This is an unofficial blog dedicated to one of the most storied brands in tennis. This is my first of many posts, reviewing the line and what makes it great.
Dunlop's new technology, which has been added to the already successful Aerogel technology is 4-D, short for 4 directional braiding. Instead of laying up 4 thicknesses of graphite fabric at 11 degree increments, Dunlop uses one thickness of fabric and weaves it in 4 directions, achieving the same strengthening effects of 4 layers in one. This technology not only provides increased strength but because it is only one thickness, as opposed to four, the racquet plays softer as well.
Without 4-D there is increased deflection at impact.
This can cause a decrease in control and increase in vibration.
With 4-D there is less deflection at impact, improving control.
4-D Technology is employed in Dunlop's newest additions to the Aerogel line:
2Hundred 4D
3Hundred Tour 4D
3Hundred 4D
5Hundred tour 4D
5Hundred 4D
5Fifty Lite 4D
Superlite 4D
7Hundred 4D
Current tour pros and their weapon of choice:
- Tomas Berdych--2Hundred 4D
- James Blake--3Hundred Tour 4D
- Tommy Haas, Tommy Robredo--3Hundred 4D
- Nicolas Almagro--5Hundred 4D
- Dominika Cibulkova--Superlite 4D
Watch for my next post where I review the 2Hundred 4D.
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