The Dunlop Aerogel series proved to be very popular among all standards of players. A complete range of rackets using the new Aerogel technology which incorporates the word’s lightest solid (a strength of 4,000 times its own weight). This produces greater stiffness and increased power without adding extra weight to the racket.
The Next Generation Of Racket Technology
The Aerogel construction is coupled with M-Fil (Multi Filament) which is a combination of three types of material which are placed into the hitting zone of the racket head. This 3D braided structure enhances torsional stability at the point of the ball’s impact to create better control and feel.
Enhanced Touch and Feel
There are five rackets in the Dunlop Aerogel range – The Ultimate, Elite, Tour, Pro and Pro GT. All the rackets are quite similar weights but have slightly different benefits to suit the type of player. Below are some brief descriptions and some comments on the rackets which I hope you find helpful.
The Dunlop Aerogel Ultimate
The Dunlop Aerogel Ultimate is a very popular racket and was used by Amr shabana during the 2008 season. The Ultimate is ideal for the intermediate to advanced player, among its features are the widened throat area and longer handle for more control plus the over sized head for extra power. The Ultimate is concentrated on being a pretty much all round racket so it hasn’t been designed to excel in any one area which is great for players who like good touch and some power.
Specifications
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Construction – Aerogel / M-Fil
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Head Size – 500 cm 2
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Weight – 137 g
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String Pattern – 16/19
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Balance – Head light
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String – M-Fil TS
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String Tension – 20/30 lbs
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Dunlop Aerogel Ultimate Squash Racket
Dunlop Aerogel Ultimate Squash Racket
The Dunlop Aerogel Elite
The Dunlop Aerogel Elite is the same in design as the Ultimate except it is slightly more heavy and has a different string pattern. This combination produces more power. Once again it is aimed at the intermediate to advanced players with the the head light pro frame. The racket looks nice finished in gold and plays just as well as the Ultimate and is just down to what you prefer, it is used by selected players on the PSA world tour.
Specifications
- Construction – Aerogel/M-Fil
- Head Size – 500 cm 2
- Weight – 140 g
- String Pattern – 14/19
- Balance – Head light
- String – M-Fil TS
- String Tension – 20/30 lbs
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Dunlop AeroGel Elite Squash Racket
Dunlop Aerogel Elite Squash Racket
The Dunlop Aerogel Tour
The Dunlop Aerogel Tour has been tweaked to suit a more advanced player with the 14/18 string pattern and smaller extra light head to enhance the control, touch and feel. The overall weight of the racket is slightly more but the extra light head creates better manoeuvrability and what it loses on power is made up by more control. The Tour was used by former world number one Lee Beechill.
Specifications
- Construction – Aerogel/M-Fil
- Head Size – 470 cm 2
- Weight – 145 g
- String Pattern – 14/18
- Balance String – Extra Head Light
- String – M-Fil TS
- String Tension – 20/30 lbs
Dunlop Aerogel Tour Squash Racket
The Dunlop Aerogel Pro
The Dunlop Aerogel Pro is once again aimed the more advanced players with the same smaller head as the Tour. This racket has an even balance which means better swing momentum and results in more power to your shots. The Pro fame is the best design and constructed with the graphite carbon for the even balance and pushes the ‘Pro’ frame legacy forward. A very nice racket which performs all round.
Specifications
- Construction – M-Fil/Carbon
- Head Size – 470 cm 2
- Weight – 140 g
- String Pattern – 14/18
- Balance – Even
- String – M-Fil TS
- String Tension – 20/30 lbs
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Dunlop Aerogel PRO Squash Racket
Dunlop Aerogel Pro Squash Racket
The Dunlop Aerogel Pro GT
The Dunlop Aerogel Pro GT is based on the best selling Pro racket and is again aimed at the more advanced player. In addition it has the widened throat area and longer handle and is head light for more control. The Pro GT is the most used racket on the professional word tour. A very nice racket that would suit all types of players which why it has proved to be so popular.
Specifications
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Construction – Aerogel/M-Fil
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Head Size – 470 cm 2
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Weight – 137 g
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String Pattern – 14/18
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Balance – Head Light
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String – M-Fil TS
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String Tension – 20/30 lbs
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Dunlop Aerogel Pro GT Squash Racket
Dunlop Aerogel Pro Gt Squash Racket
Although the New range of Dunlop rackets are launching this year they will have to do well to live up to this exceptional range which have set the standard very high. I have played with all these rackets and to be honest could pretty much play with any one of them without any real problems. As these rackets are designed for intermediate to more advanced players who know their game well could pick a racket that suits their style the most. My favourites are the Ultimate and the Pro GT simply because of the way they felt, both had great control and were not as powerful as some of the others which was good for me. I am probably more of a shot player and I don’t hit the ball hard all the time so having good control is what I look for in a racket rather than power.
Like I said its all down to personal preference, the rackets are all very similar but when you get to a good standard the different benefits of each of these rackets can help enhance your game further. You need to pick the racket that is the right weight, the right feel and has the right amount of power. All these rackets have combinations of the above which makes the Dunlop range versatile and the preferred choice of top flight players.
Squash Racket Review 
I have been using the Tour GT for 2 + years. I have 2 of them very solid racket.
I would suggest the Aerogel line to anyone, Frame weight is light 137 Grams, I am very happy with the racket.
I have also owned Wilson K series, and I broke it, Dunlop Blackmax broke on 4th use! The Aerogel is the way to go!
I tried an “Aerogel 4D Pro Plus” racket (not on this list) recently and was very disapointed. It had very poor power compared to my Head Microgel racket and a nasty vibration after each hit. More like a Aerogel 0D Noob Minus.
The label and advertising said it was a 135g racket but the actual frame weight was 145g, with a strung weight of 161g. I showed it to a racket expert in a shop who was of the opinion that it was a cheap ‘special order’ model from a third party manufacturer, not in Dunlop’s main line of rackets. If this is true, all I can say is watch out.
i have the old aerogel ultimate and have been using it for a while. recently i had a go with a mates 4d ultimate, and it (the 4d ultimate) felt awful in comparison to the old model. i thought it had no power and the sweet spot was non-existant, it vibrated so much. it almost felt too light. i prefer the old range, as i experienced this with other models as well.
hey !! i recently broke my racket and was looking for a new one…i just wanted to ask whether these aerogel rackets are durable and strong??? can they survive hits??? i would personally prefer Tour.
Nice review! And I agree with the first comment.
I play with a Hotmelt Pro, and simply love it. When you get the exact combination between string and tension, it turns into a very powerful racket.
Sadly, I only have one, and wasn’t able to get find another one, at least here in Argentina.
So I decided going for the Aerogel Pro. So far -just a week of use- I’m loving it. I only hope the constant change for something new to sell, won’t put this new Aerogel Pro out of market very soon (just take a look at the Aerogel 4D Pro…).
I have used the elite for 1.5 years and like it so much. Though it is more of a power one, but it gives great feeling. Long grip helps on that. Just broke it yesterday (Racket against the other racket of my opponent,which is not Dunlop!!!)
About to buy new ones. Now aim for GT.
I agree, the Elite and the GT are quality… The new 4D’s better be perfect out the gate or folk will stick with these for generations to come, much like many club players standing by their Hot Melt Pro’s!!