Dunlop FX
FX is Dunlop's current padel ladder and the broadest family in its range, running from a junior frame up to a competition build. Where the Galactica is organised around all-court balance, FX is where Dunlop puts the spread: a single name covering six build words rather than a handful of alternatives.
The builds divide by intention. Pro is the competition end and Lite its lighter counterpart; Hybrid and Hybrid Team name the mold and its more accessible version; Start is the entry frame and Junior the child's. Several are sold with a Metal finish, which is a face and paint treatment rather than a level.
Questions about the Dunlop FX
Who plays the Dunlop FX?
Ana Varo Ramos plays the Dunlop FX on tour. Sponsorships move between seasons, so this reflects the racket they are carrying now rather than their whole career.
Which FX build should I choose?
Start from level, because this family is unusually wide. The Pro is the competition frame and the Lite its lighter version; the Hybrid pair sits in the middle for club players; the Start is a first racket and the Junior a child's. Unlike most families here, FX genuinely covers the whole ladder, so the build word is doing real work.
What does the Metal finish on an FX mean?
It is a face and paint treatment, not a level. Dunlop sells several FX builds in a Metal version — FX Pro Metal, FX Pro Team Metal, FX Start Metal — and the word describes the finish rather than a step up or down. Compare the build word first and treat Metal as a variant of whichever build you have settled on.
How does FX differ from the Galactica?
FX is the ladder and the Galactica is the all-court family. Dunlop organises its padel range by playing intention rather than stacking one family on another, so the Galactica covers balance and versatility while FX spreads across levels from junior to competition. Neither is above the other; they answer different questions.
Further reading
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What Rackets Do the Pros Use? Top 100 Players' Rackets (2026)
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