What is the recommended tension for a hybrid string job?
A- Tension in your tennis racquet is very personal choice, and should be based upon what feels good to you. However, as a rule of thumb if you currently are playing with polyester or monofilament strings, you should keep your Luxilon monofilament strings at the same tension in the mains, and install the crosses 5-10% higher. Most people prefer an increase of 5%. If you currently are playing with gut strings, multifilaments, or synthetic gut, you should keep you normal tension on the crosses with your multifilament string, and install the mains 5-10% lower with a Luxilon Monofilament. Most people prefer a 10% drop in tension. If you would like a specific recommendation for your racquet or strings, you can always ask our experts at www.luxilon.com.
