Endorsed by Kevin Anderson, this update to the CX 2.0 Tour 18x20 features a redesigned beam and a more responsive stringbed. With its surgical 95-square-inch head, dense 18x20 string pattern and thin beam, the CX 200 Tour 18x20 not only retains the phenomenal control and feel of its predecessor, but it also lives up to the iconic racquets that have graced the 200 moniker. In addition to its speedy Aero-Box frame design, the CX Tour has Sonic Core technology with Infinergy, a uniquely elastic material that delivers a noticeable boost in dampening and comfort. This racquet also gets updated with Dunlop's new PowerGrid StringTech system, which features wider crosses in the upper half of the stringbed, resulting in a friendlier, more responsive feel on balls hit in the upper hoop. But how does it play? From the baseline the CX 200 Tour not only offers a solid feel at impact, but it swings easier than a traditionally weighted player's racquet, making it suitable for scrambling or hitting shots on the run. Full cuts find their mark without much fuss, and the spin-potential is sufficient for bringing the ball down effectively. At net there's enough feel to drop the ball on a dime, and the high level of precision will provide aggressive servers with the license to swing for power. The combination of speed and precision is also a bonus on service returns where this stick comes around fast to deliver an extremely predictable response. Ultimately, with the Srixon CX 200 Tour 18x20, Dunlop keeps a good thing going. This racquet remains an obvious choice for experienced players who want a classic player's racquet that moves fast enough for the modern game.
Specifications
Head Size: | 95 in² / 613 cm² |
Length: | 27in / 68,5cm |
Strung Weight: | 332g / 11,7oz |
Unstrung Weight: | 315g/11,1oz |
Balance: | 31,98cm / 7 pts HL |
Unstrung Balance: | 31cm/10 pts HL |
Swingweight: | 318 |
Stiffness: | 63 |
Beam Width: | 20,5mm / 20,5mm / 20,5mm |
Composition: | Sonic Core Infinergy/Graphite |
Racket Colours: | Black/Red |
Grip Type: | Leather! |
String Pattern: | 18 Mains / 20 Crosses Mains skip: 8T,10T,8H,10H |
Tension: | 20-29kg / 45-65lb |