technologie

4D stands for 4 directional braiding and it has been introduced to enhance racket stability and control. 4D Braided material is constructed using four braided fibres of superlight composite fibres wrapped in an alloy sheath

The fibres are aligned at 0, 90, 22 and -22¼ orientations which enables stresses to be supported in multiple directions whereas standard carbon sheets are only orientated in a single direction. This means that one layer of 4D Braided material has the equivalent properties to four layers of standard carbon layed up at different orientations, making it 4 times more effective without increasing the overall weight of the rackets.

4D Braided material has been incorporated to the racket lay-up at the following key locations:

• At 5 and 7 O'clock the multi-directional properties of  the 4D braided cloth help stabilise the torsional twist, making the racket more stable and enhancing control.  
• At 3 and 9 oÕclock of 4D braided cloth provides torsional stability and as a result of only one layer  being used instead of several this material also provides superb racket response at ball contact.

4D Braided technology perfectly complements the raw power of Aerogel technology to create the perfect blend of control and power.

Dunlop's Aerobridge system is an injection moulded polymer sleeve that encloses the bridge of the racket and incorporates a specially engineered mix of braided carbon fibres combined with Dunlop Aerogel technology. 

 This polymer softens the frame around the main strings that create the sweet spot of the racket.  This technology helps to dampen string vibration and enhances frame response.

Dunlop Aerogel rackets incorporate the world's lightest solid, which has a strength of up to 4,000 times its own weight.

The three-dimentional nanometer-sized molecular network delivers an unmatched strength to weight ratio for enhanced stiffness and increased power.

Dunlop Aerogel technology and 4D Braided technology creates the perfect blend of power and stability.

The injection of PU foam into the racket frame significantly reduces vibration for supreme player comfort.

Our revolutionary Hotmelt manufacturing process produces a unique molten graphite skin which is layered over the entire racket frame, making it immensely strong, durable and responsive, producing an incredible surge of 30% more heat refined power than standard graphite rackets. 

This creates a purer, more uniform graphite coating, enhancing natural power play, producing greater shot accuracy and giving a more consistent touch and feel throughout the frame.

M-Fil (Multi Filament) is a combination of three materials that are incorporated into the hitting zone of the racket head to enhance the touch and feel of the racket where and when you need it most - at the moment of ball contact.

The 3D Braided structure at these key points enhances torsional stability at ball contact while frame deformation is similarly reduced and this helps to enhance dwell time on ball impact.

Vibrocore dramatically reduces frame vibration after ball impact. The racket is actually cut in half and then re-constructed using two additional pieces, including an elastomer sleeve.

These combine to produce an unrivaled vibration dampening effect. At ball impact shock waves are absorbed in the throat of the racket into the silicon rubber core and are therefore not allowed to travel down the handle. This significantly reduces the risk of tennis elbow and provides exceptional comfort. The elastomer sleeve portion also provides a ÔhingeÕ effect which helps to provide exceptional rebound power while allowing for the ultimate in player comfort.

Wider string holes with softer grommets at the bridge area allows the ball to remain on the racket strings for longer and thus enhance the trampoline effect for increased power.

Engineered utilising a carbon core with PU jacket, this advanced structure allows the carbon shaft to link directly to the carbon within the handle. This delivers increased transfer of energy from player to racket during swing phase for increased power and also improves sensory feedback on shuttle contact for enhanced control.

Dunlop Carbon Core technology utilises carbon black pigments to deliver enhanced core pressure retention and increased durability.

Dunlop Clay Guard technology has been developed specifically for top level clay court play. The specially treated premium woven cloth ensures the ball stays brighter for longer, giving players maximum visibility to be able to track the ball and prepare the perfect shot.

Comfort Core technology consists of a modified core which is slightly softer than a standard tennis ball core which helps to reduce the risk of tennis elbow by up to 15%.

Dunlop HD cloth has been developed using premium Playnes woven cloth which has been treated with a special dye that greatly increases visibility, making the ball easier to track at high speeds.

