Solinco Whiteout v2: Comprehensive Review

[@Stuen4y]

An excellent review. I think they're getting better and better. Thank you for the lovely commentary and comparison with other competing rackets in the same segment.

[@V4zilious1]

The camo paintjob is so sick. Also love the visuals for the comparisons between different rackets

[@TennCom]

thanks I'll try to do more of them in the future

[@chendz109]

much better than the camo theme tecnifibre tried on the TF40s late last year

[@V4zilious1]

@@chendz109 Don't remind me, they were not good at all lol

[@Francisyrah]

Spot on review. I have had two injuries playing tennis, one was with a pure strike 98 and secondly with the white out v1. I really liked the solinco however, it was causing too much pain on my wrist and sold it. I have been playing with a percept 320 without any pain.

[@VictorAndonov]

These reviews keep getting better and better. Amazing production. The comeback of AC Tennis to KZbin has made racket reviewers great again!

[@outcometechnology]

I've heard from numerous sources that Solinco will apparently continue to provide BOTH the v1 and v2 for the foreseeable future. If true, that's great news, and a paradigm breaker.

[@AlexanderAndreev1799]

Simon's tennis looks much better now, great progress man!

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

Inspector Columbus didn't sound too happy about interrupting his vacation though.

[@ogscarlettjohansson]

Great review. Always appreciate that you review from the perspective of what you like; I find that an easier comparison to my own than some kind of 'unbiased' take.

[@TennCom]

Thanks, appreciate that!

[@petertran5527]

Can’t wait to demo this one. Great review. Thanks for starving Simon for his perspective too.

[@TennCom]

Simon is born to serve

[@handselreid7065]

How would you compare it 2022 Ezone 98? Thanks!

[@wscarthy]

16:30 27.5mm beam width might be a bit too much power 😉 Great review as always! Looking forward to the TFight 300 comparison, as they sound very similar.

[@TennCom]

omg hahaha yes I mean 21.7mm

[@justinpalmer2959]

Good review. So much more professional than Tennis Warehouse

[@Winners-Only]

simon BOMBING one handers

[@MarkSansait]

one handers are for simps and fed fanbois

[@alexsweeta]

@@MarkSansait so you and i?

[@rickprovost8362]

I almost picked up the 18x20 V1. I ended up going with the Gravity Pro. I love the GP but I wish it had a tad more power and maneuverability. The Prostaff X seems to cover those weaknesses but I'm really interested in this new Whiteout V2

[@jeroenfrijhoff8392]

Appreciate the comparisons to other rackets and where this one lands on the scale. The torsional stability in the v9 is indeed an issue I had, while I’m also wondering whether the GPro I’ve been maining is the right racket for me (though it feels so good). This v2 is definitely worth a test run, probably together with the T-fight 305S 😊, looking forward to that review.

[@BrooklynZue]

Awesome review! Thank you. 4.0 all court OHBH club player who leans on big serves and blasting returns: New EZ one 98 or v2 WO?

[@TennCom]

tbd I don't have much time logged on the EZONE, i haven't hit it since Nov

[@BrooklynZue]

@@TennComOrdered 2 EZs. If they suck I‘m blaming you. /s

[@brunis_m]

Last time I played something with no dampening was a steam 100 pro stock. Wrecked my shoulder and took me a year to recover.

[@BorisBecker1872]

Excellent review. Will they eventually release XTD, XTD+ and 18x20?

[@HypnoticLasagna]

I didn't see a racquet in the video? where was it and why were yall just swinging your hands around at the ball?

[@caseysmith544]

Problem is most racquets average players want so plush they can use bad form getting away with it and injure themselves using said bad form one so plush muted that nobody can tell if the ball is hit a bit off or in the sweet spot. This is leading to the amount of injuries we are seeing in arms, shoulders, and muscle overuse fatigue.

[@AlexanderAndreev1799]

I would love to know more about the maneuverability, how does it compares to other raquets, specifically PA98.

[@brunis_m]

I think that the way you describe the harshness/discomfort or feedback if you will, matches what I feel from my Regna 98. It feels super amazing as long as you hit the sweetspot. As soon as you’re off by a centimeter, then it’s no fun. Not sure if you tried this one out to be able to tell me if I’m alone in this impression

[@TennCom]

Yeah I've noticed the sweet spot drop off with my Regna as well. I'm not finding it as harsh as this V1 Solinco was, but its much more significant than any current Yonex

[@OliverBelmont-g5b]

Agreeeed, I have a regna 100 and I’m going to switch to natural or multi because of the harshness of the frame + poly strings

[@Bhanowe]

How would this compare to the gravity tour 98? Planning to move from PA100 in search of more control to either the gravity tour, v2 WO, or head extreme pro

[@LuisLunaTarazon]

Since the lighter version isn't foam-filled, is there any chance the 290-gram Whiteout V2 might at least partially solve the issue of the muted feel? I wonder if adding weight to a comparable spec as the 305, or beyond like the Pure Aero Rafa (which is the same weight in stock form) might give the best of both worlds from the V1 and V2. It hurts to hear that Solinco is following the same trend as everyone else with regards to muting the feel in their rackets. It's completely understandable, though, since that's what the market demands right now. I just wish that we had other crisp options outside of the Pro Staff 97. I might need to get one of those before that also goes the way of the Dodo bird.

[@alexsweeta]

availability in canada? just saw tenniszon sold v1 before.

[@TennCom]

I can bring them in on special order through our store if you are interested.

[@MarkSansait]

Did you just comment on a KZbin video that’s not mine??

