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Racket comparison · 2026

Dunlop Strike vs Royal Padel M27 Poly

Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.

Dunlop Strike
Dunlop

Dunlop Strike

Best
Royal Padel M27 Poly
Royal Padel

Royal Padel M27 Poly

86
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PRR verdict

Royal Padel M27 Poly wins by 16 points

Royal Padel M27 Poly scores 86/100 against 70/100 for the Dunlop Strike. Its biggest edge is power (+14). The Dunlop Strike answers back on maneuverability (+7).

Score breakdown
Dunlop Strike
Royal Padel M27 Poly
Overall
70/100
86/100Best
Control
72
84Best
Power
64
78Best
Sweet spot
72
74Best
Maneuverability
71Best
64
Comfort
71
74Best
Specs
Dunlop Strike
Royal Padel M27 Poly
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even
Head-light
Weight
375 g
360–380 g
Core
EVA
Foam
Face material
Carbon 3K
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Playing style
Control
Control
Dunlop Strike

The Strike Green is Dunlop's 2022 control veteran: an even 375 g EVA build scoring control 72 with civil terms (comfort 71, tolerance 72) and honest handling (71). Power 64 states the patient brief. Face documentation is incomplete on survivors. Value 74 reflects four seasons of drift. The card remains a coherent, kind placement frame; the brand's current Nemesis Control and the benchmarks deliver the same character with fresher materials at similar money. Standard veteran guidance: genuine clearance or walk on. Inspect what survives.

Royal Padel M27 Poly

The Royal Padel M27 Poly 2026 is defined by its forgiving round shape and poly foam core, delivering a soft, consistent feel that rewards precise ball placement over raw aggression. The head-heavy balance adds unexpected punch for a control-oriented round racket, but at 380g it demands some physical conditioning to sustain through long matches without fatigue creep. Advanced intermediates and club-level players who prioritize touch, net volleys, and arm comfort over explosive smash generation will find it a dependable but not extraordinary option at its price point.

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