String comparison
Tour Bite vs Razor Code
Solinco Tour Bite against Tecnifibre Razor Code: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Tour Bite leads on spin and control. Razor Code leads on power and comfort. For a junior with arm concerns, Razor Code is the safer choice. Tour Bite 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 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 to spend less (from $10 vs $14 a set)
- Best for: control-obsessed advanced players
- Best for: aggressive topspin baseliners
- Best for: string breakers (excellent durability)
Pick Razor Code if…
- You want more power (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (6 vs 3 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 3/5 vs 1/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 14 vs 15)
- Best for: heavy string breakers (extreme durability)
- Best for: performance players and heavy hitters
- Best for: those with rackets over 300g
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tour Bite | Razor Code |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Square-shaped co-polyester with sharp edges | High Modulus Polyester Compound with Thermocore technology |
| Gauges | 16, 16L, 17, 19, 20 | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | High | Medium high |
| Set price | $10–12 | $14–18 |
| Reel price | $130–150 | $150–180 |
| Arm friendliness | 1/5 · Not arm friendly | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 15 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 44-48 lbs for juniors. String low due to stiffness - string feels firmer than it strings. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Don't go below 22kg (48.5 lbs). |
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.
Razor Code in short
Razor Code is the most resistant and hardest to deform string in Tecnifibre's range. The High Modulus Polyester Compound ensures a firm feel and extreme durability, making it the top pick for performance players and heavy hitters. Thermocore technology brings flexibility despite the rigid material by using heating and cooling phases. Playtesters found excellent control (8/10), good feel (7/10), and surprising power for a 16 gauge co-poly. The Blue version is softer than White with a little more pop. Recommended for rackets over 300g.
Tour Bite vs Razor Code: quick answers
Which has more spin, Tour Bite or Razor Code?
Solinco Tour Bite, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 8/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Tecnifibre Razor Code scores 3/5 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: Tour Bite 7/10, Razor Code 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
Tour Bite costs about $10–12 a set and Razor Code about $14–18, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (Tour Bite) and 2025-01 (Razor Code).