50-50 Stringing Pattern

[amaroudis]

The reason he uses starting clamps is because he is using swivel clamps. If you have a machine that has fixed glide bars (like Prince Neos/Ektelon Model H), you can use the glide bar clamps similar to the mains ( using 2 of the clamps). As long as you can correctly maintain tension, you are fine

[MrDrewspy]

what machine is that?

[islandmanbd]

I must stay i was quick to judge your weaving skill at the very first string you weave seem slow. After i continue to watch the rest of the video it was clear that your weaving skill was not slow at all but rather faster than normal . So I just wanted to tell you am sorry for reacting and commenting so quickly on your video before seeing all of it.

[islandmanbd]

hey buddy you need a class in weaving oh boy your slow

[YULitle]

@islandmanbd Yep, people tell me all of the time how slow I am at crosses. *roll-eyes* Unless you know what type of strings I was using or the mitigating circumstances, which you don't, you shouldn't comment on anyone's weaving skills. check out my other videos. I'm sure you'll see that my weaving skills are more than satisfactory.

[abiriax]

@YULitle don't feed the trolls buddy, it's good for no one!

[scjtraveler]

what's wrong with just double pulling the 2 center crosses (or mains for that matter)?

[TechWarrior5]

Could you weave those crosses any slower?

[rccarfreak1]

is a stringing machine with a clutch worth the extra money?im scared to buy one and the clutch just slipping and having to waste more money on buying another stringing machine. will the clutch break?

[IvanMolin]

Can i still do this even if i have 1 starting clamp and just 1 clamp on the machine?

[vinniedafoo18]

I'm just curious as to how many time in a year would you actually use this stringing pattern??? Ever since watching the old vid of your 50-50 pattern back in 08, I use it twice so far lol

[kb4fun]

Using starting clamp for this type stringing job will cause any damage to the string or any prematurely breaking or not ? Thx for the video instruction. It is a great help for me in learning how to string racquets for myself.

[gamepurpose]

I know this might be a bad question. But can i do this method for badminton racquet?

[lerockk69]

can anyone tell me is it possible to string hybrid strings on a one string job raquet

the raquet is a wilson prostaff classic 6.1

[skateboarding176]

WHAT IS IT?

[FairwayJack]

Pls explain the benefit of 50 / 50...does it play better and how so ???

[aznboy712]

He already did at the beginning...it's to string with putting even stress on the racquet. Most people start their crosses at the top. The stress then goes from top to bottom. From the 50/50 pattern the stress goes from the middle towards the top and bottom, just like the mains stress goes from the middle to the sides. This pattern is easier on your racquet. I don't think it really helps the playability, just the stress on the racquet.

[Elohite]

for hybrid jobs and to apply and to balance the pressure on the frame when stringing

[Edmangox]

the 50 50 pattern does it snap to easily?

[drunkGrizzly]

I strung at serbia open last week and Marchos Baghdatis was actually very very pleased with this stringing patern. I didn't tell him what I actually did cuz I wasn't sure if this is something that ITF allows.(but I couldn't resist, I had to try it on a pro's racquet) Anyway I learned that pattern watching this video maybe a year ago - Thanks THANKS MAN!!! And it doesn't take too much time if you practice it a litle bit - 15 - 20 MIN tops!

[mansuliu]

REALLY?????????????????

[Oreoclan]

Well if the ITF doesn't allow it, Federer is SCREWED cause he uses 50-50 on his rackets.

[kronky777]

yer i reckon i would only do that once and get over it because it would take to long....

nice to see tho mate

[spacecated]

This is a great pattern! Thanks for sharing!

I am so much less prone to a missed weave with this pattern. Go figure. Also cuts my stringing time significantly.

Why? It's a 2-piece: Don't have to deal with a long side!

Also, unlike a standard 2-piece where you start the crosses from the top, the 50-50 pattern reduces the length of string you have to pull when starting crosses by half!

[spacecated]

I go from center to top then center to bottom. Don't see any unusual stress on the frame and I'm using frames from the 80's! Maybe having a 6-point mounting system allows me to do this.

[boringgrass]

damn such a long process

[davisracquet]

Why is this a viable method? I learned how to string either one piece or two piece, follow prescribed pattern, skip holes where required, tie off where required, and also hybrid stringing. Isn't that all of it? Now I see this 50-50 method, and before the box pattern. Is this an improved method over what Wilson Prince, Head or Gamma recommend? Does it improve playing performance? I'd really like to know. Thanks

[iceke]

How long is that string.?? I would like too try it. I have the same frame so... Can enyone tell me?

grtz

[tntiger84]

It's probably about 20 feet. You cut a standard 40 ft piece of string in half. To measure the halves you can undo the string, wrap it around something (rounded) for instance a doorknob, and walk away while pulling the strings to make them even. then just keep tension while walking back and cut at the center.

[thetman525]

what type of stringer do u have? Im looking to get one and was looking for opions on what type.

[soccerhaden]

when your tying of the crosses are you coming out and tying off to another cross?

[blad3age]

Hi Yulite. Great videos. They've helped me a lot. Just a question...why can't I start my crosses using just the clamps (just like my mains)? I don't have a starting clamp but i'd like to do a 50 / 50 pattern.

Also...where do I start if an odd number of crosses? Thanks.

[YULitle]

You need a starting clamp for 50-50, either that or a flying clamp. And if you have an odd number of crosses, start on the middle cross.

[deve8uk]

Hi Yulite.

Just a tip. Use teh clamp with teh starting clamp, you risk dammaging strings just useing a starting clamp alone.

Its also a good patern for Prince O3 frames ;)

[YULitle]

If you are talking about starting, I agree. Otherwise, you need to have JUST the starting clamp on it to progress through the crosses.

It is suppose to be IDEAL for O3 racquets, I agree. :D

[richardly35]

seem like why you need a starter clamp is because you are using a swivel clamp machine. if you use gliding bar machine, you probably don't need starter clamp, and it will be just like stringing mains.

[YULitle]

No. You still need a starting clamp. Try it.

[k1ngkung6]

Hey YULitle, i have the same stringer as you. How do u calibrate your stringer? I have a digital fish scale and i know where the knobs are under the tension display, but how do u set everything up?

[YULitle]

I have no idea. You should contact Gamma.

[shitwinker]

is this a pattern that you only use if you have concerns about the integrity of the frame or would you use 50/50 for everyday stringing?

[YULitle]

I see no reason to use this method at all, actually.

[JMUDoc]

If you are using gut crosses, a 50/50 will ensure that the freshest gut is in the middle of the bed. With a normal 2 piece, the gut that ends up in the middle has been dragged through mains on its way down.

[jonvdw]

When you have a racket with an uneven amount of crosses (let's say 19), you don't have an even amount of crosses left after you do the first two. Do you leave 8 crosses to the head and 9 to the throat, or vice versa, or doesn't it matter?

[YULitle]

I don't think it matters. If you are concerned, just do the first and then act as if it wasn't there. Do two towards the throat (for a total of 3.) Then do four towards the head (for a total of 7.) And back and forth like your mains.

[YULitle]

By first, I mean the center cross. :D

[mraznmanandy]

Hey, how do u string 16X19's?

[vinniedafoo18]

if you watch carefully, the racket he is stringing is a Tour 90 which mean a 16x19 pattern....come on man video made it so simple already

[mraznmanandy]

16x19 as in one piece 10/30 complete video on how to.