The Dunlop Aero-Star Pro is a committed power racket aimed at attacking players who want to dominate from the net and punish high balls with authority. Its 16K carbon construction delivers structural rigidity without sacrificing the soft, arm-friendly feel that separates it from harsher competitors in this category. The textured face adds genuine spin capability, opening up wider shot angles and adding venom to aggressive smashes. At 370g with a head-heavy balance, this is a racket built for players who have already developed their technique and want equipment that rewards an assertive, forward-moving game. If putting the ball away from the attacking zone is your priority, the Aero-Star Pro is a serious tool for the job.

Pros

Smashing and overhead play feels noticeably explosive with this racket, the head-heavy balance providing significant leverage through the swing to add pace to finishes at the net.
Players with a history of arm sensitivity will appreciate the soft, vibration-dampening feel throughout the frame — impacts arrive at the hand without the harshness typical of stiff carbon constructions at this level.
The heavily textured face produces strong spin effects that make lobs and angled shots from a defensive position more dangerous, giving back-court players a genuine offensive option when under pressure.

Cons

Players who defend patiently from the back court and rely on touch, placement, and rapid racket recovery will find the head-heavy balance and 370g weight punishing over a long match, making quick exchanges and tight defensive blocks harder to execute consistently.

In Depth

The Face

Carbon 16K

Carbon face — stiff construction with direct power transfer. Crisp feel on contact that rewards clean striking technique with responsive ball speed.

The Core

Foam

EVA Soft core — a low-density rubber compound that prioritises comfort and vibration absorption. Keeps the ball on the face fractionally longer on contact, giving more feel and control.

Shape & Balance

Diamond · High Balance

The head-heavy weight distribution increases leverage through the swing arc, translating directly into pace on smashes and aggressive volleys. The sweet spot sits high on the face — effective when attacking, but demands cleaner contact than a round or teardrop would.

Who Buys This

Advanced · Power players

Experienced players who favour aggressive, attacking play. Suited to competitive club players who dominate from the net and want maximum pace on smashes and volleys. Demands clean contact — rewards it with explosive performance.

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