main/cross tensions

[mJeez4293]

how come some people do their mains and cross at different tensions in hybrids? i was told to do my crosses 2 pounds lower than mains cuz the strings are shorter. but i see people on these boards with crosses up to 5 pounds tighter? whats right and what are the benefits.

thanks

 

[pow]

how come some people do their mains and cross at different tensions in hybrids? i was told to do my crosses 2 pounds lower than mains cuz the strings are shorter. but i see people on these boards with crosses up to 5 pounds tighter? whats right and what are the benefits.

thanks

I've heard some people put the crosses higher because the mains were poly strings and the crosses were not.

 

[PBODY99]

It depends on the construction of the strings , personal preference & in the case of Yonnex frames, the manufacturer's recommendations. If the crosses lose tension at a faster rate than the mains some players want the poly strung tighter to even this out.