Dunlop · Updated August 2026
FX 500: price, specs & release date
FX 500, released 2025. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: tennis-warehouse.com verified verify in ledger
The FX 500 is listed at $249.99 on tennis-warehouse.com as of 2026-08-01, #3 cheapest of 13 tennis rackets (median $299); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 64/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 14 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the FX 500 a good buy?
At $250, the FX 500 is #3 cheapest of the 13 tennis rackets we track, where the median is $299. On the spec sheet, its head size sqin of 100 is the highest of the 14, its balance point of 330 mm is the highest of the 14, and its stiffness ra of 68 is above the median of the 14.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $249.99 US MSRP $249.99 for the unstrung frame, per the Tennis Warehouse product page. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dunlop |
| Released | 2025 |
| Head size sqin | 100 |
| Strung weight (oz) | 11.2 |
| Balance point (mm) | 330 |
| String pattern | 16x19 |
| Beam width (mm) | 23/26/23 |
| Stiffness ra | 68 |
| Grip size | 4 1/8"-4 1/2" (L1-L4) |
| Racket length (in) | 27 |
| Swingweight | 320 |
Source: tennis-warehouse.com (verified 2026-08-01). Tennis Warehouse's 'Dunlop FX 500' page (data-code DF500) lists a 100 sq in head, 11.2 oz strung weight, 13 in (4 pts HL) balance, 16x19 pattern, 23/26/23 mm beam, 68 RA, 320 swingweight, and $249.99 price, describing 'Power Boost+ Frame Geometry' and 'Power Wave Grommets' as the current generation's updates. The downloaded product photo shows the cyan/purple FX 500 cosmetic with 'FX500' branding visible on the throat, matching this listing.
Is the FX 500 worth it vs cheaper tennis rackets?
FX 500 against its closest cheaper and pricier tennis rackets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Head size sqin | Strung weight (oz) | Balance point (mm) | String pattern | Beam width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX 500 this | $249.99 | 100 | 11.2 | 330 | 16x19 | 23/26/23 |
| Blade 98 (16x19) v9 | $249 | 98 | 11.4 | 330 | 16x19 | 21/21/21 |
| Radical MP 2025 | $259 | 98 | 11.2 | 330 | 16x19 | 20/23/21 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the FX 500 cost?
The FX 500 has a US price of $249.99 (US MSRP $249.99 for the unstrung frame, per the Tennis Warehouse product page.), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the FX 500 compare on price?
At $250, the FX 500 is #3 cheapest of the 13 tennis rackets we track, where the median is $299.
When was the FX 500 released?
The FX 500 was released 2025.
What are the FX 500's key specs?
FX 500 (Dunlop): head size sqin 100, strung weight oz 11.2, balance point mm 330, string pattern 16x19, beam width mm 23/26/23. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $249.99 at tennis-warehouse.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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