Tension loss on hybrid strings - is it harmful to the frame?

TimbeS

New User
I really want to try a hybrid of MSV Focus hex soft and MSV Swift. Generally about hybrids, when mixing 2 different strings they will lose tension at different pace. When that happens either the mains or crosses apply greater pressure to the frame. Would that be harmful and possibly cause warping to the frame? I really like my rackets and don't want to risk anything.

Also, would the MSV hex soft and swift be a good combo? I also would like to try the hex soft full bed, will it be much worse than the hybrid?
 

WYK

Hall of Fame
The two main hybrids I use are Lynx Tour on top of RPM Rough or MSV FH 123 on top of MSV GoMax. All very different strings(sort of the purpose of a hybrid).
No matter what strings you use, if you do not change your set tension from the mains for the crosses, the crosses will always be at a different tension than the mains due to the friction of pulling them through the crosses during tension. Even if the same string is used.
As is typical with TT, we are worrying about something that isn't ever a real an issue.
 
I really want to try a hybrid of MSV Focus hex soft and MSV Swift. Generally about hybrids, when mixing 2 different strings they will lose tension at different pace. When that happens either the mains or crosses apply greater pressure to the frame. Would that be harmful and possibly cause warping to the frame? I really like my rackets and don't want to risk anything.

Also, would the MSV hex soft and swift be a good combo? I also would like to try the hex soft full bed, will it be much worse than the hybrid?
Indeed it would.

Here my review of that hybrid:
Thread 'An excellent hybrid — MSV Focus Hex Soft w. MSV Swift'
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...brid-—-msv-focus-hex-soft-w-msv-swift.765803/
 
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