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Solinco tennis strings compared
Every Solinco string bed on the bench — 35 setups rated across eight axes, including arm friendliness, which is the axis most string charts leave out.
How the range scores
Across these 35 beds the range averages 7.9 for spin and 5.0 for arm friendliness. Its strongest axes are control (flat) (8.0) and spin (7.9); its weakest is arm friendliness (5.0). That makes it middling on arm friendliness — neither a comfort range nor a punishing one. 21 of the 31 are named hybrids rather than full beds. Gauges represented: 1.25 · 1.30 mm.
Compare these strings in the finder →Ratings
Each row is a string bed rather than a reel: a full bed of one string, or a named hybrid. Axes are spin, power, control (flat), precision, feel, sound, longevity, arm friendliness, each rated 0–10.
| String | Setup | Spin | Pwr | Ctrl | Prec | Feel | Snd | Life | Arm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLINCO Mach 10 · 23 kg | LUXILON ALU Power Rough | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Mach 10 | LUXILON ALU Power | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Hyper-G | LUXILON ALU Power | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Mach 10 | LUXILON 4G Soft | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| SOLINCO Mach 10 | LUXILON 4G | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Mach 10 | HEAD Lynx Tour | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| SOLINCO Hyper-G | SOLINCO Mach 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Hyper-G | HEAD Lynx Tour | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Hyper-G | LUXILON 4G | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Conf. Soft | SOLINCO Mach 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| SOLINCO Confidential | SOLINCO Mach 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Conf. Soft | HEAD Lynx Tour | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| SOLINCO Confidential | HEAD Lynx Tour | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Conf. Soft | LUXILON 4G | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
| SOLINCO Confidential | LUXILON 4G | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Mach 10 1.30 | LUXILON 4G | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Mach 10 | RESTRING Sync | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| SOLINCO Confidential | RESTRING Sync | 7 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Confidential | LUXILON 4G Soft | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| SOLINCO Mach 10 | LUXILON 4G | 9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Hyper-G Soft 1.25 | full bed | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Tour Bite 1.25 | full bed | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| SOLINCO Tour Bite Soft 1.25 | full bed | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Outlast 1.25 | full bed | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Revolution 1.25 | full bed | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Vanquish 1.30 | full bed | 4 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| SOLINCO Mach 10 1.25 | full bed | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Hyper-G 1.25 | full bed | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Confidential 1.25 | full bed | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Confidential Soft 1.25 | full bed | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| SOLINCO Outlast 1.25 | TOROLINE Wasabi X 1.20 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Barb Wire 1.25 | full bed | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Barb Wire 1.25 | RESTRING Sync | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| SOLINCO Barb Wire 1.25 | SOLINCO Confidential 1.25 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| SOLINCO Barb Wire 1.25 | LUXILON ALU Power 1.25 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
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String notes
SOLINCO Mach 10
A firm, low-powered control polyester aimed at players who swing hard and want the stringbed to keep everything in front of them. Expect a very direct, muted response and excellent depth control on full-blooded strokes. It gives back little on a short swing — this is a string that assumes you are generating your own pace.
SOLINCO Hyper-G
One of the most popular spin polys outside the big brands. Sharply shaped, low powered and very controlled, with a distinctly firm, muscular feel. Expect big spin and confident depth control on full swings. It is not soft — players who need comfort usually meet it halfway in a hybrid.
SOLINCO Mach 10
A firm, low-powered control polyester aimed at players who swing hard and want the stringbed to keep everything in front of them. Expect a very direct, muted response and excellent depth control on full-blooded strokes. It gives back little on a short swing — this is a string that assumes you are generating your own pace.
SOLINCO Mach 10
A firm, low-powered control polyester aimed at players who swing hard and want the stringbed to keep everything in front of them. Expect a very direct, muted response and excellent depth control on full-blooded strokes. It gives back little on a short swing — this is a string that assumes you are generating your own pace.
SOLINCO Mach 10
A firm, low-powered control polyester aimed at players who swing hard and want the stringbed to keep everything in front of them. Expect a very direct, muted response and excellent depth control on full-blooded strokes. It gives back little on a short swing — this is a string that assumes you are generating your own pace.
SOLINCO Hyper-G
One of the most popular spin polys outside the big brands. Sharply shaped, low powered and very controlled, with a distinctly firm, muscular feel. Expect big spin and confident depth control on full swings. It is not soft — players who need comfort usually meet it halfway in a hybrid.
