The next generation of Dunlop CX
Dunlop has introduced the 2027 CX tennis racket range, a seven-model update to its control-focused family. The fourth generation arrives in red and neon red, with revised frame construction, a regular-production CX 200 18×20 and a thicker beam on the oversized CX 200 OS.
The official launch announcement was published on October 23, 2026. U.S. product pages are now accepting orders for the CX 200 Tour, CX 200 and CX 400 Tour, with an estimated November 6 shipment shown when checked October 30. The Japanese announcement gives November 7 as that market’s on-sale date. These are regional availability details, rather than one worldwide release date.
The CX identity remains centered on feel and control. Dunlop says the new construction aims to combine that response with greater stability and ball power. Those are the manufacturer’s design claims; GEN Tennis has not playtested the new rackets.
Watch Dunlop’s official CX launch film
What is new in the 2027 range
The clearest lineup change is the CX 200 18×20. After a limited release in 2025, it becomes a regular model in this generation. It pairs a 98-square-inch head with a listed 305-gram unstrung weight, the same headline dimensions as the CX 200 with a 16×19 pattern. The denser pattern is an additional option within the 200 family, not a new 95-square-inch Tour variant.
The CX 200 OS also changes. Its beam is one millimeter thicker than the previous generation, bringing the listed frame thickness to 22.5 millimeters. It retains a 105-square-inch head and is specified at 295 grams unstrung.
Dunlop also describes revised carbon layering and material placement to adjust how the frame flexes and resists twisting. Existing elements—including SONIC CORE with Infinergy, VIBROSHIELD and POWERGRID STRINGTECH+—continue in the range. Their presence should not be mistaken for an entirely new technology introduced with this launch.
Seven rackets, with distinct specifications
The 2027 family specification table on Dunlop’s U.S. product pages lists seven models. All are 27 inches long. The figures below are manufacturer specifications; they are not measurements of individual retail samples.
The CX 200 Tour has the smallest head in the lineup at 95 square inches and a 20.5-millimeter beam. The CX 200 and CX 200 18×20 share a 21.5-millimeter beam, while the 290-gram CX 200 LS provides a lighter 98-square-inch option.
The 100-square-inch side of the family comprises the CX 400 Tour at 300 grams unstrung and the CX 400 at 285 grams. Their listed beams are 23 and 24 millimeters respectively. The CX 200 OS supplies the largest head, at 105 square inches. Those differences make the model name important: the seven rackets are not simply the same frame at different weights.
| Model | Head (sq in) | Unstrung (g) | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX 200 Tour | 95 | 310 | 16 × 19 |
| CX 200 | 98 | 305 | 16 × 19 |
| CX 200 18×20 | 98 | 305 | 18 × 20 |
| CX 200 LS | 98 | 290 | 16 × 19 |
| CX 200 OS | 105 | 295 | 16 × 19 |
| CX 400 Tour | 100 | 300 | 16 × 19 |
| CX 400 | 100 | 285 | 16 × 19 |
U.S. price, ordering and shipment
The CX 200 Tour, CX 200 and CX 400 Tour each displayed a U.S. price of $269.99 on October 30, 2026. All three ship unstrung. Each page showed “Available To Order” and an estimated ship date of November 6, 2026; some grip-size options were marked out of stock.
Ordering availability therefore needs to be checked for the selected model and grip. An estimated ship date describes dispatch, not the day a racket will arrive. Stringing is a separate part of the setup and cost.
The U.S. CX collection also contains earlier-generation products. To identify the new range, use the 2027 family listing and the exact specifications above rather than the CX name alone. Prices, stock and delivery estimates may change.
Where this update fits
For existing CX players, the launch brings a refreshed generation and a regular-production 18×20 choice in the 98-square-inch CX 200. For readers following racket news, the useful distinction is between those documented changes and performance that still needs to be experienced on court.
Our racket guide explains how to compare a frame with your current setup. The restringing guide covers the separate questions to discuss with a stringer. This article is product news based on Dunlop’s official release and published specifications, not a GEN Tennis hands-on review.
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