Best Tennis Strings for Spin

Whether you're 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 racquet choice are also factors in the spin game. If you're looking for spin-friendly racquets, 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. To learn more about tension, check out our article on how to choose tension, and to read more about picking strings, check out our article on how to pick strings for power, control, spin and durability.

Prince Vortex Triad Hybrid

Gauges: Main-17, Cross-18
Composition: Hybrid of two co-polyester monofilaments
Color: Black
Bottom line: Vortex 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. Our TW playtesters reported a high level of comfort, making this a great choice for those who want a more arm-friendly poly. Read the full review.

Grapplesnake Tour M8

Gauges: 1.25, 1.30
Composition: co-polyester monofilaments
Color: Olive
Bottom line: Tour M8 uses an octagonal profile to facilitate more string movement and snapback, producing higher levels of pocketing, spin and dwell time overall. Tour M8 also has a unique surface coating and texture, which gives the string unique acoustic properties that make the string bed sound more authoritative when striking the ball. According to Grapplesnake, Tour M8 combines the best of Alpha with the best of Tour Sniper, making it a tempting “Goldilocks” option for players looking for a string that has above-average performance in all areas. Tour M8 is also renowned for its exceptional tension maintenance, meaning that it doesn’t feel good just fresh off the string bed, it continues to feel good until it breaks.

Weiss CANNON Ultra Cable

Gauges: 17
Composition: Co-polyester monofilament
Color: 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. Read the full review.

Yonex POLYTOUR DRIVE

Gauges: 16L
Composition: Co-polyester monofilament
Color: Black, Silver
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. It also comes in at an outstanding price. Read the full review.

Solinco Hyper-G

Gauges: 16, 16L, 17, 18, 19, 20
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. Read the full review.

Volkl Cyclone

Gauges: 16, 17, 18
Composition: Co-polymer polyester monofilament
Color: Black, Pink, Orange, Yellow
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. Read the full review.

Babolat RPM Blast Rough

Gauges: 15L, 16, 17
Composition: Co-polyester monofilament
Color: Black, Red, 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. Read the full review.

Tourna Big Hitter Silver 7 Tour

Gauges: 16, 17
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. Read the full review.

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 racquets, we're here to help! Please give our product experts a call at 1-800-799-9230.

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.

Learn More

How to Choose String Tension
How to Pick Strings for Power, Control, Spin, Durability
Understanding String Stiffness
Best Tennis Racquets for Spin