The classic Dunlop Fort core has been re-mastered and re-engineered to a much higher specification resulting in Dunlop HD core technology, which increases the durability and maintains consistent playing characteristics of the ball allowing players to have complete confidence in their game.

Dunlop tennis balls have been leading the way for decades, a tradition that we want to continue which is why we continue to develop new technologies to help improve the quality of the game. All balls with HD2 technology feature the ultimate combination of Dunlop's premium HD Core and HD Cloth technologies. This combination creates our Ôball-istic's technologies to improve the game for today's most demanding players.

Hi Vis cloth technology is a special dye application used on our mid range woven tennis balls. This enhances the reflectance properties of the ball making the ball more visible for players when in play.

Pendant des millions d’années, les organismes qui composent la nature ont évolué de manière à être totalement adaptés à leur environnement. Le concept de biomimétique exploite et reproduit les mécanismes ingénieux et créatifs de la nature afin de les appliquer à différents domaines technologiques. La biomimétique est utilisée afin de trouver des solutions adaptées dans plusieurs domaines, tels que le dessin des ailes d’un avion, la réalisation de trains à grande vitesse, ou encore les techniques d’ingénierie structurelle. On peut également trouver de nombreux exemples de Biomimétique dans le sport : les combinaisons de natation inspirées de la peau de requin, les cellules antichoc des voitures de Formule 1 inspirées du nid d’abeille, etc.… Dunlop s’est inspiré de cette démarche de bio mimétisme pour créer 3 nouvelles technologies de raquettes et développer la gamme ultime.

La technologie Aéroskin s’inspire de la peau du plus redoutable prédateur marin, le requin. Son corps profilé est recouvert de microscopiques écailles striées et anguleuses. Ce revêtement crée des turbulences localisées qui vont réduire la résistance au mouvement. Le requin glisse donc dans l’eau plus rapidement et avec plus de puissance. Comme pour le requin, l’Aéroskin utilise une texture unique appliquée sur la surface de la raquette qui va réduire la résistance dans l’air et donc permettre une meilleure pénétration dans l’air. L’Aéroskin réduit la résistance aérodynamique de plus de 25% pour augmenter la vitesse et la puissance de la raquette.

La technologie HM6 CARBON s’est inspiré d’une des composantes les plus performantes de la nature, les alvéoles du nid d’abeilles. Cette masse complexe de cellules hexagonales crée une structure étonnante, à la fois solide et légère, car composée de 95% d’air, et absorbant naturellement les impacts tout en conservant sa forme. Grâce à un nouveau procédé industriel révolutionnaire, Dunlop a utilisé des fibres de carbone High Modulus et les a assemblées en une structure hexagonale. lacé au coeur de la raquette entre les couches d’Aérogel, le carbone HM6 va apporter une construction incroyablement stable. La forme hexagonale de la cellule va absorber et répartir de manière égale les vibrations dans ses 6 côtés, apportant plus de sensations et réduisant la perte d’énergie pour un maximum de puissance en retour.

Le HM6 CARBON réduit les vibrations de la raquette de plus de 10% pour un retour d’énergie optimum et plus de sensations.

La technologie Gecko-tac s’inspire des coussinets adhérents des pattes de l’une des espèces les plus évoluées de la nature, le Gecko. Les coussinets nanoscopiques des pattes du Gecko lui permettent de se tenir à l’envers sur n’importe quelle surface, et dans n’importe quelles conditions. Comme les pattes du gecko, ce nouveau revêtement Gecko-Tac permet une meilleure adhérence dans toutes les conditions. La surface, douce et souple, est également perforée, ce qui permet d’évacuer l’humidité excédentaire et d’assurer un parfait contrôle. Ce procédé biomimétique Gecko-Tac apporte plus de contrôle, de précision et de confort, quelle que soit l’intensité du jeu.

La technologie Gecko-Tac améliore l’adhérence de plus de 50% par rapport à un grip normal, apportant plus de contrôle, de sensations et de précision.