Solinco Strings Comparison - Confidential vs Hyper-G Soft vs Tour Bite Soft
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Big fan of the confidentials, been rocking them for a while now, always go back to them.
Jonas, I agree with Solinco Confidential, which I tried two days ago full bed 50 pounds Pro Staff 97 V13, and felt really solid, firm and control oriented strings for control oriented precision rackets such as PS 97 V13. Good power as well. Hyper G Soft have tried it recently full bed 51 pounds on a Blade V7 16x19 and it seemed I could get more angle launch and spin, maybe little bit less stiffer somewhat softer.
Hi Jonas, many thanks for this. I tried the Tour Bite 16L (1.25) at 50 lbs on the Tfight RS305, and although I like the overall feel, the stiffness was rather unpleasant. I typically use Hyper-G 16L in the 50-53lbs, and they fit better for my style, but I think the 17 gauge on a 18x19 should be a better choice, so this is what I will use next! I also got a couple of sets of Solinco Hybrid (Tour Bite + Vanquish), but I have not tested that combo. Looking forward to it. Again, thanks for the precious info on your website / YT channel. Cheers, Max (I live in Silver Spring, very close to Arlington, where you used to live ;-)).
Confidential should be right up your alley.
I like the combination of solinco hyper g on the mains with tier one ghost strings on the crosses strung at 52 lbs during the cold months. They give a nice ball pocketing and also pros pro red devil on mains with tier one ghost in the crosses when the weather in warmer, strung at 55 lbs.
So I tried a few sets of solinco hyper g soft in the crosses with gamma Ocho XP in the mains in my ezone 100. I like it a lot. But since I had previously bought a reel of Kirschbaum evolution, I am now using that in the crosses with the gamma Ocho XP.
I have also tried confidential in the crosses with natural gut in the mains. Good hybrid set up also.
I'm a big fan of the revolution line. I was thinking about confidential, but I cant seem to switch from the revolutions
Use a hybrid of Hyper G in the mains and ALU in the crosses. Great combo!
Good video. Question, have you ever tried Ashaway Dynamite Soft Blue 18? According to TWU, it has a stiffness score like natural gut. I ordered some and waiting for it to arrive so I can test it.
I'ne been using Solinco strings for a while now. I really like the Confidential 18g. I just put Hyper G soft in my Volkl V-1 Pro at 48. I thought I would like it more, but I must say it was flying a bit on me. I think I just have to dial it in a bit. I also tried a couple of Solinco racquets last night...black and whit. It was ok. Nothing that thrilled me. I would definitely have to hit with it longer to get a better idea.
Using hyper G 17g and really enjoying it
Jonas, any thoughts on softer vs. thinner strings? For instance, is 1.25 Tour Bite Soft more or less equivalent to 1.20 Tour Bite? Why would you do one over the other?
Thanks for the comparison Jonas. What were you playing with in the TXT 100, Hyper-G Soft?
Hi Jonas, I played with the Yonex Ezone 100 but recently changed to the Wilson Blade V8 16x19 and prefer this racket by A LOT!!!
I've put the Babolat VS Touch (24kgs), the control is ok but I would like to have much more spin potential!
What would you suggest and also how many kgs on the strings? In advance many thanks for your reaction... btw love your channel! Keep up the good work!
Rg, Fabrice
great hitting at the end. i'm using Tour Bite Soft at 23kg Pro Kennex Q+ Tour 16x19, 98 head, 300gr unstrung. Enjoying thia set up a lot but I heard you say on a previous video about going lower tension to open up sweet spot. What do you think about dropping down to maybe 20kg next time?
What was your "favorite" string(s) & tension(s) setup in the PT 2 (as know you've tried multiple setups from your various reviews posted when you were using that stick)? As I recall you mentioned a hybrid was prolly what you preferred & were @ 55/53 lbs. tension for a soft/poly setup but that was your initial review so any change after trying other (setups)?
Great job. Another huge Solinco fan. Was in the Confidential test group for a few yrs before it came out.
One suggestion: don’t say “that’s all” - I almost stopped the video. Say “now some video w the strings on court and additional comments.”
Was a big hyper g fan. But lately i have been using ultra cable and like it a lot.
Hi, how do you compare Solinco strings with MSV Focus Hex (also used by you in the past if I'm correct)
Thanks!
Hi, i just switched to a Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (from an old head extreme mp); I like the "Feel and Pop" of Gamma TnT2 but want a Poly that is not so stiff/dead so that I can still benefit from the spin. Can you recommend a Poly? Thanks for all your great content!
