We examine the leading Regge string states relevant for semi-classical spinning string solutions. Using elementary RNS techniques, quadratic terms in an effective Lagrangian are constructed which describe massive NSNS strings in a space-time with five-form flux. We then examine the specific case of AdS(5) x S-5, finding the dependence of Ads "energy" (EO) on spin in Ads (S), spin on the sphere (J), and orbital angular momentum on the sphere (del(a)del(a)). (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.