String comparison
Tour Bite vs V-Torque
Solinco Tour Bite against Volkl V-Torque: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Tour Bite leads on spin, control and durability. V-Torque leads on comfort. For a junior with arm concerns, V-Torque 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 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 want to spend less (from $10 vs $12 a set)
- Best for: control-obsessed advanced players
- Best for: aggressive topspin baseliners
- Best for: string breakers (excellent durability)
Pick V-Torque if…
- 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)
- Best for: control-oriented players
- Best for: heavy topspin baseliners
- Best for: players who generate their own power
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tour Bite | V-Torque |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Square-shaped co-polyester with sharp edges | Six-sided co-polyester monofilament with 3 deep grooves |
| Gauges | 16, 16L, 17, 19, 20 | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | High | Medium high |
| Set price | $10–12 | $12–15 |
| Reel price | $130–150 | $140–160 |
| Arm friendliness | 1/5 · Not arm friendly | 2/5 · Low |
| 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. Control-oriented so can string at normal tension. |
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.
V-Torque in short
Volkl V-Torque is a control-oriented co-poly with three deep grooves and six sharp edges built for gripping, ripping, and shredding the felt. Tennis Warehouse playtesters awarded it near-perfect scores for both spin and control. While constructed from fairly stiff and inelastic material without much power, it doesn't feel completely dead outside the sweetspot like the stiffest polys. Softer than Cyclone and similar to Dunlop Black Widow in feel.
Tour Bite vs V-Torque: quick answers
Which has more spin, Tour Bite or V-Torque?
Solinco Tour Bite, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 9/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Volkl V-Torque 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?
Tour Bite costs about $10–12 a set and V-Torque about $12–15, 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 (V-Torque).