Dunlop Speed Ultra 20217.4

Conclusion

The Speed Ultra 2021 suits beginners and intermediates who want a forgiving, easy-to-handle racket for building points. Players who finish points with flat smashes will miss power. It is an older model now sold at a discount, so it asks little of your budget.

Power6.3/10
Control7.5/10
Defense8.0/10
Offense7.2/10
Maneuverability7.8/10

Padel Racket Review - Dunlop Speed Ultra 2021

Dunlop · 2021

Reviewed & Researched by Lars Kloezeman

Lars Kloezeman

Tactical right-side player who builds points and reads the game

Tactical right side player who is not afraid of using every trick in the book to "disturb the rhytm" of the opponent.

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The Dunlop Speed Ultra 2021 is a round racket with an even balance and a weight of about 365g. Dunlop built it around a carbon fiber frame and a medium-density Pro EVA core, with its Aeroframe frame design and a V-Holes drilling pattern. The face has a rough texture. The design puts control and maneuverability first and power second. It is an older model now, and shops sell it at a discount, which puts it in the entry-level price bracket.

How it plays..

Our take: Lars's summary

The round head and even balance make the Speed Ultra easy to trust in long rallies. Its large sweet spot forgives off-centre contact, and the medium-density core sits between power and control. That suits a patient player who builds a point with lobs, blocks and placed volleys. Players who close points with flat smashes should note the moderate power.

Defense

Defense

This is where the racket is most comfortable. The round shape and even balance keep it controlled on high-pressure points, and the medium-density core gives enough feedback to place defensive lobs and clearances consistently. When you are stretched wide, the frame stays stable and accuracy holds.

Attack

Offense

The Speed Ultra is not a power racket. With good technique it has enough punch for most attacking shots, but the power level stays moderate. The rough surface and the V-Holes pattern help you add spin, and the Aeroframe design allows a faster swing to make up some of the missing pace.

Netplay

Net play

Fast exchanges at the net suit it. The even balance makes the racket easy to move between volleys, and the medium-density core gives good touch on soft shots. On reflex volleys and blocks the frame stays stable, so you keep control.

Our Advice for New Players

Beginners

A forgiving racket to learn with. The round shape and large sweet spot build confidence, and none of the specs are extreme, so new players can work on every part of their game. The discount price makes it a cheap way in.

Our Advice for Intermediate Players

Intermediate players

Intermediates get a versatile racket with enough control and precision for tactical play and enough power for the occasional attacking shot. Its mix of maneuverability and stability fits players who are working on an all-court game.

Competitive level

Advanced players

Most advanced players will look elsewhere. Power-focused players, and those who want a racket with a more extreme character, will find newer or more specialised models a better fit. Advanced players who put control first and like an even balance can still get value from it.

Research & References

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Written by Padelguru from the expert reviews listed above, with Lars Kloezeman's playing profile as an editorial lens. Not play-tested.

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Good control and precision
  • Large, forgiving sweet spot
  • Quick and easy to handle at the net
  • Stable on defensive lobs and blocks
  • Extra spin from the rough surface

Considerations

  • Limited power on flat smashes
  • Dated next to newer models
  • Little to offer power-focused advanced players

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Perfect For

Recommended for

Beginner and intermediate players, especially right-side or all-court players who build points with control, lobs and volleys rather than power.

Skill level

Beginner, Intermediate

Court position

Right

Play style

Control, Balanced, Defensive, Counter-attacking, Tactical, All-court

Best at: Defense (8.0/10)

Average: 7.4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The round shape and large sweet spot forgive off-centre hits, and none of the specs are extreme, so it is easy to learn with.

Full Specs

Shape

Round

Weight

Medium (356–370g)

Balance

Balanced (Even)

Touch

Medium

Core

Medium

Surface

Medium

Texture

Rough

Year

2021

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