How to use JayCee method for syngut/poly hybrid?

weksa

Rookie
I'm aware of using the JayCee method for a poly/syngut hybrid, as it generally makes sense to have the poly mains at a lower tension while the syngut crosses are higher tension. To quickly summarize my understanding:

The JayCee method accounts for the usual 15-20 lbs of tension loss on the mains and the 20-25 lbs of tension loss on the crosses after stringing a poly/syngut hybrid racquet. JayCee adds extra tension of +8 lbs on each of the last two outer mains, then presses on the mains from outer to inner to equalize the string bed. String the crosses +4 lbs relative to the mains, while adding an extra +4 lbs on each of the last three crosses.

If a traditional poly/syngut hybrid is strung at 54/56, the JayCee method would be at 52/56, where the last two outer mains are strung at 60 lbs, and the last three crosses are strung at 60 lbs.

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If I string for someone who wants a syngut/poly hybrid, how would I apply the JayCee method?

To use an example in your answers, let's say the player wants his syngut mains at 60 lbs. For a traditional string job, I would do 60/57 or so. If I were to apply the JayCee method, how would I go about this? I wouldn't make the poly crosses +4 lbs compared to the syngut mains, would I? That doesn't seem sensible... etc.
 

weksa

Rookie
Okay, makes sense so far. As for the extra tension, I would still apply +8 lbs on the last two outer synthetic mains? and +4 lbs on the last three poly crosses?
 

Jerry Seinfeld

Professional
Yes, formula remains the same. However you should note that the 2 outer mains are only recommended to be pulled +4 over reference tension. Also he only recommends +4 on the final two crosses.
 

000KFACTOR90000

Professional
Yes, formula remains the same. However you should note that the 2 outer mains are only recommended to be pulled +4 over reference tension. Also he only recommends +4 on the final two crosses.

My understanding is +8 on the outer mains and +4 on the first and last 2 crosses (as the crosses have already been increased by 4lbs)
 
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