Just tried Confidential 17 gauge. Quite nice! I’m a senior player trying to change from hitting flat to hitting with spin.
I have used the Tour Bite on my yonex ezone 98 pattern 16/19, but when I switched to Confidential the feeling was incredible, better control, spin, power, etc. I think the Condential suited my racket much better. I would recommend trying that string on a racket with similar characteristics.
Thanks to your review I was able to confirm that the change was overwhelming.
Greetings from Chile.
What pound (or kilogram) are you using with the Confidential?
what gauge did you use?
Hi!
I played the solinco tour bite for some time and liked it very much. Also tried solinco vanquish (never gonna try a multi again...) and the solinco confidential. About a year ago a coach recommended the tour bite soft to me. Same spin, same control, great touch!
I don´t break strings soon so i am able to play the 1,10mm gauge which is unusual 😂. 26/25kg in my head extreme pro. Lasts for 4-5 hours.
Greets
Why multis didnt work for u? I'm just considering x-natural (multi)
Thanks for your review ! Which one did you prefer between Tour bite soft and Confidential?
Hi Jonas. What is the best option to put on Wilson Six One 95 2014 with the 18X20 pattern? Solinco Hyper-G or Confidential?
Curiouse to know what string and tension do you use on your Pro Staff 6.1 100?
Hi. What strings are good for PURE AERO racket if I'm hitting shots which are already going long so want more control.
1. Solinco Whiteout 305 compared to Head Graphene 360+ Speed MP? Not the specs, but the playability (Control, Power, Stability, Comfort, Touch/Feel, Groundstrokes, Serve, Sweet Spot/Zone).
2. The Whiteout will come in two versions (290 and 305) with weights (Butt Cap) to adjust. So, does the 290 with the heaviest weight (if its 5, 10 and 15 g) play like the 305 with the lightest or without?
Thanks in advance.
Hi TennisNerd 🙂
Can you make video like this one but with Luxilon strings ?
Thank you in advance 🙂
Big fan of your youtube chanel! Well done 👍
Hi Jonas, why is solinco tourbite soft 1.15mm stiffer than solinco tourbite 1.15mm? Im currently using solinco tourbite 1.15mm and I am getting some arm pain but I do not like multi or hybrid. Am thinking of trying the soft but seeing the stiffness rating, im having second thoughts. Could you advise?
I put Tourbite in my Ncode six one 95 and the Ultra Tour v2 (weighted up). The Ultra Tour is very nice but the Ncode is just too muted or maybe stiff or both? It just doesn't feel good. Feels like I'm hitting baseballs with a baseball bat. Would a softer string like the hyper g soft give it a better feel? I'm tempted to just put in a natural gut like babolat vs or Luxilon but I know very little about strings and would like to give the Ncode another chance. Is there a certain string and spec that would improve this rackets feel?
Have you tried Solinco Outlast 17 gauge? It's also a softer poly
I use Tour Bite Soft 1.20mm.
I’ve never tried Hyper G Soft…
Would you string HGS at the same tension as TBS?
Which string of the two feels softer?
Thanks
Hi. I use and only use Solinco Tour Bite 17 gauge. It great for control and spin.
Hei! I play with head extreme graphene mp 100, and think to put on solinco g soft, but what tension then?
Earlier today I was asking myself this exact question before getting my racquets strung. Weirddddd
Can a string make a 18x20 play like 16x18? Assuming I play 16g nylon to avoid breaking strings.
Have you tried outlast or revolution from solinco? 17g confidential and Lynx tour feel almost identical and both play awesome. I just tried hyper g soft 18 in a hybrid with gamma live wire 17 xp and wow what a feel. I don't think it's going to lay long but damn I may have found my tourney set up on that
I have played Revolution from Solinco, in a 17 gauge in a Prince Phantom 93 18x20. In my experience, it's the deadest of all the Solinco strings, and I have played Hyper G, Confidention and Tour Bite. Not a string I would recommend in a tight pattern, but could do the job in an open 16x19 or 16x18.
In your opinion, Which is better between solinco confidential vs weiss canon ultracable?
Hi Jonas, do you have any review about Angell Halo series string? I was searching about stiffness and string details and Angell’s site/ brand is too poor..thanks and congrats for great job for tennis community
Hey Daniel, I have tried it but not officially reviewed. Pretty soft strings but not great in terms of control/durability.
Where can one buy that nice Solinco jacket?
Can you compare the Confidential to Head Lynx Tour?
