A trial liner system for use in hip arthroplasty. The liner system includes a first trial liner having a generally convex outer surface and a generally concave inner surface, the generally concave inner surface having a first locking mechanism. The liner also includes a second trial liner having a generally convex outer surface and a generally concave inner surface The generally convex outer surface includes a second locking mechanism adapted to lock with the first locking mechanism of the first trial liner when the second trial liner is inserted into the first trial liner.