VS Hybrid Fee

VS Hybrid Stringing Fee — BusterPro Pro Shop

The VS Hybrid Fee is an add-on labor charge for stringing requests that require mixing two different string types in the main and cross strings — commonly natural gut mains paired with a polyester cross, or any other combination of two distinct string gauges, materials, or brands in a single racquet. The additional fee reflects the extra time, measurement precision, and tension management required for hybrid setups beyond a standard single-string installation.

• What Is Hybrid Stringing? — A hybrid string job uses one string in the main strings and a different string in the cross strings — each installed at its own tension, pulled in the correct direction, and finished separately. The most common hybrid is natural gut mains with polyester crosses — a combination used by many professional players to combine the power, comfort, and tension retention of gut with the spin generation and durability of polyester. Other hybrids combine different polyesters, multifilaments with synthetic gut, or other custom combinations.
• Additional Complexity — Why the Add-On Fee — Hybrid stringing requires more time than a single-string installation: measuring and cutting two separate string sets to the correct lengths for mains and crosses, managing two different string materials with potentially different tensions, and ensuring each string type is pulled in the correct direction for the racquet's recommended stringing sequence. The additional precision required to execute a high-quality hybrid job justifies the supplementary labor charge beyond the standard stringing fee.
• Applies to Babolat VS Natural Gut Hybrid Setups and Beyond — While named "VS Hybrid Fee" in reference to Babolat VS Touch natural gut — one of the most commonly requested hybrid main strings — this fee applies to any stringing request that combines two distinct string types in one racquet, regardless of brand or material combination. Add this listing alongside the standard stringing labor and both string sets (or purchase strings in-store) to complete your hybrid service order.
• Recommended Setup Advice Available — If you're curious about whether a hybrid setup is appropriate for your game and racquet, BusterPro's technicians are available to discuss the advantages and trade-offs based on your playing style, string durability, and tension preferences. Hybrid setups are not universally better — they suit specific playing profiles and budget considerations — and the team can help you decide if the investment makes sense for your situation.
• How to Order the Complete Service — Add the VS Hybrid Fee to your cart alongside the standard Stringing Labor listing and your two string sets (bring your own or purchase from our inventory). Leave tension details for each string type — mains and crosses — in the order comments, or discuss with the team at drop-off for precise setup recommendations based on your racquet and playing preferences.

Add this listing alongside Stringing Labor and both string sets for a complete hybrid stringing order. For questions about which hybrid combination suits your game, contact the shop or ask at drop-off.