reString Mailbag Hybrid Edition

We're back for another mailbag. In this special edition, we’ll cover specific hybrid questions related to our launch of reString Hybrid Sets.

Question 1 - Slap x Sync

I have been using a hybrid of reString Slap in the mains and reString Sync in the crosses for the last six months.

It has given me the perfect combination of spin, control, comfort and power.

I had been using a hybrid of reString Zero in the mains and reString Sync in the crosses previously.

I liked it, but since switching to the reString Slap and reString Sync hybrid I feel like I have gotten more control without giving up much power.

reString Response

Six months on reString Slap and reString Sync is a great test, and it is awesome to hear it gave you more control without giving up much power compared to your reString Zero and reString Sync setup.

That is exactly what reString Slap is meant to do. It keeps the spin and pop of reString Zero with a softer, more controlled feel, and reString Sync in the crosses ties it all together.

Question 2 - Slap x Sync and Zero x Sync

reString Slap and reString Sync is amazing. Great blend of power, spin, feel, and control.

Put this setup in two rackets and needed to string 2 lbs higher (56/52 lbs) on both mains and crosses in the second racket, as this setup is powerful.

reString Zero and reString Sync is phenomenal as well. Great blend of power, spin and feel.

Excellent at the net and really amps up kick on second serves.

reString Response

Love hearing that reString Slap and reString Sync is working for you, and the tip about stringing 2 lbs higher at 56/52 lbs in the second racket is great to know.

It really does come down to the frame, and a more powerful racket can handle the extra tension.

Also glad to hear reString Zero and reString Sync is delivering for you.

The extra kick on second serves and the feel at the net are exactly what that pairing is built for.

Question 3 - Slap x Sync

I've been playing with reString Slap in the mains and reString Sync in the crosses for a while now (before sets came out) in my Wilson Blade 104.

Absolutely love the setup. Enough power, spin and control to complement my all-around racket. Long-lasting as well.

reString Response

reString Slap mains give you the spin and pop, and reString Sync crosses bring the control and feel, so it makes sense that it complements an all-around frame so well.

Question 4 - Natural Gut x Sync

I use reString Sync with natural gut on many of my intermediate players.

I've convinced them it plays like Luxilon ALU Power (which pros use, but they have eight rackets restrung weekly), but the tension maintenance is far superior.

I've tested it myself and those are my findings. I WILL be buying more. It's great.

reString Response

reString Sync with natural gut is a fantastic pairing, and we love that you describe it as playing like ALU Power with far better tension maintenance.

That is exactly the kind of feel and stability we built reString Sync for.

Got Your Own Question?

We'd love to hear from you and share the best response we can to help your game.

If you have your own hybrid question, you can submit that via our contact page or on Instagram. Until our next edition, enjoy your tennis!

Note: questions and responses have been lightly edited for easier reading.

Written by

Juan Borga

Co-founder, reString · Instagram · YouTube

Born in Argentina, raised in Japan, and moved to the US to pursue college tennis. Juan is an ATP & WTA hitting partner having played with Leylah Fernandez, Frances Tiafoe, and Venus Williams.