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Solinco Tour Bite String Review

Solinco has become one of the most popular brands on the string market and their best-seller is the square-shaped spin machine, Solinco Tour Bite. Here is my Solinco Tour Bite string review that deals with both Tour Bite and Tour Bite Soft strings.

For this review, I tested Solinco Tour Bite in both a HEAD pro stock TGT 293.2 (IG Prestige MP mold) and the Wilson Clash Tour . In a more control-oriented string bed, I string it at 22 kg and in the 100 sq inches of the Clash, I went for 25 kg for better control. I have tested Solinco Tour Bite Soft in several different racquets, but prefer it in a slightly tighter string bed. It played great in my HEAD Graphene 360 Radical Pro for example.

Solinco Tour Bite String Review – How does it play?

Solinco Tour Bite is a firm poly for players looking for control and spin. If you struggle to generate your own pace or suffer from some kind of elbow/wrist concern, it is not the string for you. But if you are an advanced player who likes to swing hard but still retain good control, the Solinco Tour Bite is one of the best strings on the market.

Personally, I like firm and controlled strings so the Tour Bite works great for me. I liked it both in the Clash Tour and the HEAD pro stock I was testing it in. The low stiffness of the Clash and the firmness of the Tour Bite string is simply an excellent combo that makes you feel connected on every shot. Also, Tour Bite has above average durability for shaped poly strings and with a string-breaker such as the Clash racquet, it still played okay after the 8-hour mark.

In the more controlled Prestige racquet, you definitely need to string it lower to open up better power and feel. At 22 kg, I felt like I could place the ball on a dime and I could see why the pro player I was hitting with uses it as his go-to setup. Even with the tighter 18×20 pattern, the ball gets some decent spin thanks to the shape of the Tour Bite string.

Durability is slightly above average for a poly string. Stiffer strings tend to last longer and Solinco Tour Bite is definitely crisp enough to remain playable in your racquet for around 10-12 hours. This all depends on how hard you hit, how much spin you put on the ball and how open the string pattern on your racquet is.

Solinco Tour Bite String Review – Solinco Tour Bite Soft

If you think that the regular Solinco Tour Bite might be too firm for you, you can always try Solinco Tour Bite Soft, which is a far more comfortable and slightly more powerful string. It does not have quite the durability of the original Tour Bite, but it gives you good spin and control and a far more comfortable response.

Solinco Tour Bite Soft is a perfect string in a crisper, control-oriented racquet such as the HEAD Graphene 360 Radical Pro I reviewed last week. It gave the racquet some extra pop and comfort that I thought it needed and still retained the control that I really appreciated about the racquet. I could string it low and get a nice arch on the ball with consistent delivery.

I think the Solinco Tour Bite Soft is a great choice for players looking for a control-oriented string that is more gentle on the arm than firmer polys.

The durability depends on the racquet, the conditions, how hard and with how much spin you hit. I would say Solinco Tour Bite Soft is not the most durable and plays kind of like a multifilament string when it comes to tension maintenance.

Solinco Tour Bite String Review – Summary

Solinco create some of my favorite strings. I previously reviewed Solinco Hyper-G very positively and this time I am happy to have written about both Solinco Tour Bite and Solinco Tour Bite Soft. Tour Bite is a great choice for the more advanced player looking for spin and control, while Tour Bite Soft is the more comfortable but less durable option. I would say Tour Bite Soft has a large audience from intermediate to advanced players.

My choice of string depends a lot on the racquet, but in the Wilson Clash Tour I really appreciated the control and spin that Solinco Tour Bite gave me. Simply a top string!

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Hi Jonas, between Solinco tour bite soft and Volkl Cyclone tour, would yo say they are similar?

Hi Lucas, I think you get more control with the Tour Bite and that is why I prefer it. But you do get more power with the Cyclone Tour.

Hi! Could you do a review of angell hallo 2 string? It would be nice! Hugs

I’ve been using Tour bite in the crosses with HDX Tour in the mains on a Wilson Ultra Tour at about 51Lbs. I have to beg the stringer carefully distribute the crosses so as to avoid notching the mains. If Solinco could engineer a hybrid setup with Tour Bite, that would be great.

There is a Tour Bite + Vanquish Hybrid out there! :)

Hi Jonas, I discovered your blog while I was looking for news on the new Radical Pro. I had the chance to test it for 3 days, and it definitely became my racquet! I came from a Speed ??Pro Graphene 360 ??but with Radical I felt more at ease, and I gained in power with less effort, and without losing anything in control.

Curiosity on the strings that you recommend: the Tour Bite Soft with what caliber? 1.20 or 1.25?

Hi Jonas. Love your content! I play with RS Lyon 1.25 in Blade 98 18×20. If I want same feel but more spin, should I try TB Soft 1.25 or TB in thinner gauge?

Hi, Yes, try it in 1.20 and you will feel a difference! Cheers / J

Hi Jonas, I very much appreciate your reviews ? After reading your review I bought the Wilson Ultra Tour. Would you recommend the Tour Bite Soft for the Wilson Ultra Tour?

Hi Stephan, Thanks! Yes, the Tour Bite Soft would be a good choice for the Ultra Tour!

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I tried for the first time the Radical Pro with Head Lynx 1.25 strings: excellent feedback, great power (without too much effort as instead the Speed ??Pro required me) combined with control and a good spin. Then try your setup – Solinco Tour Bite Soft – but at 1.25 and not 1.20 as you suggest now. And compared to the Lynx the racquet seemed to me, as it were, more dull, less reactive and less powerful. They are only subjective sensations that depend on my tennis, or instead to go from 1.25 to 1.20 would fill the differences I felt with the Lynx?

PS: it must be said that with the Lynx I felt a little discomfort in my arm, perhaps it made me feel all the rigidity of my racquet …

I think you will feel a difference with a different gauge of string. You have to experiment a bit and see what works for you. The best way to mute vibrations from a racquet is by using a stiff and heavy racquet with a low string tension.

Thanks for the answer … Following the hypothesis of experimenting, how do you see the Solinco Hyper G? Still on the new Radical Pro of course. And possibly what gauge? I am also tempted to try Head Velocity to gain in power and comfort…

Love Hyper-G. Try it in 1.20 gauge.

Jonas, Love your reviews. Thanks for doing them. Just finished testing the Wilson Clash Tour from TW and believe I am ready to go with it. The demo had Luxilon 4G at 51 lb. When I called them yesterday, they recommended the new Technifibre Ice Code White -16g. Do you know anything about this string and how it might compare to the Tourbite and Tourbite Soft?

Thanks a lot! I have heard good things about Ice Code White and one of my tennis friends are doing a review for Tennisnerd as we speak. I haven’t tested it myself so can’t really comment on the playability, but seems like a good string!

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Solinco Tour Bite Review

A subtle grey string that promises real spin on the ball. does it play like heaven or hell.

Solinco was a brand I had only recently heard of, and it was refreshing to try something different apart from the mainstream options of Head, Yonex and Wilson I had become so accustomed to.

Voted “poly of the year” and “number 1 spin” product on StringForum, Solinco’s Tour Bite appears to have good credentials when it comes to spin and power.

It is also used by several ATP Pro’s, including Prajnesh Gunneswaran, a top 150 ATP singles player. Does the string live up to expectations?

