Solinco

Blackout 300 v2 review

Solinco's power-and-spin 100. Easy pace, heavy spin and a fast swing.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 100 Pure Aero 100: 100
Weight 300g Pure Aero 100: 300g
Pattern 16×19 Pure Aero 100: 16×19
Stiffness 66 RA Pure Aero 100: 68 RA
Swingwt 317 Pure Aero 100: 315
Balance HL Pure Aero 100: HL
Full specsBlackout 300 v2 · Pure Aero 100 · SX 300
Blackout 300 v2Pure Aero 100SX 300
Head size100 sq in100 sq in100 sq in
Weight (unstrung)300 g300 g300 g
Weight (strung)320 g325 g318 g
Swingweight317315318
Stiffness66 RA68 RA69 RA
String pattern16×1916×1916×19
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Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Easy power and spin in a maneuverable package.

    Performance

    Blackout 300 v2 Pure Aero 100

    Playtest

    Pop and spin.
    Full notes

    Plenty of pace and easy spin from both wings. The launch is a little high: great for net clearance and depth, but big swings can sail long unless you brush up.

    + Pros

    • Easy power from the baseline
    • Heavy spin with little effort
    • Fast and maneuverable
    • Softer feel than the first version

    − Cons

    • High launch costs depth control
    • Not the most stable at net
    • Medium stiffness, not flexible
    • Flat hitters must add topspin

    String for

    50–54 lbs 22.7–24.5 kg Shaped poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Solinco Hyper-G

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Solinco Hyper-G Shaped poly · Solinco pairing Bite and snapback to bring the ball down.
      50–54 lbs 22.7–24.5 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Solinco Tour Bite Shaped poly Sharper bite and a little more feel.
      49–53 lbs 22.2–24 kg · 1.20mm
    3. 3
      Luxilon ALU Power Control poly Reins in the launch for flatter hitters.
      51–55 lbs 23.1–25 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    No player in our database uses this frame.

    Verdict: 8.4

    A fast, powerful 100 for aggressive baseliners: easy pace and heavy spin, with a softer, more controlled feel than the first Blackout 300. Even more power and spin: Pure Aero 100. More stability: SX 300.

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    FAQ

    Is the Solinco Blackout 300 v2 good for beginners?

    It is easy to play and powerful, so improving players can use it. True beginners may prefer a lighter frame such as the Blackout 285.

    Is the Solinco Blackout a power or control racquet?

    Power and spin. It gives easy pace with a high launch, so depth control comes from topspin rather than from the frame.

    What changed in the Blackout 300 v2?

    A softer, foam-filled build and a more predictable launch. Testers found the original could fly off the stringbed; the v2 did not.

    Is the Solinco Blackout 300 v2 arm-friendly?

    Moderately: a medium-stiffness frame with a softer feel than the first version. Use a soft poly at a lower tension or a hybrid.

    What string and tension is best for the Solinco Blackout 300 v2?

    Hyper-G at 50–54 lbs. Tour Bite for more bite; a firmer poly a few lbs tighter if the ball flies long.

    Solinco Blackout 300 v2 vs Babolat Pure Aero 100: which should I buy?

    Both are power-and-spin 100s. The Blackout is quicker in the hand; the Pure Aero 100 gives more power, spin and stability.