If you’ve heard a tennis player say, “I use a hybrid,” they’re talking about combining two different strings in the same racquet.

One string goes in the mains—the vertical strings—and another goes in the crosses—the horizontal strings. This lets us tailor the racquet’s response by combining different playing characteristics.

Some strings emphasize control and spin. Others offer a softer feel, easier power, and better touch.

A polyester-and-multifilament hybrid brings these characteristics together. It can be a good option for players who want more control than a full multifilament setup, with a softer response than a full bed of polyester.

The result depends on the strings selected, their placement, your racquet, and the tension. A hybrid offers another way to fine-tune your setup.

I stock two ready-to-string hybrid combinations. Prices below are per racquet and include the strings and labor for one complete restring.

Solinco Tour Bite / Vanquish — $39

Gauge: Tour Bite 16L / Vanquish 16

This combination pairs Solinco Tour Bite’s shaped polyester with Vanquish’s softer multifilament construction.

Tour Bite provides a crisp, controlled response with plenty of bite on the ball. Vanquish adds touch and helps soften the feel compared with a full Tour Bite setup.

A good starting point for: Players with faster swings who want spin and control with added comfort.

Wilson Duo Power — $46

Gauge: Luxilon ALU Power 16L / Wilson NXT Power 16

Wilson Duo Power combines Luxilon ALU Power polyester with Wilson NXT Power multifilament.

ALU Power contributes control and a crisp response, while NXT Power adds liveliness, comfort, and touch. Together, they offer a versatile blend of controlled power and feel.

A good starting point for: Players seeking a balance of precision, easier depth, and touch with a softer response than full polyester.

The mains generally have the greater influence on how the racquet feels and plays.

Polyester mains with multifilament crosses emphasize the polyester’s control and response while using the softer crosses to moderate the feel.

Multifilament mains with polyester crosses put more emphasis on power, touch, and comfort. Durability can be a tradeoff, particularly for players who break softer strings frequently.

I’ll help you choose the arrangement based on your current setup and what you’d like to change..

A hybrid isn’t automatically an upgrade for every player.

Beginners, players with slower swings, and those who prioritize easy power may be better served by a full bed of synthetic gut or multifilament. If arm comfort is a concern, let me know before we select a setup—these hybrids still contain polyester.

Also, resistance to breaking and useful playing life are different. A hybrid may need replacing when its feel or performance declines, even if neither string has broken.

Interested in a different combination? We can discuss a custom hybrid using other available strings.

Custom combinations are quoted before stringing. I’ll explain the string costs, labor, and how any unused string will be handled, including charges for a future restring.

The $39 Solinco and $46 Wilson prices each cover one complete restring of one racquet. They do not include a second restring.

Tell me what racquet you use, your current strings and tension, how often you play or break strings, and what you want more of—comfort, power, control, or spin.

I’ll help you decide whether a hybrid makes sense and which combination is the best starting point.

Call or text Bryan at 904-865-9962 to discuss your setup or arrange a drop-off.