Solinco Tour Bite Specification

Utilises an innovative high-powered co-polyester monofilament fibre designed and shaped to generate maximum power while amplifying the spin and intensity of the ball. Solinco’s Tour Bite Sales Pitch

String specs:

• Co-poly monofilament
• Square cross-section
• Gauges – 1.05 mm, 1.10 mm, 1.15 mm, 1.20 mm, 1.25 mm, 1.30 mm, 1.35 mm
• Colour – Light grey

Racquet Setup for Testing

I play with a Head Prestige S from 2018. Prestige racquets are Head’s series for precision and control and typically come with a smaller head size as a result. Mine has a 95 square-inch head with a 295 g unstrung weight.

It also has a 16×19 string pattern and is 0.66 points head-light. Tour Bite was strung at 55 lb with a 1.25 mm gauge, on which I also placed Head’s medium-level dampener – Pro Damp.

Solinco Tour Bite Playtest

So how did Tour Bite Rev play? Let’s take a look with a full playtest and review.

Initial Thoughts and How It Felt

I stepped onto the court with a friend to warm up in the service boxes. Even at close range, the ball had a great shape and arc over the net. My wrist relaxed, and my mind steadied as I enjoyed the easy access to topspin, hypnotically watching the gentle rise and fall.

Coincidentally the sports shop in town had run out of the white Head grip I usually bought, only having the grey version to hand, which matched nicely with the string colour.

It didn’t seem as slick as the other strings I had tested and was considerably more matt and grainy in appearance and touch.

However, stepping back onto the baseline, I noticed a lack of power.

At first, I thought it was the balls my opponent had brought. But after testing with my fresher ones, I realised the string was missing speed in a normal rally situation.

As much as I tried to swing faster or hit flatter, the impact on power was limited. The string also felt slightly stiff, and I found it more difficult to pull off delicate strokes like a soft drop-shot or pickups around the net.

It wasn’t uncomfortable, but I noticed a distinct lack in responsiveness, and at times it had the sensation of hitting with a plastic board.

Resultantly with the minimal feedback, I didn’t feel a strong connection between body and racket. The accuracy in my groundstrokes diminished as I couldn’t sense too well which part of the racket the ball had struck.

The topspin remained, though, and I was able to hit with good net clearance behind the baseline, with a satisfyingly high bounce afterwards.

Another thing I was impressed by was the amount of backspin the string generated. The ball dug into the ground and stayed low.

It made for a piercing shot, using the backhand slice to go deep into my opponent’s side of the court, whereas before the stroke would have been used more in a defensive scenario.

How It Played

On the forehand side, the extra topspin was useful in defensive and neutral scenarios. It bided me time if I was fatigued to send a higher shot over the net and gather myself for the next shot.

The taller bounce also made it difficult for my opponent to rally and build momentum. The weaker responses from the high topspin enabled me to come forward and volley the ball away or step inside the baseline and take the ball on the rise for an aggressive play.

I rarely found myself making an error by hitting the ball beyond the baseline, as the spin kept my shots in nicely.

However, if I wanted to hit a flat ball or create a sharper angle with less topspin, the lack of power meant that my opponent could instead come forward and attack.

The extra effort I put in trying to add more speed to the ball sometimes tired me out and made me make unforced errors out-wide, with power overcoming accuracy.

Essentially, I only had one rally speed to play at. It was not impossible to hit a hard, flat shot, but it was nowhere near as fast with other strings and occasionally did not end the point; my opponent had time to make a get and extend the rally.

On the backhand side, it was a similar story, where a topspin shot bounced high and kept me in the rally, but a flatter shot sucked the power out and put me at a disadvantage.

One pleasant surprise was the impact of the extra backhand spin on tactical variation. Whereas before, I had only used the slice for mostly defence, the spin on the backhand side was so aggressive I felt more confident to really go for the shot, landing the ball deep in my opponent’s side and keeping low, making for an attacking play.

This gave me additional opportunities to win the point outright or make further trips to the net and end with a volley.

With volleying itself, I found no significant advantage or disadvantage that noticeably impacted the game. Slice volleys were perhaps slightly more effective than their punch counterparts, again due to the low bounce.

Though there was a problem with accuracy from the baseline, it did not arise at the net because the targets were closer and more open to hit at.

Despite the boost in spin, the lack of feel made drop-shots and softer volleys a risky play – either landing on my side of the net or overshooting and sitting up for my opponent to attack.

A flat serve was decent, though if there were a slight error in technique, it would result in a short, soft ball that immediately put me on the defensive.

When it came to serving, a slice or a kick out-wide were rewarded again with the extra spin and are probably your best bet when playing with this string.

Durability and Price

The string’s snapback was slightly below average – the absence of slickness meant I had to move the strings back into position at times but not frequently so despite a small diminishment in snapback, the square cross-section appears to have maintained and boosted topspin.

I noticed no loss of tension, and it was consistent in its play over the two days. The cost of the string is $11.99 (£8.95) for a 12 m set which is great value to an advanced player looking for more spin and reasonably affordable for an intermediate or beginner player seeking a hybrid setup.

Beginners or intermediates with a non-hybrid setup may find the string is not worth purchasing unless bought out of curiosity.

Who Is This String For?

The easy access to spin, diminishment in power and loss of accuracy all point to the same conclusion – this string is really meant for professional or advanced players.

While the technology of the string provides extra bite, the deficiencies are made up by the features of an advanced player’s game. Strength and conditioning, heavier racquets and looser tensions supply the speed, while practice, training and raw talent provide the accuracy.

This helps to explain why Tour Bite has been well received in the past but has been found difficult to play with by an intermediate club player like myself.

That is not to say that club players should be afraid of trying out the string. If you are of a big build and play frequently, you may well have the power and accuracy to make this string an effective way to increase spin without limiting other parts of your game.

Intermediate or beginner players might benefit from having a hybrid setup by putting Tour Bite in the crosses and having an all-around string in the mains for balance.

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Final Thoughts

Though most string packets have “power” as a feature for marketability, this string does not deliver on that promise.

It is really meant for advanced players as Solinco Tour Bite can add a great amount of spin to your game as long as power and accuracy can be found elsewhere.

This string also looks to be an interesting option when considering hybrid setups for all levels.

• Great spin on both wings, useful for defence and tactical variation
• Price is very reasonable
• Underpowered
• Loss of accuracy
• Feedback is minimal

Other Solinco Strings

• Solinco Confidential Review
• Solinco Hyper G Review

Have you tried Solinco Tour Bite? Have any questions about it? Let me know in the comments below.

Control - 5

Comfort - 6, touch / feedback - 5, snapback - 7, durability and tension maintenance - 8.

Solinco Tour Bite delivers on big spin with advanced players benefiting most from this string.

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So it’s rather a warning “don’t buy or you are a brand collector? The article tells much about your player’s competence, so I would rely on your experience and never buy Solinco. I guess, you just bought it out of curiosity and to have a material for an article, right?

Solinco is the brand, they make some great strings. Confidential is one of my favourites.

Tour Bite is a pretty stiff poly so I wouldn’t recommend it for most players in a full bed, tbh I don’t think many players should use polyester, it’s just been a trend.

They do a Tour Bite Soft which is more arm friendly…

@Jonathan Some news about Fed’s surgery? Who will play Fed’s role at RLC? I heard recently, Medvedev will play RLC, but who else? And will Medvedev be the team leader? No Fed. No Rafa. No Thiem. Who will follow the tournament in Europe?

