Padel brand guide
Dunlop
The British-born rubber brand behind the ATP Tour ball, with a 2026 padel range built around the new FX rackets.
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Rackets
Which Dunlop racket is right for you?
Dunlop's 2026 rackets centre on the FX series. The FX Pro and FX Team are diamond-shaped for attack, the FX Hybrid is a teardrop, and the FX Start is a cheaper graphite model for improving players.
Balls and bags
What else does Dunlop make?
Balls and bags
Dunlop does not make padel shoes, but it does make padel balls. The Team Padel ball is its everyday training ball, and there is also a Pro Padel ball and an Eco ball.
The Elite bag is Dunlop's largest racket bag. There is also a cheaper Tour Intro bag in several colours and a Team backpack.
Our padel ball guide
The ball used on the ATP tennis tour is made by Dunlop.
Players
Which pros play with Dunlop?
Sponsorships as of October 2026. Players change brands often, usually at the end of the season, so we check this list each year.
Joined from Joma in February 2026, nicknamed El Comandante. Plays with Dunlop.
Won FIP Silver Treviso in 2025, renewed with Dunlop for 2026. Plays with Dunlop.
From Málaga, renewed with Dunlop for 2026. Plays with Dunlop.
FAQ
Dunlop questions, answered
Which racket does Miguel Benítez use?
Dunlop has not said publicly which model Benítez uses in 2026. Its top attacking racket is the FX Pro, a diamond shape with 12K carbon and a high balance. It was £143.96 at Padel Nuestro when we checked on 2 October 2026.
What is the best Dunlop racket for beginners?
The Megamax 2026 is a round, fibreglass racket made for beginners. It was £42.56 at Padel Nuestro when we checked on 2 October 2026. The FX Start, at £46.82, is a graphite step up for improving players.
Who owns Dunlop?
Japan's Sumitomo Rubber Industries. It bought the Dunlop sports brand from Sports Direct in a deal completed in April 2017.
Does Dunlop make padel shoes?
No. Dunlop makes padel rackets, balls and bags, but not padel shoes. A can of three Team Padel balls was £5.07 at Padel Nuestro when we checked on 2 October 2026.
Where can I buy Dunlop padel gear in the UK?
Padel Nuestro stocks Dunlop rackets, balls and bags and delivers to the UK. Padel Market did not list Dunlop when we checked. Prices on this page were checked on 2 October 2026.
Try before you buy
Test a Dunlop racket at a club near you
Many clubs hire out rackets, so you can feel the difference between brands before you spend £150 or more on one.
