Mijnracket.nl player Stephan has tested the new Dunlop Srixon CX 2.0 in recent weeks and was pleasantly surprised! Read his findings here.

Tested racket:

Brand: Dunlop Srixon Model: CX 2.0 Leaf size: 98 sq/inch Weight: 305 gr Balance: 31.5 cm Stringing pattern: 16/19 Length: 27 inches RA: 67 Stringing: Dunlop NT Max Plus co-poly at 22/21 kg

Tester:

Player name: Stephan Couzijn Level: 5 Type of player: 42 year old, all courter, eastern grip, one-handed backhand, fairly flat strokes Own racket: Yonex EZONE DR 98 , 98 sq/inch, 310 gr, 31.0 cm balance, 16 x 19 stringing pattern Player's racket history: Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 95, Wilson Six-One 95, Head Radical, Dunlop Airgel 300 Tour, Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT, Wilson Pro Staff 95, Wilson Juice Pro and Yonex EZONE DR 98. Dunlop is launching a completely new range of tennis rackets in collaboration with the Japanese Srixon. As a tester, I am of course very curious to see how this new series plays. In this review I put the Dunlop Srixon CX 2.0 through the test.

Dunlop Srixon CX 2.0 tested:

Baseline:

The first few balls from the baseline immediately feel good. A trip down memory lane. The Dunlop Srixon CX2.0 has the same playing feel as the Dunlop Hot Melt 300G from years ago with a modern touch. The impact of the balls on the racket is nicely damped. Although the RA value was not yet known at the time of this test, the frame does not feel overly stiff. The racket is quite arm-friendly compared to, for example, a Babolat Pure Strike. The feeling of the Dunlop Srixon CX2.0 is comparable to a Wilson Ultra Tour but slightly crisper. This CX 2.0 is actually between the Wilson Blade and Wilson Ultra Tour. I have surprisingly little trouble getting used to this frame. This racket plays great from the baseline! I can get more than enough speed and length in my shots with both my backhand and my forehand without losing control. This CX2.0 also performs excellently under pressure. From the baseline I constantly have the feeling that I have everything under control and can swing freely without producing strange deviations. I can fully complete my one-handed backhand. I can also hit the backhand slice that I was able to hit so precisely with, for example, the Prince Textreme Tour 95 and the Wilson Ultra Tour, against the lines with this Dunlop Srixon CX 2.0. Even a number of drop shots from the baseline land flawlessly behind the net. In addition to precision, heavy spin balls are also very easy to produce due to the open string pattern. The stability of the frame is also striking.

Service:

With the Dunlop CX 2.0 you can produce razor-sharp services. The power level of the frame is high enough to generate a good pace. Due to the relatively low balance of 31.5 you can generate speed quite easily. You will have to put something into it yourself, either with a smooth, fast technique or with some muscle strength. The CX2.0 is also reminiscent of the Hot Melt 300G when serving: a lot of precision and yet sufficient power. [caption id="attachment_5856" align="alignnone" width="648"] The Dunlop Srixon CX 2.0 in the final color scheme[/caption]

Just:

The Dunlop CX2.0 performs as expected with a box beam frame excellent at the net. I could put away razor-sharp volleys. Remarkable amount of control when fulling, with sufficient punching power to really put balls away. Wonderfully damped and super easy to maneuver at the net due to the relatively low balance.

Power:

As mentioned, this CX2.0 does not offer excessive power. Due to the average weight of 305 grams and the low balance, you can create a lot of racket head speed with good technique, so that the frame produces more than enough power. In combination with the generous sweet spot and open string pattern, you can place many heavy balls close to the lines.

Check:

The Dunlop CX2.0 offers a lot of control with a forgiving large sweet spot. Even more than, for example, a Wilson Blade 98. The Dunlop CX2.0 has a nice combination of control, feeling and power. This means that as a player you always have the feeling that you have complete control of the ball without losing too much length in your strokes.

Comfort/Arm-friendliness:

The Dunlop CX2.0 feels comfortable in every respect and gave me no arm problems. I think that this racket can be considered one of the more arm-friendly rackets in its category.

General impression:

Seeing the black demo frames numbered from 1 to 6 immediately aroused my interest. But that might be because as a tester I find everything new interesting. My enthusiasm increases further as I pick up the frames one by one. The first two frames are slim with a nice classic box beam. The Dunlop Srixon CX 2.0 takes me back to the days of the Dunlop Hot Melt 300G, a beautiful frame. Years later I played its heavier brother for a while, the Dunlop Airgel 300 Tour. In turn, a nice frame with a nice combination of control and feeling.

Dunlop's comeback?

My first thought about the Dunlop Srixon CX 2.0 is “yes” Dunlop is back! My thought was immediately confirmed when I hit the first balls. What a wonderful low/medium powered frame. Just heavy enough to tackle hard balls and light enough to create racket head speed. The feeling is nicely muted. The sweet spot is also quite generous. This Dunlop Srixon CX2.0 feels like a nicely balanced quality frame that in my opinion can easily compete with, for example, a Wilson Blade. After eight hours of testing, I can say with full confidence that Dunlop has succeeded in developing a high-quality frame with a lot of feeling and sufficient power. In my opinion, the Dunlop CX2.0 is a serious competitor for the Wilson Blade 98 16x19 CV. Due to its average weight, the frame is suitable for a wide group of players. I can't wait for this series of Dunlop rackets to appear in stores.