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★★★★★ (15)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth cost per restring compared to Luxilon, Yonex, Head and Wilson round polyesters
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)
Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)

Snake-Bite Smooth - Golden Set Tennis

Snake-Bite Smooth is the round-profile member of the Snake-Bite family: a firm, control-oriented co-polyester... more
Snake-Bite Smooth is the round-profile member of the Snake-Bite family: a firm, control-oriented co-polyester that holds tension and lasts like the premium round polys costing two to three times as much, Luxilon™ ALU Power being the obvious comparison. It suits everyone from club players to touring pros, and because it has no edges it also makes an excellent cross string in a hybrid. Sold in 660 ft (200 m) reels; one reel strings about 16 racquets.
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Specifications
CONSTRUCTION: Co-polyester monofilament with a round (smooth) cross-section.

DESCRIPTION: A smooth, round co-poly that delivers the tension ? maintenance and durability of a premium polyester with a crisp, controlled feel. The round profile slides freely against the cross strings and snaps back into place on every hit, which is where a round poly gets its spin, and it is easy on the stringer too. For a softer feel, pair Snake-Bite Smooth mains with Synthetic Gut crosses in a hybrid ?.

GAUGES: 16 (1.30 mm) or 17 (1.25 mm) ? — select below.

COLORS: Black or Red ? — select below.

? Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this string right for me?
CASE 1 - You've played polyester before and liked it:
You'll feel at home. Snake-Bite Smooth has the firm, controlled response of any good round co-poly and holds its tension well. If you want more bite from the same family, the twisted Snake-Bite is the shaped version of this string.

Start at whatever tension ? has worked for you in other polyesters.
CASE 2 - You haven't tried polyester yet:
Unless you have arm issues (tennis elbow or similar), it's worth trying, and a round poly like Snake-Bite Smooth is a good first step. The easiest way in is a hybrid ?: Snake-Bite Smooth in the mains, a softer string such as Golden Set Synthetic Gut in the crosses. You get most of the spin and control with a string bed that feels closer to what you're used to. If that works, go full Snake-Bite Smooth on the next restring.
CASE 3 - You've tried polyester but found it too stiff:
Before writing off Snake-Bite Smooth for being a polyester, check two things:

• Did you try it in a hybrid ? with a softer string?
Polyester mains with a softer cross string bring the feel most of the way back while keeping the spin. If you only ever tried a full poly bed, a hybrid may be the answer.

• Was it strung too tight?
Polyester is a stiff material and rewards a lower tension ? than you might expect. A few pounds lower is often the difference between boardy and crisp.
Q. What tension should I string Snake-Bite Smooth at?
Use whatever tension ? has worked for you with other polyesters. Too stiff? Drop a few pounds on the next restring; polyesters can go surprisingly low before control suffers. Too lively or lacking control? Come back up.
Q. What gauge is right for me?
CASE 1 - Durability is not a big concern:
Go with 17. The thinner gauge ? gives you more feel and more spin.
CASE 2 - Durability matters to you:
It's a trade-off. 17 gauge ? plays with more spin and feel; 16 gauge lasts longer, and you can expect 17 to give up roughly a third sooner. A good compromise is a hybrid ? of 16 gauge Snake-Bite Smooth in the mains with 17 gauge Snake-Bite Smooth in the crosses: 16-gauge durability with some of the 17-gauge feel.

Snake-Bite Smooth Reels (660ft/200m)

94.25 USD
75.39 USD Save: 20% off ?
buy 1 $ 75.39
buy 2 $ 69.73 USD
buy 3+ $ 64.08 USD

Gauge: 16 (1.30 mm)

Length: 660' (200 m)

Color: Black

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Gauge: 16 (1.30 mm)

Length: 660' (200 m)

Color: Red

USA: In Stock ( Free Shipping ?)
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Gauge: 17 (1.25 mm)

Length: 660' (200 m)

Color: Black

USA: In Stock ( Free Shipping ?)
(ships immediately)
Intern'l: In Stock ( Free Shipping ?)
(ships immediately)
Canada: In Stock ( Free Shipping ? )
(ships immediately)

Gauge: 17 (1.25 mm)

Length: 660' (200 m)

Color: Red

USA: In Stock ( Free Shipping ?)
(ships immediately)
Intern'l: Out of Stock : will ship by
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  • 5 stars: 14 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
A
Albert Cayanan

Love these strings, been using them for years!

