Tension for Gut/Poly Hybrid
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parasailing
Legend
I usually go 3-5 lb lower on the poly cross in general. For my G Speed Pro, it's 52lbs gut mains and 48lbs poly crosses.
How's the power? Is it in control? Or does it have a trampoline like feel? Like do your shots still have control if you swing through it and hit very hard?. I'm wanting to try gut at 55 and poly at 52
Wow. Why so much of a differential?
optimaltennis
Semi-Pro
The last one I did was at 27/25. All in kilos. Gut must be higher
64 lb gut main. 62 lb poly cross.
I pre-stretch the poly so the tension holds. It doesn't matter much if the poly is stretched out since its job is to just be rails for the gut to move on.
The gut stringbed is comfortable at high tensions.
Not sure Pacific Classic can go that high in tension.
I pre-stretch the poly so the tension holds. It doesn't matter much if the poly is stretched out since its job is to just be rails for the gut to move on.
The gut stringbed is comfortable at high tensions.
Not sure Pacific Classic can go that high in tension.
Gut4Tennis
Hall of Fame
1. String both the same tension as the poly will lose tension so starting it looser is not the best idea unless you restring after a few hrs.
2. try both at 52 and play with it until its unplayable
3. adjust tension from there
Gut4Tennis
Hall of Fame
this is a myth, as it does not need to be higher at all.
think about it
the poly will lose a lot more tension then the gut, so starting both at the same tension actually makes more sense
Ive had my best results from both at the same tension, and ive tried all sorts of different combinations
Gut4Tennis
Hall of Fame
this is just a silly statement
yes gut is soft and yes poly is stiff, but the gut holds tension the best, while poly loses the most, so if you start out with the poly 10lbs less you end up with a 15lb or more diff after an hr.
Rabbit
G.O.A.T.
Hi, I am using the Six.One 95 2012 model. I was stringing Pacific Classic/Lux Ace at 52/48. I changed the cross to Lux 4G 1.25 and it immediately was apparent that the 4G was softer, plusher, and just made the stringbed wonderful. I have upped my tension on the crosses and now play Pacific Prime/Lux 4G at 52/50. I don't think there'd be an issue with comfort and 4G is both tensions were the same. As it is, I probably won't mess with it too much more. I really like the feel.
There is no trampoline with this. Control, touch, and power are awesome. This really is a nice setup. IMO, the tension of your crosses when using poly largely depends on the properties of the poly. If the poly is a 1st generation (read harder) you might want to consider dropping tension as it will really stiffen your stringbed. If you are playing with a newer poly (read softer) then you can up the cross tension. The benefits of this are a little more control.
There is no trampoline with this. Control, touch, and power are awesome. This really is a nice setup. IMO, the tension of your crosses when using poly largely depends on the properties of the poly. If the poly is a 1st generation (read harder) you might want to consider dropping tension as it will really stiffen your stringbed. If you are playing with a newer poly (read softer) then you can up the cross tension. The benefits of this are a little more control.
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BlueB
Legend
I prestretch my poly (a lot). It probably still drops some tension later, but I like it even better after an hour or so.
Gut4Tennis
Hall of Fame
Personally I feel pre-stretching poly is is bad idea IMO. Poly has very little elastic properties and a pre stretch ( a lot) is going to make it even more harsh on the arm, as it would make it feel dead faster. Just my opinion. I like a gently stretch to get the coil memory out
I wonder if any pros do a pre stretch on the poly?
good luck
Gut4Tennis
Hall of Fame
Not sure if I buy this, but I will experiment
I owned the Pro Staff 6.1 95 and used gut/poly.
I recommend gut mains in the mid-50s and poly crosses in the low 50s. Assuming no modification to the frame you can string at the low end of that range (say, 54/50). If you add lead for increased SW then you might bump tension to 56/52.
In both cases you might consider pre-stretching the gut AND the poly crosses for additional longevity. Some manufacturers pre-stretch their polys for improved tension maintenance and some pros do the same (eg Federer has both his gut mains and poly crosses pre-stretched). We're talking something very small, maybe 5% machine pre-stretch on a CP machine.
It's a nice frame with an excellent combination of spin and control but the Ampli-Feel technology conveyed to much of the "feel/shock" to my hand so I had to move on. I never had hand pain before using the PS 95 and haven't had any since. The technology certainly works, just too well in my case.
I recommend gut mains in the mid-50s and poly crosses in the low 50s. Assuming no modification to the frame you can string at the low end of that range (say, 54/50). If you add lead for increased SW then you might bump tension to 56/52.
In both cases you might consider pre-stretching the gut AND the poly crosses for additional longevity. Some manufacturers pre-stretch their polys for improved tension maintenance and some pros do the same (eg Federer has both his gut mains and poly crosses pre-stretched). We're talking something very small, maybe 5% machine pre-stretch on a CP machine.
It's a nice frame with an excellent combination of spin and control but the Ampli-Feel technology conveyed to much of the "feel/shock" to my hand so I had to move on. I never had hand pain before using the PS 95 and haven't had any since. The technology certainly works, just too well in my case.
Federer pre-stretches his poly crosses (and his gut mains). There's an image of his stringing order with the exact specs floating around here on TT.
Manufacturers also pre-stretch some polys. They discuss it in their marketing materials and TT play testers have mentioned it in reviews. You may be using pre-stretched poly and not even know it depending on the mfg.
I wouldn't pre-stretch some polys, such as 4G, but others respond well (e.g. I pre-stretch my MSV Focus Hex).
BlueB
Legend
This ^^^
And since my poly is much looser then gut (or other mains I use), the sliding/snap back of the mains becomes much easier, while nicer to the hand.
Instead of stringing 50/50, one can acheive about the same stifness with 55/45 (for illustration only), while letting the mains, which are responsible for the most of feel and playabillity anyhow, do their job even better.
