Two Piece Stringing. No Starting Knot?????

[bloody911]

When i string the crosses in 2 piece stringing, i dont use a starting clamp or a starting knot. I just start from the middle of the racquet and string on both sides until i'am done. But i do use a flying clamp to start the crosses. I'am string properly or is this a bad way to string?

 

[fishuuuuu]

It's definitely not conventional, at least. I don't have a definitive word on this, but I suggest you follow the norm (probably what most consider proper), use a starting knot at the top of the frame, and string downward.

 

[diredesire]

What you're describing is basically a "50-50" pattern, which isn't wrong, it's fine. Usually, one would start this method with a starting clamp, but if your flying clamp doesn't mar the finish of the frame, or damage the string, I'd say you've got nothing to lose doing it this way, Use a "dummy" string for the other side of the starting clamp to maintain a good clamp without crushing the string(s), otherwise, you're OK.

It's a little unusual to see people string this way, but it is a legitimate method.

 

[Richie Rich]

doesn't stringing the crosses like that put stress on the frame? especially going up towards the top of the head?

 

[Semaj]

doesn't stringing the crosses like that put stress on the frame? especially going up towards the top of the head?

I would have thought so. I would think it was like stringing the crosses from throat to head (putting extra stress on the head of the frame). I guess you should be careful with older rackets and with manufactures that tell you not to string throat to head.

 

[dmastous]

I used to string that way myself. I use a hybrid and I started about 5 rows down from the top and worked my way back to the top, the finished to the bottom.
The bottom line is it's not the wrong way to install strings. The only wrong way is one that puts too much stress on the frame, and one that doesn't result in the proper tension being maintained.