Dunlop Aerogel 900 Tennis Racquet Review

SALES PITCH:
The biggest, most powerful racquet in the Dunlop Aerogel line is designed to give a boost to players with compact, slower swings.

COMPARE TO:
Dunlop 900G

HOW IT TESTED:
Looks are deceiving when it comes to the Aerogel 9Hundred. Given its thick beam, large face, half-inch of extra length, and unusual V-shaped string pattern, you might think it’s simply a big-bopper racquet meant for folks who bunt the ball. While it will appeal to those players, the 9Hundred is more advanced than it appears. It generates plenty of pace off of short swings, but the ball doesn’t fly away if you go after a shot. And the open string pattern allows for plenty of spin potential on those bigger cuts. The Vibrocore System, which has been put in the throat to cut down on vibration, gives the frame a comfortable, solid response. Playtesters heaped extra praise on the 9Hundred’s huge sweet spot. And while it could be better for touch shots around the net, punching volleys with authority is not a problem.

BOTTOM LINE:
Club doubles players who like fairly powerful oversize racquets will find this to be a great addition to the category.


The Aerogel 9Hundred is a powerful, maneuverable racquet that features Vibracore technology to provide a comfortable and solid feel at impact. The 9Hundred offers excellent pop with plenty of spin potential and a generous sweetspot.

Vibracore Technology: Dramatically reduces frame vibrations. At ball impact, shock waves are absorbed into the shaft of the racquet into the silicone rubber core and are therefore not allowed to travel down to the handle. This significantly reduces the risk of tennis elbow and provides exceptional comfort.

Aerogel Technology: The world's lightest solid and has a strength of up to 4,000 its own weight. The three-dimensional nanometer-sized molecular network delivers an unmatched strength to weight ratio for enhanced stiffness and increased power. Combined with M-Fil (multi-filament) technology across the hitting zone to 'soften' ball impact, Aerogel frames deliver the perfect balance between power and control.

M-Fil Technology: A technology that incorporates a unique patented 3D braiding process. Carbon, S-fibre and magnesium are combined into the hitting zone of the racquet head to enhance the touch and feel of the racquet where and when you need it most - at the moment of ball contact.