Thanks for the video coach. What's is the recommended tension combo for a hybrid setup? I just bought Solinco Tour Bite 1.20 & NRG2 1.32... I'm planning to have them on my Pure Aero 98 as TB on mains while NRG2 on crosses. Note: I usually play with full bed poly at 48 LB.
If you are typically full bed of poly at 48, then I think something like 52 would likely be a good tension for a hybrid. You could even offset the tension, like 51 Tour Bite and 53 NRG, or something close to that. Troy, TW
Hey, im looking for short description of differences between Tecnifibres rackets... TF-X1 300 VS Tfight 300 RS Best one for intermediate club player / with bit of power, but generally all around rocket? Much love.
The TF-X1 300 provides a bit easier power, whereas the TFight 300 RS has a bit more control and precision. Both have pretty good spin potential. I would say the TF-X1 300 is probably a bit better overall, power/control/spin, whereas the TFight 300 RS plays a bit under-powered unless adding some weight to it. Troy, TW
A little bit of an unrelated question... what racket do you recommend for a compact stroke, flat hitter player? I have been using Gravity Pro 2021 350 gr and was trialing VCore Pro H and I like it. What are your thoughts?
I would say those could be good choices for a flat hitter, and I would say more of a strong intermediate to advanced player would find those racquets suitable, since they are heavy. If you wanted a bit more power, both the Tecnifibre TFight ISO 305, and Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 3rd Gen are great options. I am also a big fan of the Solinco Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20, and Tecnifibre TF40 305 18x20. For a bit more ease of use, the Head Speed Pro and Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P. So a lot of good options out there, and it might takes some demos or testing them out to help find what works best for your game. Troy, TW
Are you using the gut in the mains? That will give you the most feel. It will also be the most powerful so adjust your tension accordingly. If you are already using the gut as the main, you could try switching out the RPM Blast for RPM Soft for a plusher feel or RPM Hurricane for a crisper feel. You would have to buy a full set of gut and a full set one of those polys and use a half set of each (any stringer can easily do that for you). You would then use the left over half sets on your next stringing. Cheers, Chris, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thanks a lot, what about the tension is it too much, would it help to reduce both around 50, also having arm pain. Love the racket so hopefully the pain is not from the racket itself. Thank you v much
I realize this is a bit late, but perhaps someone at TW will be kind enough to reply. My tennis group's "non-professional" stringer recently told me he thought that my request to have my racket strung with poly in the mains at 48 lbs and a multi in the crosses at 51 lbs would result in the racket warping. I think rackets are not so fragile that a difference of 3 lbs would cause such. Your insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you...
Unless you have a unique frame or older racquet, the range of tension between 51 and 48 lbs should be completely acceptable for poly strings to be strung at. Maybe ask further what the reasoning is or ask for a second opinion if you know another stringer or can drop it off to be strung elsewhere? Michelle, TW
So if I understand, there is no downside to hybrid stringing because you get benefits from 2 different strings? Only downside is cost if you can’t or dont want to pay for 2 strings + service. Or could it be if you choose to do a hybrid, you dont get the full benefit of that one string because its not on the main and crosses but you sacrifice by getting the benefits of the second string if that makes sense.
I might be wrong but can’t you technically use the strings u bought twice as after stringing the first time you still have half a pack left? That would mean you wouldn’t even have a lot of higher cost. I might be wrong tho
Correct, if you really like the string in a full set then you are good to go. If you like it but are wishing for just a bit more of something, then a hybrid can get you there. Sometimes just altering the tensions between mains and crosses can help. As for the cost of 2 sets, save the other half of each set for your next stringing. Most racquets only require a half set for mains and a half set for crosses (some with very large headsizes or long mains with an 18 mains pattern would be the few exceptions). Cheers, Chris, TW
Currently experimenting with hybrids. Using Head lynx tour in the mains and Velocity MLT in the crosses. Plays really well, would recommend it
What tension you using
Looking forward to trying a multi/poly hybrid setup like the Volkl psycho.
The Weiss Cannon rock n hybrid is the GOAT of all these strings, i love it.
