This article will look at the racket specs of the Babolat Pure Strike (16 x 19) and Solinco Whiteout 305 to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each other.
General Info
Below is some general information on these rackets including their brand, version, release date, and colors.
| General info | Whiteout 305 | PS 16×19 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand: | Solinco | Babolat |
| Version: | V1 | 3rd Gen |
| Year Released: | 2022 | 2020 |
| Color(s): | White | Coral and White |
Racket Specs
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Babolat Pure Strike and Solinco Whiteout 305, which you can use to get a better idea as to which may be a better suit for your game.
Both rackets have very similar specs with the main difference being their beam widths.
| Racket Specs: | Whiteout 305 | Pure Strike | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition: | 40T Carbon/Graphite | Graphite | – |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 632 | 632 | 0% |
| Head Size (sq in) | 98 | 98 | 0% |
| Length (cm) | 68.58 | 68.58 | 0% |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 | 0% |
| String Pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 | – |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL | – |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 33.02 | 33.02 | 0% |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 4 | 4 | 0% |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 323 | 323 | 0% |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 0% |
| Swing Weight | 327 | 327 | 0% |
| Unstrung balance (cm) | 32 | 32 | 0% |
| Unstrung balance (pts) | 7 | 7 | 0% |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 305 | 305 | 0% |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.8 | 10.8 | 0% |
| Frame Stiffness | 66 | 66 | 0% |
| Beam Width (mm) | 21.7 / 21.7 / 21.7 | 21 / 23 /21 | 3-6% |
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Pros and Cons
Below are what I think are the main pros and cons of these two tennis rackets.
| Racket: | Whiteout 305 | PS 16×19 |
|---|---|---|
| Pros: | Has Good Feel, Touch, and Control. Has Quality Build and Design, is not too stiff, and has decent power for a 98in frame. | Good mix of control, power, and spin, is maneuverable at the net, and has a generous sweet spot. |
| Cons: | Racket is relatively heavy so won’t be suitable for beginners. | Relatively high stiffness rating, not great on slices. |
Head to Head
Below are my recommendations in terms of which racket is better in terms of Power, Control, Spin, and Arm Friendliness.
| H2H | Whiteout 305 | PS 16×19 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | – |  |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
Below are our recommendations for recreational players at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
| Player Level | PS 16×19 | Whiteout 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate | |  |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Pure Strike is endorsed by Cameron Norrie and Alize Cornet, while the Whiteout 305 is not currently endorsed by any pro tennis player.
Where can you buy these tennis rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the Solico Sports and Babolat websites.