SRF published an article today, he is just rehabbing and says the worst is behind him…

Europe is Medvedev, Ruud, Tsistipas, Zverev, Rublev and Berrettini.

It will be interesting to see if it does well with crowds and tv ratings. It’s a good lineup but none of the big three. Maybe Fed fans will watch out of loyalty/fear of it flopping because he’s not there.

I think I will watch some of it, bit of a time difference which means night sessions are not possible. It is not clashing with anything though.

Who is SRF??? 😉 Sir Roger Federer? Well, just hit the right day to ask 🙂 Re RLC Strong team Europe. The leader in terms in terms of relation with Fed and own carisma should be Zverev, no? If exciting matches are to be expected, depends more on who will play for World. If Fed is just rehabbing, he could somehow appear there to play his usual master role 🙂 Crutches don’t make his appearance impossible. Could even use crutches to hold discipline in the team 😉

Damn! Who is “Jio´nathan”??? Can’t you add the very very small plugin to give the author of the comment to edit his/her crazy spelling errors???

Cheers for the review Alex.

I put Tour Bite on the crosses with a Gamma string on the mains in the Blade 98 v8 I demoed recently .

I think it will work ok in a hybrid setup, not my favourite as Luxilon ALU Power just feels nicer. Maybe I should have put it on the mains though.

Absolutely – I think for the price, if a player was looking for a bit more spin, Tour Bite would be a no-brainer in a hybrid.

And my pleasure! 🙂

@PRF – https://twitter.com/ThiemDomi/status/1441402070188367872

What does Thiem mean about the media here?

One thing is official. Alex Stober does not work for Thiem anymore. I’m rather cautious with news coming from media known from publishing gossips. One of such gossips was just published of late, allegedly coming from interview given by Stober to tennis.com about unfair way of splitting. But … I could not find this interview on tennis.com. So actually only secondary information about the issue. What I can guess only is, there was something weird during Thiem’s recovery, as he was allowed to take off the splint and start to hit. In few days after next news was, he felt pain and after consultation with doctors it was decided to wear splint over many weeks more , surgery not excluded. This was a huge setback, making him end the season. And this could eventually be a matter of conflict with Stober, because probably he was just expected to decide, if Thiem can start hitting or not. Right now only insiders could tell, what’s going on, but you know how many call themselves “insiders”, while only speculating. I can may speculate but would never present myself as an insider. I don’t have a source for such information. As this resulted in secondary comments even in rather serious Austrian media, Thiem decided, he will explain the whole thing to the media (after wanting to keep the thing private), so maybe we will get this explanation. It was similar with Bresnik split. Lots of speculative comments, presented like they had a hard background. But nobody knows, maybe even Bresnik and Thiem, what actually happened. Thiem is a strong family man. And Bresnik wrote in his book himself, the main factor of Thiem’s starting pro career, were just parents, not him. Thiem’s family seems to be a good one and in case of doubts Thiem would always stay with the family. We will never know deepest details, because Thiem is not eager for the world to know his privacy. IMO Thiem has outstanding integrity, but nobody i perfect. That’s all I know so far and m only trouble is, who will replace Stober. Because it seemed to be a very good and deep relation and Stober is meant to be one of the best physios worldwide. In the meantime Thiem also replaced Mike Reinprecht by Jez Green as a fitness conditioner. It’s all additionally complicated by pandemic travelling restrictions, because actually Thiem’s favorite fitness coach is Duglas Cordero (friend of Massú). That’s quite all I can speculate. I’m not very excited about the thing. More important is, if and when he would have the surgery, but I hope, this is in the hands of independent doctors 🙂

As I expected, Federer came to Boston and makes the atmosphere in Team Europe. Not sure it still using crutches, probably no more 🙂 So a kind of good news! Do you know who streams RLC in Europe?

Well, just found, it’s available on Eurosport. So I will watch later a bit from replies to see Federer there 🙂

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A newly developed, high-performance and versatile co-polyester string designed to generate extreme power and intense spin and bite.

Utilizes an innovative, high-powered co-polyester monofilament fiber designed and shaped to generate maximum power while amplifying the spin and bite intensity of the ball.

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Solinco Tour Bite Soft Review

Solinco Tour Bite Soft is a spin-friendly, comfortable co-poly that’s bound to be a breath of fresh air for anyone seeking comfort and spin without compromising too much on control. 

Tour Bite Soft offers its users a more comfortable version of the popular Solinco Tour Bite, but with its square shape, it still offers tons of potential to rip the ball with spin. 

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The modern game is dominated by heavy topspin shots, but with many strings, we have to sacrifice a lot of comfort to get the kind of spin and control we look for.

There are some softer options out there though that manage to offer spin with reasonable levels of comfort, and Solinco Tour Bite Soft is one of them. 

Solinco is well known for great strings such as Solinco Hyper G and they enjoy a great reputation throughout the tennis world.

As performance goes, we really rated the Solinco Hyper-G and we would certainly recommend it to anyone. 

However, for those players who seek a little bit more comfort, Solinco Tour Bite Soft might represent a better option.

Poly strings aren’t known for their comfort, and generally, players are willing to sacrifice in this area to achieve more control and spin, but there are polys out there like Luxilon 4G that seem to be able to offer a little bit of both. 

In order to find out just what the Solinco Tour Bite Soft would give us we strung my Babolat Pure Strike 18 x 20’s up with a couple of different tensions.

The first we strung at a relatively low 42lbs and the second at 52lbs. This gave us a chance to see how Tour Bite Soft performed across a few different tensions. 

6 out of 10

I would say the power levels of Solinco Tour Bite Soft are pretty regular for a poly string.

These strings are generally designed to lean towards control, so you wouldn’t really want your poly string to be scoring an 8 or a 9 out of 10 for power. 

For a player who looks for control as his primary characteristic, the power levels of the Tour Bite Soft were perfect.

The strings allowed for fast, aggressive swings, but it had a little something when you needed it. 

A score of 6 out of 10 is perfect for what the majority of poly players will look for. 

8 out of 10

The upside of a string giving you 6 out of 10 for power is that it’s likely to balance that out by offering lots of control.

Solinco Tour Bite Soft did this nicely and allowed me to hit with great precision and confidence that I was going to get the ball in court. 

If you’re an advanced player with big swings then it’s important that you have a string that can handle the racket head speed you produce and give you plenty of control.

While there are strings that offer more control than the Tour Bite it still does a very good job in this area. 

Whatever shot I was looking to hit, I felt like I had more than enough control to pull it off.

The confidence Tour Bite Soft gave me to go for my shots earned it an 8 out of 10 for control. 

6.5 out of 10

Solinco Tour Bite Soft offered reasonable feel without particularly wowing me.

The strings have a fairly elastic feel to them, which is probably something that helps them when it comes to comfort, but I did find it difficult finding my range on touch shots. 

I find feel is just one of those things you adapt to the more you play with a string, so it’s not something that would worry me, but I wouldn’t say this is Tour Bite Soft’s strongest area. 

A 6.5 out of 10 for feel. 

The shape of these strings means it’s really easy to grip the ball and get lots of spin.

I don’t think they are quite as spin-friendly as the original Solinco Tour Bite but they will certainly have more than enough spin-potential for the majority of players. 

I normally struggle to generate as much topspin as I would like off my backhand side, but I found I was getting a really nice flightpath with the Tour Bite Soft .

When I wanted to mix in the slice, I also had nice control and was able to keep the ball low and get it skidding off the court. 