I've heard Weiss cannon is great, will definitely try Rock N
Thanks for the video coach. What's is the recommended tension combo for a hybrid setup? I just bought Solinco Tour Bite 1.20 & NRG2 1.32... I'm planning to have them on my Pure Aero 98 as TB on mains while NRG2 on crosses.
Note: I usually play with full bed poly at 48 LB.
If you are typically full bed of poly at 48, then I think something like 52 would likely be a good tension for a hybrid. You could even offset the tension, like 51 Tour Bite and 53 NRG, or something close to that. Troy, TW
Hey, im looking for short description of differences between Tecnifibres rackets...
TF-X1 300 VS Tfight 300 RS
Best one for intermediate club player / with bit of power, but generally all around rocket? Much love.
The TF-X1 300 provides a bit easier power, whereas the TFight 300 RS has a bit more control and precision. Both have pretty good spin potential. I would say the TF-X1 300 is probably a bit better overall, power/control/spin, whereas the TFight 300 RS plays a bit under-powered unless adding some weight to it. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thanks Troy for response. Cheers🤙
A little bit of an unrelated question... what racket do you recommend for a compact stroke, flat hitter player?
I have been using Gravity Pro 2021 350 gr and was trialing VCore Pro H and I like it. What are your thoughts?
I would say those could be good choices for a flat hitter, and I would say more of a strong intermediate to advanced player would find those racquets suitable, since they are heavy. If you wanted a bit more power, both the Tecnifibre TFight ISO 305, and Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 3rd Gen are great options. I am also a big fan of the Solinco Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20, and Tecnifibre TF40 305 18x20. For a bit more ease of use, the Head Speed Pro and Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P. So a lot of good options out there, and it might takes some demos or testing them out to help find what works best for your game. Troy, TW
I am using the babolat you mentioned with Ezone 100SL tension 52/55, not sure if it is just me but I found it lack of feel, any advice? great video
Are you using the gut in the mains? That will give you the most feel. It will also be the most powerful so adjust your tension accordingly. If you are already using the gut as the main, you could try switching out the RPM Blast for RPM Soft for a plusher feel or RPM Hurricane for a crisper feel. You would have to buy a full set of gut and a full set one of those polys and use a half set of each (any stringer can easily do that for you). You would then use the left over half sets on your next stringing. Cheers, Chris, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thanks a lot, what about the tension is it too much, would it help to reduce both around 50, also having arm pain. Love the racket so hopefully the pain is not from the racket itself. Thank you v much
I realize this is a bit late, but perhaps someone at TW will be kind enough to reply. My tennis group's "non-professional" stringer recently told me he thought that my request to have my racket strung with poly in the mains at 48 lbs and a multi in the crosses at 51 lbs would result in the racket warping. I think rackets are not so fragile that a difference of 3 lbs would cause such. Your insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you...
Unless you have a unique frame or older racquet, the range of tension between 51 and 48 lbs should be completely acceptable for poly strings to be strung at. Maybe ask further what the reasoning is or ask for a second opinion if you know another stringer or can drop it off to be strung elsewhere?
Michelle, TW
@@tenniswarehouse , thanks for the reply...
So if I understand, there is no downside to hybrid stringing because you get benefits from 2 different strings? Only downside is cost if you can’t or dont want to pay for 2 strings + service. Or could it be if you choose to do a hybrid, you dont get the full benefit of that one string because its not on the main and crosses but you sacrifice by getting the benefits of the second string if that makes sense.
I might be wrong but can’t you technically use the strings u bought twice as after stringing the first time you still have half a pack left? That would mean you wouldn’t even have a lot of higher cost. I might be wrong tho
Correct, if you really like the string in a full set then you are good to go. If you like it but are wishing for just a bit more of something, then a hybrid can get you there. Sometimes just altering the tensions between mains and crosses can help. As for the cost of 2 sets, save the other half of each set for your next stringing. Most racquets only require a half set for mains and a half set for crosses (some with very large headsizes or long mains with an 18 mains pattern would be the few exceptions). Cheers, Chris, TW