I recently purchased the yonex vcore pro 97 310. This is my first foray back into a more control orientated frame since college. I had been played solinco hyper-g soft in my yonex ezone, and really enjoyed the combo. I put 1.15 hyper-g soft into the vcore pro, and I don't think they synergize as well as the ezone. Any string recommendations for this frame in particular, or what you normally go to for control frames that need a little more spin/pop? Cheers.
I use an Ezone 98 Tour and use Confidential 17 gauge. I find the combo of power frame and control string to be a good combo. For a more control oriented frame (like VCore Pro 97) I have heard gut/poly setups work well or a soft poly. Polytour Pro might work well as I have heard that is a nice soft poly.
Tried Confidential for the first time today @48pounds in the Vcore 95 2018…absolutely loved it, probably 44-46 pounds would suit me a little more but it really felt quite sensational
Is there a big difference between hyper g soft 17 and hyper g 18?
Jonas. On my speed mp youtek innegra I love Solinco Outlast 1.10 gauge at 58. It works great and sounds good
Love outlast. Great durability and spin for a round poly. Sound is amazing. Sounds like a canon
@@timothybaker8325 yes. I agree. I am trying head hawk1.20 right now but it's way stiffer. Doesn't hurt the arm though. I feel like I just have to adapt to it but outlast is a hit. Jonas should give it a try cause it's control oriented but easy on the arm and I feel like it gets better after the first 1/2 hours of playing.
I've tried most of them, and Confidential is the pick of the bunch.
EDIT: Confidential proved to have a serious durability issue when used in very open patterns (Prince PCG100 16x18, Angell TC100 16x19, Angell TC95 16x19). A 16 gauge would last me 3 to 6 hours before breaking depending on the frame. I think it's better suited to tighter patterns.
What are the softest polys out there that you most recommend??? Would I recommend using a thinner poly to possibly help reduce arm/elbow pain??
Yonex Poly Tour Pro plays soft but in my experience and many others the strings die after maybe 6-8 hours of singles play or 10-14 hours of doubles play and you'll need to restring. Often times I would love the comfort on the first few sessions but it is apparent when the string dies as my elbow flares up.
I currently use tourbite soft 16L at 52 lbs
I use kevlar string for control, my forehand is Eastern grip so spin is not critical
Jonas,
I go back and forth between Solinco and Volkl strings.
Solinco - Tour Bite and Hyper G (thin gauge) and Tour Bite Soft
Volkl - Cyclone Tour is my go-to string (so easy on the arm), while I've also used V-Square and Cyclone at thinner gauges
I've also really enjoyed Diadem Solstice Power Black...soft, spinny...nice
I e heard Cyclone Tour falls off a Cliff tension wise. Has that been you experience?
@@timothybaker8325 Hard for mend to re es drop but it's not ely string
I know that it is an "older" string but I'd like to see a review of the Weiss-Cannon Ultra Cable. It is also a shaped co-ploy (square) which is ranked softer then the Solinco poly line.
What tension do you like nowadays?
After a full summer of experimenting, I landed on Gamma Jet 18 mains, Gosen OG Micro Sheep 17 crosses. Both in black. Great snap back and crisp feel in my Blade 98 V7 18 x 20 racquets. Surprisingly, OG Micro Sheep out performed more expensive multis like
Solinco Vanquish and Technifibre X1 Biphase. The multis were a bit too soft, and not as much snap-back as the Gosen.
I want to try this - nice find. I play the v7 18x20 as well and want to try this combo. What tension did you string it at? How long is it lasting with good tension? That’s one reason I like Multis in the cross and 4G/Tour Bite on the main: holds tension super well.
@@thomaschippendale5503 I’ve strung this setup anywhere from 46 lbs to 49lbs, and I’ve settled on 47-48 as of late. I’d say they last about 7-10 hours of play before I cut them out.
However, I only cut them out to prevent a breakage during play-not because they feel bad or have had major tension loss. In fact, this setup holds tension extremely well.
If you like 4G crossed with a multi like Vanquish, X1 Biphase or Wilson Sensation, you’ll find that Jet 18 + OG Sheep Micro 17 will give you a noticeably crisper feel and more bite on the ball.
If you like a softer feel, stick with what you have. Personally, I found 4G crossed with a multi to feel a bit too soft and pillowy. The good news about my setup is that it’s very affordable. You should try it. It really brings the Blade 98 V7 18 x 20 to life.
@@naokisonoda-hq ordering that set up now and look forward to giving it a try - and yes it saves a few $’s! Any difference in jet 18 color liveliness? Is your V7 blade stock weight?
