What’s this sudden rise in the stringing market? Why are so many people switching to these bright colored, eye-popping shades of pink, green, and purple? That’s right: it's Toroline. The company has been on an exponential rise for the last few years, with notable players and influencers like Karue Sell working with the brand and creating their own hybrid setup called K-pop. Every Toroline string is masterfully crafted, each tailored to a specific need of a player, whether it be spin, power, or control; Toroline even offers strings and hybrids that excel in multiple categories. But what sets Toroline apart? It's the unique features of their strings, the vibrant colors, and the player-centric approach that guides every aspect of Toroline's string development. Before we dive into their lineup and each string’s intended purpose, let’s first take a look at the history, in brief, of this exceptional new string manufacturing company.
The company's journey began in 2018, when co-founder Eric Lee and his partner Chris, driven by their love for tennis, set out to create superior tennis strings that blend playability, innovation, and style, all to suit the demands of the modern game. The name “Toroline” was coined by Eric’s wife, inspired by the Japanese word “Toro,” symbolizing their commitment to producing only top-quality products, just like the best cut of fish, Toro. Eric, with a background in finance and a passion for tennis, shares insights into the string development process, underlining the importance of data-driven decisions, player feedback, and meticulous testing. The brand is known for its unique Japanese food-inspired string names and vibrant colors, designed to inject fun and originality into tennis equipment, unlike many other strings on the market that are more basic in color. This player-centric approach is what guides every aspect of Toroline's string development.
Here are the strings available, their specs, and their primary purpose:
O‑Toro – neon green 1.23 mm hex poly – elite spin + comfort;
O‑Toro Spin – twisted O‑Toro variant for extra bite and texture;
O‑Toro Tour – rounder, softer-feeling O‑Toro version;
Toro Toro – all-around co-poly, crisp feel, good tension maintenance;
Snapper – 8-sided 1.23 mm poly – maximum RPM, great for big hitters;
Wasabi – neon pink square 1.23 mm – grippy spin and pop;
Wasabi Pro – green/blue softer square profile – arm-friendly with spin;
Wasabi X – softest square 1.23 mm – buttery feel, great for hybrids;
Caviar – neon yellow hex 1.16–1.24 mm – crisp control for aggressive players;
Super Toro – multi-color 1.23 mm hex – soft poly with solid spin and comfort;
Absolute – black round 1.20 mm – soft, tight spin, good hybrid cross;
Enso Pro – pink or carbon grey round 1.24/1.25 mm – clean power, hybrid-friendly;
Ether – softest Toroline poly (1.20 mm) – muted power, ultra arm-friendly;
K‑Pop – vibrant magenta 1.23 mm – soft all-around string with flashy color and smooth feel;
K‑Pro – deeper pink/purple 1.23 mm – firmer version of K‑Pop with more control and crisp response;
HYBRID SETUPS (Meaning two different strings, one for the mains and one for the crosses)
Toro Pro Hybrid – O‑Toro mains + Enso Pro crosses – high spin/control setup;
Wasabi X Hybrid – Wasabi X mains + Enso Pro crosses – soft, arm-safe hybrid with control;
Toro Hybrid Sample Pack – 2 mains (e.g. O‑Toro, Snapper, Toro Toro) + 2 crosses (Enso, Wasabi X);
Caviar Hybrid Sample – Caviar mains + soft crosses (Absolute or Enso Pro);
K‑Pop Hybrid – K‑Pop mains + Enso Pro or Absolute cross – comfort-focused with a stylish look.
A significant reason for Toroline’s success, other than their unique named and colored strings as well as their premium quality, is their endorsement from Karue Sell, an extremely popular, well known and respected influencer and top 300 ATP player, uses toroline, and actually created his own hybrid setup called K - Pop, which he uses in his own racket and often posts video’s promoting it. To top off Toroline’s excellence in recent years, they also have an option on their website that allows for a custom hybrid setup that YOU can create. This strategy not only allows for a personalized setup tailored to your preferences, but also provides a way for Toroline to stand out as a customer-based company, meaning they listen and improve their products through feedback and the interests of the customers, as well as the modern tennis game.
If you want to get some Toroline strings for yourself, you can access their website here, or you can go to a local tennis shop to buy the strings; They will likely have Toroline strings available!
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