“The FX Start Gun Metal is Dunlop's documented starter: a confirmed 360 g even-balanced EVA build scoring a gentle 68/66 split with civil terms (comfort 71, tolerance 71) and prompt handling (72).”
Its value score ranks in the top 4% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested.
Power
Good68
Control
Good66
Maneuverability
High72
Sweet Spot
High71
Comfort
High71
Value
Very High82
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
70PRR Score
Inside the frame
What's inside
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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Weight360g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven-balance
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Our verdict
The FX Start Gun Metal is Dunlop's documented starter: a confirmed 360 g even-balanced EVA build scoring a gentle 68/66 split with civil terms (comfort 71, tolerance 71) and prompt handling (72). Value 82 is strong. Against the unbadged FX Start listing, this gunmetal edition carries the spec sheet and the dealer network, which settles the twin question in its favour at equal money. New players get Dunlop's quiet competence in starter form: kind, punctual, honestly priced. A thoroughly sensible first racket.
This confirmed-spec Dunlop starter genuinely has the real spec sheet behind it: civil terms suit the learning curve well, and prompt handling builds good habits from the start. Value is strong for a fully documented frame. Power stays modest, so athletic beginners will outgrow it, and control wants developing targets — against an unbadged, less-documented listing of the same idea, this gunmetal edition wins on having the actual spec sheet and dealer network behind it.
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