Dunlop Biomimetic 300 Tennis Racquet Review
June 3rd, 2011
I recently play-tested another of the new "Biomimetic" racquets (200 Plus) and now it's time for the 300 playtest. If you haven't read my 200 Plus review, here is a synopsis of the brand-new technology that Dunlop is offering. Technology and engineering which is inspired by "Nature"!
There are three unique features of a Biomimetic racquet:
"AeroSkin"--a coating on the hoop--little raised bumps almost all-around (kinda feels like a basketball). Dunlop says these assist the racquet to travel faster through the air (like a shark in water).
"Gecko-Tac grip": Designed to provide excellent feel and maintain a solid grip for a long time.
"HM6 Carbon"--a new blend of materials in a honeycomb pattern--like bees make in their hives (one of the most efficient designs of nature).
The Dunlop Biomimetic 300 weighs 10.76 oz. (strung) and is about 5 pts. head-light. I really like it's weight--light enough to get it around on receipt of fast serves, but still heavy enough to overcome incoming powerful shots. It feels good holding it--no "club" sensation at all.
On groundstrokes the 300 performed pretty much as expected: You provide the power and it will help with your shot's control. It is not, however, very forgiving on off-center hits. It's 98" headsize just doesn't allow too many miss-hit winners! It's 16 x 19 string pattern did bite the ball well and produced some very good spin. I also noticed a little more vibration in the 300 when compared to the 200 Plus.
Serves are a shining point of this racquet (as was the case with the 200 Plus also). It is very solid and imparts excellent power and placement.
You have to be a pretty good net player to use this racquet in Doubles. It is easily maneuvered with it's lighter weight and head-light design. It's smallish head size, coupled with it's relatively flexible design, means it's most appropriate for the more accomplished players.
Overheads, however, are excellent--powerful and accurate (again--except for any off-center hits).
The "AeroSkin" looks really cool on the racquet. And who knows--maybe my stroke DID speed up a bit!
The "Gecko Tec" Grip has an excellent feel--soft, tacky, and prevents any slipping. I like it!
The "HM6 Carbon" construction is not visible to the naked eye. Dunlop did put a neat butt-cap insert with little holographic honeycombs visible. But there was a little "buzz"--hmmm---bees at work??
I believe this racquet is best for the accomplished Singles player who can baseline rally and provide the power needed for the winning shot. It will serve the 4.0+ players well.
