String comparison
Confidential vs Revolve Spin
Solinco Confidential against Wilson Revolve Spin: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Confidential leads on power, durability and tension hold. Revolve Spin leads on spin. They score the same for arm friendliness (2/5). Revolve Spin costs less per set.
Ratings
Power
Spin
Control
Comfort
Durability
Tension hold
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale. The higher score is in bold when they differ.
Pick Confidential if…
- You want more power (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more durability (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (9 vs 7 out of 10)
- Best for: advanced players wanting Solinco spin with better tension maintenance
- Best for: those between Tour Bite (too stiff) and Hyper-G (too soft)
- Best for: players who value consistent playability over time
Pick Revolve Spin if…
- You want more spin (10 vs 9 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $8 vs $11 a set)
- Best for: heavy topspin players on a budget
- Best for: big hitters who rip the ball
- Best for: players wanting shaped poly performance at low cost
Specs side by side
| Spec | Confidential | Revolve Spin |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Pentagonal-shaped co-polyester monofilament | Pentagonal co-polyester monofilament |
| Gauges | 16, 16L, 17, 18 | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | Medium high | Medium high |
| Set price | $11–13 | $8–10 |
| Reel price | $150–170 | $80–100 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 2/5 · Low |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 46-50 lbs for juniors. First hour feels stiff - string settles nicely after break-in. | 46-50 lbs for juniors. String low for comfort. |
Confidential in short
Solinco Confidential officially launched in 2020 after being available privately for around three years to select touring pros. The pentagonal shape provides excellent spin - comparable to Tour Bite or ALU Power Rough. What sets Confidential apart is its exceptional tension maintenance, even at lower tensions. Stiffness sits between Tour Bite (stiffer) and Hyper-G (softer). The first hour can feel stiff and board-like, but after breaking in, the string settles into a very playable feel with outstanding consistency.
Revolve Spin in short
Revolve Spin is a five-sided co-polyester string with two "wow" factors: spin and control. It's a niche string for big hitters who like ripping the felt off the ball and watching their shots land on a dime. The pentagonal shape bites the ball at contact for excellent spin generation. Quite firm and low powered, which is perfect for advanced players because it gives them the needed control to execute their most powerful strokes. At just $8-10 per set, it's one of the best value shaped polys on the market.
Confidential vs Revolve Spin: quick answers
Which has more spin, Confidential or Revolve Spin?
Wilson Revolve Spin, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 9/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
They score the same, 2/5. Confidential is recommended from age 14 and Revolve Spin from age 14.
Which lasts longer?
Solinco Confidential rates 8/10 for durability against 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
Confidential costs about $11–13 a set and Revolve Spin about $8–10, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (Confidential) and 2025-01 (Revolve Spin).