4-D The Next Generation of Tennis Technology from Dunlop Sports
As mentioned in my earlier post, 4-D technology improves strength as well as providing a softer feel. The new Aerogel 4-D 2Hundred has been redesigned with improved technology, but upgraded cosmetics as well. Used on the ATP Tour by Tomas Berdych (currently ranked #22), with the exception of the Aerogel 1Hundred, this has the thinnest beam width of any of the racquets in the line. That translates into great feel and great control. The string pattern is a fairly dense 18 main strings and 20 cross strings, which provides a very solid string bed and is great for string breakers. (Because of the more dense string pattern there is less movement of the strings during impact, which reduced string-on-string friction.) Check out his website at http://www.tomas-berdych.com/.
The Aerogel 4-D 2Hundred is a high performance racquet, meant for a NTRP 4.5 or higher. The reason for this is that due to the specs of the racquet, a player needs a relatively fast swing speed in order to generate spin and depth. Keeping the tennis ball deep is key—short balls invite your opponent to the net and allow them to hit angles and make you run more.
Regardless, it’s worth a hit no matter what level of player you are just to see what the pros hit with. This racquet is the closest of the rack frame to what the pros are using on tour. They of course all have their personal racquets customized for their swing speed and game style, but the raw frame is essentially the same.
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