HybridMain StringsString Combination
Why Changing the Mains Transforms a Hybrid's Feel
The longer mains move substantially on most shots and strongly shape the response of the string bed.
Player overview
Because the mains play a major role in ball contact and string movement, poly mains and gut or multifilament mains produce different results even with the same two materials.
Measurement guide
- First confirm which string is currently installed in the mains.
- Consider poly mains for spin and control, or a softer main for comfort and elasticity.
- Keep the crosses and tension fixed while comparing only the change in main-string position.
Latest measurement
The first explanation of a hybrid is not its nickname; it is which string sits in the mains.
TENNIS TENSION LAB
Tension Lab: String Tension
Measure string tension, track every change, and plan your next restring.