Solinco Confidential Soft: The Pink String That Delivers Control, Comfort, and Pop

 

 

Solinco’s original Confidential has earned a reputation as one of the most precise, control-oriented co-polyester strings on the market. Trusted by advanced players, competitive juniors, and tour professionals worldwide, it became the go-to string for anyone who values directional accuracy, spin potential, and a confident, connected feel on every stroke.

Now, Solinco has taken that proven DNA and evolved it. Confidential Soft is the newest release from the Prizm Project – Solinco’s experimental initiative where material science and colour chemistry work together to fine-tune string performance. The result is a string that keeps everything players love about the original Confidential while adding a softer, more plush feel, enhanced pop off the string bed, and a bold electric pink colourway that stands out on every court.

Confidential Soft launched globally on 17 February 2026 and is now available in Australia and New Zealand through Solinco Sports Australia. Here is everything coaches, retailers, clubs, and players need to know.

What Is the Solinco Prizm Project?

The Prizm Project is Solinco’s ongoing research initiative that explores the relationship between colour chemistry and string performance. In Solinco’s labs, engineers test how different material compositions and colour pigments influence the response, feel, and playability of co-polyester strings. The project is not just about aesthetics – it is about discovering how changes at the material level can unlock new performance characteristics.

Confidential Soft is the first major Prizm Project release. Solinco opened the development process to its community by running a public playtest programme in early 2026, inviting selected players to trial the string and share their feedback on social media. This community-driven approach reflects Solinco’s commitment to building products that real players actually want, not just what looks good on a spec sheet.

Why This Matters for Retailers: The Prizm Project creates built-in buzz. Players are already talking about Confidential Soft on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and tennis forums. Stocking it positions your shop at the centre of that conversation.

Confidential Soft Performance Breakdown: What Makes It Different

A Softer, More Plush Construction

The original Confidential is known for its firm, crisp response. It rewards aggressive swings with surgical targeting and exceptional tension stability, but its stiffness means it sits on the firmer side of the comfort spectrum. Some players, particularly those with arm sensitivity or those transitioning from softer strings, found it demanding over extended sessions.

Confidential Soft addresses this directly. The construction has been reworked to deliver a more responsive, plush feel on impact without sacrificing the core characteristics that made the original so popular. The string bed feels more forgiving, absorbs more impact energy, and reduces the vibration that firmer polys can transmit to the arm. For players who loved Confidential’s control but wanted a gentler feel, Confidential Soft is the answer.

Enhanced Pop for Effortless Depth and Pace

One of the standout improvements in Confidential Soft is the added pop off the string bed. The original Confidential is a low-powered string by design – it relies on the player to generate their own pace, which is exactly what advanced players want for shot-shaping and placement. Confidential Soft retains that control-first philosophy but adds a noticeable increase in energy return on contact.

In practical terms, this means players can achieve the same depth and pace with slightly less effort. Groundstrokes carry more natural weight through the court, volleys feel crisper and more responsive, and serves benefit from a livelier launch without losing the directional precision that defines the Confidential line.

Signature Confidential DNA: Control, Spin, and Feel

Despite the softer construction and added pop, Confidential Soft preserves the performance characteristics that made the original a favourite among control-focused players. The shaped co-polyester profile still bites into the ball aggressively, generating heavy topspin on full swings. Directional control remains outstanding, giving players the confidence to target lines, angles, and short zones with precision. And the feel – that connected, responsive feedback on every stroke – is fully intact.

This is not a fundamentally different string. It is a refined evolution. Players switching from the original Confidential will recognise the same DNA immediately, with the comfort and pop dialled up to make it more accessible to a wider range of playing styles and physical needs.

Electric Pink: The Prizm Project Colourway

Confidential Soft arrives in a striking electric pink colourway that is impossible to miss on court. Beyond aesthetics, the colour is a product of the Prizm Project’s material science research, where pigment chemistry plays a role in the overall string composition. For players, it is simply a bold, distinctive look that sets their racquet apart. For retailers and coaches, it is a visual talking point that draws attention on the shop wall and on the court during lessons and demo days.

Solinco Confidential Soft: Technical Specifications

Confidential vs Confidential Soft: How Do They Compare?

Understanding the differences between the original Confidential and Confidential Soft helps coaches and retailers make sharper recommendations. Both strings share the same core DNA, but they serve slightly different player needs.

 

 

 

 

Coaching Recommendation: If a player currently uses the original Confidential and mentions any arm fatigue or wants slightly easier depth on their shots, Confidential Soft is the natural upgrade. They keep the control they rely on while gaining comfort and pop.

Who Should Play with Solinco Confidential Soft?

Advanced Baseliners Who Want Control Without Stiffness

Confidential Soft is built for players who generate their own racquet head speed and want a string that channels that power into precise, targeted shots. The control is outstanding, but

the softer construction means players can sustain aggressive hitting over longer sessions without the arm fatigue that firmer polys can cause.

Competitive Juniors Stepping Up to Performance Poly

For junior players transitioning from softer strings to co-polyester, Confidential Soft is an excellent entry point. It provides the spin, control, and durability that competitive juniors need without the punishing stiffness of strings designed purely for power-hitting professionals. Coaches should consider it as a development string for juniors building toward a full poly setup.

