The Dunlop Galactica Pro and the Dunlop Galactica Padel Racket, both from Dunlop, deliver excellent performance but offers a slightly different experience depending on the version.
We’ll look at the Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022. The Dunlop Galactica Pro is for players looking for a stronger padel racket to have a better attacking game with loads of viboras and smashes. Designed by Juan Mieres of the World Padel Tour.
Due to its high stability and teardrop shape, the Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022 produces very good hard-hitting.
Read on for the full Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022 analysis and review.
Main features of Dunlop Sports Galactica Pro 2022
- Exceptional power due to high stability and teardrop shape
- Best suited for attacking players
- Japanese Carbon makes it feel luxurious (and quite hard)
- The Dunlop Galactica Pro has a high-density Pro Eva core
- With Japanese Carbon material for maximum consistency and performance in all shots
- Integrated frame protector, which protects the frame of the Dunlop Galactica Pro
- With Tri-Max reinforcement which provides stability and improves hitting control
- A high-quality carbon construction
- Revolutionary and unique horizontal, vertical and diagonal hole pattern
Experience total control
A 360º design delivers optimal structural reinforcement at the base of the blade to give you maximum stability and exceptional control.
Put more spin on your shots
Pack a more penetrating punch thanks to a rough finish on the bat’s surface, giving you more spin effect.
Improved structural strength
Revolutionary and unique horizontal, vertical and diagonal hole pattern to achieve improved structural strength in combination with the 12K carbon face construction.
Firmer feel on impact
Modified lay-up of the 12K carbon material applied across the hitting area of the bat to provide additional stiffness for a firmer feel on impact.
Specification of Dunlop Galactica 2022 Pro Padel Racket
Below are the specifications for the Dunlop Sports Galactica Pro 2022 padel racket.
Main specs:
- Brand: Dunlop
- Player level: Advanced/Expert
- Shape: Hybrid
- Weight: 370 grams
- Balance: High
- Frame: 38 mm
- Balance: Even
- Beam: 38 mm
- Head Size: One Size
Composition specs:
- Core Composition: Pro Eva
- Frame Composition: 12k Carbon / Japanese Carbon
- Surface Composition: 6K Carbon
Our review of Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022
The top-tier Dunlop Galactica Pro returns with upgraded features. Dunlop has intertwined the Galactica with previous experiences from the likes of Dunlop Rapid Power 3.0 and rackets.
Our first impression of the Dunlop Galactica Pro padel racket is that it gives precision and extra power on the hardest shots because of its unique innovations to the core of the racket.
A pala to combine with a weight placed closer to the padel racket head is designed for advanced to professional players.
The Dunlop Galactica Pro also includes a rough finish, Tri-Max reinforcement, and premium carbon construction to enhance the impact of our cut or spin shots.
From our perspective, it is a power racket, so we suggest the Dunlop Galactica Pro to advanced players who want a powerful padel racket without sacrificing control and comfort.
The Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022 has the following benefits and drawbacks:
Pros:
- Hard touch and high balance
- Great for attacking players
- Good control
Cons:
- Heavy
- Impacts from balls make a strange sound
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What level of player is the Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022 best for?
The most “tough” and “heavy” in the range; the Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022 is crafted for top players searching for a padel racket that provides stability and ensures optimal performance.
Juani Mieres loves the 370-gram Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022, which has a hybrid design, great balance and sweet spot. It also features a different technological advancement than its earlier models the Galactica and Galactica Lite.
The Dunlop Galactica Pro 2022 has a premium 12K Carbon construction with Japanese Carbon for maximum consistency and performance in all shots.
How is the Galactica Pro different from the Dunlop Galactica Padel Racket?
The “regular” Dunlop Galactica Padel Racket 2022 contains traditional and adaptable characteristics but offers few differentiations from others brands such as NOX or Bullpadel.
It makes it appropriate for beginner or mid-level players who wish to play with a top-of-the-line product and high-level players who prefer the more conventional specifications.
The Dunlop Galactica has a hybrid shape, a weight of 365 grams, and a medium balance.
- Hybrid shape
- Better than the Pro version for beginner players
- Medium balance makes it easy
to play with
The Dunlop Galactica Padel Racket features yellow trim in contrast to the Pro, which has simply gray as an accent against the black body of the padel racket.
Is Dunlop Sports Galactica Pro best for attacking or defensive players?
The Dunlop Galactica Pro is designed for players who enjoy playing aggressively and frequently climb to the net to complete a point.
In addition to favoring a handy game, the Dunlop Galactica Pro enhances the attack. This aggression is made possible by the padel racket’s tendency to be hard-hitting and its surface.
It is advised for those who are used to this padel racket style. The Dunlop Galactica Pro is part of the brand’s highest play range and is intended for intermediate and the most advanced players.
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In this review
- Exceptional power due to high stability and teardrop shape
- Best suited for attacking players
- Japanese Carbon makes it feel luxurious (and quite hard)
Conclusion
Additional technology built into the Dunlop Galactica Pro improves its performance for a more polished game but make no mistake – this is primarily a pala made for attacking-minded-players.
One of those is the Tri-Max reinforcement and the premium carbon construction.
The Dunlop Galactica Pro is part of the highest play range of Dunlop and is intended for intermediate and the most advanced players.
Kevin Anderson is a Content Writer for SimplePadel. He joined the company during summer 2022. For SimplePadel, he spealizes in testing rackets and writes a lot of our padel racket reviews.
Kevin loves to own the net position and considers himself an attacking-minded player. He often claims that he has the reach of a monkey – thanks to his 6’5″ stature. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and following the USPA closely.