[@jrzinho]

Is the inner diameter of the grommets smaller on this V2? It's surprisingly large on the V1 grommets, like "spin grommets" everywhere

[@TennCom]

grommets look the same to me. Not big like spin grommets but not especially tiny

[@tofuisgoat]

Any string recommendations for the v1?

[@TennCom]

Grapplesnake Tour M8 is my number one. Also really like Tour Sniper with Sync in the crosses, Tru Pro Pure Rush, Solinco Confidential and Toroline O-Toro.

[@tofuisgoat]

@@TennCom Thanks so much

[@_akos_32]

Would you recommend it to try to someone who is considering to switch from the percept 97 with extra weight at 3 and 9 and handle. Looking for a bit more power and forgiveness and ease of use but keeping the control and feel

[@TennCom]

Percept 100 with the same mods but extra tail weight seems like the most logical

[@Sifu_Phatdragon]

I'm still wondering where you got those o-ring dampeners all the ones I find online are black, red, or white and no other colors.

[@TennCom]

The green ones are Solinco!

[@TennCom]

the green ones are Solinco!

[@Sifu_Phatdragon]

@@TennCom thank you and the search is on to TW

[@hdjs94]

Which recent 98 "control" frame do you think has the most "feel/feedback/least muted" feeling? I grew up playing with a an old PD Roddick 2012 with a very high level of racket vibration, which I actually highly prefer and find it harder and harder to find a somewhat similar feel with all companies making rackets generally muted for comfort. I've been demoing a lot of different rackets over the past few months and have been finding the right racket. I've somewhat narrowed my search down to the 2024 PS 98 16x19 and the Head GT98, but am seriously considering if it is worth demoing the Solinco Whiteout v1 and the new TFight 305. Your thoughts on which of the four rackets I've just mentioned provides the least muted feeling?

[@TennCom]

TFIGHT is the most connected no doubt about it. Then the Gravity but I think you'll llike the TFIGHT more coming from the Rod

[@hdjs94]

@@TennCom that's really helpful! Really appreciate it sir.

[@bwiz6514]

Good review. Unsure about the point concerning what Zverev hits with translating to the needs of a rec player, but we'll let it go :)

[@enzolucchini694]

Compared to the new t fight 305?? Please 🙏🎾

[@TennCom]

tfight review coming by the end of the month!

[@enzolucchini694]

@ tfight is better or not ?

[@Sinisterg60]

Your ending thoughts on Zverev going to 22mm tour for more power... yeah makes me wonder about the gravity tour... or the Heysil 98 tour 16x19

[@TennCom]

the Heysil has less power than most racquets you can buy new today

[@TennCom]

the Heysil is pretty low powered and unforgiving

[@Sinisterg60]

@TennCom well then! Nevermind lol!

[@Tennisfan2025]

Did you buy all of the rackets behind you? CRAZY collection 🔥

[@TennCom]

I've bought a lot of them, but many of them are gifts or old family racquets dating back to the early 2000's. Some of them are also Simon's or Ale's.

[@mariaeduardagrando9454]

what is your string tension?

[@TennCom]

Strung this one at 48lbs

[@ryansolomon4178]

What company is 10jx from? Is that the Solinco Confidential 3.0?

[@TennCom]

Confidential 3.0 was a different thing. This one is a version of 4.0.

[@ryansolomon4178]

@ Cool! Looking forward to hearing more about. Thanks.

[@clarencefong1107]

Which one has better maneuverability Blade V9 or Whiteout 16*19?

[@TennCom]

Blade

[@mteca5093]

How does it compare to aero98?

[@TennCom]

WO v2 has more control, better comfort and the PA98 wins everything else

[@clarencefong1107]

Do you like the v1 18*20 compare to the v2 16*19?

[@TennCom]

I prefer my v1

[@wnywnny1383]

Hi..! I'am from indonesia.. Could you recomend for my daughter 9 year old...wich one must i buy to increase power and control , She play 4 times a week.. Thank you somuch...!❤

[@TennCom]

I think at 9 years old she should still probably being using a 25 or 26 inch junior racquet. Whichever paint job or pro endorsement she likes the best. Racquets don't matter that much at 9, it's more important that shes having fun and using a racquet she likes will add to that.

[@wnywnny1383]

Oke thank you, Which strings should she use? Velocity MLT or tecnifibre-one biphase, or tecnifibre NXT or the other? Please answer my quetion because its make me confused.. Thank you somuch..❤

[@TennCom]

@ any of the ones you mentioned is fine. I'd probably just do the cheapest one. At this stage, she's developing so fast so there's no point in chasing a "perfect setup." Only consider changing things if her coach suggests a longer or heavier racquet. Once her level stabilizes around 15-16 then racquet choice can become more important but right now I think its more about helping her enjoy the game. The best players in the world general love tennis the most.

[@wnywnny1383]

@@TennCom thanks for the enlightenment..🤍

[@oakgast]

The truest Whiteout is the unicorn 18x20 XTD.

[@chonrocks]

Hey sir beckett the wise!. We started a Go Fund me to build bronze statues of you and Simon. They will be located next to your city hall.

[@theeeonendonly26]

Arch tua

[@MarkSansait]

Anyone that review this racket is a complete 🤡

[@cekinekshn]

horrible paintjob they should just update that white glossy paint

[@thecat4272]

Just a Blade 98 copycat. Nothing special.

[@Caaaake]

Would you recommend O Toro & Sync for a Prostaff 97 v13 & at what tension?

[@TennCom]

I would recommend Tour Sniper/Sync instead at 49lbs. OToro would be good too but I think the control and feel of Sniper mains enhances the PS97 a little better