Difference in Hybrids

[oiler90]

I know that if I put poly in the mains I can get more spin (less string movement). But what does it do if I put Gut in the mains and poly in the crosses ? Would the racquet play like an all-gut job, or would the poly actually accentuate the spin potential more than if there was no poly at all ???

 

[LowProfile]

The feel tends to reflect whatever string is in the mains since the mains are the dominant strings. Gut gives great spin. More than polys in my opinion. Poly in the mains serves to lessen the power of gut and increase durability while decreasing string movement.

 

[crazylevity]

So, what is the difference between an all gut job and one with poly on the crosses instead of the mains?

 

[splink779]

Nearly every pro on tour would probably say Poly's give better spin.

So, what is the difference between an all gut job and one with poly on the crosses instead of the mains?

The difference is more spin. All gut give the best feel, all poly gives the best spin but less feel. A hybrid is the best of both worlds. You can have one attribute without sacrificing the other.