A
Andy Ygona

I have been experimenting with a string setup with Snakebite Smooth(17gauge, 53lbs, mains) and Satin(17gauge, 57lbs, crosses). Prior, I was using Snakebite(17g, 53lbs, mains) and Velvet(17g, 57lbs, crosses). At first, I was expecting the difference in bite, instead, I noticed how comfortable my arm felt first and then the spin. Spin was easily accessible when I needed more. Unlike the Snakebite, spin was always there. After 6 hours, overall, I still liked the access to power and spin, comfortableness, elasticity, and tension maintenance. Next up, I'll setup the Snakebite smooth and Velvet. Thanks, Andy

g
ghislain bourque

I have tried the demo you sent me and I'm very please with the feeling of this string , very good tension maintaining and good spin potential Have to lower tension a bit cause it's a stiffer string but when adjust the tension this is a very good string. Snake - bite smooth is my new string of choose

t
todd van duyn

I have used this product twice for customers to trial. The first time I used it as a main with 16g syn-gut on the crosses. The player commented that it generated a softer feel with the same spin as when I used snake bites in the mains. My second customer uses a full bed of another brands black spin string--I put snake bite smooth in the crosses of one of his three racquets and marked it. After playing with all three I asked if he could tell which racquet I strung differently and he commented that the spin was the same but that one of his racquets felt spongier than what he normally uses. He picked out the one with smooth. I am not surprised because of the swing speed this player uses and the stiffness of his normal string. I will use this product again, especially for customers wanting better durability with touch.

J
Jiqing Sai

We compared this string with Babolat RPM blast. There are lots of similarities between them. It helps for top spin and its durability is similar to regular poly strings. But, my son (a top 30 national USTA player) still prefers power cord 17.

A
Aaron Zhou

I decided to buy a reel of Snake Bite Smooth to go along with my new stringing machine following a nice experience with the original Snake Bite that a friend helped me put on last year. Overall, I'm very happy with the product and would definitely purchase it again. Here are some pros and cons from my own use: Pros: - Excellent durability! I've never broken my strings and usually have to cut them after a month of two of moderate frequency play - Can generate ample amount of spin - The strings never go out of place - Gives lots of pop Cons: - Quite a bit stiffer than most strings, sometimes feels like wires, so stringing it is a little more cumbersome than other strings - Doesn't break so you really need to pay attention to string quality and tension loss and decide for yourself when to replace them My next objective is to try Snake Bite Smooth with a Syn Gut for a hybrid setup. Thanks Golden Set!

X
Xiaoqiang Ma

I like the feeling of this string. It is stiff initially. However, after I use different tension of vertical and horizontal stringing, it feels much better. I improved stability and spin of my ground strokes using this string. I will buy this string again.

L
Ludwik Stec

Snake Bite Smooth is perfect for big hitters who don't want to worry about overhitting when they're attacking the ball. In other words, I found this poly to be quite low powered and very well suited to the aggressive stroke speeds needed for heavy spin. Durability turned out to be absolutely top notch. With slightly lower tension, this string is very arm friendly, that’s why few high ranked juniors I string racquets for simply love it. I would compare this string to Wilson Ripspin or Prince Tour XC and/or few others. In past few months I used almost four reels of Snake Bite Smooth and I’ll order again. Ludwik Stec Teaching Pro and professional stringer

E
Eliot Goldsbrough

The new round snakebite smooth appears to have the same feel as the hex one. I’m sure the smooth will last much longer, I had trouble with the old one chewing through other strings in a hybrid setup. Thanks, Eliot

J
Julius Breza-Boski

Great durability as expected, with exceptional spin and power. Been using it this year to string peoples racquets that want a reliable poly string. Everyone loves it, no complaints.

r
rodney simmons

Snake bite smooth is a durable spin friendly poly. Bang for the buck along with golden set service is unbeatable. Was using snake bite in mains with power cord in crosses now full bed of smooth

H
HINH JEAN-PIERRE UNG

I have been ordering strings and accessories from GoldenSet for quite some time. I always have been impressed by 1: their prices, 2. the quality of their products and 3. their great customer service. I play quite often 2-3 times per week but I also travel a lot with my racquets and play whenever and wherever I go to. This requires me bringing racquets with me in airplanes and to places with different altitudes, temperatures and conditions. That’s why I keep coming back because I have to change my strings and grips, etc. quite often. Great bang for the buck. Recently, I tried out Snakebite smooth. Impressed with its control and spin. So far so good. Seems even more durable than the hex. Will order again. Thank you,

B
Beng Yap

Pleasantly surprised. Snake-Bite Smooth has similar spin as the hex. It feels more comfortable, too. As expected, the same great quality and durability. Big plus is easier stringing - easy to handle and less tough on my hand, skin & nails. I am very happy and satisfied to have included a reel of this new string in my purchase.

