Demo Tennis Racquet Program
Try before you commit. Borrow a premium Solinco tennis racquet at a Kansas City Northland meetup location. No cost, no obligation.
Belle's Performance Tennis Shop offers a free demo tennis racquet program serving Kansas City Northland players in Liberty, Smithville, Platte City, Kearney, Park Hill, Gladstone, Staley, Winnetonka, and North Kansas City, Missouri. Try Solinco demo racquets near you at a convenient local meetup before you buy.
Why demo a tennis racquet before you buy? Because specs on a screen don't tell you how a frame actually feels in your hand. The weight, the balance, the way it responds when you swing. You have to hit with it to know.
Our demo program is simple: borrow a Solinco frame at one of our Kansas City Northland meetup locations, take it to practice or a hitting session, and see for yourself. No sales pitch, no pressure. If you like it, we can order one for you. If you don't, just bring it back.
Every demo racquet is freshly strung with Solinco string so you're feeling the frame at its best, not with dead strings someone left on six months ago.
How It Works
Browse the Frames
Look through our demo racquets below. Pick one (or two) you want to try.
Book a Demo Meetup
Schedule a time and pick a Kansas City Northland QuikTrip. We'll bring the demo racquet to you.
Hit With It
Take it to your next practice or hitting session. Keep it for up to a week. Completely free.
Decide on Your Terms
Love it? We can order one and string it to your specs. Not for you? Just bring it back. No pressure.
Available Demo Racquets
Each frame is freshly strung and ready to borrow
Solinco
Whiteout 305
Control and feel with more free power than you'd expect. Solinco's flagship precision frame, comparable to the Wilson Blade and Babolat Pure Strike.
Head Size
98 sq. in.
Weight
305g (10.8 oz)
Pattern
16×19
Length
27 in.
Balance
320 mm
Beam
21.7 mm
Best For
Intermediate to advanced players who want spin, control, and precision without sacrificing power.
Solinco
Whiteout 290
Same precision frame, lighter swing. Easier to maneuver for faster hands at the net and quicker swing speed from the baseline.
Head Size
98 sq. in.
Weight
290g (10.2 oz)
Pattern
16×19
Length
27 in.
Balance
325 mm
Beam
21.7 mm
Best For
All-level players who want the Whiteout feel with a lighter, more maneuverable swing.
Program Details
What does it cost?
Nothing. The demo itself is completely free. We do require a signed demo agreement and a credit card authorization hold for the retail value of the racquet, which is released as soon as you return it.
Do I need to sign anything?
Yes. We ask everyone to sign a short demo agreement and liability waiver at pickup. It covers the basics: return timeline, responsibility for damage or loss, and a standard liability release. Takes about two minutes.
What about the card hold?
We place a temporary hold on a credit or debit card for the racquet's retail value. It's an authorization only, not a charge, and it's released the moment you return the racquet. This is standard for any demo program and protects the equipment so we can keep offering it for free.
How long can I keep it?
Up to one week. That gives you time to hit with it in a real practice session or match, not just a five-minute swing in a store.
What strings are on the demo racquets?
Each demo is strung with Solinco string at a mid-range tension so you can feel what the frame actually plays like. If you want to try a specific string or tension, let us know when you book.
Can I demo while my racquet is being strung?
Absolutely. That's one of the main reasons the program exists. Drop off your racquet for stringing and borrow a demo so you never miss practice.
What if I want to buy one?
We can order any Solinco racquet through our wholesale account and have it strung to your exact specifications before you pick it up. Same local meetup, same personal service.
Where do I pick up / return the demo?
Same as our stringing meetups, at a convenient QuikTrip or public location in the Kansas City Northland. We serve Liberty, Smithville, Platte City, Kearney, Park Hill, Gladstone, Staley, and surrounding areas. We'll coordinate a time and spot that works for you.
Ready to Try One?
Book a demo meetup and we'll bring the racquet to you. Pick a Northland QuikTrip, hit with it, and decide on your own time.
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