Dunlop Biomimetic 300 Tennis Racquet Review 

I recently play-tested another of the new "Biomimetic" racquets (200 Plus) and now it's time for the 300 playtest.  If you haven't read my 200 Plus review, here is a synopsis of the brand-new technology that Dunlop is offering.  Technology and engineering which is inspired by "Nature"!

There are three unique features of a Biomimetic racquet:

"AeroSkin"--a coating on the hoop--little raised bumps almost all-around (kinda feels like a basketball).  Dunlop says these assist the racquet to travel faster through the air (like a shark in water).  

"Gecko-Tac grip":  Designed to provide excellent feel and maintain a solid grip for a long time.

"HM6 Carbon"--a new blend of materials in a honeycomb pattern--like bees make in their hives (one of the most efficient designs of nature).

The Dunlop Biomimetic 300 weighs 10.76 oz. (strung) and is about 5 pts. head-light. I really like it's weight--light enough to get it around on receipt of fast serves, but still heavy enough to overcome incoming powerful shots.  It feels good holding it--no "club" sensation at all.

On groundstrokes the 300 performed pretty much as expected:  You provide the power and it will help with your shot's control.  It is not, however, very forgiving on off-center hits.  It's 98" headsize just doesn't allow too many miss-hit winners!  It's 16 x 19 string pattern did bite the ball well and produced some very good spin.  I also noticed a little more vibration in the 300 when compared to the 200 Plus.

Serves are a shining point of this racquet (as was the case with the 200 Plus also).  It is very solid and imparts excellent power and placement.

You have to be a pretty good net player to use this racquet in Doubles.  It is easily maneuvered with it's lighter weight and head-light design.  It's smallish head size, coupled with it's relatively flexible design, means it's most appropriate for the more accomplished players.

Overheads, however, are excellent--powerful and accurate (again--except for any off-center hits).

The "AeroSkin" looks really cool on the racquet.  And who knows--maybe my stroke DID speed up a bit!  

The "Gecko Tec" Grip has an excellent feel--soft, tacky, and prevents any slipping.  I like it!

The "HM6 Carbon" construction is not visible to the naked eye.  Dunlop did put a neat butt-cap insert with little holographic honeycombs visible.  But there was a little "buzz"--hmmm---bees at work??

I believe this racquet is best for the accomplished Singles player who can baseline rally and provide the power needed for the winning shot.  It will serve the 4.0+ players well.