L
Ludwik Stec

As a professional stringer for many years, majority of my supplies, including strings, grips and overgrips, are from Golden Set. Quality of their products and prices attached to them are absolutely exceptional. I was able to replace very expensive Luxilon, Black Code, RPM Blast and few other polys with Hex Poly, Power Cord and Snake Bite smooth. I do a lot of hybrids and one of my favorite is Hex Poly in mains with Snake Bite Smooth in crosses… superb feel, spin, power, comfort and yet arm friendly. I would also like to thank Golden Set for incredible customer service and very prompt order delivery. Ludwik Stec Brampton, Ontario, Canada

A
Alexander Shen

As a 3.5-4.0 tennis player playing for Tennis on Campus, I believe these are the best budget strings you can buy. There are a lot of alternatives such as pros pros and other cheaper strings on tennis warehouse, but none compare when it comes to quality like golden set. I always loved the original snake bites, but I do not like the feel of textured polys. Luckily, they released these beauties and I have not used anything else ever since. These will most likely be my choice of string for my whole tennis career. If you have arm problems, I would suggest hybriding it or trying their power cord instead.

  • 5 stars: 14 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
A
Albert Cayanan

Love these strings, been using them for years!

A
Andy Ygona

I have been experimenting with a string setup with Snakebite Smooth(17gauge, 53lbs, mains) and Satin(17gauge, 57lbs, crosses). Prior, I was using Snakebite(17g, 53lbs, mains) and Velvet(17g, 57lbs, crosses). At first, I was expecting the difference in bite, instead, I noticed how comfortable my arm felt first and then the spin. Spin was easily accessible when I needed more. Unlike the Snakebite, spin was always there. After 6 hours, overall, I still liked the access to power and spin, comfortableness, elasticity, and tension maintenance. Next up, I'll setup the Snakebite smooth and Velvet. Thanks, Andy

g
ghislain bourque

I have tried the demo you sent me and I'm very please with the feeling of this string , very good tension maintaining and good spin potential Have to lower tension a bit cause it's a stiffer string but when adjust the tension this is a very good string. Snake - bite smooth is my new string of choose

t
todd van duyn

I have used this product twice for customers to trial. The first time I used it as a main with 16g syn-gut on the crosses. The player commented that it generated a softer feel with the same spin as when I used snake bites in the mains. My second customer uses a full bed of another brands black spin string--I put snake bite smooth in the crosses of one of his three racquets and marked it. After playing with all three I asked if he could tell which racquet I strung differently and he commented that the spin was the same but that one of his racquets felt spongier than what he normally uses. He picked out the one with smooth. I am not surprised because of the swing speed this player uses and the stiffness of his normal string. I will use this product again, especially for customers wanting better durability with touch.

J
Jiqing Sai

We compared this string with Babolat RPM blast. There are lots of similarities between them. It helps for top spin and its durability is similar to regular poly strings. But, my son (a top 30 national USTA player) still prefers power cord 17.

A
Aaron Zhou

I decided to buy a reel of Snake Bite Smooth to go along with my new stringing machine following a nice experience with the original Snake Bite that a friend helped me put on last year. Overall, I'm very happy with the product and would definitely purchase it again. Here are some pros and cons from my own use: Pros: - Excellent durability! I've never broken my strings and usually have to cut them after a month of two of moderate frequency play - Can generate ample amount of spin - The strings never go out of place - Gives lots of pop Cons: - Quite a bit stiffer than most strings, sometimes feels like wires, so stringing it is a little more cumbersome than other strings - Doesn't break so you really need to pay attention to string quality and tension loss and decide for yourself when to replace them My next objective is to try Snake Bite Smooth with a Syn Gut for a hybrid setup. Thanks Golden Set!

X
Xiaoqiang Ma

I like the feeling of this string. It is stiff initially. However, after I use different tension of vertical and horizontal stringing, it feels much better. I improved stability and spin of my ground strokes using this string. I will buy this string again.

