The Dunlop CX 400 Tour 2027 is a modern 100 square inch racquet that blends the CX line's control-minded feel with a more versatile all-round performance profile. It should suit a wide range of intermediate to advanced players who want solid stability, confident targeting and easier access to spin and depth than the more compact CX 200 models.
Its 100 square inch head gives the racquet a slightly more forgiving contact zone than the 98 and 95 square inch frames elsewhere in the CX family, while still keeping the response focused enough for players who like to swing with intent. The 16x19 string pattern helps create easier access to shape and net clearance than a denser layout, which supports modern baseline play without making the frame feel overly lively. At 300 grams unstrung, the CX 400 Tour carries enough mass to feel steadier and more substantial through contact than the lighter CX 400, yet it remains manageable for players who want reliable racquet-head speed. Its 320 mm, 7 points head-light balance helps preserve manoeuvrability from the baseline and at net, and the constant 23 mm beam adds a little more built-in pace than the thinner CX 200 series while staying true to the line's controlled identity.
For 2027, Dunlop's main change is a revised stiffness distribution through the hoop rather than a simple cosmetic refresh. The upper hoop is designed to deform inward a little more for better ball feedback, while the lower part of the hoop is firmed up to improve torsional stability and help the racquet feel steadier when contact is not perfectly clean. Sonic Core has also been repositioned to 3 and 9 o'clock, where it works with Vibroshield to reduce unwanted vibrations and create a smoother, more comfortable response. Control Frame Geometry is intended to reinforce stability through the face and throat, and Powergrid Stringtech+ refines the central 16x19 string bed to encourage string movement for usable spin and accessible pace.
The CX 400 Tour 2027 fills an important middle ground in the Dunlop control range, offering more mass and composure than the standard CX 400 without moving into the more demanding territory of the smaller-headed CX 200 models. For players who want a 100 square inch frame that feels stable, connected and confidently controllable, it is worth checking out.
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Sonic Core: Located at the 2 and 10 o’clock areas of the racquet. Super-elastic, super-light material, offers rebound properties significantly higher than other materials. Reduced vibrations mean reduced impact and more comfort.
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Vibroshield: Feel the control when hitting. The high elasticity properties of the vibration dampening material within the racquet frame reduce vibrations and gives an increased feeling of control when hitting.
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Control Frame Geometry: Improved stability, and greater spin and power. Advancements to the frame shape provide improved stability in the face and throat of the racquet. And more vertical string length means increased string movement for greater spin and power.
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Powergrid Stringtech+: Hit with increased spin and power. The updated string pattern enables increased spin and power in the central hitting area.
Photos used contain images of strings for illustration purposes. Adult tennis racquets are unstrung unless otherwise noted or stringing services have been selected above. Brand logo stencils are not applied by default with stringing services. If you request brand logo stencils, please note that a stencil is painted onto the strings within a brand's stencil and may wear off over time - this is how stencils are applied on tour. Depending on the string you select, the stencil paint application fullness, colour and visibility may vary.
Adult racquets generally do not come with covers. To protect your racquet, we recommend getting a racquet bag.
Product specs such as weight may vary slightly from racquet to racquet to what is advertised due to the manufacturing process.
