Dunlop Explosive Red 200m Reel

DUNLOP EXPLOSIVE

Dunlop Explosive is a semi-rigid co-polyester built around power and comfort — a firm core with a heat-treated cover that keeps some flex, so it does not feel as dead as a hard control poly. It comes in grey and a red colourway, with the higher-spec Explosive Tour for players who want more control.

It is the all-round poly in Dunlop's Explosive family, with Bite chasing spin, Speed chasing control, and Tour offering a more refined, control-oriented version of this string.

On-Court Performance

The stringbed gives back reasonable pace for a poly, so it helps with depth while keeping poly control.

The heat-treated cover keeps a little flex, making it more comfortable than a stiff control poly.

Control is moderate and spin is limited by the round profile; Explosive Tour tightens both.

Who Should Use It

• Players who want a comfortable, balanced co-polyester

• Intermediates trying their first poly

• Club players with mild arm sensitivity

• Hybrid users wanting a forgiving poly component

• Players who want the more controlled Explosive Tour version

Who Should Not Use It

• Advanced players who want a firm, precise control bed (choose Explosive Speed or Tour)

• Heavy topspin players who need bite (choose Explosive Bite)

• Players with serious arm injuries who need a true soft string

• Players who want free depth and power

Hybrid Setups & Performance Adjustments

Power
String toward the upper window if depth runs long, or cross with a control poly.

Control
Raise tension a kilo or two, or choose Explosive Tour, for a lower launch.

Spin
Choose Explosive Bite, or pair with a shaped poly, for more bite.

Comfort
One of the more forgiving Dunlop polys — drop 1–2 kg for maximum relief.

Tension Stability
Normal co-poly slide — restring every 15–20 hours.

Durability
Use a thicker gauge if you break it quickly.

Technical Specifications

Typology:
Monofilament

Shape:
Round

Composition:
Semi-rigid co-polyester with a heat-treated cover

Available Colours:
Grey / Red (plus the higher-spec Explosive Tour)

Available Gauges:
1.25 / 1.30 mm