Squash COMPARISON
Dunlop CX 120 vs CX 132: published squash-racket specifications
A source-checked comparison of Dunlop’s published head size, frame weight, balance, string pattern, and supplied setup for the CX 120 and CX 132 squash rackets.
The Dunlop CX 120 and CX 132 share a 27-inch published length and the same named supplied string and grip: Iconic Pro AF 1.22 mm and Hydramax Pro. Dunlop’s most directly comparable listed differences are the 490 versus 500 cm² head sizes, 120 versus 132 g frame weights, balance labels, and string patterns.
This is a specification comparison, not a play test. Dunlop’s product pages include technology descriptions and Power/Control figures. Those are manufacturer catalogue fields and descriptions, not independent evidence of ball response, maneuverability, comfort, sweet spot, or suitability for a particular player.
Published specifications at a glance
| Published field | CX 120 | CX 132 |
|---|---|---|
| Head size | 490 cm² / 76 in² | 500 cm² / 77.5 in² |
| Length | 27 in | 27 in |
| Frame weight | 120 g | 132 g |
| Balance | Extra head light | Head light |
| String pattern | 14x18 | 16x19 |
| Supplied string | Iconic Pro AF 1.22 mm | Iconic Pro AF 1.22 mm |
| Grip | Hydramax Pro | Hydramax Pro |
| Published Power figure | 9 | 8 |
| Published Control figure | 9 | 10 |
The listed frame weight differs by 12 g
Dunlop lists a 120 g frame weight for the CX 120 and 132 g for the CX 132. Those values identify the respective published configurations, but “frame weight” should not be read as a fully equipped measurement for every retail racquet after string, grip changes, or other additions.
The CX 120 page uses an extra head light balance label; the CX 132 page uses head light. Neither page supplies a numerical balance point in the reviewed fields. The categorical labels are still useful for distinguishing the manufacturer listings, but they do not promise a particular swing feel or establish a precise measured difference between individual units.
Head size and string-pattern listings are different
The CX 120 is listed with a 490 cm² / 76 in² head and a 14x18 pattern. The CX 132 is listed at 500 cm² / 77.5 in² with a 16x19 pattern. These fields should be compared as Dunlop presents them. They do not independently prove a specific power, control, forgiveness, or string-life outcome.
Dunlop also lists Power and Control figures for both models. They are retained in the table as manufacturer-published catalogue information, not as a rating system produced by RacketGearScout. A shopper who needs a measured performance comparison should look for a source that discloses a consistent test method and the exact models tested.
A practical way to use this comparison
- Confirm the exact CX 120 or CX 132 model before applying these fields to a listing.
- Compare the frame weight, balance label, head-size, and pattern fields as published configuration data.
- Keep the supplied string and grip separate from an individual racquet’s eventual setup, since either can change after purchase.
- Recheck the corresponding Dunlop page before buying because current pricing, availability, and specifications can change.
See the source-linked CX 120 and CX 132 catalogue records for the primary-source links.