Solinco TourBite 16L Poly: Comparisons

[PsychoTennisDad]

I was looking for opinion's on this string. At this price point it seems to be a great value and performance string. It's very durable, great control and spin. If cost were no option and Poly was the only choice what's better? I kind of like the Solinco over RPM. What are other top quality poly strings out there?

 

[4-string]

Great string, and I believe you will see lots of love for it here.

I tend to prefer round strings myself, then Kirschbaum Max Power and RS Lyon are worth a look IMO.

 

[Chris92009]

Lux Power if price is no object similar to RPM Blast.

 

[LeeD]

STB seems to have much more flat hitting power than Kirshbaum Spiky Shark yellow.

 

[Dominic]

STB 16l is my favorite string, crisp feel is what stands out, great spin, decent price. Others that i find similar include : Alu Power Spin (just a fraction softer), Head Sonic Pro Edge, Yonex Poly Tour Spin, MSV Focus Hex (very similar, same spin, slightly more power...probably #3 after Alu Power Spin), Wilson Revolve woth a mention.

 

[Bhairava]

I find it stiff. REALLY stiff. In order to use it I have to choose a very low tension. But as performance tb 16L is top notch:good power, maximum control and maximum spin.

 

[EasternRocks]

stiff, low powered, control string with no feel. good if you are used to polyester and like to swing big on every single shot

 

[Steven Nguyen]

Solinco revolution and Yonex poly tour spin are my favorites if price didn't matter. Out of tour bite and rpm blast however I heavily favored tour bite. Seemed to perform better in every department except comfort for me.

 

[teekaywhy]

Price matters. But I prefer STB soft over any string. Kirschbaum Pro Line II and Lux 4G are first alternates.

 

[gvsbdisco]

very very stiff. beware if you have any arm issues.

 

[wings56]

What about the tour bite vs the hyper g?

 

[Moonballballer]

What about the tour bite vs the hyper g?

Both excellent strings. Hyper G little softer and more power. Spin level quite similar

 

[LeeD]

Both excellent strings. Hyper G little softer and more power. Spin level quite similar

Since STB16 is stiffer than most other poly's, it needs to be strung softer in tension to get the same resilientcy.

 

[Alec]

I like Revolution way more than TB and Hyper G personally

 

[Chotobaka]

With the thinner strings now available it is very easy to dial-in Tour Bite -- just a matter of finding the right gauge and tension. As far as I am concerned, Solinco could be a one-trick donkey, only offering Tour Bite, and I would be happy.

 

[wings56]

I'm stringing 17g pro hurricane at 63 pounds. ..what tension should I try tour bite and hyper g? Both 16L

 

[wings56]

I just ordered a set of both. In a six one 16x18 frame

 

[Mareqnyc]

I like Revolution way more than TB and Hyper G personally

Same here. Revolution 18g in 18x20 patterns plays amazing

 

[Mareqnyc]

I'm stringing 17g pro hurricane at 63 pounds. ..what tension should I try tour bite and hyper g? Both 16L

Damn, 63lb for poly? Must lose like 10lbs in the first hour

 

[wings56]

Damn, 63lb for poly? Must lose like 10lbs in the first hour

I'm certain my machine does not string it at 63 despite that being what it tells me. It's probably more like 57 or 58. I have never checked it but I just know that is what works on machine.

 

[Mareqnyc]

I'm certain my machine does not string it at 63 despite that being what it tells me. It's probably more like 57 or 58. I have never checked it but know that is what works on machine.

I get it. With some strings I set 55lbs on my machine and RacquetTune shows 50lbs right of the machine. Same technique and different string it will show 55lbs... go figure

 

[wings56]

I get it. With some strings I set 55lbs on my machine and RacquetTune shows 50lbs right of the machine. Same technique and different string it will show 55lbs... go figure

I'm sure some of this is mitigated by more expensive machines...mine is electronic. ..constant pull but with a rotating head,not the straight pull

 

[Mareqnyc]

I'm sure some of this is mitigated by more expensive machines...mine is electronic. ..constant pull but with a rotating head,not the straight pull

I have the gamma drop weight, supposedly the drop weight system is accurate, But sometimes when string has a lot of stretch, or doesn't stretch at all ( Like Luxilon 4g) I doubt the accuracy

 

[wings56]

I have the gamma drop weight, supposedly the drop weight system is accurate, But sometimes when string has a lot of stretch, or doesn't stretch at all ( Like Luxilon 4g) I doubt the accuracy

Yeah I struggled for consistency the times I've used a drop weight