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Topspin101 · 01-01-2013, 11:24 AM

Just finished a hybrid string job and trimmed the main tie off knot way to close. I believe the double knot I tie is a clinch knot. Is it likely to fail? My own o3 Black or I would have to re-string for piece of mind....

Thanks/Don

Lakers4Life · 01-01-2013, 11:40 AM

It should be OK. I try to leave at least 1/8th of an inch or more. A double hitch should be enough. I've come across some tie offs with just one hitch.

bugeyed · 01-01-2013, 12:41 PM

Put a tiny drop of super glue on the knot. Carefully though 'cause it will wick up the string if you put too much. Use a toothpick or something.

kev

Chotobaka · 01-01-2013, 01:53 PM

The first hitch is enough to hold the knot even if the tail on the second hitch is cut too short.

jim e · 01-01-2013, 02:14 PM

Good advise above.
Also if you do not have super glue, you can also use clear nail polish to help hold the knot together, but like said the 1st hitch will hold and probably will hold until the string breaks.

Topspin101 · 01-01-2013, 02:55 PM

I love you guys....

zapvor · 01-01-2013, 04:06 PM

no you dont. if you love us, send us all some string. one reel is fine

db10s · 01-01-2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapvor

no you dont. if you love us, send us all some string. one reel is fine

Or a few sets of non BT7 gut....

zapvor · 01-01-2013, 04:16 PM

that works too

Wikky · 01-01-2013, 10:00 PM

Since i didn't supply any help I'll take a cookie, preferably an oreo.

01-01-2013, 11:24 AM	#1
Topspin101 New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 82	Oops! Just finished a hybrid string job and trimmed the main tie off knot way to close. I believe the double knot I tie is a clinch knot. Is it likely to fail? My own o3 Black or I would have to re-string for piece of mind.... Thanks/Don

01-01-2013, 11:40 AM	#2
Lakers4Life Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 3,638	It should be OK. I try to leave at least 1/8th of an inch or more. A double hitch should be enough. I've come across some tie offs with just one hitch. __________________ Machines: Gamma 6004 2-point w/ Wise 2086 & Babolat Sensor Dual

01-01-2013, 12:41 PM	#3
bugeyed Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 536	Put a tiny drop of super glue on the knot. Carefully though 'cause it will wick up the string if you put too much. Use a toothpick or something. kev __________________ I just think that things should work the way I expect them to. Pure Storm GT primarily

01-01-2013, 04:06 PM	#7
zapvor Legend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tennis courts Posts: 7,904	no you dont. if you love us, send us all some string. one reel is fine __________________ Member of TW MAC. yes, we are better than you. and we bout to hop on a court to make another 'mil

01-01-2013, 04:16 PM	#9
zapvor Legend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tennis courts Posts: 7,904	that works too __________________ Member of TW MAC. yes, we are better than you. and we bout to hop on a court to make another 'mil