Overview of Dunlop's Biomimetics Racket Line
Biomimetics is the study of nature and the natural world to inspire design of engineering solutions and technology. Dunlop has infused three technologies into their Biomimetics line.
- Aeroskin: Inspired by the most highly evolved marine predator, the shark. A shark's body is streamlined and contains microscopic riblets which create localized turbulence for reduce drag. Like the shark, Aeroskin uses a unique textured skin strategically applied to the surface of the racquet to smooth airflow and reduce drag.
- HM6 Carbon. Inspired by the strong and efficient Honeycomb. The complex mass of hexagonal cells creates an incredibly strong, lightweight structure that naturally absorbs impact while maintaining its shape. Dunlop has taken high modulus graphite and engineered it into a hexagonal structure and placed it between layers of Aerogel enhanced graphite to create an extremely stable construction. Unwanted racquet frequencies are absorbed and distributed evenly for minimal energy loss and maximum energy return.
- Gecko-Tac Grip: Inspired by the pads on the foot of a gecko. The nanoscopic surface of the gecko's foot gives it the ability to stick upside down on any surface, in any condition. The new surface treatment technology provides superior levels of grip in any condition. The smooth tacky surface is also perforated to help wick moisture away ensure complete control.
Model Names Explained
Dunlop has a system for naming it's new Biomimetic line of rackets, which we view as a welcome change from the traditional industry approach of using meaningless adjectives as racket names. Below is a modest explanation of Dunlop's naming system. There are two categories of Biomimetic rackets for adults:
In the "Hundreds" series, as the model number increases, so does the racket head size. Generally, the lower numbers are best suited for players with fast and full swing styles and the higher numbers are better suited for players with slower or shorter swing styles. However, Dunlop has also made the smaller racket heads accessible for players with slower or shorter swings by making a "Lite" version of the 200 and 400 models and made the larger racket head accessible for players with faster and fully swing styles by making a "Tour" version of the 400, 500, and 600 models.
Below is an extremely useful chart explaining the Dunlop racket that competes with rackets from other companies. For example, if you like the Babolat Aero Storm Tour GT, consider the Dunlop M2.0 or Max 200G.
- The F Series, M Series, and S Series (2.0 to 8.0); and
- The "Hundreds" series (100 to 800)
In the "Hundreds" series, as the model number increases, so does the racket head size. Generally, the lower numbers are best suited for players with fast and full swing styles and the higher numbers are better suited for players with slower or shorter swing styles. However, Dunlop has also made the smaller racket heads accessible for players with slower or shorter swings by making a "Lite" version of the 200 and 400 models and made the larger racket head accessible for players with faster and fully swing styles by making a "Tour" version of the 400, 500, and 600 models.
Below is an extremely useful chart explaining the Dunlop racket that competes with rackets from other companies. For example, if you like the Babolat Aero Storm Tour GT, consider the Dunlop M2.0 or Max 200G.