Custom Hybrid Tennis Racquet Stringing

What is a Hybrid?
Hybrid stringing consists of using different strings in the main and cross strings of a racquet. Hybrid stringing can be as simple as varying string thickness between the main and cross string, to using completely different string materials.

Why Should I use a Hybrid String?
Hybrid stringing is gaining popularity as more players are looking for a blend of string qualities. By selecting different hybrid combinations of string, players can fine-tune the playability, comfort, durability, liveliness and control offered by the stringbed. For instance, heavy hitting players can find a good combination of durability and playability with a polyester main string and natural gut or premium synthetic cross string hybrid.

Andy Roddick

Hurricane Mains
VS Gut Crosses

Roger Federer

VS Gut Mains
ALU Power Rough Crosses

Maria Sharapova

Pro Hurricane 17 Mains
VS Gut 16 Crosses

Jennifer Capriati

VS Gut 16 Mains
BB ALU Power Crosses

Tim Henman

BB Timo 17 Mains
VS Gut 17 Crosses

Leyton Hewitt

VS Gut 17 Mains
BB ALU Power Crosses

Marat Safin

Ballistic 16 Mains
VS Gut 16 Crosses

Tour Blend

Banger Orginal Mains
VS Gut Crosses

Gut Durability

VS Gut 15L Mains
VS Gut 17 Crosses

Gut/Multi

VS Gut Mains
NRG/NXT/X-Cel Crosses

Budget Gut/Multi

Legend Gut Mains
Sensation Crosses

NXT Durability

NXT Max Mains
NXT (Orig) Crosses

Tecnifibre Ultimate

X-One 17 Mains
NRG 18 Crosses

Budget Durable Feel

Rip Control Mains
Gamma TNT Crosses

Wilson Durable Feel

Enduro Mains
NXT Max Crosses

Babolat Dura/Feel

Hurricane Mains
X-Cel Crosses

Gamma Durable Feel

Zo Power Mains
XP 17 Crosses

Vintage Agassi

Ashaway Kevlar Mains
VS Gut Crosses

Budget Agassi

Ashaway Kevlar Mains
Prince Original Crosses

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Selecting the Main String
When choosing a hybrid, note that the main string will dominate the overall feel and playability of the two strings. For example, if you are seeking durability, then the most durable of the two strings selected should be chosen as the main string. If your overall goal is playability, then the string with the most desirable playing characteristics should be chosen as the main string. For playability, select a thinner gauge as the main string such as 17 or 18 gauge. For durability, select a thicker main string such 15L or 16 gauge. You can mix gauges between mains and crosses.

Mains Tension:

Selecting the Cross String Think of the cross string as having an influence on the main string. While you will not get the full benefit of the string's playing characteristics, the overall feel of the stringbed will be altered. For example, a soft and forgiving cross string, such as natural gut or multifilament synthetic, can soften-up a stiff and durable main string, such as polyester.
	Cross Tension:

Selecting Tension
To further customize your hybrid selection, you can vary the tension between strings. As a general rule, main strings should be strung tighter than cross strings. This is a popular set-up with professional players and is a good way of increasing the size of the sweetspot. We recommend a tension variance of 2-3lbs and have a maximum tension variance of 5lbs on hybrid stringing.

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