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Dunlop 300 M-Fil

By Your Host • Category: Racquets - Dunlop • 2007
Dunlop 300 M-Fil  
300 M-FilPRICE $179
HEAD SIZE 98 sq. in.
LENGTH 27 in.
WEIGHT 10.8 oz.
FLEXIBILITY Firm
BALANCE 3/10 in. HL
BEAM WIDTH 22 mm
IDEAL SWING Long
NTRP 4.5–7.0
FIRST TAKE:
For most of us, pulling out an advanced-player’s racquet from the gear bag means trouble. The control is there, but the stick’s too heavy. This Dunlop frame might be a better fit.

COMPARE TO:
Dunlop 300G

HOW IT TESTED:
We’re seeing more racquets in the mid– to high– 10-ounce range. This is a nice middle ground for strong players who don’t want tour-level sticks, which will slow their swings down, but who also know that anything lighter could compromise stability. The medium-weight 300 M-Fil has excellent stability, and you’ll get a little more pop out of it than, say, this year’s heavier 200 M-Fil. The name? It stands for the multifilament fibers—in the case of the 300 M-Fil, tungsten and fiberglass—that Dunlop incorporates into the 3 and 9 o’clock positions of the head for a softer feel. But we didn’t notice much difference between this frame and its predecessor, the 300G. If anything, the 300 M-Fil was a bit jarring, especially on off-center hits. But if you want a head-light, maneuverable frame that can help you cover all corners of the court, this racquet will make a worthy addition to your gear bag.

BOTTOM LINE:
It could be more comfortable, but maneuverability and balance make it a good pick for aggressive all-courters.

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Your Host is Jeff - Jeff picked up his first racket at age 8 and immediately fell in love with the sport. He played varsity tennis in high school and intramural in college and currently plays in USTA Sectional Tournaments. His passion for tennis was fully realized when he started teaching his now fiancee the sport he loves. Today Jeff is still an avid tennis player, an ETUA tennis official and teaches young kids and teens whenever he can.
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