Babolat Pure Aero
You can't have a list of spin rackets without the Babolat Pure Aero. The Aero series was the first racket series designed entirely for maximum ball rotation. None other than Rafael Nadal is the face of this series. This latest update of the Pure Aero offers improved stability and vibration dampening and feels somewhat like the legendary Aeropro Drive. Read our full review of the Pure Aero here.
Head Graphene 360 Extreme MP
Another absolute spin monster is the Head Graphene 360 Extreme MP. The strings are pulled even further apart in this update of the Extreme series. Special grommets at 12 o'clock provide extra freedom of movement and snapback for the main strings, and you can really feel it! Read our review of the Extreme MP and the heavier Extreme Pro here.
Diadem Nova FS 100
The innovative American Diadem comes with a major update to the Nova series. This series, designed for power and spin, gains stability and feel thanks to the new Flex Stabilization technology. One of the most comfortable rackets in this category, without compromising on feedback. Fully filled frame with an internal rib structure and high-density foam. Read our full test of the Diadem Nova FS 100 here.
Wilson Clash 100
The Wilson Clash 100 and 100 Tour combine an incredibly low RA rating with a stable and powerful frame. This low RA provides what is known as a longer dwell time for more ball pocketing. In addition to comfort, this also certainly benefits ball rotation. An excellent mix of power, comfort, and spin.
Head Graphene 360+ Gravity MP
The Head Graphene 360+ Gravity series was designed with the modern player in mind. As it turns out, this group takes the ball higher in the racket and (perhaps slightly less surprisingly) generates a lot of spin. The head of the Gravity rackets is slightly wider higher up. This promotes ball grip, even for players with slightly more extreme (deeper) grips.
Prince Textreme 2.5 Phantom 100X
Not the most typical spin racket in this list, but a very nice one! This racket is more control-oriented and has a nice slim beam. The low RA rating of 58 makes ball pocketing very easy. This, combined with an open 16x18 string pattern, provides fine, controlled spin. This review is still in the making.
Dunlop SX 300
The SX 300 from Dunlop offers surprising stability for a 300-gram racket. In addition, the racket also offers good dampening, although this does come somewhat at the expense of direct feel. Dunlop used special different grommet shapes at 12 o'clock for extra snapback of the main strings for spin. Our full review will follow soon; the first test hours before the Corona outbreak were certainly pleasant.
Yonex VCORE 100
The VCORE series from Yonex is designed entirely for spin. Special Aerofins reduce air resistance for more rackethead speed. This makes the frame extremely fast. The 100 sq/inch head together with a fairly open 16x19 string pattern and a nice spin string does the rest!
Wilson Ultra 100 V3.0
The Wilson Ultra 100 V3.0 offers an incredible amount of ease of play, as well as free power and easy access to spin. It is not the racket with the most ball feel, but that makes its ease of use very good. Read our test here.
Prince Textreme Phantom Pro 93P 14x18
Are you looking for extra spin and control? Then this Prince Textreme Phantom Pro 93P 14x18 is almost like cheating. This version of the ultra-thin Phantom Pro 93P has an extremely open 14x18 string pattern. This is immediately noticeable by a different launch angle and higher ball trajectory, even if you generate little spin yourself or do not have such a deep grip. The slim frame does the rest and cuts through the air with playful ease. This Phantom Pro 93P 14x18 is an absolutely low-powered racket, so you will have to provide the power yourself.
Strings for spin
Of course, strings play an essential role in getting more ball rotation. Here is a selection of our favorite strings for spin:
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Babolat RPM Blast: A bestseller with an 8-sided shape and silicone coating for extra snapback, resulting in improved rotation.
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Diadem Solstice and Elite XT: The Diadem Solstice is one of the most comfortable strings in the spin category, with a distinctive star-shaped construction for ultimate ball bite. The Elite XT is more focused on control. Both strings are available in a test pack with the Flash.
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Wilson Revolve: A round co-poly string where the main strings easily slide over the cross strings for extra snapback, leading to more rotation.
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Dunlop Explosive Spin: A newcomer with a 6-sided construction. Not extremely sharp, but it does offer controlled spin.
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Yonex Poly Tour Strike: This string has a supple character and is used for all our Yonex VCORE demo rackets. The string easily slides out of position and quickly snaps back for extra rotation.
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Babolat RPM Blast Rough: This is the RPM Blast with notches. Softer than the original RPM Blast, it offers a lot of bite, but less extreme rotation than the regular version.
These strings are all suitable for players looking for more spin and control in their game.
