Introducing reString Hybrid Sets
Juan
reString Hybrid Sets go on sale Thursday 15 October 2026.
At launch, there are three sets to choose from.
Zero x Sync, Slap x Sync and Vivo x Sync.
Each set has two half sets of 20 ft (6.1 m), one of each string at 17G, and cost $16.
Below is more on who each hybrid suits, why reString Sync is the string they all share, and why we launched this product based on your feedback.
What Hybrid Sets Are Launching?
reString is launching three hybrid sets: Zero x Sync, Slap x Sync and Vivo x Sync.
All three use reString Sync in the crosses, so the difference comes down to the string paired with it in the mains. That's the string that does most of the work, shaping roughly 70% of how the stringbed plays.
Choose your set based on whether you want more power or more control.
| Set | Mains | Crosses | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero x Sync | reString Zero | reString Sync | Most power |
| Slap x Sync | reString Slap | reString Sync | Power and control |
| Vivo x Sync | reString Vivo | reString Sync | Most control |
Zero x Sync
Zero x Sync is built for aggressive baseliners who dictate with big groundstrokes, and big servers who want to end points early.
reString Zero, our flagship string, gives you the power and spin to finish points, while reString Sync adds control and feel to keep those shots in the court.
It's the most powerful of the three sets at launch.
Slap x Sync
Slap x Sync is built for counter punchers who rely on heavy topspin to stay in long rallies, and aggressive baseliners who swing hard but see the ball sail long.
reString Slap plays a touch more controlled than reString Zero, offering relentless spin with dialed-in power, and reString Sync in the crosses adds feel and pocketing.
It plays slightly more controlled than Zero x Sync, with more power than Vivo x Sync.
Vivo x Sync
Vivo x Sync is built for all-court players who mix up pace and placement, and serve-and-volley players who win points with touch at the net.
reString Vivo, made from recycled polyester, brings control with spin and crisp feedback, while reString Sync adds precision and pocketing.
It's the most control-oriented of the three sets at launch.
Why reString Sync in the Crosses?
reString Sync goes in the crosses because it is round and slick.
When you hit the ball, the mains slide sideways across the crosses, then snap back into position as the ball leaves. That movement is what adds spin to your shots.
A shaped cross would grip the mains and increase the friction, leading to less snapback.
reString Sync's round profile and Signature Snapback technology let the mains slide and return freely, which is why it sits in the crosses of all three sets.
With the same cross in every set, the main string is the only thing that changes.
Why Did We Make Hybrid Sets?
We made hybrid sets because that's what many of you are already playing with.
When we asked players about their setups via email, a large number were running hybrids, and reString Sync, already a top-ranked cross, was the one they kept choosing.
We saw the same thing in person at our New York pop-up. More than half of the rackets we strung there were hybrids, mostly with reString Sync as a cross string.
But the shift to hybrids goes well beyond our players.
Pros and club players alike are moving to poly/poly hybrids for a more tailored setup, with Casper Ruud and Ben Shelton both running a different poly in the mains and crosses.
Hybrid sets are our answer to what players asked for.
2 comments
How about a Vivo/Zero hybrid set? This combo plays really well and is my preferred hybrid setup in certain frames. I am currently using it in the Diadem Axis 100.
Sync with gut is SUPERB