Once again, I would probably say the spin levels are pretty much what you would expect from a poly string.

They’re not right at the top when it comes to spin-potential, but they’re not near the bottom either. 

7.5 out of 10

One area where Tour Bite Soft is right near the top for Poly strings is comfort.

You’re never going to find a poly string that makes your arm feel like its hitting ping pong balls, but Tour Bite Soft does go along way to combining performance and comfort. 

The elasticity of the strings gives you a nice cushioning effect that makes hitting the ball much less stressful for the joints than some of the stiffer polys. 

7.5 out of 10 for comfort is a great score for a poly. 

This is probably the main area where I was a little bit disappointed with Solinco Tour Bite Soft .

It didn’t take too long until the strings felt like they went a bit dead, causing it to lose some feel.

It’s normal that strings lose a bit of tension as you play with them, but I just felt like the dropoff happened quite quickly with Tour Bite Soft. 

This, coupled with the fact that they don’t last as long as some of the stiffer polys led to a score of 6.5 out of 10 for durability.

Again, I wouldn’t say it’s a massive issue, but it is something to bear in mind. 

This string is going to appeal to players who are looking for comfort and spin.

It’s got the kind of control you would associate with a poly string, but it’s the comfort that makes it stand out. 

There are sacrifices that you make to achieve this level of comfort from a poly though, and I do think Solinco Tour Bite Soft is slightly lacking when it comes to feel and durability.

The durability, in particular will be difficult to come to terms with for players who expect to get a lot of playing time out of their strings. 

All in all, I’d say this string is well worth looking at if you are particularly concerned with adding a little more comfort to your string setup.

Overall, it’s a solid poly, but it does have its weaknesses. 

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My Solinco Tour Bite Review

• Thread starter vamos2050
• Start date Sep 13, 2010
• Sep 13, 2010

I was really hoping to like this string. Just about everywhere I looked there is positive reviews on this string. But I have realized that many of these reviews are "fake". Some people know what i mean. So here is review: I use a Microgel Radical and tension is 57 pounds. Power: The string has no power whatsoever. Very dead like feeling. No energy from the stringbed. Control: Good control and I was able to direct most of my shots. Except on volleys and serves it was hard. Spin: Spin was better than most polys but not anything to get all excited about. Above average than the standard smooth co-poly. I did not see any amazing bite or anything eithe.r Feel: Comfort and touch sucked with this string. Try hitting a slice or drop shot. You wont get anywhere. Tension Maintenance: First 4 hours tension was steady and then it dropped quickly. Durability: I cut it out after 7 hour. Stringbed was unplayable. It was like 40 pounds by now. Overall: Not a good string for me. Did not like it. Considering the price, this string definitely is not worth it. It is the same price range as many other expensive polys. I am going to try now some other strings as I am still looking for a good one. I am considering Signum Pro Tornado, Poly Star Strike, ZO Twist, Polyfibre Hexa blade, or Genesis Typhoon. If anyone has any suggestions, fire away.  

Hall of Fame

This sounds like a well thought out response. I mean, no power from a stringbed that dropped to 40lbs, but had good control.  

SliceForehand

^pwnage And of course you aren't going to get a positive response from a polyester string if you go at 57 lbs. You can't string it above 53 in a racquet like that or you lose all the benefits of using poly in the first place. Also, strings going dead is different from losing tension... no non-kevlar string loses 17 lbs, especially not a co-poly.  

downs_chris

Professional.

what string do you use normally?  

I thought the string had plenty of power and bite in my 6.1, 95 at 52/55 with multi crosses. Big problem was string movement, absoultely horrible for a poly.  

Only a few select idiots 'know' what you mean.  

HiroProtagonist

SliceForehand said: ^pwnage And of course you aren't going to get a positive response from a polyester string if you go at 57 lbs. You can't string it above 53 in a racquet like that or you lose all the benefits of using poly in the first place. Also, strings going dead is different from losing tension... no non-kevlar string loses 17 lbs, especially not a co-poly. Click to expand...

GorillaPeanuts

Obviously should never string a poly over 56pounds if you ever want a decent result.  

GorillaPeanuts said: Obviously should never string a poly over 56pounds if you ever want a decent result. Click to expand...

vamos2050 said: I am going to try now some other strings as I am still looking for a good one. I am considering Signum Pro Tornado, Poly Star Strike, ZO Twist, Polyfibre Hexa blade, or Genesis Typhoon. If anyone has any suggestions, fire away. Click to expand...

acer4tennis

• Sep 14, 2010

rodrigoamaral

im planning on trying it out this weekend.. my friend tried it and was not overly impressed  

• Sep 24, 2010

I tested Tour Bite 17 full bed @ 58 pounds on my i.prestige mid plus... I am liking it so far, has a lot of power and bite for spin on the ball (I like it more than RPM Blast) in terms of feel and a much more pleasant sound when you hit the ball, playability is close to RPM and not to mention how nice and soft it felt kind of like GEL. I think it's an awsome string and I might be switching to it after I try a few more strings.  

While you're on the try-every-poly-that's-out-there crazy train (I've been on it, too), you may consider trying Pacific X-Force, and Pacific Polyforce X-Treme. I've been pleasantly surprised. Good luck!  

All the responses about "you can't string poly above "X" tension are absolute garbage. Personally, I have been stringing my frames at 60 with full poly and have never had a problem getting the full characteristics of the string. Many people string much higher than mid to low 50s (Let Jolly get in here and tell you about stringing tensions). Secondly, so many people have jumped on the Solinco bandwagon it's not even funny anymore. Is it a good string, possibly. Is it the greatest string ever, probably not. I was intrigued when they came out but not enough to switch me away from my current setup. As for you "experts," please refrain from posting unless you can say something valid that is actually beneficial or relevant to what the OP has posted.  

themitchmann

I've had a positive experience with the string. So much so that it's my current go to poly. I was all about MSV Hex, but many if my clients prefer the Tour Bite at this point. I find it's softness to be one of it's most appealing aspects. I currently string it at 59lbs (18 gauge) with Prince SynGut Multi 17 in the crosses.  

themitchmann said: I've had a positive experience with the string. So much so that it's my current go to poly. I was all about MSV Hex, but many if my clients prefer the Tour Bite at this point. I find it's softness to be one of it's most appealing aspects. I currently string it at 59lbs (18 gauge) with Prince SynGut Multi 17 in the crosses. Click to expand...

bad_call said: might give the TB a try but BW fell short for this player. btw what gauge Hex did you prefer? Click to expand...

TennisNinja

armsty said: This sounds like a well thought out response. I mean, no power from a stringbed that dropped to 40lbs, but had good control. Click to expand...

