Solinco polyester
Solinco Tour Bite Soft
Square-shaped co-polyester with softening additives
Data verified January 2025
$10-12 Per Set
16, 17 Gauges
medium high Stiffness
14+ Min Age
Junior Player Guide
For Parents Arm Friendliness Low
Cost Effectiveness Great value
Recommended Level
Tension for Juniors
46-50 lbs for juniors.
Gauge Recommendation
17 (1.20mm) for best feel.
Overview
Tour Bite Soft takes the legendary control and spin of Tour Bite and adds comfort-enhancing additives. Still a firm string by most standards, but noticeably more playable than the original. Maintains the sharp-edged square profile for spin generation while being more forgiving on the arm. A good middle ground for players who want Tour Bite's control but can't handle the stiffness.
Best For
- ✓ Players who like Tour Bite but find it too stiff
- ✓ Control-focused players wanting some comfort
- ✓ Advanced juniors with full swings
Not Ideal For
- ✗ Players with arm sensitivity (still firm)
- ✗ Those seeking maximum comfort
- ✗ Beginners
Pros
- + More comfortable than original Tour Bite
- + Still excellent control
- + Good spin generation
- + Better as full bed than original
- + Excellent value
Cons
- − Still not arm-friendly by normal standards
- − Less control than original
- − Slightly less durable
- − Not as much bite as original
Specifications
Type polyester
Construction Square-shaped co-polyester with softening additives
Gauges 16, 17
Colors Silver
Set Price $10-$12
Reel Price $130-$150
Used By
Hybrid Setup Ideas
- Works better as full bed than original
- Multifilament crosses for added comfort
Stringer Notes
Easier to work with than original. Good option for players stepping down from Tour Bite due to arm concerns.
Break-in Period
30-60 minutes.
When to Replace
Every 12-15 hours.
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Sources
Data verified January 2025
- Specs: Tennis Warehouse
- Pricing: Tennis Warehouse
- Review: Tennis Warehouse Review
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