String Playtest: Solinco Tour Bite 17, 18

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"This is a typical poly with a stiff feel and good control. Not recommended to players who prefer soft strings or suffer from tennis elbow." 4.5 male serve-and-volley player using Head MicroGEL Radical Team MP strung at 55 pounds CP (Gamma Professional 17)

"This string has more feel, touch, and power than anticipated. Perhaps this is because of the low tension." 4.0 male serve-and-volley player using Slazenger Type 2 NX One strung at 46/44 pounds CP (Babolat VS Team Thermogut 17)

"Though this string has great spin, it may have contributed to some mild arm discomfort." 3.5 male touch player using Wilson n4 OS (70 holes) strung at 58 pounds LO (Wilson Sensation 16)

"While control is very good, the bite is lacking and tension loss is a bit extreme. This string would perform better in a hybrid." 5.0 male baseliner with heavy spin using Head MicroGEL Extreme Pro strung at 54 pounds CP (Isospeed Professional 17)

"Good durability and power. The string bed becomes loose too quickly. I would advise higher tensions, especially for oversize racquets. I do not believe shaped strings deliver more bite. I also think they damage grommets and hurt fingers." 5.0 male all-court player using Head Flexpoint 6 OS strung at 54 pounds LO (Multifilament Nylon/Polyester 16)

"This string lacks comfort and does not hold tension very well." 4.5 male all-court player using Wilson Kobra Tour strung at 57 pounds CP (Wilson Hollow Core 16)

"This string is too stiff and hard on the arm. Compared to other polyesters, it lacks playability." 4.5 male all-court player using Volkl Power Bridge 1 strung at 52/50 pounds CP (Forten Dynamix 16)

Tour Bite 18

"Bottom line: I love these strings! It is hard to find a string that has this combination of power, control, comfort, and feel without also possessing some negative qualities. Perhaps it's time to switch from natural gut." 5.5 male all-court player using Head Liquidmetal Radical OS strung at 57 pounds CP (Babolat VS Touch 16)

"Amazing bite! Outstanding control! Players who hit with heavy spin will love this string." 5.0 male all-court player using Wilson BLX Tour strung at 63 pounds LO (Wilson Hollow Core 16)

"Sign me up! This string would make a great hybrid main. Spin is phenomenal. Shock absorption is impressive. This is a really nice surprise for a poly." 4.0 male baseliner with moderate spin using Head Youtek Prestige Mid strung at 57 pounds CP (Signum Poly Plasma 16)

"This is an outstanding string. Playability does not waiver over time. Resilience and tension maintenance hold steady. This is not merely a niche poly designed for big hitters. It has enough comfort, power, and touch to give it broad appeal." 4.5 male all-court player using Head Radical MicroGEL MP strung at 55 pounds LO (Babolat Xcel Premium 16)

"Great pocketing, awesome spin, and outstanding control. Above average comfort for a poly." 6.0 male baseliner with heavy spin using Prince Graphite EXO3 Graphite (hole inserts) strung at 49 pounds CP (Prince Tour Blend 16)

"This string's sharp edge really cuts into the ball. The low power level allows for high head speed. Big swings always find the court, and impact shock is very minimal. This string somehow packs playability, durability, comfort, and spin into one package." 5.0 male all-court player using Babolat Pure Drive Team strung at 56 pounds LO (Wilson NXT 16)

"While it takes a session to settle in, this is a very comfortable string. My tendons love it! Players with control issues take note: given the comfort level, high tensions are no problem." 4.0 male all-court player using Wilson nSix Two MP strung at 53 pounds CP (Gosen Polylon SP 17)

"Excellent all-around string. Very solid feel on big ground strokes. Great topspin." 4.0 male baseliner with heavy spin using Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 Original MP strung at 54 pounds CP (Signum Pro Poly Plasma 16)

"Wonderful combination of spin, control, and power. Can't wait to see it on the market." 4.5 male all-court player using Wilson K Pro Team FX strung at 55 pounds LO (Wilson Hyperlast Spin 19/16)

"This is a comfortably stiff string with above average power and excellent control. Hard hitters will appreciate the durability, while less aggressive players will enjoy the comfortable response. The feel is slightly muted." 4.5 male all-court player using Pro Kennex Kinetic 7g strung at 60 pounds CP (Prince Lightning XX 16)