• Oct 1, 2010

First I doubt any string can drop 20 lbs in just 7 hours. Based on that inaccurate statement, I don't know if your review is that credible. Poly and Copoly strings are meant to be tested at their peak which is actually 40-45 lbs. But it's not recommended that you play longterm for that because the tension will drop and you'll probably end up playing with string strung at 20-30 after a few weeks. Most pros string their polys at 40-45, while their gut/multi's are around 60-65. This is the ideal range. But because most of us don't restring after every match it wouldn't make sense to string at that ideal range. Most of us string for the expected tension drop. Have you noticed all the reviews for solinco between revolution, tour bite, and barb wire have all been that it doesn't provide any power or feel? That's because poly and co poly aren't meant to be strung at mid 50's like how many were play testing it. If you want a string that's broken in that will play with you for a few weeks then testing it at 40-45 is more like it. That will provide the power that a lot of people say is lacking. Not only that but most poly strings are like that. I experienced the same with rpm and really liked rpm after the tension dropped to around 40-45. Most atp pros string their polys at 40-45.  

cork_screw said: First I doubt any string can drop 20 lbs in just 7 hours. Based on that inaccurate statement, I don't know if your review is that credible. Poly and Copoly strings are meant to be tested at their peak which is actually 40-45 lbs. But it's not recommended that you play longterm for that because the tension will drop and you'll probably end up playing with string strung at 20-30 after a few weeks. Most pros string their polys at 40-45, while their gut/multi's are around 60-65. This is the ideal range. But because most of us don't restring after every match it wouldn't make sense to string at that ideal range. Most of us string for the expected tension drop. Have you noticed all the reviews for solinco between revolution, tour bite, and barb wire have all been that it doesn't provide any power or feel? That's because poly and co poly aren't meant to be strung at mid 50's like how many were play testing it. If you want a string that's broken in that will play with you for a few weeks then testing it at 40-45 is more like it. That will provide the power that a lot of people say is lacking. Not only that but most poly strings are like that. I experienced the same with rpm and really liked rpm after the tension dropped to around 40-45. Most atp pros string their polys at 40-45. Click to expand...

who is right????  

• Oct 6, 2010

ryushen21 said: I beleive that if you read any of the stringing logs posted on the web or in the Pro Racquets and Gear section, you will find that most pros string their poly in excess of 45. Most are in the 50s and some are in the 60s. Click to expand...

• Dec 5, 2010

Disclaimer: I am not an expert. Not even close. That said I just switched to tour bite 18 gauge in mains and prince synthetic gut 18 gauge in crosses. Both at 57 lb. Pros: I noticed an immediate speed and spin increase on serves. Also spin and power on ground strokes. Great comfort too. Cons: Perhaps I have not adjusted, but I definitely lost a level of control. I am hitting both long and in the net more. It seems like it is just not very forgiving. There is little tolerance for even the most minor mishits. For someone at my level forgiveness really helps. My previous set up was Isospeed spin in mains and control on crosses all at 55 lb. and 16 gauge. I really liked it and would just like to try 17 gauge. I will give it a bit more time, but if I can't get the control thing settled in I will try and re-string at a lower tension, probably from 52 to 54lb. Anyway, that's how it struck me so far.  

jack crack said: Cons: Perhaps I have not adjusted, but I definitely lost a level of control. Click to expand...

Netspirit said: My experience as well. More spin, but less control, especially on serve returns. Click to expand...

tennisfreak565

I don't know what you guys are talking about i string all of my polys at atleast 55, usually 60! I tried tour bite 17 at 57 and i liked it alot but it had too much power! Geez tour bite is supposed to be a very lively string so if you think tour bite is dead i wonder what you think is lively!  

tennisfreak565 said: I don't know what you guys are talking about i string all of my polys at atleast 55, usually 60! I tried tour bite 17 at 57 and i liked it alot but it had too much power! Geez tour bite is supposed to be a very lively string so if you think tour bite is dead i wonder what you think is lively! Click to expand...

Talk Tennis Guru

I've got about 6 hours in on TB 17 at 60 in an 88 and so far its been very good. Its like a 17g version of ALU Rough. Great feel, power, spin, all good. Looking forward to future hybrid with VS Team.  

• Dec 6, 2010

Lol maybe im off topic, i only read the first couple of quotes. Im just saying the guy who reviewed tour bite said it was rather dead. It was too lively for me. And the whole "you can't string polys over 56" is bull crap because i always( and yes i always use full bed poly) string at 55 or higher(mostly higher).  

I strung my Utek Radical MP with full stringbed of Solinco Tour Bite 17g at 57 lbs. At first hour, i could tell this string really bites the balls hard. The power, control, spin...all great. After 30 to 40 minutes i can tell the string moves, but i can still play well and in fact, i can play with this string for 5 to 6 hours and it broke (or the 3rd day as i play everyday, 2 to 2.5 hours per day). I tried to string it again at 55 lbs (because the 1st time at 57 lbs on my Utek Radical MP felt a little stiff). Everything was as good as the 1st time, string moved alot, and the string broke again around 6 hours playing. I went back to my fav string: Pro Red Code 17g at 57 lbs and it lasted me 3 to 4 times longer, and i could see i played much better with the Red Code. I think one of the reviewed guys about this string is right that i can use this string for playing in the Tournaments because it's only best for 2 hours or less. I haven't tried to mix it with Syn gut because i am afraid that i won't like it. Oh, have i mentioned this Tour Bite string is a little stiff? yeah, be careful because if you string it above 57 lbs, you can feel the stiffness in the elbow. ALso if you string it above 57 lbs, the string can be broken during the stringing process. My first time stringing it at 57 lbs, it broke while stringing the main and i lost 1/2 set. IN short, i agree that it's not worth to spend money for this string because it breaks too quickly and good playitme is way too short.  

I really like the Tour Bite, I'm using it in the 16L size(1.25mm). The only problem is that it's somewhat hard to find that size at some retailers. I'm finding it strikes that nice balance between the 1.30mm 16g and the 1.20mm 17g. The 1.20mm is so thin that I could see where durability would be a problem. One benefit I'm finding from the TB is that it's an excellent cold weather string. I played today at 36 degrees and I was still getting nice feel and spin from the TB. I play through the winter so it's a nice bene of the string. I think it bites hard on the ball and has ample power. I play with a good deal of spin so I'm not having any control issues but if I hit a flatter ball, the TB might take awhile to get used to. For a poly the string bed is nice and lively and I don't find it to be boardy at all.  

• Dec 7, 2010

Thank you, PED, for letting us know 1 very important factor about this string that it's an excellent cold weather string. I don't know if anyone in here suddenly forgot this matter like me? Last week i strung my racquet at normal tension that i usually string, 57 lbs. I t was pretty cold weather, and i hit the ball once and realized that i forgot to drop the tension during cold weather. I had to cut the string off, Pro Red Code 17g, and re-strung it at 52 lbs. It's still harsh to hit at the beginning but quickly i am able to play with this tension during cold weather. So guys, remember to string your racquets a few lbs lower than you normally do in the cold season or you might hurt your arms accidently.  

