String comparison
Confidential vs Tour Bite
Solinco Confidential against Solinco Tour Bite: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Confidential leads on power, comfort and tension hold. Tour Bite leads on spin, control and durability. For a junior with arm concerns, Confidential 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 Confidential if…
- You want more power (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (5 vs 3 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (9 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: advanced players wanting Solinco spin with better tension maintenance
- Best for: those between Tour Bite (too stiff) and Hyper-G (too soft)
- Best for: players who value consistent playability over time
Pick Tour Bite if…
- You want more spin (10 vs 9 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: string breakers (excellent durability)
- Best for: those who generate their own power
Specs side by side
| Spec | Confidential | Tour Bite |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Pentagonal-shaped co-polyester monofilament | Square-shaped co-polyester with sharp edges |
| Gauges | 16, 16L, 17, 18 | 16, 16L, 17, 19, 20 |
| Stiffness | Medium high | High |
| Set price | $11–13 | $10–12 |
| Reel price | $150–170 | $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 | 46-50 lbs for juniors. First hour feels stiff - string settles nicely after break-in. | 44-48 lbs for juniors. String low due to stiffness - string feels firmer than it strings. |
Confidential in short
Solinco Confidential officially launched in 2020 after being available privately for around three years to select touring pros. The pentagonal shape provides excellent spin - comparable to Tour Bite or ALU Power Rough. What sets Confidential apart is its exceptional tension maintenance, even at lower tensions. Stiffness sits between Tour Bite (stiffer) and Hyper-G (softer). The first hour can feel stiff and board-like, but after breaking in, the string settles into a very playable feel with outstanding consistency.
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.
Confidential vs Tour Bite: quick answers
Which has more spin, Confidential or Tour Bite?
Solinco Tour Bite, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 9/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Solinco Confidential 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?
Confidential costs about $11–13 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 (Confidential) and 2025-01 (Tour Bite).