Solinco Blackout 300 XTD Racket
Series: Blackout
$229.99
This extended length version of the Blackout 300 hits a heavy ball
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | extended |
| Strung Weight | 11.3oz / 320g |
| Balance | 12.8in / 32.51cm / 8 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 328 |
| Stiffness | 70 |
| Beam Width | 23.5mm / 26mm / 23mm |
| Composition | 40T Carbon/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Black |
| Grip Type | Solinco Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-55 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers agree the extended 27.5" Blackout 300 XTD is a serve-and-volley cannon with huge plow-through, but opinions split on whether the extra length and swingweight help or hurt control. Strong, aggressive players who shorten their backswing get big free power and stable volleys; others find it hard to whip through for spin and sluggish on fast exchanges.
Best for
- Doubles and serve-and-volley players
- Strong aggressive players wanting extra reach
- Players who compact their swing
- Returners wanting extra leverage
Pros
- Big, heavy serve power praised across reviews
- Stable, plow-through feel on groundstrokes and volleys thanks to added length/swingweight
- Comfortable, low-vibration feel from the Liquid Crystal foam/40T carbon layup
- Solid directional control on slices and net play once dialed in
Cons
- Hard to generate racquet-head speed for easy topspin
- Feels sluggish and less maneuverable in fast doubles exchanges
- Power can be tough to rein in without shortening the backswing
- Stock setup can feel headlight/unstable on off-center hits until customized
Voices
— Chris (Tennis Warehouse playtester), Web
I found my best results with a very abbreviated backswing, hitting the ball on the rise.
— Brittany (Tennis Warehouse playtester), Web
The extra length was most apparent on serves, the power potential was super fun.
— Tiffani (Tennis Warehouse playtester), Web
I couldn't whip it through with the racquet head speed needed to get easy topspin.
— AndrewD, Forums
Much, much better directional control than the PD+.
— 2ndServe, Forums
Had pretty good control and didn't launch too high.