String comparison
Super Smash Orange vs Tour Bite
Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange against Solinco Tour Bite: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Super Smash Orange leads on power and comfort. Tour Bite leads on spin and control. For a junior with arm concerns, Super Smash Orange is the safer choice. Super Smash Orange costs less per set.
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 Super Smash Orange if…
- You want more power (6 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (5 vs 3 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 2/5 vs 1/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 14 vs 15)
- You want to spend less (from $7 vs $10 a set)
- Best for: big hitters seeking control
- Best for: players who break strings frequently
- Best for: those wanting ALU Power performance at budget price
Pick Tour Bite if…
- You want more spin (10 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more control (10 vs 9 out of 10)
- Best for: control-obsessed advanced players
- Best for: aggressive topspin baseliners
- Best for: string breakers (excellent durability)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Super Smash Orange | Tour Bite |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Round pre-stretched co-polyester monofilament | Square-shaped co-polyester with sharp edges |
| Gauges | 16L, 17 | 16, 16L, 17, 19, 20 |
| Stiffness | Medium high | High |
| Set price | $7–9 | $10–12 |
| Reel price | $60–75 | $130–150 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 1/5 · Not arm friendly |
| Cost to maintain | 5/5 | 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. Pre-stretched so tension holds well after initial drop. | 44-48 lbs for juniors. String low due to stiffness - string feels firmer than it strings. |
Super Smash Orange in short
Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange is the redesigned version of the legendary honey-colored Super Smash that was highly popular on the professional tour in the 1990s. This orange iteration uses new materials and technology while keeping the original characteristics of pop, feel, and precise power. Pre-stretched for better tension maintenance, it offers remarkable control at an almost unbelievably low price. In 17 gauge, Tennis Warehouse University specs are nearly identical to Luxilon ALU Power in 1.25mm.
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.
Super Smash Orange vs Tour Bite: quick answers
Which has more spin, Super Smash Orange or Tour Bite?
Solinco Tour Bite, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 7/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange scores 2/5 for arm friendliness, against 1/5 for Tour Bite. It is recommended from age 14.
Which lasts longer?
They tie on durability (9/10). Tension maintenance: Super Smash Orange 7/10, Tour Bite 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
Super Smash Orange costs about $7–9 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 (Super Smash Orange) and 2025-01 (Tour Bite).