Edged co polyester strings are considered somewhat modern in the world of tennis strings, offering amazing combinations of control and spin while maintaining high durability. A perfect example is Wilson’s Revolve Spin, so we decided to give it test run. To share our findings with you, we’ve put together this Wilson Revolve Spin review.
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Wilson Revolve Spin Key Features & Specs
| String Material | Co Polyester |
| Special Features | Five sided edged design for increased access to control and spin potential |
| String Gauge | 17 Gauge (1.25 mm) or 16 Gauge (1.30 mm) |
| String Colour | Black or Green |
String Testing Setup
To test this string we used a Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph strung with a full bed of Wilson Revolve Spin at 53 lbs on both mains and crosses. We tested the 16 Gauge or 1.30 mm version of the string as at the time we were looking into slightly more durable strings.
Overall Test Results - Wilson Revolve Spin
Here’s a quick overview of the ratings we awarded the string in our test:
Control - Score: 92
One of the primary selling points of the Wilson Revolve Spin is control, and there’s no doubt that it hit its mark. A combination of the rather firm co-poly material and of course the edged design produce a very well balanced string that provides an incredible amount of control. Very rarely will you find yourself hitting too long, even when using lower string tensions, giving you full confidence to be aggressive and go for your shots.
Power - Score: 57
Control and power very rarely go hand in hand, and this case is no exception. The Wilson Revolve Spin is a very low power string, which is no surprise given the edged co-poly design of the string. Let’s be honest, this string just isn’t made for power. It’s a string that’s been designed to work for players that are able to generate their own power and are rather looking to add a little more control to their game. In such cases, a lack of power is actually a good thing, allowing players to take massive swings at the ball. That being said, players able to generate their own power will have no trouble in transmitting it to the ball.
Spin - Score: 93
As the name very much suggests, the Wilson Revolve Spin is made for spin. It’s been specifically design for players looking to add insane amounts of spin to their game, and it certainly delivers. The five-edged surface design of the string offers incredible amounts of spin potential. The string also features what Wilson call a UHMW additive which creates a low-friction surface. This low friction surface allows the strings to displace further, which is a process that helps with the generation of spin and is more commonly known as snap-back. Coupled with the somewhat muted or dampened feel of the co-polyester string means players can really rip at the ball without the fear of their shots sailing past the baseline.
Comfort - Score: 76
Given the fact that the Wilson Revolve Spin is a rather firm co-poly string, comfort isn’t really expected to be particularly high on the list of key features for this string. The muted feel to the string can make it a little uncomfortable to play with if you’re new to poly strings, but that isn’t unique to the Wilson Revolve Spin. It’s not the best string on the market for comfort and probably not the best choice for anyone with arm issues. Nevertheless, we’ve never had any issues with excessive impact shock or noticed any discomfort when using this string, even when strung at tensions nearer the 60 lbs range and playing with a heavy racquet like the Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph. Though there’s a slight trade off with control, we personally found it most comfortable to play with when strung at around 52-53 lbs.
Feel - Score: 79
Once again, amazing feel isn’t exactly something you’d expect from a polyester. As with most other co-poly strings, Wilson Revolve Spin has a rather dead and firm feel to it, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The overall “muted” feeling the strings can help provide a sense of more control on the ball. Considering the type of player this string is designed for, big hitting players would rarely consider feel to be their highest priority when it comes to choosing a tennis string. That being said, it still has an adequate level of feel and responsiveness and we had no problems in executing finesse shots like volleys and dropshots. We didn’t notice any problems on serve either and feel that the amount of spin the string can produce helped to balance the responsiveness out a little.
Playability Duration - Score: 85
Like all strings, the Wilson Revolve Spin does show a dip in playability after a while of playing. However, it holds up pretty well overall. It seems to maintain its initial tension pretty well and maintains a high level of playability for between two and three weeks. After that, the playability of the string does tend to drop a little. If you’re a competition level player looking for a more reliable and consistent string, you might find yourself needing to cut the strings out before they break to avoid big changes in performance. Personally, we found that the strings were playable until they broke, though that’s all down to each players particular tastes.
Durability - Score: 92
Co polyester strings are well know for their longer than average durability and are commonly used by players looking to get a little longer playing time out of each string set, and the Wilson Revolve Spin is no exception.
The string is highly durable and can usually be played with for 2-3 weeks of heavy hitting 3-4 times a week before the string snaps. That being said, depending on the string gauge and the tension used, they can last even longer than that. In some cases we’ve managed to get almost a month of playing time out of them without the performance dipping too much either. When it comes to polyester strings, anything over the two week mark can be classed as pretty good durability.
Price
As far as co polyester string go, the Wilson Revolve Spin is a great budget friendly option for those looking for a high performance string without the huge price tag. When compared to similar string on the market, such as the Yonex Poly Tour Spin or the Babolat RPM Blast, it’s significantly cheaper and offers a very similar playing experience. The price of course varies from one seller to another and from region to region. That being said, in the UK you’ll often find that a 12 metre set costs around £12-14 while a 200 metre reel costs about £80-100.
It’s also worth noting that the price can sometimes vary depending on the colour of the string you choose.
Verdict - Who Is This String For?
Overall, the Wilson Revolve Spin is a fantastic string, though its very clearly designed for a particular type of tennis player. Beginners and players who have little access to power will struggle with it, though any big hitters capable of generating all their own power and looking to add a little more control to their game will love it. It’s also great form a durability perspective and comes at a relatively low price tag, making it well worth the money.
Similar Tennis Strings
As mentioned many times in this review, Wilson Revolve Spin is an edged co-polyester string designed for big hitters looking for control and spin. It’s one of our favourite edged strings on the market, but we understand that it might not be the perfect fit for everyone. If you’re looking for something with a similar performance, be sure to check out strings like the Solinco Hyper-G, Yonex Poly Tour Spin, Volkl Cyclone or the Babolat RPM Blast.