L
Ludwik Stec

Snake Bite Smooth is perfect for big hitters who don't want to worry about overhitting when they're attacking the ball. In other words, I found this poly to be quite low powered and very well suited to the aggressive stroke speeds needed for heavy spin. Durability turned out to be absolutely top notch. With slightly lower tension, this string is very arm friendly, that’s why few high ranked juniors I string racquets for simply love it. I would compare this string to Wilson Ripspin or Prince Tour XC and/or few others. In past few months I used almost four reels of Snake Bite Smooth and I’ll order again. Ludwik Stec Teaching Pro and professional stringer

E
Eliot Goldsbrough

The new round snakebite smooth appears to have the same feel as the hex one. I’m sure the smooth will last much longer, I had trouble with the old one chewing through other strings in a hybrid setup. Thanks, Eliot

J
Julius Breza-Boski

Great durability as expected, with exceptional spin and power. Been using it this year to string peoples racquets that want a reliable poly string. Everyone loves it, no complaints.

r
rodney simmons

Snake bite smooth is a durable spin friendly poly. Bang for the buck along with golden set service is unbeatable. Was using snake bite in mains with power cord in crosses now full bed of smooth

H
HINH JEAN-PIERRE UNG

I have been ordering strings and accessories from GoldenSet for quite some time. I always have been impressed by 1: their prices, 2. the quality of their products and 3. their great customer service. I play quite often 2-3 times per week but I also travel a lot with my racquets and play whenever and wherever I go to. This requires me bringing racquets with me in airplanes and to places with different altitudes, temperatures and conditions. That’s why I keep coming back because I have to change my strings and grips, etc. quite often. Great bang for the buck. Recently, I tried out Snakebite smooth. Impressed with its control and spin. So far so good. Seems even more durable than the hex. Will order again. Thank you,

B
Beng Yap

Pleasantly surprised. Snake-Bite Smooth has similar spin as the hex. It feels more comfortable, too. As expected, the same great quality and durability. Big plus is easier stringing - easy to handle and less tough on my hand, skin & nails. I am very happy and satisfied to have included a reel of this new string in my purchase.

L
Ludwik Stec

As a professional stringer for many years, majority of my supplies, including strings, grips and overgrips, are from Golden Set. Quality of their products and prices attached to them are absolutely exceptional. I was able to replace very expensive Luxilon, Black Code, RPM Blast and few other polys with Hex Poly, Power Cord and Snake Bite smooth. I do a lot of hybrids and one of my favorite is Hex Poly in mains with Snake Bite Smooth in crosses… superb feel, spin, power, comfort and yet arm friendly. I would also like to thank Golden Set for incredible customer service and very prompt order delivery. Ludwik Stec Brampton, Ontario, Canada

A
Alexander Shen

As a 3.5-4.0 tennis player playing for Tennis on Campus, I believe these are the best budget strings you can buy. There are a lot of alternatives such as pros pros and other cheaper strings on tennis warehouse, but none compare when it comes to quality like golden set. I always loved the original snake bites, but I do not like the feel of textured polys. Luckily, they released these beauties and I have not used anything else ever since. These will most likely be my choice of string for my whole tennis career. If you have arm problems, I would suggest hybriding it or trying their power cord instead.

  • 5 stars: 14 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
A
Albert Cayanan

Love these strings, been using them for years!

A
Andy Ygona

I have been experimenting with a string setup with Snakebite Smooth(17gauge, 53lbs, mains) and Satin(17gauge, 57lbs, crosses). Prior, I was using Snakebite(17g, 53lbs, mains) and Velvet(17g, 57lbs, crosses). At first, I was expecting the difference in bite, instead, I noticed how comfortable my arm felt first and then the spin. Spin was easily accessible when I needed more. Unlike the Snakebite, spin was always there. After 6 hours, overall, I still liked the access to power and spin, comfortableness, elasticity, and tension maintenance. Next up, I'll setup the Snakebite smooth and Velvet. Thanks, Andy

g
ghislain bourque

I have tried the demo you sent me and I'm very please with the feeling of this string , very good tension maintaining and good spin potential Have to lower tension a bit cause it's a stiffer string but when adjust the tension this is a very good string. Snake - bite smooth is my new string of choose

t
todd van duyn

I have used this product twice for customers to trial. The first time I used it as a main with 16g syn-gut on the crosses. The player commented that it generated a softer feel with the same spin as when I used snake bites in the mains. My second customer uses a full bed of another brands black spin string--I put snake bite smooth in the crosses of one of his three racquets and marked it. After playing with all three I asked if he could tell which racquet I strung differently and he commented that the spin was the same but that one of his racquets felt spongier than what he normally uses. He picked out the one with smooth. I am not surprised because of the swing speed this player uses and the stiffness of his normal string. I will use this product again, especially for customers wanting better durability with touch.