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Best of Moscow by high speed train

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

countflorida

We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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Comments: I bought this string because I had the pleasure of playing with a really good play, 5.0 level, in a couple of club doubles leagues and wanted to hit like her so I bought her strings and had it strung to the same tension. Well, not a good idea if you are a 4.0 and don't hit is as well as a higher level player. I used the racquet twice and ended up with tennis elbow that took over five months to recover from. I went back to my Wilson Champions Choice strings. Expensive, but my elbow thanks me. From: Susan, 3/10/20

Comments: Horrible strings, extremely stiff. From: Goran, 7/13/19

Comments: Great spin with plenty of power, good control and easy on the arm. Strung at 47 lbs on the mains and 42 lbs on the crosses, good durability. Fully satisfied. Do not change a thing. From: Anthony, 7/4/18

Comments: Few years ago I only use Tour bite 16L full bed on my Pure Strike, now I'm using the Pure Strike Project One7 and found full bed polly is a little too stiff so I'm looking for the best multi to hybrid with my trusty tour bite. I've tried pretty much every major brands' multi and Vanquish is still the best imo, not the overall best multi out there but the best to hybrid with tour bite. I tried both options and I prefer putting vanquish on the main rather than cross. Vanquish itself has decent spin already as a multi and it has excellent comfort. I put vanquish/tour bite at 54/52lbs and it works great. It does break in 3-4 hours for me but since Tour bite is sharp basically it will cut throw any string easily. I'm a 4.5 player. From: Russell, 5/31/18

Comments: Very, very similar to Alu Power which is a very good thing but because this is a 1.2 mm diameter you feel just a bit more feel a bit more spin an a tad more pop. For the denser patterns this has the advantage over the 1.25 Alu. Very good string if not one of the very best. From: Anonymous, 2/1/18

Comments: This is the only string I use in the mains at 53 lbs (Volkl Organix One). I use a softer poly in the crosses at 51 lbs. These strings have just the right amount of power with descent feel and the spin generated is extraordinary. Solinco hit a homerun with this string. Please leave well enough alone and don't change the formula. From: Alex, 12/13/17

Comments: I've never had a string that I would call a game changer. Whether playing mixed doubles or competitive singles I can dial up or dial back what this string can do. Massive spin and control. Used on a Head Speed MPA 16x16 at 55 lbs. From: Bill, 5/21/17

Comments: My arm started hurting after 10 minutes of practice. It has spin and power for sure. But buyer beware, this string is stiff. I bet they last forever. Solinco calls them Heaven, I call them something opposite. From: Wes, 9/16

Comments: I really like these strings because of how much spin they can produce. One interesting experiment is that I've traded racquets with two different hitting partners who were using RPM Blast, and the difference was immediate: their topspin shots were diving into the ground and jumping forward much more than before. I found the effect extremely unnerving to play against. A few times I've tried to go back to Luxilon or RPM Blast, but shots that used to go in due to topspin were sailing long. So I'm for now happily stuck with these strings. From: Philip, 9/16

Comments: I was looking for a poly that could temper the power/plow through of the Wilson RF97. I switched from the Head Youtek IG Prestige Pro and thought it wouldn't be too big of a departure. Boy, was I wrong there! I had previously tried Kirschbaum Pro Line 2 and Weis Cannon Scorpion, both 17g at 54 lbs. PL2 felt great the 1st 3-5 outings but just dropped tension to where I lost confidence especially on my forehand, my stronger shot. Scorpion feels firmer but not as responsive/comfortable as PL2. Definitely could feel more vibrations and less pocketing with Scorpion. My stringer suggested Solinco TB 17g. Apparently, it has a bit of a cult following, especially with high school and college players. I had previously used ALU Power/Rough, 4G, RPM -- all good but Solinco TB 17 rocks! Very reminiscent of ALU Rough but with much better feel/ball pocketing while still firm, yet forgiving. The true test will be how it is after the 2nd full day of hitting to see how tension drop will affect its play in RF97. For now though, I've drank the Kool-Aid and I'm hooked!Definitely worth it if you like polys. A blend of all the best attributes at a relatively decent price. From: Poodini, 9/15

Comments: I string it at 61 lbs, which is just about right for my high swing speed. Generates plenty of power and spin. Popped one and switched to a TNT2 -- ugh. The difference was enormous. I won't go back. My only thing is it seems to drop tension quickly. Unsure if that is a factor of the glossiness or a crappy stringer. Either way, still very playable. From: Joe, 7/15

Comments: I agree with Chris: I'm quite disappointed with these strings. I've strung my ProStaff 95 with them at 23 kg mains 22 kg crosses. They felt dead from the first moment, no pop at all. They became better after 2-3 hours of play, but nothing special, I have to say. They aren't durable (two weeks of medium intensive playing). Not buying them anymore. From: Mauro, 1/15

Comments: I've put it in my Prince Tour 95 at 22/21 kg (49/47 lbs) and it is absolutely great string. Plenty of control, good power, a huge spin potential (little bit less comparing to number one string in spin for me -- Volkl V-Torque), nice touch and enough durability for big hitting intermediate players. It seems to me that it could be hard to find many better strings in overall. One weakness -- Tour Bite is rather expensive. From: Przemyslaw, 10/14

Comments: I tested a lot of strings in my Steam 99 S. Finally settled on Tour Bite 17 at 52 lbs. Excellent spin and control. Lower power than Luxilon. Stiffness is not that bad. Highly recommend. From: KP, 8/14

Comments: I have been playing with this string for about a year and a half. It's now in my 6.1 95S at 52 lbs. The string provides everything you want: spin, control, power, durability, and feel. It's as good or better than RPM Blast and ALU Power at a much better price. From: Phil, 3/14

Comments: A really good string, lots of topspin, but it's so stuff on my Babolat PD. Better to hybrid it. From: Zixuan, 2/14

Comments: Great strings! I got lots of top spin and slice from this string and the power level was phenominal! I put it in my Head Youtek IG Speed 18x20 and was hitting angles I never had hit before. Overall a great string! From: Jonathan, 6/13

Comments: Finally pulled the trigger and purchased a reel. First time stringing the TB on my own. The coating on the string offers smooth glossy grey color which I found to be slippery on the clamps. I had to tighten up the clamps to hold it. This string is stiff and can be a challenge to weave especially towards down the throat. Strung a full set on the RQiS Tour 1 at 52/54 lbs. Took the Yonex on court to a match - WOW! Great performance. No doubt there's ample power and spin; the biggest change I noticed was the control. Pairing the right string tension and the frame is paramount to reap the benefit, otherwise, your frame will feel like a board. From: Anon, 3/13

Comments: Plays great at 56/52 lbs in my 18x20 Graphine Speed Pro, not the smoothest of feel, but gives tons of bite and spin. Gives me great swing confidence and touch. I swing aggressively with a good dose of brush up and yet this string still plays good after 30 hours of court time! From: Anton, 3/13

Comments: Excellent string - bites the ball producing nasty spin and kick. Strung mine on 18x20 BB LT tour and was surprised how much power and spin this string produces. I am saving up to buy a reel! Definitely experiment with the tension to get the max performance out of this string. From: InDZone, PNW, 2/13

Comments: This is an incredibly good string for a great price. It's very comparable to the Luxilon ALU series. I string a full bed, mains at 46lbs, crosses at 43 on my BLX Ttour 90, and I find it great all around. If you're a string breaker like me, then this is a much more affordable option to Luxilon without any loss of overall quality and feel. From: Robert, 10/12

Comments: This string was like hitting with a trampoline. It took a little adjustment for me to keep the ball in play. From: Anon, 10/12

Comments: I strung this at 54lbs on my Head Youtek Radical MP (two of them). I can't believe the amount of spin this string generates. I am a 4.0/4.5 player that is just getting back into playing tennis. I hit with an extreme western grip to begin with and play mostly from the baseline, although I do come up to net occasionally. I hit a heavy two handed backhand. With this string I have been able to hit incredibly spinny balls that land right on the baseline, befuddling most of my opponents. I like the feel and especially like the wickedness of my backhand slice. My serves have increased in both accuracy and spin, and I have reduced the number of double faults as well. I've had some bad experiences with poly hybrids resulting in nasty, sharp shoulder pain, but am happy to report no pain at all with this 17g. I highly recommended this to players of all levels, but I can definitely see how a player around my level can benefit from the string, as it can help take them to the next level. The strings haven't moved an inch by the way, which I find amazing, and they don't appear anywhere close to breaking either. From: Shoe, 10/12

