From the new Precision racket collection for 2017 we have already tested the Dunlop Precision 100 Tour ! Read our full review here.
Tested racket: Brand: Dunlop Model: Precision 100 Tour Blade size: 100 sq/inch Weight: 310 gr Balance: 31.0 cm Stringing pattern: 16/19 Length: 27 inch RA: 66 Stringing: Dunlop Silk 16G/1.32 Tester: Name: Mike Playing strength: 4/4 Type of player: somewhat classic player, flat groundstrokes, generates little spin himself. Until recently had shoulder problems Player's racket history: Head Ti Fire, Babolat Pure Drive, Prince EXO3 Rebel Team, Wilson Steam 100 BLX2, Head Graphene Radical MP and the Prince Textreme Warrior 107
Technology:
The Dunlop Precision racket collection for 2017 is packed with technological applications. Energy Core insert in the grip provides more feel. This insert is encapsulated with SRX grip shells for extra vibration dampening. The Parallel Strung technology is used again in the blade. Similar to Wilson's Parallel Drilling, the holes for the tubings are drilled parallel to each other to enlarge the sweet spot. ' Glide Polymer ': special minerals provide 27% less friction between (tubings) and string. This gives extra power and spin. Finally, the hybrid construction of the racket shaft provides extra stability and power.
Baseline:
From the baseline, the Dunlop Precision 100 Tour plays very solid. The racket is very stable at ball impact and therefore hardly twisted. The racket offers a bit more control than power. You will therefore have to generate the power yourself from your swing. Compared to the Babolat Pure Strike 16/19 2017, which I have played a lot with in recent weeks, this racket feels about as stable, only the new Pure Strike offers more acceleration.
In terms of ball rotation, the Pure Strike also has a slight advantage, but I tested it with one of the best spinning strings of the moment, the Diadem Solstice Power 17. This Precision 100 Tour still had the basic Dunlop stringing, the Silk 1.32 multifilament stringing. So that comparison is not entirely fair. The 16/19 stringing pattern of this Dunlop Precision 100 Tour is also quite open, so the spin potential is certainly there.
Service:
The low 31.0 balance makes the racket easy to turn and it feels nice and fast when serving. Serving is not my strongest point, I need a little help from the racket with this because of my shoulder problems in the past. In that respect, the Dunlop Precision 100 Tour did not quite match my game, accelerating took a bit too much effort. However, the grip on the ball is wonderful. Slice serves were very easy and kick serves were also fine. For me personally, there could have been a little extra (free) hitting power for serving.
Just:
At the net, the Dunlop Precision 100 Tour is nice and quick to maneuver due to the low 31.0 balance point. The stable feeling at ball impact with my groundstrokes also applies at the net. Hard balls are solid to parry. The touch was also fine.
Power:
The power this racket offers is more than enough. Personally I prefer a racket with a little bit of extra free power, but this does not mean that this Precision 100 Tour does not offer enough acceleration. However, it remains a more control-oriented racket, to which the narrow 22 mm beam (frame construction) also contributes well.
Control:
If you are looking for great ball control in a fast, maneuverable racket with great spin potential, then this Dunlop Precision 100 Tour could definitely be something for you. As described above, the frame offers great control and plays solidly both from the baseline and at the net.
Comfort/arm friendliness:
I actually have nothing to complain about here. The comfort is actually just fine.
General impression:
The Dunlop Precision 100 Tour is a well-constructed frame that lives up to its name. With this racket it is control over power. The racket is very solid at ball impact and easy to maneuver. The spin potential is also more than fine. Personally, I found it a pity that this racket is supplied strung with a rather soft Dunlop Silk multifilament string. I think that the Dunlop Black Widow stringing that is also recommended on the frame itself for 'Power and Spin' is a better match for this racket. The strings were already starting to give way very quickly and I feel that there has already been a considerable loss of tension. I think that a bare racket with a more matching (still to be strung myself) string would have worked even better for me.
Nevertheless, this Dunlop Precision 100 Tour is a beautiful and solid frame. And with Dunlop you always get a lot for your money, so the brand will undoubtedly be able to offer this racket at a good price again!