A hybrid consists of a string bed with two different strings for the mains and crosses. The mains run parallel to the racquet handle and the crosses run perpendicular to the racquet handle in the racquet frame.
The main strings are the primary determinant of playability during competition. The main strings in a racquet usually break before the cross strings break due to movement of the main strings during competition. When a durable string, such as an Aramid string or polyester string is used for the mains and a more elastic string is used for the cross strings in a hybrid configuration, the result is durable main strings backed by softer more responsive cross strings.
Additionally, there is a cost savings to the hybrid configuration because the cross strings can be a less expensive string (usually nylon). The cross strings can be a very thin gauge string which opens up the overall string pattern in the racquet and introduces more top spin into the player’s game style.
Based on our intensive test, Forten offers some pre-packaged hybrid string sets. These hybrid string sets perform better than the individual sets of the mains or the crosses.
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