What's your favorite hybrid combo?

[YonexDude]

There are tons of threads created just for the sole purpose of asking what hybrid combos are the best, so I figured that in this thread anyone and everyone could list their favorite hybrid string combination (any why) so people could look and see what kind of mix works and what doesn't.

My favorite combination right now is weiscannon silverstring 1.20 at 58lbs in the mains and forten sweet 16 at 62lbd in the crosses in my RDS001MP. I get awesome spin on my topspin serves and the stringbed feels like BUTTER! I can feel the ball pocketing and the plow-through is incredible. I can spin and loop the ball to grind or i can drive the ball and go for winners. I highly recommend it. It is a fresh stringbed, but i know that the sweet will last a while in the crosses. now it's a question of how long this great feeling will last.

what's your favorite?

 

[nickb]

Babolat Tonic (ball feel)15L mains @58, PSGD 16 crosses @60.....fantastic playability, durability (compared to full syn gut), holds tension well and better value than using full gut. I also like how the PSGD adds some "crispness" and control to the stringjob while keeping the gut feel and power.

 

[shojun25]

Cyberflash mains, PSGM crosses: CF offers its solid, but stiff feel as well as its spin. PSGM produces exeptional power, and it has a comfortable, but not mushy feel.

 

[xXShOcKeRz91Xx]

I have no idea what those two strings Yonexdude uses. I prefer any NG and BB Alu Rough the most. Im replacing Natural Gut with K-Gut Pro mixed with BB Alu Rough and there is the widely used Sensation and Pro Hurricane combo.

 

[CAM178]

NSix-One 95 16 x 18: Lux ALU Pwr 16 mains at 53, PSG Dura 16 crosses at 57.

 

[lilxjohnyy]

gosen main cyberflash cross

 

[downdaline]

Mains: Signum Pro Poly Plasma Pure 1.12 @ 50lbs
Crosses: Babolat XCel Power 17g @ 53lbs

Mmmm... awesome feel...

 

[vkartikv]

PSGD 17 white mains and Pacific Force 18 crosses. I usually go about 1 kilo lower on the crosses.

 

[Voltron]

For me it's a poly/gut hybrid with poly mains and gut crosses, brand isn't all that important. (assuming it's not $3 gut )

 

[Fedace]

Do you think Wilson K-gut pro and Kirschbaum proline No2 will make a good hybrid combination ? i am thinking about trying it.

 

[Shooshi]

NSix-One 95 16 x 18: Lux ALU Pwr 16 mains at 53, PSG Dura 16 crosses at 57.

Nice combo man. I use a nsix-one 90 16x19: Lux Ace 18 on mains x PSGD 16 on crosses. If you get a chance you should try the lux ace 18 on the mains. They feel much softer compared to the alu pwr in my opinion.

 

[loathsome]

I'm loving my current stringjob, Pacific prime gut 17 main 58lbs and Poly Force crosses at 55lbs. I got a question thou, if i put PSGD in the cross at a higher tension, would it lock the gut main like poly would ?

 

[AV1]

gosen main cyberflash cross

How's the feel and control with this set up?

I currently use cyberflash on the mains with gosen on the cross. I was thinking about switching it around in search of a softer feel.

 

[Bundey]

gosen main cyberflash cross

What type of Gosen? Why would you put a synthetic gut in the mains and a polyester in the crosses?

 

[nickb]

What type of Gosen? Why would you put a synthetic gut in the mains and a polyester in the crosses?

To soften up the stringbed, add some comfort and feel while still getting control and spin from the poly. Downside is that sort of setup is not very durable as the stiff poly crosses saw the soft mains.

Nick

 

[loathsome]

Babolat Tonic (ball feel)15L mains @58, PSGD 16 crosses @60.....fantastic playability, durability (compared to full syn gut), holds tension well and better value than using full gut. I also like how the PSGD adds some "crispness" and control to the stringjob while keeping the gut feel and power.

How does the Tonic 15L feel for u in the spin dept?

 

[Sinner]

To soften up the stringbed, add some comfort and feel while still getting control and spin from the poly. Downside is that sort of setup is not very durable as the stiff poly crosses saw the soft mains.

Nick

interesting... I was just gonna ask that question...

tried my first hybrid last week... Lux Timo 18@60 / Technifibre NRG 18@62... liking it a lot, especially coming from years of using good ol synthetic guts...

 

[muredhawks]

Pacific x force with nxt crosses.

 

[abrahavt]

Why does Fderer use gut on the main and poly (Lux Rough) on the crosses. Most people here on this Forum seem to use poly on the mains and gut on the crosses. What are the advantages/disadvantages of both versions?

