Solinco partners with Brain Dead to produce limited-edition racquet and strings

It has become common for racquet companies to release special-edition cosmetics of their popular frames and other gear. The models often sport a nod to the colors of an upcoming Grand Slam, or perhaps a monochromatic design for a sleek, minimalist appeal. However, the bold AcidChrome color-up on the new Solinco x Brain Dead Whiteout V2 takes the concept to a whole different level.

In a fusion of high-performance tennis equipment and boundary-pushing streetwear, Solinco has joined forces with creative collective Brain Dead to release a truly unique Whiteout V2 racquet. With elements of acid-punk 90s nostalgia, the racquet’s surreal graphics and vivid coloring reflect both brands’ rebellious spirit. It’s a statement piece appealing to both competitive players and design-savvy collectors.

The racquet retains the same specs and technologies of the Whiteout 305 V2. It features a 98 square-inch head size and a thin, constant 21.7mm beam that offers good control, ball connection and all-court capabilities. For this second installment of the franchise, the major enhancement to the frame’s performance is Arch-2 Construction: A new carbon fiber layup designed to enhance power, stability and responsiveness, while enlarging the sweet spot.

In addition to the frame, the collab also includes a Hyper-Mach BD hybrid string set in psychedelic Brain Dead packaging. The poly-poly mix pairs the smooth, control-oriented Hyper-G Round with the more powerful and forgiving Mach-10. The shapes of the two strings—Brain Dead’s favorites of the Solinco catalog—complement each other to allow users to dial in their playability. Use the round in the mains for a deeper, more penetrating shot; or put it in the crosses to accentuate the Mach-10’s increased spin potential and a heavier ball.

Released earlier this year, the Mach-10 is the latest edition to the Solinco string lineup. Made with an entirely new composition, the it’s designed to generate faster ball speeds with less effort, while offering deeper ball pocketing and a friendlier response. The string’s CloudForm technology improves tension maintenance—a problem for many softer polys—for a more consistent string bed, greater predictability and extended performance.

A striking convergence of style and sport, the Solinco x Brain Dead Whiteout V2 ($300) and Hyper-Mach BD strings ($14/set) are currently available at select tennis specialty retailers.