Dunlop FX 500 Tour 2026: Jack Draper's racket, tested

FX 2026 range, fronted by Jack Draper

Updated 2 November 2026

The FX 500 Tour is the racket Dunlop pairs with Jack Draper: 98 sq in, 305 g, 16×19 pattern. It's the most demanding model of the FX 2026 range, built for power. We took it on court.

Our test

✓It's powerful
That's what stands out: the ball comes off fast without having to force the swing.

What other reviews say

More precise and more demanding than the 100 sq in FX 500, which is more forgiving.
A fairly stiff frame: several testers felt discomfort in the hand.
Built for a clean, fast swing; on volleys, off-centre hits twist the racket in the hand.
The comparison that comes up most: the Babolat Pure Drive.

Summary of the Sportega and iq.tennis reviews (links at the bottom).

Specs

Head size: 98 sq in (632 cm²)
Weight: 305 g unstrung · 323 g strung
Balance: 315 mm (9 pts head light)
String pattern: 16 × 19
Stiffness (RA): 65
Swingweight: 322
Beam: 21-23-21 mm
Length: 27 in (68.6 cm)

Official Dunlop spec sheet; strung weight, RA and swingweight measured by iq.tennis.

See the full FX 500 Tour racket page →

FX 500 Tour or Babolat Pure Drive 98?

	FX 500 Tour	Pure Drive 98
Head size	98 sq in	98 sq in
Unstrung weight	305 g	305 g
Balance	315 mm	325 mm
String pattern	16 × 19	16 × 20

Same head, same weight: two power rackets in a 98 format. The FX 500 Tour is more head light, so easier to whip; the Pure Drive 98 has a slightly denser pattern.

See the full FX 500 Tour vs Pure Drive 98 comparison →

What about Jack Draper?

Draper is the face of the FX 2026 range. Like most pros, he probably plays a customised version, heavier than the retail model: don't expect exactly the same racket as his.

Who is it for?

For advanced players with a full, clean swing who want power without giving up the precision of a 98 head. If your arm is sensitive, try before you buy: the frame is firm. For more forgiveness, take the 100 sq in FX 500; for less weight, the FX 500 LS.

The technology

Power Boost+: a wider profile and reinforced frame for stability and power.
Power Boost+ Groove: a groove under the grommets that lets the frame flex more and enlarges the sweet spot.
Power Wave grommets, which stiffen the central strings for more consistent power.
Sonic Core Infinergy (BASF) and Vibroshield, for energy return and vibration damping.

The FX 2026 range: 5 models

The whole range is about power, from the Tour for advanced players to the Super Lite for juniors. Only the FX 500 Tour was tested by us.

Model	Head	Weight	Pattern	Profile
FX 500 Tour	98 in²	305 g	16×19	Power and precision, advanced (tested)
FX 500	100 in²	300 g	16×19	Power, more forgiving
FX 500 LS	100 in²	285 g	16×19	Power, lighter version
FX 500 Lite	100 in²	270 g	16×18	Easy power, improving players
FX 500 Super Lite	100 in²	255 g	16×18	Ultra-light, juniors and beginners

Sources

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