Dunlop is a name most of us know from tennis, and its padel rackets are some of the best value you will find on Amazon UK. This Dunlop padel racket review covers the five models sold there, from the Megamax for complete beginners to the Galactica Team for strong club players. We have also included the Pro Padel balls.
Prices move around, so treat the figures below as a guide.
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Our top picks at a glance
| Racket | Price | Level | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Lumina | About £53 | Beginner | Check price |
| Dunlop Megamax | From about £39 | Beginner | Check price |
| Dunlop Nanomax | About £50 | Beginner to improver | Check price |
| Dunlop Tristorm | About £76 | Improver | Check price |
| Dunlop Galactica Team | About £92 | Advanced | Check price |
Dunlop Lumina: The Dunlop Padel Racket for Most People
The Lumina is sold only on Amazon, and at around £53 it is one of the cheaper rackets in the range.
It weighs 365g with a medium balance and a 38mm profile, so it feels solid without being sluggish. The frame is graphite, while the core is Dunlop’s Pro EVA foam, which gives a comfortable and predictable feel.
It is built for beginners and early intermediate players who want good value for money. At 365g it is not the lightest racket around, so smaller players may prefer something a little lighter.
Good for: new players and casual weekly games.
Watch out for: if you want something lighter, the Nanomax below is 15g less.
Dunlop Megamax: The Cheapest Way In
The Megamax is the one to buy if you have never held a padel racket before. It has a round head, which puts the sweet spot in the middle and makes mishits less punishing. On top of that, it weighs 360g with a medium balance, a graphite frame and the same Pro EVA core as the Lumina.
As for cost, it varies by colour, from about £39 to £48. It is built to be easy to handle, which makes it a good first racket.
Good for: complete beginners and juniors moving up to an adult racket.
Watch out for: the handle size if you have large hands, although an extra layer from our best padel overgrip guide will bulk it out.
Dunlop Nanomax: Light and Easy on the Arm
At 350g, the Nanomax is the lightest racket here. It uses a hybrid head, which sits between round and diamond, and adds a textured Extra Grip finish to help with spin. Inside, a softer EVA core takes the edge off vibration.
For about £50, that is a lot of racket, and it also made our list of the best budget padel rackets.
Good for: players who want a light, quick racket, or anyone nursing a sore elbow.
Watch out for: lighter rackets give a little less stability against hard hitters.
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Dunlop Tristorm: A Diamond Racket at a Fair Price
The Tristorm is the attacking option in the range. It has a diamond head and a head heavy balance, so more of the weight sits towards the top for extra punch on smashes. Even so, it weighs just 350g, which keeps it quick in the hand.
Dunlop also adds a V shaped hole pattern for control, the same Extra Grip finish as the Nanomax and a soft EVA core. It costs around £76.
Good for: improvers who want to start playing more aggressively.
Watch out for: diamond rackets have a smaller sweet spot, so they punish mistimed shots.
Dunlop Galactica Team: For Strong Club Players
The Galactica Team is the most serious racket here at around £92. It has a carbon build with Dunlop’s Tri-Max reinforcement for stability, a hybrid head and a rough surface for spin. It weighs 365g with a medium balance.
Overall, Dunlop aim it at advanced players who value control and precision. It is also our pick for precision in the best intermediate padel racket guide.
Good for: confident players who want a carbon racket without paying £150 or more.
Watch out for: it is less forgiving than the cheaper models, so it is wasted on a beginner.
Dunlop Pro Padel Balls
The Pro Padel ball is one of the best known balls in padel. Better still, a tube of three is good value, and the balls are FIP certified for competition.
They have a little extra bounce for faster rallies. Our best padel balls guide compares them with other brands.
Which Dunlop Padel Racket Is Right for You?
If you are starting out, go for the Megamax, or the Lumina if you want something a little more solid. For a lighter racket with more spin, the Nanomax is the pick.
Once you are playing regularly and want to attack, try the Tristorm. And if you are already a strong club player, the Galactica Team is worth the extra money. You can see the full range on the Dunlop website, although not every model is sold in the UK.
For other brands, browse all our padel racket reviews, sorted by brand.
Dunlop Padel FAQs
Is the Dunlop Lumina only on Amazon?
Yes. Dunlop lists it as an Amazon exclusive, so you will not find it in other UK shops.
Are Dunlop padel rackets good for beginners?
Yes. Most of the range is aimed at beginners and improvers, and the Megamax, Lumina and Nanomax are all forgiving, comfortable rackets for under £55.
Which Dunlop padel racket is best for power?
The Tristorm, thanks to its diamond head and head heavy balance. The Galactica Team also has plenty of power, but it leans more towards control.
