Error on crosses/mains need to be restrung?

[jmhs]

Sorry, I'm sure this has been asked many times, but after putting in new main string, I came up a little short on my cross string length (2 piece stringing), so I had to cut out my cross string (that won't happen again How much difference would it make if I left in the main string I just strung...just put the new cross string in? Thanks.

[meowmix]

That wouldn't be a problem. What most people are talking about is when you've played with a racket for a while, then cut out the crosses, leaving in the mains and restring the crosses. There will be a slight bit more wear on your mains (particularly if it's a softer string), but nothing too bad. You might get a little less time out of your string job though.

[Irvin]

Originally Posted by jmhs

Sorry, I'm sure this has been asked many times, but after putting in new main string, I came up a little short on my cross string length (2 piece stringing), so I had to cut out my cross string (that won't happen again How much difference would it make if I left in the main string I just strung...just put the new cross string in? Thanks.

I would almost be willing to bet it would not matter what answer you get from the forum here. I doubt you have left you racket sitting in the stringer waiting for what you think is the best answer. You probably already have your crosses in and hitting with the racket.

Irvin

[jmhs]

Originally Posted by Irvin

I would almost be willing to bet it would not matter what answer you get from the forum here. I doubt you have left you racket sitting in the stringer waiting for what you think is the best answer. You probably already have your crosses in and hitting with the racket.

Irvin

Made the mistake yesterday afternoon and hit with another racquet last night. Waited to get an informed answer today (thanks mm). Strung the crosses after school this afternoon. Hit w/it tonight.

If the point of your bet was that I wasn't going to bypass an opportunity to hit, you were right. Thanks.