 

[vkartikv]

Why does Fderer use gut on the main and poly (Lux Rough) on the crosses. Most people here on this Forum seem to use poly on the mains and gut on the crosses. What are the advantages/disadvantages of both versions?

I've never used that setup but poly on the mains is not the best setup for volleyers. It takes away feel/softness and makes for 'dead' feeling volleys.

 

[BMG]

Klip Legend mains and Gosen Micro crosses

 

[AR15]

Technifibre Redcode in the mains
Gosen OG Sheep Micro - crosses.

 

[carguy]

none, i hate hybrid string jobs. they feel numb and have no durability (the poly mains cut thru the softer crosses).

this is based on feedback using the poly mains ang softer crosses (syngut or multifil).

 

[SOY78]

So far I tried only two hybrids and my favorite one is Eagnas/Pro'spro Poly Titanium 17L mains and KlipperUSA Pearl Zone 17 crosses. Strung both at 57#. It is in my back-up racquet so I haven't played with it much but it is better than Eagnas Poly Titanum 17l mains and Gamma Asterisk 16 crosses.

 

[Bud]

Doh!

none, i hate hybrid string jobs. they feel numb and have no durability (the poly mains cut thru the softer crosses).

this is based on feedback using the poly mains ang softer crosses (syngut or multifil).

Lol! Sorry, just had to chuckle

 

[nickb]

none, i hate hybrid string jobs. they feel numb and have no durability (the poly mains cut thru the softer crosses).

this is based on feedback using the poly mains ang softer crosses (syngut or multifil).

You really should try hitting with a hybrid before making a comment....

 

[carguy]

You really should try hitting with a hybrid before making a comment....

i have but i must admit to having a preference for poly setups. the last hybrid i tried was pro hurricane tour with xcel premium. it felt dull and the pht mains cut thru the xcel crosses in less than a week (3 sets if i remember correctly).

 

[hasema]

i have but i must admit to having a preference for poly setups. the last hybrid i tried was pro hurricane tour with xcel premium. it felt dull and the pht mains cut thru the xcel crosses in less than a week (3 sets if i remember correctly).

What tension were you string at? I find if the tension is too high then, I also got that dead feeling. Try loosening the tension a couple pounds. I'm string at 54 lbs on my mains and 58 on the crosses. I use gosen crosses and alu rough for the mains.

 

[tbini87]

i am in the middle of finding my favorite at the moment. will prob end up with either cyberflash or big ace in the mains with gosen micro in the crosses. forten nylon also works as a good cheap cross (soft with low power). the main reason for me to hybrid is saving money per job by using a cheap cross. the softness is an added bonus.

 

[staedtler]

I had success with Luxilon BB ALU Power in the mains with Gamma asterisk in the crosses. Although it felt mushy after awhile, but it served me well. Now Im on Babolat PHT in the mains and PSGD in the crosses. It feels pretty good so far. I think Im gonna try some red code and PSGD.

 

[Sinner]

as I mentioned in a previous post, I recently tried my first poly/multi hybrid... one thing I noticed was that my cross strings were moving a bit, which has never happened to me before (like everyone else, my mains were ususally moving... ) my mains also moved a bit, but after hitting a bunch of balls, my crosses were all curving upwards...

is this normal? a characteristic of using a poly main/multi cross setup? or is just me and my stroke?

 

[Rabbit]

Pacific Classic mains at 54 and Pacific Xtreme crosses at 52

 

[iplaybetter]

x-1 crosses and redcode mains bot 17g

 

[miniRafa386]

gamma professional and gamma zo plus, awesome feel and playability. lacks spin, though

 

[miniRafa386]

has anyone tried a poly/multi combo, except with the polys on the crosses? i like it a lot.

 

[dunloplayah]

my current fav is in my signature

 

[Tennisplayer92]

poly + thinner poly ahaha gosen ice mains + ace crosses <33

 

[JacKKyKung]

I had success with Luxilon BB ALU Power in the mains with Gamma asterisk in the crosses. Although it felt mushy after awhile, but it served me well. Now Im on Babolat PHT in the mains and PSGD in the crosses. It feels pretty good so far. I think Im gonna try some red code and PSGD.

My combo is BB Alu rough/Toalson asterisk @ 57/57. It's really work. Great spin & power & crisp. I'm curious that Gamma asterisk & Toalson asterisk are the same string or made from same factory, but different brand???

 

[JacKKyKung]

poly + thinner poly ahaha gosen ice mains + ace crosses <33

For what? Does it really work?

