Final Words on Gamma X-2?

[musicc]

I need a stringer bad. I don't have that much to spend on a stringer and have never strung a racquet in my life. I read the reviews for X-2 and most of which is positive. I read something about frame torsion with 2 point mount, will it be a problem for the X-2? I have 3 Wilson HPS 6.1 that needs restringing, and I'll probably only string these racquets.

 

[tennis-skater]

Get the alpha string pal it has a linear gripper and its a few bucks cheaper plus mark is the best guy in the industry

 

[Koz]

Can't go wrong with a Gamma or Alpha.

 

[Redflea]

A good 2pt mount will be fine. The Alpha and Gamma are both good machines, I wouldn't worry about it in either case.

If you're set on the gamma, order it. If you're still thinking about it at all, I agree that the linear gripper on the string pal is a nice feature and the Alpha is cheaper...for more info call and talk to Mark at Alpha, as noted, a great guy who will be helpful and won't try to "sell" you. 800-922.9024.

 

[nyc]

I got the Gamma, but I'm sure the Alpha is a solid machine as well.
I went for the Gamma in the end, as it came with free shipping and a ton of strings, tools, manuals etc.

 

[shojun25]

i'd go with the gamma. you won't need to buy any strings for a while if you purchase it

 

[musicc]

What's the difference between the linear gripper and the one Gamma uses?

 

[dancraig]

What's the difference between the linear gripper and the one Gamma uses?

With the Gamma gripper, you must wrap the string around the gripper.
http://www.photostringer.com/images/Gamma_X-2_061228-10a.jpg

With the linear, the string remains straight. (link from Maxline, but linear grippers like this operate in the same manner)
http://www.eagnas.com/maxgen/linear.html

 

[jmk2888]

My X-2 is a GREAT Machine and worth every penny.

I'm concerned about my plastic Gamma Clamps, will they last long ?

Anybody know where I can buy some better clamps ?

Please suggest a set of Good Cheap Floating Clamps, my stringer cost $139.00 so I hope new clamps won't be expensive.

 

[nyc]

I think the Gamma clamps are fiber reinforced plastic, so they really shouldn't break.

I hear the Lasefibre clamps are great, but they sell at $45 each.