Different tensions on the cross and mains

[jed]

Will there be adverse effects on my racquet if I string my mains
4 lbs. lower than my crosses ? I came across an article says that
the mains should always have the higher tension. I use a titanium
coated string(17g) for the mains at 55lbs tension and I use a multifilament
string(18g) for crosses at 59lbs tension...

[Geoff]

You could try measuring the internal length and width of the frame before and after stringing to see if there is any distortion........if the frame dimensions remain the same then I reckon there wont be any adverse affect.

Why do you want to string the crosses at a higher tension than the mains out of interest?

[jed]

Thanks for the response. There seems to be no discernable distortion in the racquet's shape. I've been doing this to address the easy break of string problem, if I use an all multifilament string bed, it lasts 2-3 weeks.
This can get quite expensive in the long haul.

I read an article in the net that I could do the combination in order for me to attain durability and retain the 'feel' and ball bite of the thinner gauge cross strings. So far the combination plays almost identical to an all multifilament sting bed with more than double the durability.

Is this just a perception or is it technically founded? :(

[jeffkupers]

Jed, I'd like to know where you found that article. That is news to me and I'd like to read their reasoning.

This would change the way kevlar hybrid string jobs are performed. Kevlar is so stiff, we have to string it 10% looser than regular synthetic strings. So it's extremely common to string kevlar mains at say 55# and the synthetic crosses at 60#.

My reasoning would tell me as long as a stringer stays within the recommeded tensions, there could be no damage either way. Think about this, the crosses are shorter strings usually than the mains, so they are always under more tension and stress at the same relative tension.

You've got me curious now. If you can find the article, I'd love to have a look. Thanks.