Solinco Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20 v2 Camo Racket
Series: Whiteout
$239.99
Updated with Arch 2 construction for 2025
Frame specs
| String Pattern | 18x20 |
| Length | extended |
| Head Size | 98 in² / 632.26 cm² |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 13in / 33.02cm / 6 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 331 |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| Beam Width | 21.7mm / 21.7mm / 21.7mm |
| Composition | 40T Carbon/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | White |
| Grip Type | Solinco Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 18 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 45-55 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers who have tried the Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20 v2 like the combination of the extended 27.5" length and dense 18x20 pattern: the extra length adds free power and plow-through on groundstrokes and serves, while the tight pattern keeps that power on target. The v2 update is described as a bit smoother and more connected than the older XTD. The recurring friction point is the length itself, with some testers calling volleys rock solid and others finding net play and balls close to the body clunky until they adjust.
Best for
- Aggressive baseliners with fast swings
- Players who want 18x20 control in an extended frame
- Servers who want extra pace, kick, and depth
- Players already comfortable with extended-length racquets
Pros
- The extra half-inch of length adds real plow-through and free power on groundstrokes
- Dense 18x20 pattern reins in that power for precise, on-target baseline hitting
- Serves gain noticeable pace, kick, and depth from the added length
- v2 update feels smoother, softer, and more connected than the previous XTD generation
- Feels quicker through the air than expected for an extended-length frame
Cons
- The extended length takes real adjustment; some reviewers found volleys and balls close to the body clunky or jammed-up at first
- One tester felt spin and net clearance on serves was slightly harder to find than expected
- Very niche spec with limited independent review coverage and no customer ratings yet on Tennis Warehouse
- Not an easy plug-and-play switch for players unfamiliar with extended frames
Voices
— Mark, Tennis Warehouse playtest (Head Radical Tour 2025 user), Web
Everything from my lousiest shots to my best shots are improved and a little easier to execute with this Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20 v2 Camo.
— Troy, Tennis Warehouse playtest (Yonex EZONE 98+ user), Web
I felt like this racquet was lacking slightly in spin potential, or it made it a bit more difficult for me to get net clearance on my spin serves.
— Oak, Tennis Warehouse playtest (Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98 user), Web
It is a truly wonderful hitting experience, and one I would recommend to pretty much anyone curious about the benefits of an extended-length frame.
— Solow Sports (Eastern Athletic Clubs), YouTube review, YouTube
For me personally, net play was clunky and difficult. I found myself getting jammed up and struggling to connect with the sweet spot.
— SupahMan5000, Talk Tennis forum (Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20 v1 playtest), Forums
There is so much free power. I can hit through from the baseline.
— Oak Gast, Tennisnerd.net (Whiteout 18x20 XTD v1 review), Web
On volleys, the length does make it more challenging to maneuver, but the pros outweigh the cons here.
Sources
- Solinco Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20 v2 Camo Racquet Review
Web
- Is the Solinco Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20 v2 Camo the Ultimate Control Extended Racquet?
YouTube
- Solinco Whiteout 305 18x20 XTD v2 Tennis Racket Review
YouTube
- Solinco Whiteout 18x20 XTD Review
Web
- Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Solinco Whiteout 305 18x20 AND Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20
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