Dunlop Badminton Rackets

Dunlop has been in business for over 90 years and prides itself on a heritage of sporting excellence.  Much like Prince rackets, Dunlop is pushing the boundaries of technology to come up with lighter, more powerful, accurate equipment.  Dunlop has designed Aerogel rackets, which are made of the world's lightest solid and 4,000 times stronger then its own weight.  "  The three-dimensional nanometer-sized molecular network delivers an unmatched strength to weight ratio for enhanced stiffness and increased power."  Aerogel frames deliver the perfect balance between control and power, while not compromising weight or stability.  M-Fil technology (multi-filament) is a combination of three materials that comprise the hitting zone of a racket to enhance the feel at the point of impact with the shuttle.  The 3D braided structure at the key points on the racket enhance torsional stability.  ACS or Advanced Control System,  reinforces the T-joint area with graphite layers to reduce lateral movement and increase torsional strength.  The Power Rib Hoop has Dunlop inserting a a graphite ridge across the top of the hoop, gaining stiffness across the frame.  This supports power generation from within the racket. 
 5000 Aerogel image 4 Dunlop Sport
    Overview of Dunlop Badminton Rackets: The Aerogel 2000  is built with the professional player in mind. It has a stiff shaft for greater head speed, and has maximum power.  Weighing in at only 84 grams, it is 675mm long.  The Aerogel 3000 offers a frame that has offensive and defensive properties and it has mild balance and medium flexibility.  It has "superior smashing power, and controlled defence."  It also weighs in at 84 grams and is 670mm long.  The Aerogel 5000 lends itself to effortless play.  It has a flexible shaft, ultra light head for controlled play and accuracy.   The Evo Series contains the Titanium and Carbon models.  The titanium racket provides for excellent maneuverability and control, while the carbon racket provides added stability.  in the Firepower series the Lite TI is a lightweight, durable entry-level racket, while the TI has an isometric head for powerful, comfortable play. The M-Fil rackets are the 700 and 500.  They have a high degrees of maneuverability and shot accuracy, while maintaining an ultra light head.  M-fil gives these rackets superb control and feel.  They also weigh only 89 grams.  The Play Series 23 and 27 are your most basic Dunlop racket and provide and all-round durable frame to learn correct technique at an early age.  Finally the Tempo Series Composite and Graphite rackets offer, "a racket that delivers a market leading cosmetic on an advanced one piece specification frame." Weighing only 95 grams and measuring 665mm.
 
Like most badminton rackets, price varies depending on your skill level and what you are looking for.  The new Aerogel 5000 retails for $150 CDN, and the M-Fil rackets are going for as much as $100.  Each racket plays and feels different, so try a few out before you decide which one is right for your style of play.
 
 

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