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8.2 SCORE
Solinco · 2025

Blackout 100 (285 g)

100.0 · 285 · 33.4

40T carbon / graphite. 100 in² head, 285 g unstrung, 33.4 cm unstrung balance, 16×19 string pattern.

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Solinco Blackout 100 (285 g)

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Specifications checked against the manufacturer's source on 2 Sep 2026.
€160.90 editorial reference price
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Specifications

✓ measured by us · Manufacturer = checked against the maker's sheet · Unchecked = not yet checked
Head size 100 in² 645 cm² Manufacturer
Weight, unstrung 285 g Manufacturer
Balance, unstrung 33.4 cm 3 pts HL Manufacturer
Swingweight 315 kg·cm² Manufacturer
Stiffness 70 RA Manufacturer
String pattern 16×19 Manufacturer
Length 68.5 cm 27.0″ Manufacturer
Tension range 22–27 kg 49–60 lb Manufacturer

Six criteria

calculated from the verified specifications, scored out of 10, shown against the category average
Power 8.8
Strong +0.5 vs category average
Free depth on a short swing
Calculated from 100 in², 285 g, 33.4 cm, 16×19, RA 70 (spec model v1.0).
Control 7.8
Modest -0.5 vs category average
How closely the ball follows the aim
Calculated from 100 in², 285 g, 33.4 cm, 16×19, RA 70 (spec model v1.0).
Comfort 7.5
Modest -0.8 vs category average
Shock reaching the wrist and elbow
Calculated from RA 70, 285 g, 100 in² (spec model v1.0).
Spin 8.1
Solid -0.2 vs category average
Revolutions off the string bed
Calculated from 100 in², 285 g, 33.4 cm, 16×19, SW 315 (spec model v1.0).
Stability 8.3
Solid +0.1 vs category average
Head hold against incoming pace
Calculated from 285 g, 33.4 cm, 100 in², SW 315 (spec model v1.0).
Manoeuvrability 8.3
Solid -0.2 vs category average
Speed through preparation and recovery
Calculated from 285 g, 33.4 cm, 100 in², SW 315 (spec model v1.0).

Where it wins and loses

against the average for this category
Strengths
Power 8.8 — 0.5 above the average for this category (100 in² head, RA 70).
Trade-offs
Comfort 7.5 — 0.8 below the average for this category (RA 70, 285 g).
Control 7.8 — 0.5 below the average for this category (16×19, 100 in² head).
Best forA player who wants depth without a full swing.
Think twice ifYou have had elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble.
What matters most to you?
Power 8.8 #23 of the 260 we score on power

Above the average for this category, so this frame suits a player who wants depth without a full swing.

From 100 in² head, RA 70.

Control 7.8 #223 of the 260 we score on control

Below the average for this category — think twice if you need the frame to help you find depth.

From 16×19, 100 in² head.

Comfort 7.5 #84 of the 92 we score on comfort

Below the average for this category — think twice if you have had elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble.

From RA 70, 285 g.

Spin 8.1 #214 of the 260 we score on spin

Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.

From 16×19, balance 33.4 cm.

Stability 8.3 #113 of the 260 we score on stability

Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.

From 285 g, balance 33.4 cm.

Manoeuvrability 8.3 #210 of the 260 we score on manoeuvrability

Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.

From balance 33.4 cm, 285 g.

Read off this product's six criteria against the average for its category — the same numbers shown above, with the specification behind each gap named.

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