Comments: With the setup I had, I put Tour Bite in the mains and Gosen OG Sheep Micro 16 in the crosses at 54/56 in my Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 90. I did not like this however, because I felt like I got excessive power and little spin with the fast swing speed I have. Going to be looking for a more low powered poly that will fit my game best. From: Anon, 8/12

Comments: Strung a full bed in my Boris Becker Delta Core Pro at 57lbs. Tons of power and spin, even at this tension. I didn't find them too stiff or uncomfortable. Didn't feel great for touch shots, drops volleys etc. But if you play primarily from the baseline, you can't go wrong. Also tried full bed Prince Poly EXP 18 to compare, and the Tour Bite was much better. Even more comfy too. From: Ashley, 6/12

Comments: I use exclusively polys at lowish tension (about 50lbs). This Solinco 17G is the stiffest feeling mono I have have ever used. Maybe it's intended for 40 lbs? But beware! I never cut out a string after a mere week, but this must go. From: Bart, 4/12

Comments: I tried this string for the first time and went down on the tension for the first time too at 37lbs!Verdict: Spin -- very good! Comfort -- good! Power -- not impressed! My main concern is the fact that I lose my slice serve in a big way. Why can't I make the string bite the ball on the serves when the ground strokes are very good ( as claimed by my hitting partner )? My flat serve is not as heavy too. Previous string: Babolat Excel 17g at 53 lbs. From: SacramentoPlayer, 4/12

Comments: Strung diablo midplus at 58lbs. This string has great bite, control and feel. I really like this stuffand I'm getting great action on the ball. The confidence to take big cuts. I would suggest this string and will use it again for sure. From: Ted, 4/12

Comments: These strings truly live up to their name "heaven strings". From: Ross, 4/12

Comments: Incredible string and it is simply the best out there right now. The string has great power and spin and it does not hurt the arm too much in a solinco tour bite M/gosen C at 54-55 lbs. I tried the MSV Hex and Gosen in cross and Ashaways aramid (kevlar) hybrid and they both rattled my elbow so much I cut them out again. But the solinco are polyester and are not extremely soft as my wrist can get a bit sore sometimes. Other than that the hybrid is good and maybe I just need a softer cross string than gosen sheep. Great spin and placement get it you will like. From: Stefan, 4/12

Comments: Update to my earlier post: Got to demo this string a couple of months ago. Strung full bed as I do all demo strings and I love this string! Reading over all the comments there's not a lot I can add, but to say I will be adding a reel to my inventory and racquets! GOOD JOB Solinco!!! Tour Bite is now my top selling string!!! From: Dennis, 3/12

Comments: Strung full bed at 52/50 on my Wilson 6.1 blx tour for the first time. I can seethe potential of the string however because it was too tight I feel like I didn't get the mostout of it. It felt a bit stiff and the power level was okay. I'll drop a few pounds and retest itagain. The tension stability is outstanding, I keep on checking the tension but it wont dropanymore, very good spin as well. From: PA, 2/12

Comments: I put this in the mains with Gosen OG-Sheep 16G in the crosses at 55 lbs and I was blown away. From the first hitting with the setup I could tell a noticeable increase in spin and power. I use the Head IG Speed 16x19 and these strings suited the racquet perfectly. From: Ryan, 11/11

Comments: Having tried a number of polyester strings over the years (Luxilon Big Banger, Luxilon Big Banger ALU Rough, MSV Focus Hex, Babolat Pro Hurricane, etc.) in hybrid set-ups with synthetic gut, I gave the 17 gauge Solinco Tour Bite a try when a friend suggested it. After 3 months of hitting with this string, I can honestly say it is the best textured polyester string I have used. It is easy on the arm and it is the most spin friendly string I have ever used. The back spin you can create with slices or top spin are both excellent. In addition, the string is very durable. After hours of hitting, the tension is excellent and there is no sign of a break on the horizon. I have tried a few different synthetic guts with the Solinco such as Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex, Tourna Quasi Gut, etc, but the one that seems to work the best for me is Gosen Micro Sheep 16 gauge. All things considered, the Solinco combined with the Gosen is the best string combination I have ever used. I use a Wilson Tour 90 with Solinco in the mains and Gosen in the crosses - both at 60 lbs. From: Jeff, 10/11

Comments: Best textured string I've tried. Love the bite and it holds just the right amount of time on the string bed. I've tried Spikey Shark, MSV Focus Hex, and Black Code. This one beats them all for softness and touch. It does lose tension over time (I keep my strings for 3-4 months playing 100+ hours), but still retains good pocketing and control even at -5 or so lbs of tension loss. I string it at 52 and it plays well down to around 47. Like all polys, it's characteristics change dramatically if overtensioned - so for those migrating from synthetic gut, go 10-15% lower tension on the first try. From: Parker, 10/11

Comments: Good strings! I hybrid the strings with Solinco Tour Bite 17g on the main (46 lbs), then 50 lbs on the cross with a multifilament string 17g. Racquet is Dunlop 300 Tour string pattern is 18x20. Good control and I love the spin!! From: Anon. 10/11

Comments: Tour Bite provides incredible control. I strung this one piece using medium tension in a Prince O3 Speedport Blue. It felt typically stiff (poly) as I strung the frame but was not difficult to string. It plays with a soft feel for a poly. I immediately noticed how this string grabs the ball for better spin and control.I've played with other textured strings but Tour Bite is my new favorite. It did not hurt my "sensitive" arm. I'm a middle aged male with a solid 3.5 game looking to improve. This string is definitely worth a try. From: James, 10/11

Comments: I'm a 4.5 playing both singles and doubles and this is one of the few poly's I've tried that actually impressed me. I string my frames at low tension (35 lbs) and this string works amazingly well. Great comfort and spin without losing control. Power level is above average for a poly. Feel and feedback are very nice. Volleys are solid with feel. Tension maintenance is average, nothing special, but it does last for a good 6-8 sets. The hype about this string is certainly justified. As for its price, it's not a great value, but the string is still worth it. From: TonyB, 9/11

Comments: Strung this in my AeroPro Drive Cortex at 54-55 lbs with Gosen Sheep in crosses and it was great. Very nice spin and control. But I would have liked more power. I'll string it looser next time at 52-53 lbs. My brother tried the same setup but strung at 47-48 lbs or something ridiculous like that in an old Babolat Pure Drive and it still had lots of control and little power. So this is a good string but I'm going to have to dial in the tension looser before I think about buying a reel. From: Stefano, 5.0 NTRP. 7/11

Comments: I heard about this string and tried it finally. It is very good and I recommend it to anyone looking for a really good polyester string. I think it is better than luxilon and much cheaper. It is better for spin shots and holds the tension of the strings very well. From: Spencer, Hong Kong. 06/11

Comments: For the last 2 years I have been using MSV Focus Hex for its cost and playability. I feel it was lively and crisp for a poly. I recently tried the Tour Bite in the 17 gauge and found it similar to MSV Focus Hex but the Tour Bite held its tension much longer. I think the spin factor is much better than most strings I have experimented with. I think I'll be switching to these strings as soon as my reel of MSV is done. Like all shaped strings the shape/edges do wear off eventually. From: Nick. 6/11

Comments: Amazing string. The spin is amazing. There's lots of power, and yet great control to put the ball where you want it. I switched from a full bed of Luxilon Big Banger to a full bed of this. It's perfect. From: Preston. 5/11

