Dunlop FX Hybrid Team 2026

What to expect

On paper this is an all-court teardrop for intermediates: 360g, even balance and a Pro EVA core should keep it stable at the net without tiring the arm. Players who want the head-heavy punch of the full FX Hybrid should look up the range. Nobody has published a hands-on test yet.

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Padel Racket First look - Dunlop FX Hybrid Team 2026

Dunlop · 2026

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The Dunlop FX Hybrid Team 2026 is the mid-priced model in the new FX Hybrid family. It keeps the teardrop head and the textured face of the full FX Hybrid, but uses a graphite and glassfibre build instead of 12K carbon, weighs a little less at 360g and moves the balance from head-heavy to even. The UK list price is £160, roughly €180, and retailers already sell it for less.

The racket is aimed at intermediate players. Some retailers call the shape hybrid and others teardrop; Dunlop's own naming points to the same in-between head as the FX Hybrid.

What the Brand Says

Dunlop says the Pro EVA core gives a responsive feel, the Force Bridge at the throat adds stability on hard shots, and the SpinBoost texture and Power Holes work together for spin and precision. The brand pitches it at players who want a balance between aggression and accuracy.

Padelspeed has published a spec-based write-up rather than a playtest. It describes the sweet spot as medium-large and placed centre to slightly above centre, and reads the racket as a more forgiving way into attacking play than a full power diamond.

How It Compares

Against the full Dunlop FX Hybrid 2026, on paper: the FX Hybrid weighs 365g, is head-heavy and adds 12K carbon, a Sonic Core Infinergy layer and the VibroShield system, at a list price of £230. The Team gives up that carbon and the head-heavy balance for an easier swing and a lower price. Against the Dunlop FX Team 2026, a 365g diamond, the Hybrid Team should be the more forgiving and versatile of the two, while the FX Team leans further into attack.

Research & References

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A first look from Dunlop's specs and claims and the early coverage named above. Nobody at Padelguru has tested it, and not enough reviewers have yet; the full review follows once they have.

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Even balance for all-round handling
  • Medium weight for stability on volleys
  • Textured face for extra spin
  • Lower price than the full FX Hybrid

Considerations

  • Likely less power than the head-heavy FX Hybrid
  • No hands-on reviews yet

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Perfect For

Recommended for

Should suit intermediate players who want a forgiving teardrop with a slight attacking bias and a textured face for spin.

Skill level

Intermediate, High Intermediate

Court position

Both sides

Play style

Balanced, All-court

Frequently Asked Questions

The Team weighs 360g with even balance and a graphite/glassfibre build. The FX Hybrid is 365g, head-heavy and uses 12K carbon.

Full Specs

Shape

Teardrop

Weight

Medium (356–370g)

Balance

Balanced (Even)

Touch

Medium

Core

Pro Eva

Surface

Graphite

Texture

Rough

Year

2026

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