@@thomaschippendale5503 I’ve only tried the black color for both strings, so that’s all I can comment about, but love the feel.
I actually have 3 Blades. 2 are stock weight and balance, 1 is heavier (344 g.) because I added a shrink sleeve to increase the grip size. The strings play amazing in all 3 racquets.
I hope you enjoy the strings!
@@naokisonoda-hq thanks - appreciate your input - from one Blade fan to another :)
Hyper G soft 17 gauge 53# in my vcore pro 310, hyper G soft, 17 gauge 48#, 2023 vcore 95.
Weiss Cannon Silverstring is amazing!
My favorite combo is Babolat VS Touch 16 in mains and Solinco TourBite 17 in crosses. When the mains break (they always do first), the TB crosses lose all the tension and are very mooshi, but the overall feeling is just great
i wish i could buy these strings in Brazil. They are so expensive here :(
Sorry to hear that!
How much does it cost one set? I think you can order from Tennis warehouses or something
my favorite strings are the hyper g-soft and the tour bite soft with a wilson blade v7 18x20. for me the perfect combo.
Blade is a players racket. Sounds like you have a little bit of game on you.
@@rolandharris2706 didn't get what you were trying to say.
@@piner74 was noting your setup is designed for full fast strokes and an experienced player. You probably have a nice little game going on wherever you are from.
@@rolandharris2706got it now :-). i play tennis since i’m 6 years old. i love the blade line, especially the tighter pattern 18x20. that gives me good control and feeling. the two solinco strings 1.25 last long and keep their quality. the babolat rpm blast 1.30 is also one of my favorites. which racket / strings do you play with?
@@piner74 a range:
Vcore pro: yonex poly tour pro
Babolat pure strike 18 20: head hawk touch
Head speed 18 20: head hawk touch
Ordered a prince phantom 93p. Look forward to ratcheting up the tension using synthetic gut on that. Possibly a multi like x1 biphase.
The equipment journey is a special journey. Enjoy your experimentation. Few sports offer the degree of variability that tennis does when it comes to equipment. Few sports elevate the equipment to the mythical standards tennis rackets enjoy. Few sports give you the variety of "feel" in tennis. Like good coffee or wine, the outsiders look at us scratching their heads. Pay them no mind. Endulge your obsession. Enjoy every minute of it.
You should add Solinco Revolution to the comparison. Very underrated and a little more control oriented than confidential
This summer I tried Tour Bite, Hyper G and Confidential in 17 (1.20) gauge in my Prince Phantom 93 14x18.
-They are all stiff and they are all low durability; I snapped all of them after 4-6 hours.
-Tour Bite does have vicious spin, Hyper G is more lively but plays boardy for the first hour.
-Decent control and power from all of them.
-Most dwell time from Hyper G.
-There is a lot of hype about Confidential but I didn't notice anything extraordinary.
The durability makes no sense though, these strings are made from material that notches faster than any I've ever used.
You’re playing a thin gauge in an extremely open pattern. Of course they break fast.
Agree with Daniel. I used to play the Phantom 93 14x18, and it makes no sense to use such a thin gauge if durability is what you're after. I had decent durability when using the 16 gauge in that frame. The 17 gauge is really at home in the 18x20 version.
Vokl cyclone 17 mains 52/ solinco tour bite 16L 48 cross
6:13 nice shot
Great overview, thanks! I know you at least used to play alot with the Pro staff 97 v13. Which Solinco string do you prefer in that frame? This video came very timely as I have been looking to switch strings in my PS97 v13. Going from Wilson Revolve Spin - to maybe Confidential, maybe Hyper G Soft, or maybe Head Lynx Tour? I just feel that there should be some better strings out there for this frame, with nicer feel and maybe a bit more pop, without sacrificing to much control. Very hard to know where to start! Hälsningar från hemlandet. 👋
Lynx tour and confidential are stiffer than hyper G soft and revolve spin in my experience, and will not give you extra pop. Hyper G soft and revolve spin are similar, but I like the Solinco better. As far as feel goes, I think the racket plays a big part here, and while I play well with the PS97, I hate how it feels regardless of string, the racket feels stiff and board like to me (little pocketing/flex). If I were you I would try out something different, I have been liking the poly/multi combo strings like the Technifibre HDMX and Yonex Rexis speed. More pop and feel than poly, just a little less control, spin, and durability. If you want to stick with poly, try the hyper g soft as it’s most similar and then maybe yonex poly tour pro or volkl cyclone tour in 18G, or hybrid them with a multi @ 46-50 lbs
@@lysergicsalamander Thanks for a great reply! Really appreciate it. I've tried lots of strings in other frames, but only Revolve Spin in the PS97, so it's very valuable to hear your opinion about the racquet itself playing a big part. Then I know what I am in for when I experiment. In general I like the stiffness, but the pocketing goes missing from time to time. I have to make good contact and stay loose. I think I am going to try Hyper G soft for a start, then maybe a hybrid. I have half a reel of YPTP lying around for that. The more control-oriented multis are interesting (I tried one of them years ago, can't remember which, possibly a Wilson) in a Volkl C10. I liked it, just never gotten around to them again. Lowering the tension in general seems like a good idea too. Thanks again. Thumbs up to your profile pic! 👍
@@spoonfed1548 if you have the YPTP laying around I’d definitely give that a try right at 48-50 depending on what tension you play now. I’m using the blue YPTP 17G @ 48 right now in my new Yonex VCP 97H and love it. I’d highly recommend giving the new the H, D, & 310 a demo if you like the pro staff and want to play around with a new stick. Much better feel, and more power in the H & D if you can handle the weight.
