String comparison
Moto vs Tour Bite
Gamma Moto against Solinco Tour Bite: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Moto leads on comfort and tension hold. Tour Bite leads on spin, control and durability. For a junior with arm concerns, Moto is the safer choice.
Ratings
Power
Spin
Control
Comfort
Durability
Tension hold
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale. The higher score is in bold when they differ.
Pick Moto if…
- You want more comfort (5 vs 3 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 2/5 vs 1/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 14 vs 15)
- Best for: control-oriented advanced players
- Best for: heavy topspin baseliners
- Best for: players who generate their own power
Pick Tour Bite if…
- You want more spin (10 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more control (10 vs 9 out of 10)
- You want more durability (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You restring often and want it cheaper to keep up (cost score 5/5 vs 4/5)
- Best for: control-obsessed advanced players
- Best for: aggressive topspin baseliners
- Best for: string breakers (excellent durability)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Moto | Tour Bite |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Heptagonal (7-sided) co-polyester monofilament | Square-shaped co-polyester with sharp edges |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 16, 16L, 17, 19, 20 |
| Stiffness | High | High |
| Set price | $10–12 | $10–12 |
| Reel price | $100–130 | $130–150 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 1/5 · Not arm friendly |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 15 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Control-oriented string that rewards full swings. | 44-48 lbs for juniors. String low due to stiffness - string feels firmer than it strings. |
Moto in short
Gamma Moto is a shaped co-polyester with seven spin-friendly edges that delivers classic control-string performance. Armed with sharp edges, Moto gives players a tight grip on the ball with excellent spin. Playtesters compared it to Solinco Tour Bite and Luxilon ALU Power Spin - all control-oriented strings with solid spin potential. The most surprising attribute was how long Moto stayed fresh, retaining playability decidedly longer than many softer co-polys that tend to get mushy over time.
Tour Bite in short
Launched in 2009, Tour Bite not only became a staple with collegiate level players, but it also helped vault Solinco into a top-tier string brand. This firm co-polyester is designed for advanced players who demand the ultimate in control, durability and spin. The square profile with sharp edges is ideal for aggressive topspin players who like to rip the felt off the ball. With its stiff response, slippery surface and grippy edges, Tour Bite specializes in hitting spin-loaded balls that drop hard and hop powerfully off the court. One of the very best polys out there with the best combination of spin, price, durability and feel.
Moto vs Tour Bite: quick answers
Which has more spin, Moto or Tour Bite?
Solinco Tour Bite, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 8/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Gamma Moto scores 2/5 for arm friendliness, against 1/5 for Tour Bite. It is recommended from age 14.
Which lasts longer?
Solinco Tour Bite rates 9/10 for durability against 8/10.
Which is cheaper?
Moto costs about $10–12 a set and Tour Bite about $10–12, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (Moto) and 2025-01 (Tour Bite).