Comments: Amazing! Soft enough to not cause arm problems but still provides that crisp polyester response. Spin generation is phenomenal, and control and power are top notch. This is the best string I've ever used! You must try this! Tension maintenance is great---I restring after a month of 3x/week play (approx. 20 hrs.). After 6 restrings I've never noticed dramatic tension loss. Great job, Solinco! Wilson BLX Six.One 95 (16x18), 17g, strung at 54 lbs. 4.0 league/rec player. From: J, Austin, TX. 4/11

Comments: Coming back from a sore shoulder these strings were a bit too stiff. Strung at 52 lbs on my Head LM Radical MP I still felt a little sting in my arm. Cut them out after hitting for about 10 minutes. Will try again later as the reviews sound good. From: Rick, Vail, CO, USA, 03/11

Comments: Got to demo this string a couple of months ago. Strung full bed as I do all demo strings and I love this string! Reading over all the comments there's not a lot I can add, but to say I will be adding a reel to my inventory and racquets! GOOD JOB Solinco!!! From: Dennis, Burnsville, NC, USA, 02/11

Comments: Strung full bed at 62 lbs on my Diablo OS 107 sq.in (Asian version) with some Lead tape. Wow! I was impressed with how good this string performs. Power, Control & Spin is awesome! But lack a bit of feel though, good thing it's more arm friendly than most textured Poly strings out there. You won't be disappointed. From: Todd, Bangkok, THAILAND, 11/10

Comments: This string works best at the lower tensions if you are doing full string bed. At the higher tensions, it plays like a board. Try it at 52-53lbs rather than 60 as Bob from San Jose said. Also, I'm not a pro stringer but I can do one of these in under 30 minutes...much faster than I can string with pro hurricane. The string is super smooth even though it has edges so doing the crosses is pretty quick. My daughter just switched from pro hurricane. Seems to me more durable too. From: Gino, Andover, MA, USA, 10/10

Comments: I tried the Tour Bite 17 today, 51/50 lbs on BLX 6.1 Tour Asian (leaded up to 347g). Excellent spin production & control. Most important to me, it is easier on the arm compared to my other setup (SPPP 17L / 17). From: J, 10/10

Comments: This string allows you to play seriously like Federer for 3-4 days at a 4.5+ or even 4.0 level. When you purchase this string, you'll notice that it has edges. It's a square string, and man alive, I could put so much spin on there, it's ridiculous. I recommend purchasing this as a 16, but use this string for tournaments or special occasions. Don't use it in practice. You will love it, guaranteed! From: Harrison, Valencia, CA, USA, 07/10

Comments: I thought this string was great. I mix it with sensation on the crosses. It has a nice crisp feel to it with a good mix of power, control, spin and feel. I prefer this over RPM, Alu Rough. From: Ryan, Toronto, Canada. 6/10

Comments: One word to describe it: Incredible!! Tried this for the first time in my Babolat pure storm gt tour+ at 62 lbs. The 17g had a very solid feel and if hit just right a noticeable pop! Highly recommended for anyone looking for extra spin and power with a surprisingly high durability for 17g string. From: Lucas, Gilbert, AZ, USA. 06/10

Comments: Hybrid this with a 16g Gosen og sheep, both M and X at 64 lbs. gosen in the cross. The first hour it was very stiff and felt like a board, but after 1 hour of hitting it felt great. I really love this string it plays a lot better in a hybrid From: Bob, San Jose, CA, USA, 05/10

Comments: I played with this string for a whole week every day and the feel was amazing. It is similar to MSV focus hex but softer. I felt I could hit out and the ball still drops in. My racket is BLX 95 18x20 and I strung it at 48.5 x 45.5. I would go 2 pounds higher next time if I use it again. I am going to stick with the Revolution 1.20 as it fits better with my kind of game. From: CG, Palmdale, CA, USA. 05/10 NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: I've been playing with this string for a few months and it is truly amazing. Similar to ALU but with more spin and better tension maintenance, also a bit softer. From: Mark, Nashville, TN, USA. 5/10

Comments: As a Coach/Pro and stringer I give this string an A+. For the cost, its a no brainer! It offers great bite on the ball, spin, control, and even at an 18 gauge I found great durability! Good job Solinco! I know I will be adding this to my stringing inventory as well as placing it on a few of my frames. I really found this string enjoyable! You will too. I found it just fine as well as stringing with it. There were no issues at all. I strung at 55.5 Lbs. on a Wilson K-Factor Tour 90, a one piece job. From: Justin, Rutland, VT, USA. 05/10

Comments: This string is by far the best string I have had in months. The Tour Bite gives you tremendous spin on the ball without sacrificing power or control. Amazing string! From: Ian, El Paso, TX. 4/10

Comments: Strung a full bed at 60lbs in my Prestige and this string didn't have that much spin, but it did have a lot of power. My friend told me that this string plays better in a hybrid so I'm going to try that next. At this point I'm neutral about this string, but I wouldn't buy it for $12. There are plenty of better stings out there that is cheaper or about the same price. One thing I did notice about this string is that it loses its tension just as fast if not faster than Big Banger ALU Power, and the strings were harder to string because it's textured. I also thought that this string plays a little softer than Big Banger ALU Power. From: bob, san jose, ca, us. 4/10

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Is the Trans-Siberian Railway expensive?

Before starting on your Trans-Siberian Railway adventure you naturally want to know what the entire trip will cost. Although this sounds like a simple question, it is pretty difficult to answer. The Trans-Siberian Railway price of travel depends on the following factors:

• Which travel class do I want to use? The price for a first class ticket is about three times the price of a 3rd class ticket
• Am I willing to buy the tickets myself and assume responsibility for the organisation of the trip?
• How many stopovers do I want to make? The more breaks, the higher the total price.
• What sort of accommodation do I want? Will it be a luxury hotel or will a hostel dormitory be sufficient?
• What tours and excursions would I like to go on?
• What is the current exchange rate for rubles?

Basically, everything from a luxury to a budget holiday is available. If you buy yourself a 3rd Class nonstop ticket at the counter, a few hundred Euros will cover the price. All you will experience is a week on the Trans-Siberian train and will see nothing of the cities on the way. There is, however, any amount of room for upward expansion. Everyone makes different choices about which aspects they are willing to spend money on. I personally prefer to save money on accommodation and railcar class, visit as many cities and do as many trips as possible. To enable better classification of your travel expenses I have contrasted two typical traveler types. In the third column you can calculate the total cost of your own journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Please keep in mind that these are only rough estimations and not exact prices.

The all-in costs seem fairly high at first. However, they cover everything and it is quite a long journey taking four weeks. Many people forget to consider that when looking at the list. We should also deduct the running costs for food and leisure at home. I think most visitors to this page will classify themselves somewhere between the two categories, that is around the € 2,000 – € 2,500 range. When comparing these prices with other travel packages, you get the impression that it is hardly worthwhile travelling individually on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Please keep in mind that most packages last no more than 14 days and you are herded like cattle through the most beautiful locations.

If you spend less time on the Trans-Siberian Railway you will, of course, pay less. I chose this particular travel length because I prefer not to do things by halves. If you fulfill your dream of travelling on the Trans-Siberian Railway, enjoy it and don’t rush things. But it’s up to you, of course. Try playing around with the form a bit to find the appropriate price for your trip.

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