Grapplesnake Tour M8 16/1.30 String
Line: Tour M8
$13.99
Introducing Tour M8 ! Occupying the middle ground between Grapplesnake's softest poly (Alpha) and one of its firmest (Tour Sniper), this co-poly delivers exceptional control on full swings while staying surprisingly responsive on touch shots and shorter cuts. It also packs eight edges for bite, a slick surface for snapback, and an ultra predictable trajectory, giving it exceptional spin-potential. Ultimately, Tour M8 is an extremely well-built co-poly. In addition to great control, spin, and durability, it delivers a wonderfully balanced ("Goldilocks") feel, making it one of the most versatile and impressive polys to hit the U.S. market in 2025.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30 |
| Length | 40ft/12m |
| Composition | Co-poly monofilament |
| Color | Olive |
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What players say
Reviewers and buyers describe the Tour M8 as a control-oriented co-poly with good spin and a softer-than-average poly feel. It performs best strung at lower tensions, where testers report strong snapback and tension maintenance; at higher tensions some found it stiff or quick to lose tension.
Best for
- Advanced players wanting control
- Players who string polys low
- Spin-focused baseliners
- Players switching from Dunlop Explosive Bite
Pros
- Strong control with good ball pocketing, per TennisNerd and Tennis Warehouse buyers
- Spin and snapback hold up well, especially at lower tensions
- Feels softer than many control polys, with no reported arm discomfort at low tension
- Comparable or slightly better durability than Dunlop Explosive Bite, per one long-term user
Cons
- Feels stiff when strung higher (one tester noted this around 49 lbs)
- One buyer reported tension loss after about two hours of play
- Still a polyester, so arm-sensitive players are advised to be cautious even at low tension
Voices
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
It really came to life at tensions at or below the 20 kg / 44 lbs mark.
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
A high-quality control poly... a stiff and control-oriented string targeted towards advanced players.
— Tyler, Tennis Warehouse buyer (TX, NTRP 4.5), Web
So far durability has been about the same as the Explosive Bite if not slightly better.
— Gustavo Fantini, Tennis Warehouse buyer (NY), Web
Excellent feeling and spicy power, just loose tension after a 2 hours, but the feel still there.
— Yonatan Soler, Tennis Warehouse buyer (PR), Web
Comfortable, power and spin at a better price than Luxilon alternatives.