SOLINCO Hyper-G
One of the most popular spin polys outside the big brands. Sharply shaped, low powered and very controlled, with a distinctly firm, muscular feel. Expect big spin and confident depth control on full swings. It is not soft — players who need comfort usually meet it halfway in a hybrid.
SOLINCO Hyper-G
One of the most popular spin polys outside the big brands. Sharply shaped, low powered and very controlled, with a distinctly firm, muscular feel. Expect big spin and confident depth control on full swings. It is not soft — players who need comfort usually meet it halfway in a hybrid.
SOLINCO Conf. Soft
The softest expression of the Confidential idea: noticeably more comfortable, more pocketing, and easier on the arm than a standard control poly. You trade a little precision and a little of the crisp feedback for that comfort. A sensible full-bed choice for players who cannot tolerate stiff polyester.
SOLINCO Confidential
Solinco's more comfort-oriented control poly. Softer and rounder in feel than Hyper-G, with more dwell time and a slightly more forgiving response, while keeping the control you want from a polyester. Suits a player who likes the brand's character but wants the edges taken off.
SOLINCO Conf. Soft
The softest expression of the Confidential idea: noticeably more comfortable, more pocketing, and easier on the arm than a standard control poly. You trade a little precision and a little of the crisp feedback for that comfort. A sensible full-bed choice for players who cannot tolerate stiff polyester.
SOLINCO Confidential
Solinco's more comfort-oriented control poly. Softer and rounder in feel than Hyper-G, with more dwell time and a slightly more forgiving response, while keeping the control you want from a polyester. Suits a player who likes the brand's character but wants the edges taken off.
SOLINCO Conf. Soft
The softest expression of the Confidential idea: noticeably more comfortable, more pocketing, and easier on the arm than a standard control poly. You trade a little precision and a little of the crisp feedback for that comfort. A sensible full-bed choice for players who cannot tolerate stiff polyester.
SOLINCO Confidential
Solinco's more comfort-oriented control poly. Softer and rounder in feel than Hyper-G, with more dwell time and a slightly more forgiving response, while keeping the control you want from a polyester. Suits a player who likes the brand's character but wants the edges taken off.
SOLINCO Mach 10 1.30
The thicker Mach 10. The extra gauge adds durability and shaves a little power and spin off the thinner version, making an already controlled string even more so. Choose it if you break strings quickly and would rather add tension life than chase maximum bite.
SOLINCO Mach 10
A firm, low-powered control polyester aimed at players who swing hard and want the stringbed to keep everything in front of them. Expect a very direct, muted response and excellent depth control on full-blooded strokes. It gives back little on a short swing — this is a string that assumes you are generating your own pace.
SOLINCO Confidential
Solinco's more comfort-oriented control poly. Softer and rounder in feel than Hyper-G, with more dwell time and a slightly more forgiving response, while keeping the control you want from a polyester. Suits a player who likes the brand's character but wants the edges taken off.
SOLINCO Confidential
Solinco's more comfort-oriented control poly. Softer and rounder in feel than Hyper-G, with more dwell time and a slightly more forgiving response, while keeping the control you want from a polyester. Suits a player who likes the brand's character but wants the edges taken off.
SOLINCO Mach 10
A firm, low-powered control polyester aimed at players who swing hard and want the stringbed to keep everything in front of them. Expect a very direct, muted response and excellent depth control on full-blooded strokes. It gives back little on a short swing — this is a string that assumes you are generating your own pace.
SOLINCO Mach 10 1.25
A firm, low-powered control polyester aimed at players who swing hard and want the stringbed to keep everything in front of them. Expect a very direct, muted response and excellent depth control on full-blooded strokes. It gives back little on a short swing — this is a string that assumes you are generating your own pace.
SOLINCO Hyper-G 1.25
One of the most popular spin polys outside the big brands. Sharply shaped, low powered and very controlled, with a distinctly firm, muscular feel. Expect big spin and confident depth control on full swings. It is not soft — players who need comfort usually meet it halfway in a hybrid.
SOLINCO Confidential 1.25
Solinco's more comfort-oriented control poly. Softer and rounder in feel than Hyper-G, with more dwell time and a slightly more forgiving response, while keeping the control you want from a polyester. Suits a player who likes the brand's character but wants the edges taken off.
SOLINCO Confidential Soft 1.25
See Conf. Soft — the softest Confidential, comfort-oriented, more pocketing, less crisp feedback.
Matching a string to your racket
A string only makes sense in a frame. A stiff polyester in an already stiff, powerful racket is the most common cause of arm trouble in club tennis, and the same string in a flexible control frame can be excellent. The finder scores the pairing rather than the string alone.