Solinco Philippines defines its primary objective as providing Filipino tennis players and athletes with high-quality, innovative, and performance-oriented equipment.[1]

Solinco products were first introduced to the Philippine tennis scene in 2014. According to the company, the brand’s presence subsequently expanded from individual players to a broader community encompassing coaches, universities, colleges, tennis organizations, and sports shops.[1]

The local operation is managed by TLH Active Sports Inc., a company specializing in the distribution of tennis products. In addition to distribution, TLH Active Sports works with both local and international organizations to source and introduce innovative sporting products to the Philippine market.[1] Consequently, Solinco Philippines functions differently from a conventional retail shop; its role includes distribution, retail, player relations, partnerships, sponsorships, and the development of the local Solinco community.

Solinco originated as a performance-focused tennis equipment company, building its reputation primarily on tennis strings. Historically, the brand has been closely associated with high-performance polyester strings, with Tour Bite, Hyper-G, and Confidential recognized as signature products.

While rooted in strings, Solinco describes itself as a performance-engineered tennis equipment company aiming to equip players ranging from professionals to recreational enthusiasts with innovative gear. The brand has since expanded its portfolio to include racquets, grips, bags, and accessories. A significant milestone in this expansion was the introduction of the WHITEOUT and BLACKOUT racquet lines in 2022.[2]

Tennis Strings

Strings remain central to Solinco’s identity. Forbes reported that the company focused on tennis strings for approximately 15 years before launching its racquet line in 2022.[2] Key products available in the Philippines include:

• Hyper-G: Arguably the brand’s most recognizable product and a signature string.
• Tour Bite: A shaped polyester string associated with spin and aggressive modern play.
• Confidential: A performance-oriented polyester string.
• Hyper-G Soft: A softer iteration of the Hyper-G concept.
• Hyper-G Round: A round-profile variant designed for different response and string-bed interaction.
• Tour Bite Soft
• Tour Bite Diamond Rough
• Outlast
• Mach-10
• Prostacked
• X-Natural

The current Solinco Philippines catalog offers these strings in both individual sets and reels.[1]

Racquets

In 2022, Solinco introduced the WHITEOUT and BLACKOUT racquet franchises following several years of development. This launch marked a strategic shift to transform Solinco from a string manufacturer into a complete tennis equipment brand.[2]

• WHITEOUT: Positioned for players prioritizing control, precision, and a traditional player-oriented response.
• BLACKOUT: Oriented toward power and spin, offering an alternative to the control-focused characteristics of the WHITEOUT.

Solinco Philippines currently lists multiple versions of these frames, including the WHITEOUT V2 290, WHITEOUT V2 305, and WHITEOUT V2 305 XTD.[1]

Product Range in the Philippines

The local catalog has grown to include approximately 80 products across various equipment categories.[1] These include:

• Tennis strings
• Tennis racquets
• Replacement grips and overgrips
• Tennis bags
• Racquet accessories
• Training and court-related equipment

The Philippine store also carries larger equipment such as Solinco racquet bags and other tennis accessories.[1]

A distinctive aspect of the local operation is its player development and sponsorship program, Team Solinco PH. Established based on the global concept of building a team of sponsored players, the Philippine program includes nationally ranked tennis players, varsity athletes, and coaches.[1]

Solinco Philippines articulates the philosophy of Team Solinco PH through the acronym C.O.D.E.:

• C: Character
• O: On-court / Off-court humility
• D: Discipline
• E: Excitement

The organization emphasizes that sponsorship extends beyond providing equipment, placing significant importance on relationships, character development, and mentorship.[1] The company has also publicly recruited active, Philippine-ranked tournament players for Team Solinco PH sponsorship.

Solinco’s growth in the Philippines has been heavily connected to the tennis community itself rather than relying exclusively on mainstream sporting goods marketing. The stated customer base includes:

• Recreational and competitive tennis players
• Junior and varsity athletes
• Coaches and tennis academies
• Universities and colleges
• Tennis organizations and shops
• Professional and high-level competitive players

This community-oriented approach mirrors the global Solinco strategy, which seeks to compete with established companies through innovation and grassroots engagement, including relationships with junior and college players.

Solinco Philippines operates its own official online store at SolincoPH.com and distributes through additional retail channels. In 2023, the company announced that its bestselling Tour Bite, Hyper-G, and Confidential strings became available at selected Toby’s Sports locations nationwide.[1]

Additionally, the brand maintains an official storefront on Shopee, where it is identified as the official store of Solinco Philippines.

The Philippine operation’s philosophy centers on three core pillars:

• Performance: Emphasizing equipment built around modern tennis requirements to improve player performance.
• Innovation: Seeking quality, cutting-edge products resulting from continuous innovation.[1]
• Relationships: Prioritizing connections with players, customers, partners, and athletes over purely transactional marketing.[1]

This philosophy is particularly visible in the Team Solinco PH program.

Solinco occupies a distinct position in the tennis equipment market. Unlike legacy brands historically identified with racquets or footwear, Solinco developed its reputation through strings first. This strategy provided a strong specialist identity before the company expanded into hardware.[2]

As of 2026, Solinco Philippines functions as a specialized tennis equipment brand and distribution operation focused on performance tennis. Its portfolio has evolved into a broader ecosystem comprising strings, racquets, grips, bags, accessories, player sponsorship, and community support. The Philippine operation serves not merely as a seller of products but as a local representative of the wider Solinco tennis ecosystem.

1. About Solinco PH – Solinco Philippines
2. Solinco Enters Racket Market Backed By Tennis String Success