Understanding Brand Racket Lines
Understanding brand racket lines can be tricky and sometimes overwhelming. To simplify this, the summary below highlights the core characteristics of each brand’s lines. While some models may overlap across categories, this serves as a solid starting point for your racket search. Though specific models change over time, the racket lines themselves typically remain consistent, offering a reliable guide to their inherent specs and playability.
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| Pure Drive | All-court players & aggressive baseliners | Versatile power, excellent pop, and proven ability to generate pace and spin. |
| Pure Aero | Spin specialists & modern baseliners | Aerodynamic design, excellent spin potential for elite topspin players. |
| Pure Aero Rafa | Rafa spec’ed version of the Pure Aero | Aerodynamic design, excellent spin potential for elite topspin players. |
| Pure Strike | Control-focused, precision players | Balanced power and control with a crisp feel and enhanced shot accuracy. |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| Dunlop 200G Series | Advanced players seeking control | Traditional control frame balanced with a thin beam and flexible feel. |
| Dunlop FX Series | Advanced players seeking power | Modern frame with a focus on raw power and feel. |
| Dunlop CX Series | All-court players and versatile hitters | Balanced blend of power and control, offering a well-rounded performance. |
| Dunlop SX Series | Aggressive baseliners focused on power and spin | Enhanced power, spin potential, and a dynamic response. |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| Instinct | Beginners & recreational players | Effortless power and forgiveness |
| Prestige | Advanced players | Ultimate control and precision |
| Gravity | Aggressive baseliners | Huge sweet spot and modern control |
| Radical | All-court players | Balanced power and control |
| Speed | Fast-paced players | Speed, control, and spin |
| Extreme | Spin-heavy baseliners | Maximum spin and power |
| Boom | Power & comfort | Explosive power and easy depth |
| Pro Tour | Advanced players | Ultimate control and precision |
| Pro Stock | Touring pro players | Custom specs for each player’s needs |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| Model 100 | All-court players seeking balanced power and control | Aerodynamic design and excellent control for well-rounded performance. |
| Model 99 | Advanced players aiming for enhanced spin and precision | Progressive string pattern for quick responsiveness and spin. |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| Phantom | Advanced players who prioritize control and feel | Exceptional touch, flexibility, precision |
| Tour | Competitive players seeking a blend of control and power | Stability, controllable power, arm-friendly response |
| Legacy | Beginners and players who need extra power and forgiveness | Large sweet spot, comfort, effortless power |
| Synergy | Advanced players who love a traditional player’s racket | Classic feel, precision, stability |
| Ripstick | Aggressive baseliners who want easy power and spin | Explosive power, spin-friendly, maneuverability |
| Warrior | Intermediate to advanced players looking for an all-around racket | Balanced mix of power, control, and comfort |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| Whiteout Series | Advanced players seeking an aggressive, high-performance frame | Exceptional control, power, spin and highly responsive feel. |
| Blackout Series | Players wanting a balanced mix of power, control, and comfort | Well-rounded performance ideal for all-court play and competitive performance at club level. |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| T-Fight | Advanced players seeking high control and precision | Innovative layups that enhance ball pocketing, stability, and spin potential. |
| TF40 | Advanced players desiring power and aggressive play | Blend of power and spin with a responsive, stable feel. |
| TF-X1 | Competitive players looking for balance and comfort | Balanced weight distribution to provide both power and control and maneuverability. |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| C10 | Advanced players who value feel and control | Classic flexible feel, exceptional touch, stability, arm-friendly design |
| V9 | Competitive players looking for a modern blend of power and control | Red Cell layup for stability, V-Engine frame for enhanced power, REVA handle for comfort |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| Pro Staff | Advanced players | Ultimate control, classic stiff feel & precision. |
| Blade | Intermediate-Advanced | Control with modern flex, feel and a splash of power. |
| Pro Labs | Intermediate-Advanced | Exclusive, pro-level tennis rackets designed for advanced players seeking tour-level precision, feel, and customisation |
| Pro Stock | Touring pro players | Custom specs for each player’s needs |
| RF | Intermediate-Advanced | Control with modern flex and dynamic frame. |
| Ultra | All-court players | Free power and easy spin. |
| Clash | All levels | Most flexible and comfortable on the arm. |
| Shift | Spin-focused players | Extreme spin amd controlled power. |
| Burn | Baseline power hitters | Maximum power and aggression. |
| Triad/Five | Beginners & seniors | Comfort and easy power. |
| Racket Line | Who its aimed at | Playing characteristics |
| VCORE | Aggressive players seeking maximum spin and speed | Aerodynamic designs and optimised string patterns boost spin potential. |
| VCORE Tour | Advanced players who prioritize control and precision | Precursor to the VCORE Pro, containing all earlier tech that is found in the current versions. |
| VCORE Pro | Advanced players who prioritize control and precision | Tight string pattern for precise shot-making and enhanced control. |
| Percept | Advanced players who prioritize control and precision | Tight string pattern for precise shot-making and enhanced control. |
| DR | All-court players in need of power, comfort, and forgiveness | Precursor to the EZONE, containing all earlier tech that is found in the current versions. |
| EZONE | All-court players in need of power, comfort, and forgiveness | Large sweet spot, blending power, comfort, and forgiveness for versatile, all-round performance. |
| Regna | Elite players desiring exceptional feel and exclusivity | Advanced production standards, delivering an unmatched, premium feel and response. |
A key point to understanding brand racket lines is that while brands release updated versions of these racket lines, the fundamental characteristics remain consistent across generations. This allows players to find a frame that matches their game and stick with it over time, even as new models introduce refinements in materials, weight distribution, and string technologies.
Additionally, many professional players use pro stock rackets that are customised versions of these frames that may differ from the retail versions available to the public. Click to find out more on pro player rackets on the ATP and WTA tours to expand your knowledge of understanding brand racket lines.