Players Switching from Hyper-G or Tour Bite Who Want More Comfort

Many Australian players currently use Hyper-G for spin or Tour Bite for power. Confidential Soft occupies a unique middle ground: it offers the directional precision and feel that sits between these two flagship strings while being noticeably gentler on the arm. Players who find Hyper-G too firm or Tour Bite too crisp will appreciate what Confidential Soft delivers.

Doubles Specialists and All-Court Players

The added pop and responsive feel make Confidential Soft particularly effective for players who spend time at the net. Volleys feel connected and lively, touch shots respond with precision, and the string rewards the quick racquet preparation that doubles demands.

Hybrid Setup Recommendations

Confidential Soft works exceptionally well in hybrid configurations, giving players and stringers the flexibility to fine-tune the string bed for specific playing preferences.

Confidential Soft mains + Vanquish crosses: A control-and-comfort hybrid ideal for players who want the precision of a shaped poly in the mains with the arm-friendly feel of a multifilament in the crosses. Excellent for club-level players and those managing arm sensitivity.

Confidential Soft mains + Hyper-G crosses: Pairing these two Solinco co-polys creates a string bed with outstanding spin potential from the Hyper-G crosses and the directional precision of Confidential Soft in the mains. Suited to aggressive baseliners who want maximum bite.

Confidential Soft mains + X-Natural crosses: A balanced setup that pairs Confidential Soft’s control with X-Natural’s softer, forgiving response. Ideal for intermediate players who are building toward a full poly setup but are not quite ready for the firmness of an all-poly string bed.

Retail Strategy: Offering hybrid setups as a premium stringing option increases your average transaction value and positions your business as a knowledgeable service provider. Display recommended hybrid combinations next to the string wall with clear player-profile descriptions.

Stocking Strategy for Pro Shops, Coaches, and Clubs

Confidential Soft is a strategic addition to your string inventory, not a replacement for your existing Solinco range. It fills a specific gap in the lineup – the control-focused player who also values comfort – and its Prizm Project branding and electric pink colourway generate organic demand from players who are already searching for it.

How Confidential Soft Fits Into Your String Wall

Position Confidential Soft alongside the original Confidential and Hyper-G Soft. These three strings serve overlapping but distinct player profiles. The original Confidential is your maximum-control option for advanced players who prioritise precision above all else. Hyper-G Soft is your comfort-oriented spin string. Confidential Soft sits between them, offering control-first performance with added comfort and pop. Having all three gives your team a clear recommendation pathway for almost any advanced player who walks in.

Sets and Reels

Stock Confidential Soft in both set and reel formats. Sets serve individual customers trying the string for the first time. Reels serve your stringing service at a significantly lower cost per job, improving your margin on every restring. For a new product launch, starting with sets in multiple gauges plus a reel in the most popular gauge (typically 16L / 1.25mm) is a smart initial order.

The Electric Pink Advantage

Do not underestimate the visual impact of this colourway. Electric pink stands out on your string wall, catches attention in your social media posts, and generates conversation on the court. Players will ask about it. Coaches will notice it during lessons. It is a built-in marketing tool that requires no additional spend.

Choosing the Right Gauge: A Quick Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Solinco Confidential Soft?

A: Solinco Confidential Soft is a co-polyester monofilament tennis string and the newest release from Solinco’s Prizm Project. It is a softer, more comfortable evolution of the original Confidential string, featuring enhanced pop off the string bed, a plush construction, and an

Q: How is Confidential Soft different from the original Confidential?

A: The original Confidential is firmer and more muted, delivering maximum control with minimal free power. Confidential Soft uses a softer construction that adds comfort and a livelier response on contact. Players get the same directional precision and spin access but with reduced arm fatigue and easier depth on their shots.

Q: What gauge of Confidential Soft should I choose?

A: The most popular gauge is 16L (1.25mm), which offers the best balance of spin, feel, and durability. Choose 16 (1.30mm) if you break strings frequently, or 17–18 gauge if you prioritise maximum spin and touch. Your coach or stringer can recommend the best gauge based on your playing style, racquet, and how often you play.

Q: Is Confidential Soft suitable for players with arm problems?

A: Confidential Soft is noticeably more arm-friendly than the original Confidential and many other co-polyester strings. Its plush construction reduces vibration on impact. However, players with significant arm issues may still benefit from a hybrid setup pairing Confidential Soft mains with a multifilament cross string like Solinco Vanquish for additional comfort.

Q: Can I use Confidential Soft in a hybrid setup?

A: Yes. Confidential Soft works well as a main string paired with Vanquish or X-Natural crosses for comfort, or with Hyper-G crosses for maximum spin. Hybrid setups allow players and stringers to fine-tune the string bed for specific playing preferences.

Q: Where can I buy Solinco Confidential Soft in Australia?

A: Confidential Soft is available through Solinco Sports Australia at solincosports.com.au and through authorised Solinco retailers across Australia and New Zealand. It is offered in both individual set and 200-metre reel formats.

Q: What is the recommended tension for Solinco Confidential Soft?

A: A general starting range is 45–55 lbs, depending on your racquet and playing style. Stringing at the lower end of this range will unlock more comfort and power, while the higher end emphasises control. Many advanced players find 48–52 lbs to be a versatile sweet spot.

Q: What racquets pair well with Confidential Soft?

A: Confidential Soft performs well across a range of frames. In stiffer, more powerful racquets like the Solinco Blackout, it provides a balancing control element. In control-oriented frames like the Solinco Whiteout, it enhances feel and touch while adding comfortable pop. It adapts to the racquet’s characteristics rather than fighting them.