Best Tennis Strings for Spin

Whether you're a player looking to dominate with spin shots or one who wants to make it easier to hit with some spin, we're here to help with our picks for the best spin-friendly strings. Of course tennis strings are just one part of the equation, and technique and racket choice are also factors in the spin game. If you're looking for spin-friendly rackets, don't miss out on our recommendation list. By the nature of their construction, polyester-based strings are spin-friendly, and that's why all the strings on this list are polys. Given their firmness, we recommend these strings to experienced players. For players just learning the game, we would recommend softer strings and adjusting tension to increase spin potential.

Toroline K-POP Hybrid

Gauges: Main-1.23mm, Cross-1.24mm

Composition: Hybrid of two co-polyester monofilaments

Color: Neon Pink & Neon Yellow

Bottom line: Toroline K-Pop Hybrid is engineered for players who thrive on heavy topspin. Combining a shaped co-polyester main with a slick, round cross string, this hybrid setup bites the ball aggressively while allowing exceptional snapback for explosive spin. Ideal for modern baseliners, it offers the grip and whip needed to push opponents off the court with vicious rotation. Watch our video to learn more about Toroline strings.

Here is a detailed breakdown of this string's performance across key characteristics, rated on a scale from 1 to 5 :

• Spin: 5
• Control: 4
• Power: 3
• Tension maintenance: 4
• Durability: 3

Head Lynx Spin2 Hybrid

Gauges: Main-1.30mm, Cross-1.25mm
Composition: Hybrid of two co-polyester monofilaments
Color: Black
Bottom line: Lynx Spin2 gets its outstanding spin from an innovative design that pairs an aggressively shaped co-poly main string with a thin and slippery co-poly cross string. The result is a hybrid with maximum bite and viscous snap back. The feel is firm and predictable without any discomfort on off-center impact.

Here is a detailed breakdown of this string's performance across key characteristics, rated on a scale from 1 to 5 :

• Spin: 5
• Control: 4
• Power: 3
• Tension maintenance: 4
• Durability: 4

Weiss CANNON Ultra Cable

Gauges: 1.23mm
Composition: Co-polyester monofilament
Color: Black, White or Yellow
Bottom line: This firm square-shaped string is currently No. 1 for spin potential in our Tennis Warehouse University string lab. It also provides a low-powered response, which allows big hitters to play with confidence.

Here is a detailed breakdown of this string's performance across key characteristics, rated on a scale from 1 to 5 :

• Spin: 5
• Control: 4
• Power: 2
• Tension maintenance: 4
• Durability: 4

Yonex Poly Tour Drive

Gauges: 1.25mm
Composition: Co-polyester monofilament
Color: Yellow
Bottom line: In addition to its sharp edges and ultra easy access to spin, this co-poly from Yonex offers impressive feel and playability duration.

Here is a detailed breakdown of this string's performance across key characteristics, rated on a scale from 1 to 5 :

• Spin: 4
• Control: 4
• Power: 3
• Tension maintenance: 4
• Durability: 4

Solinco Hyper-G

Gauges: 1.05mm, 1.10mm, 1.15mm, 1.20mm, 1.25mm, 1.30mm
Composition: Co-polyester monofilament
Color: Green
Bottom line: This shaped and wildly popular co-poly not only puts a tight grip on the ball, but it also packs above average tension maintenance for the breed. The feel is medium firm, and the number of gauge options will enable you to find the perfect fit for your game.

Here is a detailed breakdown of this string's performance across key characteristics, rated on a scale from 1 to 5 :

• Spin: 4
• Control: 4
• Power: 2
• Tension maintenance: 2
• Durability: 5

Volkl Cyclone

Gauges: 1.10mm, 1.15mm, 1.20mm, 1.25mm, 1.30mm
Composition: Co-polymer polyester monofilament
Color: Black, Orange, Blue, Yellow and more
Bottom line: A perennial staff favorite, this gear shaped value poly combines great feel with impressive ball pocketing, and the spin-potential is as good as it gets.

Here is a detailed breakdown of this string's performance across key characteristics, rated on a scale from 1 to 5 :

• Spin: 5
• Control: 3
• Power: 3
• Tension maintenance: 4
• Durability: 4

Babolat RPM Rough

Gauges: 1.25mm, 1.30mm
Composition: Co-polyester monofilament
Color: Grey, Orange, Yellow
Bottom line: This textured version of RPM Blast is octagonal shaped and gives you better power along with a softer feel than the original version. This string also offers impressive durability.

Here is a detailed breakdown of this string's performance across key characteristics, rated on a scale from 1 to 5 :

• Spin: 5
• Control: 4
• Power: 2
• Tension maintenance: 3
• Durability: 4

Tourna Big Hitter Silver 7 Tour

Gauges: 1.25mm, 1.30mm
Composition: Co-polyester monofilament
Color: Silver
Bottom line: This is a firm string with seven-sharp edges. It offers excellent tension maintenance for a polyester string as well as mindless shot placement targeting for aggressive players. For string breakers, the outstanding durability is a significant bonus.

Here is a detailed breakdown of this string's performance across key characteristics, rated on a scale from 1 to 5 :

• Spin: 4
• Control: 3
• Power: 3
• Tension maintenance: 5
• Durability: 4

Final Thoughts

There are several things that play a part in hitting with spin, including your choice of string. We hope you found this article helpful in your search for spin-friendly strings. If you have questions about strings or rackets, we're here to help! Please give our product experts a call at +44 (0) 204 525 3604.

How We Pick

Wonder how we choose best gear recommendations? We gather from our playtesters' firsthand experiences reviewing and playing with all the tennis gear. We form our lists based on their reviews and feedback. You can find all of our product reviews here.

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