At The Tennis Garage, we test a ton of gear. From frames to footwear, we make it our mission to bring you the real deal—what actually performs, what lives up to the hype, and what deserves a spot in your bag. One of the most talked-about new strings this year? The Solinco Mach 10.
This string has been popping up in the bags of players looking for that elusive blend of spin, comfort, and control—without the harshness that can come with stiffer polys. After weeks of hitting, testing, and digging into reviews from respected sources like TennisNerd, Rackets & Runners, and forum-tested feedback, here’s our take.
🚀 What is Solinco Mach 10?
Mach 10 is Solinco’s answer to a growing demand: a more arm-friendly polyester that still delivers the performance needed in today’s game. Unlike their flagship strings like Tour Bite or Hyper-G—which are loved for their spin but can feel firm—Mach 10 offers a more elastic, lively response with excellent pocketing and tension stability.
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Type: Co-polyester
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Color: Lime Green
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Gauge: 16 (1.30mm), 17 (1.25mm)
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Player Type: Intermediate to advanced, comfort-seeking baseliners
🔍 What the Experts Are Saying
🎙 TennisNerd (Jonas Eriksson)
One of the most trusted voices in the space, Jonas tested Mach 10 in the Yonex Percept and Wilson Blade and described it as:
“Comfortable, powerful, and still controlled enough for aggressive baseline play. It doesn’t give you the raw RPMs of Tour Bite, but your arm will thank you after three sets.”
He notes that it shines in longer matches where player fatigue and elbow stress can become a factor.
🎾 Rackets & Runners
The Canadian gearheads at R&R called it:
“A poly with personality—easy to swing, great pocketing, and surprisingly good tension maintenance for a Solinco string.”
They rank it up there with strings like RPM Power and Head Lynx Tour, but with better softness off the stringbed.
🗣 Player Feedback & Forums
Across Reddit, Talk Tennis, and string nerd communities, we’ve seen a consistent message:
✅ Excellent in control frames like the Blade or Prestige
✅ Great for players transitioning from multifilament or hybrid setups
✅ Not as spinny as Hyper-G, but far easier on the joints
✅ Holds tension noticeably better than most Solinco polys
🎾 How It Compares
| String | Power | Spin | Control | Comfort | Tension Hold |
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| Solinco Mach 10 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Tour Bite | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| RPM Power | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Luxilon ALU Power | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Head Lynx Tour | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
If you’re a Tour Bite loyalist but you’ve been feeling the wear and tear, Mach 10 is a compelling switch. It’s not just a comfort string—it’s a performance string with built-in forgiveness.
🔧 Our In-House Recommendation
At The Tennis Garage, we’ve strung it in:
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Yonex Ezone 100: Added dwell time and plush response without killing power
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Wilson Blade 98 16x19: A dream combo—pocketing and directional control were elite
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Babolat Pure Strike 16x19: Gave the racquet a little more liveliness and made long rallies easier
Whether you're a coach, league player, or high school grinder, this string can help you stay in the fight longer without sacrificing precision.