Head Boom MP Alternate 2026 vs Solinco Blackout V2
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight
295 g
300 g
Head· Same
100 in²
100 in²
Stiffness
61 RA
66 RA
Strings· Same
16×19
16×19
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance· Same
315 mm
315 mm
Swingweight
316 kg·cm²
317 kg·cm²
Level
Intermediate / Advanced
Intermediate / Advanced
Price
15,499.9 – 17,499.9 TL
10,195.62 TL
Key differences
Weight
5 g difference
Head Boom MP Alternate 2026
295 g
- Plus: Easier to swing, tires the arm less
- Minus: Less mass behind the ball
Solinco Blackout V2
300 g
- Plus: Puts more mass behind the ball, feels more stable
- Minus: Harder to swing, tires the arm more
Stiffness
5 RA difference
Head Boom MP Alternate 2026
61 RA
- Plus: Passes on less vibration, kinder to the arm
- Minus: Returns less power for the same swing
Solinco Blackout V2
66 RA
- Plus: Returns more power for the same swing
- Minus: Passes on more vibration, harder on the arm
Price
In Turkish shops
Head Boom MP Alternate 2026
15,499.9 – 17,499.9 TL
- Minus: More expensive
Solinco Blackout V2
10,195.62 TL
- Plus: Cheaper
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is lighter?
- Unstrung, the Head Boom MP Alternate 2026 weighs 295 g and the Solinco Blackout V2 300 g.
- Which one is more arm friendly?
- The Head Boom MP Alternate 2026 has a softer frame (61 RA against 66 RA). If you have tennis elbow or shoulder pain, a softer frame is usually the better choice.
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Solinco Blackout V2 sells for 10,195.62 TL and the Head Boom MP Alternate 2026 for 15,499.9 – 17,499.9 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Head Boom MP Alternate 2026: Intermediate, Advanced. Solinco Blackout V2: Intermediate, Advanced.