Solinco Whiteout 290 v2 Camo Racket
Series: Whiteout
$239.99
Updated with a more powerful response for 2025
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 10.7oz / 303g |
| Balance | 13.18in / 33.48cm / 3 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 315 |
| Stiffness | 65 |
| 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 |
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What players say
Independent coverage of the 290g v2 Camo specifically is thin - most 2025 written/video reviews of the Whiteout V2 line test the heavier 305g 16x19 frame instead. The handful of players who have weighed in on this lighter 290g version like it for its arm-friendly comfort, precision, and easy maneuverability, though one forum poster notes it skips the dampening foam that the 305 version gets.
Best for
- Recreational/intermediate players wanting a light, maneuverable 98 sq in frame
- Players with arm, elbow, or wrist sensitivity
- Players prioritizing touch and precision over raw pace
- Older or slower-swinging players who want easy racquet-head acceleration
Pros
- Praised as arm-friendly and comfortable, with one owner calling it "like a balm for my arm" after using it during injury recovery
- Described as precise and confidence-inspiring, letting players swing freely without fear of mishits
- Light, fast swingweight makes it easy to handle for older or recreational players
- 16x19 pattern with 21.7mm beam still allows decent shot-shaping for a light, maneuverable frame
Cons
- Very little independent written or video review coverage of this specific 290g weight; most 2025 Whiteout V2 reviews (Tennisnerd, TennCom) tested the heavier 305g 16x19 version instead
- A Talk Tennis poster reports the 290g v2 does not include the foam technology found in the 305g version, so the comfort/stability upgrade may be less pronounced on this frame
- Only a couple of verified owner reviews exist on retailer pages, making it hard to judge consensus on control ceiling for faster, more advanced swings
Voices
— John (NM), Web
I found the original Solinco Whiteout 290 when I was recovering from an injury. It was like a balm for my arm.
— Cody (CA), Web
It's comfortable, precise, and gives me the confidence to grip and rip without fear.
— bigdaddy, Forums
I'm 72 years old and I think the 290 may be better for me.
— bigdaddy, Forums
The v2 290 whiteout does not have the foam technology.