Solinco Blackout 285

Name: Solinco Blackout 285
Brand: Solinco

100 in² · 27 in · 285 g unstrung · 16x19

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No verified live priceSource: Solinco (official racquet pages)

Who it is for

Improving player who wants Blackout spin at a lighter weight. Intended by Solinco for intermediate players.

Why it works

100 in² head, 285 g unstrung, 16x19 pattern — that combination is what gives this frame its light and spin character.

Watch-outs

Light frames lose stability against heavy pace; add weight later rather than starting too heavy.

Strengths

16x19 string pattern
285 g unstrung is published by Solinco

Trade-offs

Not the specialist choice in any single category
Generation cosmetics change faster than the specs

Compatible player profiles

Intermediate players
Topspin-heavy baseliners
Transition and lighter adult players

Specifications

Exact where published; “not verified” where not. Reviewed 2026-09.

Length: 27 in
Head size: 100 in²
Unstrung weight: 285 g
Strung weight: not verified
Balance (unstrung): 325 mm
Swingweight: not verified
Stiffness: not verified
Beam: 23 mm
String pattern: 16x19
Intended level: Intermediate
Ideal player: Improving player who wants Blackout spin at a lighter weight

Editorial ratings

1–10, derived from published specs and category norms — not user reviews.

Power8/10
Control7/10
Spin8/10
Comfort8/10
Manoeuvrability9/10
Stability5/10

Where this data comes from

Verified facts: Length, size, published weights, materials and other specs shown as exact values are taken from the linked page. Anything the brand does not publish is shown as “not verified”, never estimated.
Editorial assessment: The 1–10 ratings, “who it is for”, “why it works” and “watch-outs” are our own reading of the published specs and category norms. They are not manufacturer claims, user reviews or test-lab measurements.
Source: Solinco (official racquet pages)
Reviewed: 2026-09 · Current — listed in the brand's current range at the last review
Not verified for this variant (3): Strung weight, Swingweight, Stiffness

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