I know some stringers that will use a two piece pattern ( 4 knots) on basically every racket they string!. I can see several reasons for this and a good practice for beginning stringers.
Stringing two piece is useful for the following:
1. Hybrid stringing pattern
2. Dual Tension same string
3. When the mains end up on the bottom and you don't know how to 'string-around-the-world'
4. Stringing Poly - less strings moving across the string bed creating less friction and less burn.
5. Quicker - at least in my experience I can go somewhat faster with shorter strings. (could be a mental thing but works for me!).
I have also found that on some Babolat rackets that if I plan on stringing 'one-piece' and need to do around the world that I need to create my own tie-off holes (use a awl ahead of stringing and make the whole bigger to accommodate the tie-off string. Not a big deal but takes some preplanning.
I will talk some more about pre-planning tomorrow. I was thinking more about this and have found myself at times stuck in what I was doing because I did not plan ahead and know exactly what my plans for the stringing were. I will explain later. Hope this helps with the idea of two-piece stringing. Just remember ultimately your goal is to install strings properly (top-down) and with the least amount of burn and tension loss.
Please comment, drop me a note, etc. I would like to hear what your thoughts are on this issue. I want to make 2016 the year I can really help support the stringing community.
Patrick
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