Solinco WHTO29

Solinco Whiteout 290 Racket

Series: Whiteout

$229.99

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

Fast and Precise

Frame specs

Head Size	98in²
String Pattern	16x19
Length	Standard
Strung Weight	10.7oz / 303g
Balance	13.18in / 33.48cm / 3 pts HL
Swingweight	314
Stiffness	67
Beam Width	21.7mm / 21.7mm / 21.7mm
Composition	40T Carbon/Graphite
Power Level	Low-Medium
Stroke Style	Medium-Full
Swing Speed	Medium-Fast
Racket Colors	White
Grip Type	Solinco Synthetic
String Pattern Detail	16 Mains / 19 Crosses
String Tension	45-55 pounds

Where to buy

What players say

Liked 3 sources

Owners of the Whiteout 290 (98 sq in, 16x19, ~10.7oz strung) consistently describe it as controlled and stable for how light and maneuverable it is, with more pace on tap than most sub-300g frames. Several users specifically call out reduced arm/elbow discomfort versus stiffer poly-strung sticks. There is no dedicated media playtest of this exact 290g version (Tennis Warehouse's staff playtest covers the heavier 305g model instead), so the picture here comes mainly from retailer customer reviews and scattered forum comments, all positive with nothing negative repeated across more than one source.

Best for

Intermediate to advanced all-court players
Players wanting control with easy access to pace
Players managing arm or elbow sensitivity
Those wanting spin off a 16x19 pattern in a light frame

Pros

Feels stable and controlled despite the light, sub-315 swingweight build
Multiple users report less arm/elbow pain than with stiffer or poly-strung frames
Hits with more pace than typical 290g-class frames, suits creative, aggressive shot-making
Forgiving sweetspot; groundstrokes and volleys reportedly perform well right out of the box

Cons

Very little independent or video review coverage of this specific 290g version exists; most feedback is retailer customer reviews rather than structured playtests
Public review sample is small, so the positive consensus rests on relatively few voices

Voices

Been dealing with elbow pain from head racquet with poly strings... elbow pain is gone.

— Matt Goldman (VA), Web

This frame is a hidden gem... it hits the ball with pace and it's easy to become a creative player.

— Jonathan (Belgium), Web

What a great job Solinco did with this racquet!... groundstrokes and volleys did well with this right out of the box.

— Mark R (NJ), Web

I was more impressed with whiteout 290...so i am very curious to try 18x20

— Blade_X, Forums