Gamma Progression Tennis Racquet Stringing Machine: Tabletop Racket String Machine with Tools and Accessories - Tennis, Squash and Badminton Racket Stringer

I did some research on stringing machines while looking for a new stringer for my racket and decided to order this machine, which I am very happy with. I used to wait until the string was completely broken before taking it to a stringer. To save money, I now only restring once a month and purchase strings in reels. I've also begun to employ hybrid stringing patterns, which I believe are the most effective for my game. Now that the background is out of the way, let's get down to business. It's simple to operate the Gamma stringing machine. In comparison to spring mechanisms, which require constant recalibration, the drop weight mechanism is the best for maintaining accurate tension. Having said that, I used a gauge to measure the tension and discovered that the scale is 1 pound below the actual tension. 5 lbs. As a result, the machine's value is always one higher. I'm 5 pounds heavier than the scale says. This is actually fine now that you've added 1. Poly strings stretch and loosen by about 2 lbs, so 5 lbs of tension is helpful. You can also just take 1 out of the equation. 5 pounds removed from the original setting Drop weight also has the advantage of being a constant pulling device rather than a lock-on device. When a preset tension is reached, the machine will stop pulling. When you release a clamp, the tension in the string may drop, and this can help. The ratcheting mechanism can be adjusted to compensate for the loss of tension without having to retension the entire string. In a locked room, There's no way to tell if the tension has changed on our machine. A common misconception about drop weight machines is that they require you to be perfectly level with the weight arm in order to achieve the desired tension. True, you can be off by up to 5 degrees and still stay within your target weight range. Or, at the end of the arm, approximately 2 inches above or below level. The disadvantage is that it takes longer than spring-driven machines to complete. I can string a racket in under an hour after a few stringing jobs. While I've seen youtube videos of fastest spring machine times of 35 minutes. Because I only string for myself and friends, the time difference is insufficient for me to justify spending five times as much on a spring machine.

Ocean Walter

| Sep 11, 2021

Depending on how much you play, how picky you are about strings and tensions, and how much you enjoy tinkering with strings, Learning how to string and purchasing a stringer can be a fantastic idea and actually cost effective in the long run, depending on the tension, if you string for others, and your age/how likely you think you'll continue to play. This is my second; the first was a Progression II 602 with floating clamps, which I used for about 20 years and sold to someone who still uses it. However, switching from a drop weight with floating clamps to this is akin to switching from riding a bicycle to driving a car. The bases adjust easily after being adjusted, and the clamps have held every string I've tried so far with no slipping, even when I thought the pressure was too low. After a little practice, you'll be able to operate the clamp completely with your left hand - While keeping your right hand near the tensioner and string, slide it up, lift it, and squeeze the lever. I've been able to string much faster with it, while maintaining a high level of consistency, making me more likely to offer to string for others. br>The buttons have a very substantial weight to them. You can tell the build quality is very high when you see it in action. Because it's heavy and large, you'll need a good table, ideally one that's not much wider than the machine, or one of the stands. Mine is set up on a small table raised by 2x4s set on thin non-slip mats. I used slip pads on the wood and velcro tape on the bottom of the machine's feet to keep it from moving around like some tabletop machines do when you pull a cross too hard; this, combined with its weight, gives it a lot of stability. If you're thinking of moving it around, taking it out, and putting it back every time you need to string, think again. I did it with the 602 and thought I might be able to do it with this, but due to its weight and size, it's not an option - Before you buy it, make sure you have a place for it that will last for a long time. The rotational gripper is one drawback that I can see, at least for some people. Before tensioning, the string goes 3/4 of the way around a wheel before passing through a channel in the middle. It's not a problem for me because I'm used to it from my previous machine, but it may seem like an extra motion if you're really trying for speed or are used to other string gripping mechanisms. In the end, it's a minor flaw; many other Gamma machines have it, and it gets easier to use with practice. Also, I suppose "audible feedback" is a bold statement, and I'm not aware of any way to turn it off. It beeps once when you pull tension and twice when the tension is reached (indicating you can remove the clamp, etc. ) If you want to see/hear it in action, look for videos. Overall, if you're in need of a stringer and are lucky enough to be able to afford one in this price range, this machine is well worth investigating.

Tiana McGee

| Jul 28, 2021

I decided to make my own stringing machine out of scrap wood after a bad experience with a local brick and mortar store that took far too long to string my racket. It was much more difficult than expected without the proper hanging clamps. I looked online and discovered that string clamps, even used, cost around $30-$40. $40. br>br>Because it was quickly becoming an expensive endeavor, I decided to invest in a real machine, which was well worth the money. br>br>The following was included in my purchase: br>Stringing machine with hanging clampsbr>Awl and Guide Awl (both very useful)br>Hex Keysbr>Long Nose Pliers/Cuttersbr>Gamma Ocho 16br>Gamma TNT2 16br>Gamma Livewire 17br>Instructions for stringingbr> I think this machine is a great deal, especially with the clamps and additional tools. It functions similarly to an X-ray. 2. However, the base is different.

Paisleigh York

| Sep 08, 2021