String half set from full set strings

[tennisman1990]

has anyone tried stringing a hybried from 2 different full set strings?

for example, i am currently using head fxp prestige MP (98sq in) and a did a little bit research and found out that the mains needs 21 feet of strings. which made me think if i cut the full set of pro hurricane (40 feet) in half leaving me 2 sets of 20s, i would not have enough strings to do the mains. or if i use it to string on set of mains, i would not have enough to string another set

btw i found out the measurements from head.com under tennis

im wondering if 20 feet of string is enough for the mains of fxp prestige mp.

 

[iplaybetter]

try it with 20 they usually call for a bit more than you need

 

[tbini87]

yeah, i would think 20 feet would get you there. but i guess you can try it and find out pretty quickly!

 

[Bud]

Unless you play with a racquet like a Big Bubba, 40 feet should be enough for two racquets.

 

[kirbster123]

nope FXP Prestige needs 21-22, unless you have a starting clamp, or string very very high

 

[Court_Jester]

21 ft is pretty plenty for an FXP Prestige MP, especially if you have a crank machine. I usually get a foot and a half of string left over on either side. You should be able to get away with only 20 ft.

However, if you own a droppie or a machine with a rotational gripper, 20 ft may be cutting it close. Strung sets are usually slightly longer than their printed length so always their total lengths before cutting.

 

[Steve Huff]

Since nearly half the stringjobs I do are hybrids, I've often cut sets in half to string rackets. I string enough that a half set isn't going to sit around here for long. Often, I use a reel though. I've probably got 12-14 different strings on reels. But, I use nat. gut. I'm stringing more gut lately too, and a lot of gut hybrids. Obviously, I don't have gut in reels. Fortunately, a half of a full set will do the mains in 2 rackets.