feel. A hybrid string setup (for example polyester in the length with a coated multifilament in the width) could offer a bit of extra comfort. In summary, the Dunlop Force 100 Tour is a racket with nice technological applications, a lot of (free) power and a lot of spin potential that offers a somewhat stiffer playing feel. This racket is not immediately recommended for players who have had arm problems, but it is for players looking for maximum power, speed and spin potential.
