In short
The Dunlop FX START is a hybrid-shaped padel racket, weighing 360 g, with medium balance, a Graphite face, and a Pro EVA core, according to Dunlop's published specs. Dunlop lists it for beginner players. On specs alone it suits all-round players; Valor has not tested it on court yet.
Updated
Profile from published information. Compiled from the sources listed below, not a first-hand review. Details change, so confirm prices and schedules with the manufacturer or a retailer before you go.
| Shape | hybrid |
|---|---|
| Weight | 360 g |
| Balance | medium |
| Core | Pro EVA |
| Face | Graphite |
| Player level (as listed) | Beginner |
| Season | current catalogue |
What the specs suggest
On published specs alone, this racket points toward all-round players. Elbow-friendly: Possibly, by the specs.
How this is worked out: shape (diamond +2, round -2) + balance (high +1, low -1) + core feel (hard +1, soft -1); tennis elbow = round + soft core + max weight <= 365 g. It is a starting point, not a court test.
What other reviewers say
Scored 70/100 overall; strongest attribute maneuverability (72), weakest control (66) on PRR's 0-100 scales.
Summaries are Valor's own words; follow each link for the full review.
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More from Dunlop
See every model on the Dunlop padel rackets page.
Guides for this kind of racket
Sources
- Dunlop product page (checked October 11, 2026)