Dunlop

CX 400 Tour review

Dunlop's all-court bridge. CX control with accessible power and forgiveness.

Racquet product shot
Recommended
Head 100 200: 98
Weight 300g 200: 305g
Pattern 16×19 200: 16×19
Stiffness 67 RA 200: 63 RA
Swingwt 318 200: 325
Balance HL 200: HL
Full specsCX 400 Tour · CX 200 · FX 500
CX 400 TourCX 200FX 500
Head size100 sq in98 sq in100 sq in
Weight (unstrung)300 g305 g300 g
Weight (strung)325 g330 g320 g
Swingweight318325321
Stiffness67 RA63 RA65 RA
String pattern16×1916×1916×19
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Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
Arm
Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Precision with some help on depth, for a developing all-court game.

    Performance

    CX 400 Tour CX 200

    Playtest

    Controlled but lively.
    Full notes

    CX control with more accessible power and a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot. It sits between the control CX 200 and the powerful FX 500.

    + Pros

    • Control with accessible power
    • Forgiving, stable sweet spot
    • Versatile for 3.5–4.5 players
    • Smooth, comfortable feel

    − Cons

    • Less control than the CX 200 Tour
    • Less power than the FX 500
    • A generalist, not a specialist
    • Advanced players may want more

    String for

    50–54 lbs 22.7–24.5 kg Mid-stiffness poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Luxilon ALU Power

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Dunlop Black Widow Spin poly · Dunlop pairing Heavy topspin with directional precision.
      49–53 lbs 22.2–24 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Luxilon ALU Power Control poly Less spin, more precision and consistency.
      49–53 lbs 22.2–24 kg · 1.25mm
    3. 3
      Wilson NXT Multifilament Softer and arm-friendly for sensitive arms.
      52–57 lbs 23.5–26 kg · 1.30mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    No player in our database uses this frame.

    Verdict: 8.4

    Dunlop's all-court bridge: control with accessible power and forgiveness, for the improving player who wants both precision and depth. More control: CX 200 Tour (18×20). More power: FX 500.

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    FAQ

    Is the Dunlop CX 400 Tour good for beginners?

    It works for improvers with a developing full swing. Complete beginners may prefer a lighter, more powerful frame first.

    Dunlop CX 400 Tour vs CX 200 Tour: which should I buy?

    The 400 Tour for forgiveness and accessible power. The 200 Tour for pure control and a flat ball if you are advanced.

    Is the Dunlop CX 400 Tour arm-friendly?

    Yes, reasonably: a smooth, forgiving feel. Use a soft poly or multifilament hybrid.

    What string and tension is best for the Dunlop CX 400 Tour?

    A co-poly at 50–54 lbs. Tighter for control, shaped for spin, softer for comfort.

    Is the Dunlop CX 400 Tour a control or power racquet?

    An all-court frame blending control with accessible power, between the CX 200 Tour and the FX 500.

    Who is the Dunlop CX 400 Tour best for?

    Intermediate all-court players (3.5–4.5) who want precision, forgiveness and some power in one frame.