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Dunlop CX 200 2027: our test of the new control racket
New CX generation: first stock late 2026, global release early January 2027
Updated 2 November 2026
Dunlop is renewing its whole CX range for 2027. The CX 200 is its core: 98 sq in, 305 g, a 16×19 pattern, in short the exact format of the Wilson Blade 98. We tested it on court.
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Our test
✓Superb feel
That's what stands out straight away: you feel the ball very well at contact, which gives confidence to place and pace it.
✓Soft and pleasant for a control frame
Many control rackets are firm and unforgiving on the arm. The CX 200 stays fairly soft and pleasant to play.
✓A very good alternative to the Wilson Blade
If you like the Blade's control and feel, the CX 200 plays in the same league, with a very enjoyable touch.
CX 200 or Wilson Blade 98?
| CX 200 | Blade 98 16×19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size | 98 sq in | 98 sq in |
| Unstrung weight | 305 g | 305 g |
| Balance | 7 pts head light | 320 mm |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 | 16 × 19 |
On paper they're almost twins: same head, same weight, same pattern. The difference is in the feel and the flex, and that's exactly where the CX 200 won us over. If you play the Blade and want a bit more softness, this is the racket to try.
See the full CX 200 vs Blade 98 comparison →Specs
- Head size
- 98 sq in (632 cm²)
- Weight
- 305 g unstrung · 320 g strung
- Balance
- 7 pts head light
- String pattern
- 16 × 19
- Stiffness (RA)
- 66
- Swingweight
- 315
- Beam
- 21.5 mm
- Recommended tension
- 45-65 lbs (20-29 kg)
Figures from Dunlop as reported by Tennisnerd, which notes that not every final production value is confirmed yet.
See the full CX 200 racket page →Who is it for?
For intermediate to advanced players with a full swing who want control and feel above all, without hurting their arm. If you need easy power, look at the CX 400 Tour instead. For even more precision, the CX 200 Tour (95 sq in) or the CX 200 18×20.
What changes with the CX 2027
According to Dunlop's information, as reported by Tennisnerd:
- A frame that flexes more inwards: about 4% vertically and 2% horizontally.
- Slightly more outward stiffness, at the throat (+1%) and in the hoop (+4%).
- Better twist stability (moment of inertia around the central axis up about 7%).
- A reworked string bed (PowerGrid StringTech+) to spread power more evenly, especially towards the top of the racket.
- Sonic Core Infinergy and Vibroshield carry over, with a new red and neon-red finish.
The CX 2027 range: 7 models
The CX 200s are about control, the CX 400s about power and forgiveness. Only the CX 200 was tested by us: for the others, these are the announced specs.
| Model | Head | Weight | Pattern | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX 200 | 98 in² | 305 g | 16×19 | Control, the core model (tested) |
| CX 200 Tour | 95 in² | 310 g | 16×19 | Control, advanced |
| CX 200 18×20 | 98 in² | 305 g | 18×20 | Maximum control, dense pattern |
| CX 200 LS | 98 in² | 290 g | 16×19 | Control, lighter version |
| CX 200 OS | 105 in² | 295 g | 16×19 | Forgiving control, big head |
| CX 400 Tour | 100 in² | 300 g | 16×19 | Power and forgiveness |
| CX 400 | 100 in² | 285 g | 16×19 | Easy power, the lightest |
Sources: Forbes / Yahoo Sports (28 Oct 2026) and Tennisnerd (27 Oct 2026). The 2027 LS and OS balance is not published yet: our racket pages use the previous generation's.
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