Stringing crosses - 2 clamps or 1?

[Andyroo10567]

I just use one. I checked the tension when comparing 1 to 2 and they were just about the same.

[ellipticality_224]

I just leave the clamps latched on when stringing crosses until I need to move them forward, not only does it save some time due to less clamp moveage (?) but it also offers some insurance being that you can knock the leading clamps down by accident and only have to repull ONE cross because the other clamp is there holding it, instead of knocking down the leading clamp and not having that other one back there to prevent losing tension on multiple crosses.

[fortun8son]

I'm a bit confused.
With fixed clamps you have no choice but to use two because the clamps are fixed on on side or the other.
With a glide bar you have no choice but to use one because two don't fit next to each other.
I've never used a Babolat with the single fixed clamp in the curved track.
I'm still not sure how you do mains with that. Starting clamp?

[Irvin]

Originally Posted by fortun8son

I'm a bit confused.
With fixed clamps you have no choice but to use two because the clamps are fixed on on side or the other.
With a glide bar you have no choice but to use one because two don't fit next to each other.
I've never used a Babolat with the single fixed clamp in the curved track.
I'm still not sure how you do mains with that. Starting clamp?

Glide bar clamps are fixed. If you have short glide bars for the crosses two are required long bars one unless you are doing two piece 50/50.

[fortun8son]

Of course glide bars are fixed.
I've heard about short glide bars, but I've never seen them.
I think you know that I meant swivel clamps, Irvin.