Dunlop

CX 200 Tour (18×20) review

Dunlop's precision instrument. A dense 18×20 for a flat, penetrating, predictable ball.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 95 CX 200: 98
Weight 305g CX 200: 305g
Pattern 18×20 CX 200: 16×19
Stiffness 66 RA CX 200: 63 RA
Swingwt 315 CX 200: 325
Balance HL CX 200: HL
Full specsCX 200 Tour (18×20) · CX 200 · CX 400 Tour
CX 200 Tour (18×20)CX 200CX 400 Tour
Head size95 sq in98 sq in100 sq in
Weight (unstrung)305 g305 g300 g
Weight (strung)332 g330 g325 g
Swingweight315325318
Stiffness66 RA63 RA67 RA
String pattern18×2016×1916×19
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Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
Arm
Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Drive through the ball and it puts it exactly where you aim.

    Performance

    CX 200 Tour (18×20) CX 200

    Playtest

    Flat, penetrating, predictable.
    Full notes

    The 18×20 gives a low, controlled launch with little spin assist. Swing fully and you get pinpoint placement and a heavy, controllable ball; the pace is yours to supply.

    + Pros

    • Pure control, flat penetrating ball
    • Connected, precise feel
    • Pinpoint placement
    • Comfortable for an 18×20

    − Cons

    • Little free power
    • Needs a strong, full swing
    • Small 95 sq in head
    • Not for beginners

    String for

    46–50 lbs 21–22.7 kg Co-poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Dunlop Black Widow

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Dunlop Black Widow Control poly · Dunlop pairing Crisp, direct and dependable.
      46–50 lbs 21–22.7 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Dunlop Explosive Spin Shaped spin poly Bite the dense pattern won't make itself.
      44–48 lbs 20–21.8 kg · 1.25mm
    3. 3
      Babolat VS Touch Natural gut The most arm-friendly setup for an 18×20.
      52–56 lbs 23.5–25.5 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    No player in our database uses this frame.

    Verdict: 8.3

    Dunlop's precision instrument: a flat, penetrating, supremely predictable ball and a connected feel for advanced control players. More forgiving: CX 200. More power: CX 400 Tour.

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    FAQ

    Is the Dunlop CX 200 Tour good for beginners?

    No. It is a low-powered control frame for 4.5+ players with sound technique.

    Dunlop CX 200 Tour vs CX 200: which should I buy?

    The Tour (95 sq in, 18×20) for maximum precision and a flat ball. The CX 200 (98 sq in, 16×19) for more spin and forgiveness with the same CX feel.

    Is the Dunlop CX 200 Tour arm-friendly?

    Yes, for a dense-pattern frame: Sonic Core damps vibration. Use a soft poly or gut hybrid at moderate tension.

    What string and tension is best for the Dunlop CX 200 Tour?

    A co-poly at 46–50 lbs, lower than many expect, so the dense bed still pockets. Shaped poly for spin, gut for comfort.

    Is the Dunlop CX 200 Tour a control or power racquet?

    Control: built for placement, a flat ball and feel rather than free power.

    Who is the Dunlop CX 200 Tour best for?

    Advanced, technically sound players who want pure control and feel and make their own pace.