@@lysergicsalamander Thanks for the advice! I always thought YPTP felt to plastic, or something, in a full bed so after a half a reel I just switched. But it's the only rounded poly I have so figured I'd try it in a hybrid. The new Yonex frames seem good, thanks for the tip. Good they are working out for you. I've been switching frames to often the last few years, so I am trying to stick to the PS97 v 13. But I like Yonex. Swung the Dr 98 for 18 months, the Vcore pro 97Hd for a good while and most recently the SVCORE 95 (the shapo stick). All very different, but good. Throw in the RF97, Ultra Tour, TF40 305 and even a Radical for a month and you'll understand why I am trying to stay put. The PS97 v13 gives me a little bit of everything.
Hey @spoonfed I'm in a very similar position - I just switched to the Pro Staff 97 v13 and love the control and precision I'm getting with it. I had been stringing with Wilson Revolve Spin in the mains at 51 and Solinco Vanquish multi in the crosses at 53. It feels pretty good, but curious to try something else and have been hearing such great things about all 3 of these solinco strings. Did you try them yet? How'd it work out for you? I'm a 5.0 player (former D1 college player, but 41 now), serve and volley with a one hand bhand, if that matters. I'm leaning towards trying Tour Bite Soft, or Confidential, possibly in a full bed if it doesn't hurt my arm (had tennis elbow years ago, and more recently some bicep soreness, but it hasn't been a an issue for a while now).
I like Solinco revolution but seems like it never gets talked about.
Which gauge would you recommend?
How good does that whiteout look with hyper g😎
Very good!
Is the confidential arm friendly?
For a poly it's not bad, but if you have arm issues, I can't really recommend a poly
It plays a bit stiffer than regular Hyper G in my experience. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone with a sensitive arm.
gamma moto 17 , volk cyclone tour, rpm power
Not one of their more popular ones. But I really like the Tour Bite Diamond Rough 1.20 in Ezone racquets at 52lbs
When I had a Pure Drive Tour I really liked pro line ii black 1.15mm at 53lbs....in general Kirschbaum have nice strings in my opinion anyway (what works for one may not be for another as they say though)
I like confidential, but I have some arm issues so I need to find a multi that slides well and pairs with confidential.
Have you tried the 18g yet? 17g definitely flared up my arm but im thinking 18 might be just soft enough. Hyper g 17 also doesn't get my arm as much but it doesn't quite have the same crisp feel as confidential did!
Try Gamma Ocho XP😎
I hear your momma multi slides well. 🤣
Solico strings on the whole are pretty stiff, unfeeling strings. They're really made for college level and above players who need to deaden the power of their swings so they can get consistent accuracy while being able to impart all the power into heavy spin. The softer polys lose tension super fast. Most folks are better off using multifilament or even synth gut.
Good note, Solinco really invest a lot in United States College program, unlike Yonex or Babolat who invest more in Teenagers and weak side of the population , so I really think they are mostly made for D3-1 college
I really like tourbite 17g but hurts my arm
Same experience here. Played great but still in pain after 10 days
@@CAMADIE by the way I playing with the clash 100
@@CAMADIE i wish solinco would have a string that has the bite or tourbite, holds tension like tourbite but doesn’t shred my arm
did you try using it as a hybrid?
Confidential 17 gauge
👍
That video looks a little bit sponsored - to be honest 🧐....
Not at all! But I do like their strings since a long time..