Dunlop FX Pro vs FX Start

The main difference: FX Pro is diamond, FX Start is hybrid. There are other differences too, set out below. FX Start is £99 cheaper today.

Compared on the brands’ published specs and the prices we record from UK shops. We have not play-tested either racket. Prices checked 5 October 2026. We may earn a commission if you buy through a shop link; it does not change the price.

Dunlop · Diamond · Advanced

FX Pro

£149.99delivered

Cheapest at Everything Padel, 3 shops compared

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Dunlop · Hybrid · Beginner

FX Start

£50.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 2 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the FX Pro if

You want more power: a diamond head puts the sweet spot higher, which helps smashes and volleys.
You want more weight behind the ball: the balance is higher, towards the head.
You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at advanced players.
You hit with a lot of spin: the face is textured to grip the ball.

Pick the FX Start if

You want to spend less: it is £99 cheaper delivered today (£50.99 against £149.99).
You want more control and a bigger sweet spot: a hybrid head is more forgiving on off-centre hits.
You want it quicker in the hand and easier on the arm: the weight sits lower.
You want a lighter racket: about 10 g less.
You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at newer players, so it asks less of your technique.

Not a factor, because they are the same on both: feel (both medium).

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	FX Pro	FX Start
Shape	Diamond	Hybrid
Weight	360 to 380 g	350 to 370 g
Balance	High	Medium
Feel	Medium	Medium
Core	Pro EVA with Sonic Core Infinergy	Pro EVA
Face	12K Special Weave Carbon	Graphite
Surface	Rough	Flat
Frame	Graphite (carbon)	Graphite (carbon)
Spin	High	Low
Level	Advanced	Beginner
Style	Power	Versatile
Season	2026	2026
RRP	£255	£80