Kevlar and Synth gut hybrid, which should be in the mains?

[HunterST]

Everyone at my club that uses poly or kevlar strings puts them in the mains and a sythetic gut in the crosses. However, as most of you know, pros often have natural gut in the mains and polyester strings in the crosses.

I've considered putting a synthetic gut in the mains and my usual kevlar in the crosses. I thought that would let me swing out, but would give me a little more playability. What do you think?

Also, would this set up be easier on the arm?

 

[flashfire276]

Personally, I always put the more "durable" string in the main. That's because I think it lasts a bit longer. But others may switch it around if they want more comfort or what not.

So to answer your question, putting synth in the mains while help a bit with comfort. But kevlar might saw right through it.

 

[kcjim]

I have recently been experimenting with gamma powerplay, which is, as far as I can tell by the picture on the package, a blend of kelvar and other softer fibres in a multifilament configuration. It is somewhat softer than the woven kelvar I tried. That said, i started out with powerplay on the mains, natural gut on the crosses, both at 58lbs.( fischer mpro 105-- a fairly flexy racquet). I have never had arm problems from playing tennis, but this set up made me feel like i would. I dropped the tension to 52lbs, and it still seemed too stiff. I ended up at 45lbs, with powerplay on the mains and technifibre multifeel on the crosses, and that combination is well controlled, low powered, and confortable. I think having the kelvar on the mains will produce more spin, and last longer. Hope this helps

 

[wrxtotoro]

Kevlar in the main. It gives you the unique feel of kevlar at low tension.

 

[Rabbit]

Yeah, if you want to swing out, kevlar in the mains..just watch your tension.

I string for a guy who loves that configuration. He loves it because he's a cheap-ass. He gets his racquet strung once every two years....whether he needs it or not.