itischanandlerbong
New User
I've been experimenting with different string setups as I recently bought a stringing machine. I recently tried 3lb looser on crosses on a 2-piece setup, with full bed of the same poly string (Volkl Cyclone Black 1.25).
Contrary to most posts I've seen on TT, I didn't notice much difference in spin potential (vs. full bed of the same poly at same tension), but I did notice much better pocketing and comfort. This has turned out to be a massive unintended bonus for me, and currently my go-to setup.
I have also previously tried multis/syn guts on crosses to improve comfort but the notching and varying tension loss (poly mains lost tension much faster than multi/syn gut crosses) led to severe loss of spin and control.
Two questions:
1. Anyone here has a similar experience, stringing crosses at a lower tension for comfort/pocketing?
2. I've hesitated to go >3lb in difference, as many on TT have suggested it will cause damage to the racket frame. Anyone has experience with a larger tension difference for a full poly setup? Any bad experiences? How much more can I push it?
(I'm aware that there's a thread suggesting kevlar/zyex with a >20lb tension differential, but haven't come across full poly with such a large tension difference).
Contrary to most posts I've seen on TT, I didn't notice much difference in spin potential (vs. full bed of the same poly at same tension), but I did notice much better pocketing and comfort. This has turned out to be a massive unintended bonus for me, and currently my go-to setup.
I have also previously tried multis/syn guts on crosses to improve comfort but the notching and varying tension loss (poly mains lost tension much faster than multi/syn gut crosses) led to severe loss of spin and control.
Two questions:
1. Anyone here has a similar experience, stringing crosses at a lower tension for comfort/pocketing?
2. I've hesitated to go >3lb in difference, as many on TT have suggested it will cause damage to the racket frame. Anyone has experience with a larger tension difference for a full poly setup? Any bad experiences? How much more can I push it?
(I'm aware that there's a thread suggesting kevlar/zyex with a >20lb tension differential, but haven't come across full poly with such a large tension difference).