J
Jiqing Sai

We compared this string with Babolat RPM blast. There are lots of similarities between them. It helps for top spin and its durability is similar to regular poly strings. But, my son (a top 30 national USTA player) still prefers power cord 17.

A
Aaron Zhou

I decided to buy a reel of Snake Bite Smooth to go along with my new stringing machine following a nice experience with the original Snake Bite that a friend helped me put on last year. Overall, I'm very happy with the product and would definitely purchase it again. Here are some pros and cons from my own use: Pros: - Excellent durability! I've never broken my strings and usually have to cut them after a month of two of moderate frequency play - Can generate ample amount of spin - The strings never go out of place - Gives lots of pop Cons: - Quite a bit stiffer than most strings, sometimes feels like wires, so stringing it is a little more cumbersome than other strings - Doesn't break so you really need to pay attention to string quality and tension loss and decide for yourself when to replace them My next objective is to try Snake Bite Smooth with a Syn Gut for a hybrid setup. Thanks Golden Set!

X
Xiaoqiang Ma

I like the feeling of this string. It is stiff initially. However, after I use different tension of vertical and horizontal stringing, it feels much better. I improved stability and spin of my ground strokes using this string. I will buy this string again.

L
Ludwik Stec

Snake Bite Smooth is perfect for big hitters who don't want to worry about overhitting when they're attacking the ball. In other words, I found this poly to be quite low powered and very well suited to the aggressive stroke speeds needed for heavy spin. Durability turned out to be absolutely top notch. With slightly lower tension, this string is very arm friendly, that’s why few high ranked juniors I string racquets for simply love it. I would compare this string to Wilson Ripspin or Prince Tour XC and/or few others. In past few months I used almost four reels of Snake Bite Smooth and I’ll order again. Ludwik Stec Teaching Pro and professional stringer

E
Eliot Goldsbrough

The new round snakebite smooth appears to have the same feel as the hex one. I’m sure the smooth will last much longer, I had trouble with the old one chewing through other strings in a hybrid setup. Thanks, Eliot

J
Julius Breza-Boski

Great durability as expected, with exceptional spin and power. Been using it this year to string peoples racquets that want a reliable poly string. Everyone loves it, no complaints.

r
rodney simmons

Snake bite smooth is a durable spin friendly poly. Bang for the buck along with golden set service is unbeatable. Was using snake bite in mains with power cord in crosses now full bed of smooth

H
HINH JEAN-PIERRE UNG

I have been ordering strings and accessories from GoldenSet for quite some time. I always have been impressed by 1: their prices, 2. the quality of their products and 3. their great customer service. I play quite often 2-3 times per week but I also travel a lot with my racquets and play whenever and wherever I go to. This requires me bringing racquets with me in airplanes and to places with different altitudes, temperatures and conditions. That’s why I keep coming back because I have to change my strings and grips, etc. quite often. Great bang for the buck. Recently, I tried out Snakebite smooth. Impressed with its control and spin. So far so good. Seems even more durable than the hex. Will order again. Thank you,

B
Beng Yap

Pleasantly surprised. Snake-Bite Smooth has similar spin as the hex. It feels more comfortable, too. As expected, the same great quality and durability. Big plus is easier stringing - easy to handle and less tough on my hand, skin & nails. I am very happy and satisfied to have included a reel of this new string in my purchase.

L
Ludwik Stec

As a professional stringer for many years, majority of my supplies, including strings, grips and overgrips, are from Golden Set. Quality of their products and prices attached to them are absolutely exceptional. I was able to replace very expensive Luxilon, Black Code, RPM Blast and few other polys with Hex Poly, Power Cord and Snake Bite smooth. I do a lot of hybrids and one of my favorite is Hex Poly in mains with Snake Bite Smooth in crosses… superb feel, spin, power, comfort and yet arm friendly. I would also like to thank Golden Set for incredible customer service and very prompt order delivery. Ludwik Stec Brampton, Ontario, Canada

A
Alexander Shen

As a 3.5-4.0 tennis player playing for Tennis on Campus, I believe these are the best budget strings you can buy. There are a lot of alternatives such as pros pros and other cheaper strings on tennis warehouse, but none compare when it comes to quality like golden set. I always loved the original snake bites, but I do not like the feel of textured polys. Luckily, they released these beauties and I have not used anything else ever since. These will most likely be my choice of string for my whole tennis career. If you have arm problems, I would suggest hybriding it or trying their power cord instead.