 

[dtrain]

Signum Pro Poly Plasma 17 gauge @ 57 lbs on the mains. Crosses Gosen OG Micro 17 gauge @ 60lbs. For poly I think I like Signum Pro Poly Plasma the most but I have only tried 6 kinds of different poly strings, so I can't speak on all the great poly and co-poly strings there are out there. I just know my setup costs me only $5 bucks each time I string for myself.

 

[mellofelow]

Topspin Cyber Flash 17 mains
ProSupex Syn Gut Titan 16 cross

Grey and Black looks pretty cool... Lethal combo to boot! OK, the secret is out.

 

[carguy]

What tension were you string at? I find if the tension is too high then, I also got that dead feeling. Try loosening the tension a couple pounds. I'm string at 54 lbs on my mains and 58 on the crosses. I use gosen crosses and alu rough for the mains.

i can't remember exactly but the poly mains were in the 54-56# range and the multifil crosses were between 52-52#.

what's the durability of your hybrid combination?

 

[bubbatex]

I am thinking about a poly/multi combo - it seems that most, if not all, people string the m's and the x's at different tensions. M's a few lbs. higher than the x's - right? Reasons? Thanks.

 

[Rabbit]

I am thinking about a poly/multi combo - it seems that most, if not all, people string the m's and the x's at different tensions. M's a few lbs. higher than the x's - right? Reasons? Thanks.

Reducing the crosses' tension by 2 - 3 pounds is supposed to increase dwell time which enhances spin. I think it works as advertised, I string my frames accordingly.

My favorite and current string hybrid is Pacific Prime 16 mains at 54 pounds with Pacific Xtreme 16L crosses at 52.

 

[mista-k]

55/53
M/C
lux 16ga/bde nat gut 17ga
cf 17ga/h.rip 17ga or x1
msv hex 1.18/h.rip

 

[Skycat]

VS Touch mains @ 57
ALU Power crosses @ 54

 

[bubbatex]

Reducing the crosses' tension by 2 - 3 pounds is supposed to increase dwell time which enhances spin. I think it works as advertised, I string my frames accordingly.

My favorite and current string hybrid is Pacific Prime 16 mains at 54 pounds with Pacific Xtreme 16L crosses at 52.

Rabbit - bear with me a moment. I thought increased dwell time would add power and a siffer string bed added spin? I am playing with PSGM 16 right now - it was great for about 8 hours of play time, then I *think* it relaxed a little and now it does not play as well - I have less control and I have to hit much harder to get the topspin to work. So less tension seemed to hurt my spin - though we are talking two different string beds.

 

[Rabbit]

^OK, don't get me to lying or speculating. From what I've read, a stiffer string bed only enhances string inasmuch as the user (insert player) must generate more racket head speed to achieve the same depth as with a looser strung frame. That being the case, there is more spin generated.

Regarding your "relaxed" string bed, I find the same to be true. Each time you hit a tennis ball (again I'm reciting/paraphrasing what I've read), the stringbed increases in tension as the ball impacts. This rise in tension is less for nylon (both mono & multis), more for natural gut, and the increase is the most for polys and kevlar. This increase creates a stiffer string bed which causes the user to adjust his/her swing accordingly and thereby enhances spin. Each time though, this tension increase is a little less because each time the string bed hits a ball or any solid object, there is inherent tension loss. Ergo the relaxed string bed.

What you're experiencing, again according to what I've read (and experienced myself), is a change in the playing charcteristics of the stringbed due to tension change. It is most prominent in poly, then nylon, and finally gut. Gut holds tension better than any other string type.

 

[srv vlly]

55 alu/ 58 forten nylon

 

[bubbatex]

^OK, don't get me to lying or speculating. From what I've read, a stiffer string bed only enhances string inasmuch as the user (insert player) must generate more racket head speed to achieve the same depth as with a looser strung frame. That being the case, there is more spin generated.

Regarding your "relaxed" string bed, I find the same to be true. Each time you hit a tennis ball (again I'm reciting/paraphrasing what I've read), the stringbed increases in tension as the ball impacts. This rise in tension is less for nylon (both mono & multis), more for natural gut, and the increase is the most for polys and kevlar. This increase creates a stiffer string bed which causes the user to adjust his/her swing accordingly and thereby enhances spin. Each time though, this tension increase is a little less because each time the string bed hits a ball or any solid object, there is inherent tension loss. Ergo the relaxed string bed.

What you're experiencing, again according to what I've read (and experienced myself), is a change in the playing charcteristics of the stringbed due to tension change. It is most prominent in poly, then nylon, and finally gut. Gut holds tension better than any other string type.

OK, so with the same string I should go a little higher - 60 instead of 58#'s to take into account the "break-in period". What should I do with a 17g of the same string? The same - 58#'s. Darn, I thought picking a racket was going to be the hard part! Thanks.