Solinco and Brain Dead have launched a capsule that celebrates a 1990s acid-punk nostalgia o, with a limited-edition Solinco x Brain Dead Whiteout V2 and a prepackaged hybrid string set that gives the Hyper-G Round and new Mach-10 strings a fresh “acid chrome” finish.

Kyle Ng, Brain Dead founder, says that once he heard about Solinco on YouTube and through friends, he went out and bought a Whiteout 305. Then he bought three more, calling the frame versatile and complementary to his game. “This is a very unique project because most ‘brands’ like us who collaborate on tennis gear just do a color up, but for this collection we went deeper,” Ng says. “Not only were we able to color up the Whiteout, but we developed a new hybrid string system that I am so proud about. Being a tennis nerd and being able to make my own tennis string setup is the ultimate dream.”

On the Whiteout V2, expect plenty of additional yellow and black touches across the design—what Brain Dead calls an  “acid chrome” finish—that turn the Solinco high-performance racquet into a statement piece. The Whiteout V2 is a 2025 update to the 2022, original iteration, a 98-square-inch head racquet with thinner beams, designed as a player’s stick. The new version features updated carbon fiber architecture to enhance access to easier power. The latest approach offers more effortless power with improved forgiveness and feel, all without sacrificing control.

For the strings, the capsule packaging includes the Hyper-G Round and Mach-10 for inclusion in the Whiteout V2, offering a mix of fresh colors for fans of the Los Angeles-based tennis company.

“We’re always looking for ways to push the sport forward with innovation and standout design,” says KT Kim, Solinco’s director. “Tradition is a big part of what makes tennis special, but it, at times, can also create a sense of predictability. Our collaboration with Brain Dead gave us the chance to change that. In this capsule, players will get a setup that’s just as technically sharp as anything we make, but with a new edge that’s never been seen on the court.”

The string set retails for $14, while the limited-edition racquet is $300. The Solinco x Brain Dead Whiteout V2 features the same technology as the stock frame, all enhanced with a fresh take on punk-like design.