Stringing Hybrid at different Tensions

[linkster3o3]

I'm about to string my K90 with the 16 gauge Gut main, Lux rough cross setup, but not sure exactly what tension I should string it at. Normally I string my K90 with complete Lux Ace 18 at 58-59 and would like to have the same power, control with this new hybrid setup.

So far, many posts I've read, everyone likes to string their Gut main about 4-5 lbs more than the crosses. This I don't understand too much. How much more are you supposed to string the mains, since its gut?

Why not string both the main and crosses at the same tension? Wouldn't it warp the frame if its at different tensions? Or how do you know which to increase in tension if say, you strung your racket at 62/58, but feels just 1-2 lbs too loose? Do you increase the tension in the main or the crosses?

 

[Steve Huff]

You can string at different tensions. I string a lot of the rackets I string for myself and for customers at different tensions. 5# difference shouldn't hurt it at all.

 

[justsomeecho]

i think i would string the gut a bit less?
cause gut holds tension better and it doesnt last as long
so d/c the tension on the gut i/c durability and sort of "evens out" the tension loss of the strings (not really, cause lux has such bad tension hold)

 

[mishin900]

im really interested in trying this set up but i want to hear about someone's experience first, so can you post how you liked it?