String comparison
Revolve Spin vs Poly Tour Spin
Wilson Revolve Spin against Yonex Poly Tour Spin: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Revolve Spin leads on spin and control. Poly Tour Spin leads on comfort. For a junior with arm concerns, Poly Tour Spin is the safer choice. 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 Revolve Spin if…
- You want more spin (10 vs 9 out of 10)
- You want more control (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $8 vs $14 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
Pick Poly Tour Spin if…
- You want more comfort (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 3/5 vs 2/5)
- Best for: spin seekers wanting comfort
- Best for: players needing help generating RPMs
- Best for: defensive players valuing control + spin
Specs side by side
| Spec | Revolve Spin | Poly Tour Spin |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Pentagonal co-polyester monofilament | Pentagonal co-polyester monofilament |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 16L, 17 |
| Stiffness | Medium high | Medium high |
| Set price | $8–10 | $14–18 |
| Reel price | $80–100 | $150–180 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, Defensive |
| Junior tension | 46-50 lbs for juniors. String low for comfort. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Drop 3 lbs for more depth. |
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.
Poly Tour Spin in short
Yonex Poly Tour Spin features a pentagonal shape for extra bite on every stroke. The most comfortable string in the Yonex Polytour range - soft on the arm while still providing spin and control. "If you're looking for control first and spin second, the Polytour Spin would be ideal." Shots leave the racquet with direct response and heavy spin, though may land shorter - drop tension 3 lbs for more loop and depth. Tension maintenance is excellent (12-16 hours) but some report dramatic drop-off when it dies. Good for defensive players setting up points with spin.
Revolve Spin vs Poly Tour Spin: quick answers
Which has more spin, Revolve Spin or Poly Tour Spin?
Wilson Revolve Spin, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 9/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Yonex Poly Tour Spin scores 3/5 for arm friendliness, against 2/5 for Revolve Spin. It is recommended from age 14.
Which lasts longer?
They tie on durability (7/10). Tension maintenance: Revolve Spin 7/10, Poly Tour Spin 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
Revolve Spin costs about $8–10 a set and Poly Tour Spin about $14–18, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (Revolve Spin) and 2025-01 (Poly Tour Spin).