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Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

02-01-2012, 08:03 AM

Replies: 15

Not too happy with my local stringer

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Posted By Speed Kat

Not too happy with my local stringer

The main sports/tennis shop in my town, is where I have purchased some of my rackets, endless supplies and where I used to have my rackets strung for a couple of years - until that is I bought myself...

Forum: Strings

01-31-2012, 09:52 AM

Replies: 24

String Help for Head YT Prestige MP

Views: 1,702

Posted By Speed Kat

I think you should try a gut/poly or multi/poly...

I think you should try a gut/poly or multi/poly hybrid. When I used this frame with a full poly set up, had to always maintain a very long, full and fast swing to get the most out of it otherwise it...

Forum: Strings

01-31-2012, 09:37 AM

Replies: 15

String reccomendation for Youtek Prestige MP

Views: 884

Posted By Speed Kat

I used the YT Prestige MP for about a 9 months...

I used the YT Prestige MP for about a 9 months before switching to a different racket and found that thinner gauge strings felt better. I recommend the Luxilon BB Ace 18 in a full bed at 52lb

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-31-2012, 04:29 AM

Replies: 25

Looking to buy a stringing machine

Views: 2,136

Posted By Speed Kat

The package weight of a dropweight machine is...

The package weight of a dropweight machine is approx 15 kgs.
Also be sure to order a starting clamp and find out about import duties depending on the country you will be shipping to

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-31-2012, 04:14 AM

Replies: 25

Looking to buy a stringing machine

Views: 2,136

Posted By Speed Kat

Xpherx - My recommendation to you is to buy a...

Xpherx - My recommendation to you is to buy a Dropweight stringer by Gamma with Fixed Clamps. The X-6 FC is very good in my opinion

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-31-2012, 04:03 AM

Replies: 69

The physics of a dropweight tensioner

Views: 12,225

Posted By Speed Kat

I only let it "freefall an inch or two sometimes...

I only let it "freefall an inch or two sometimes on the crosses to help get rid of some of the excess slack on days where due to particular strings and string pattern combos, things get a bit jammed...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-30-2012, 07:41 AM

Replies: 15

what to do with a drop weight when not in use

Views: 1,173

Posted By Speed Kat

Haha.. Yes had the same confusion with a gamma...

Haha.. Yes had the same confusion with a gamma x-6.. Pictures and instructions had it both ways and confused the heck out of me in the beggining but settled on always keeping the knob on the pivot...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

01-30-2012, 03:46 AM

Replies: 8

What do they do with shoe returns?

Views: 804

Posted By Speed Kat

Hi archman.. I think it depends on the store.. A...

Hi archman.. I think it depends on the store.. A small local sports store may resell it as new especially if it looks/smells appears totally brand new. If I interpreted your question correctly you...

Forum: Strings

01-25-2012, 02:47 AM

Replies: 8

question about new VS with "BT" compared to old VS or current Wilson gut

Views: 518

Posted By Speed Kat

After using the old VS and Wilson Natural Gut, i...

After using the old VS and Wilson Natural Gut, i found the Wilson to start fraying much sooner than the VS and I dont think they are the same thing as I've read here and there.

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-25-2012, 02:42 AM

Replies: 15

what to do with a drop weight when not in use

Views: 1,173

Posted By Speed Kat

Just take it off and put it on the floor under...

Just take it off and put it on the floor under your stringing table or somewhere out of the way on the floor so if it falls or there are kids around it doesn't fall on someones toe

Forum: Strings

01-24-2012, 04:23 AM

Replies: 21

X-1 Biphase / Alu Power Rough - Failure Combo

Views: 2,135

Posted By Speed Kat

Hi rob. Yes i did try it this way round too as I...

Hi rob. Yes i did try it this way round too as I had the 2 half sets to be able to give it a go. In fact, first I did do it your way round and i agree - definitely with the x1 mains its better and in...

Forum: Strings

01-24-2012, 04:18 AM

Replies: 21

X-1 Biphase / Alu Power Rough - Failure Combo

Views: 2,135

Posted By Speed Kat

Hi. It was in a Head prestige pro. My usual setup...

Hi. It was in a Head prestige pro. My usual setup is full bed of black5edge or scorpion or PHT at 55

Forum: Strings

01-23-2012, 01:17 AM

Replies: 110

Solinco Tour Bite Review.

Views: 8,786

Posted By Speed Kat

The Solinco Tour Bite is descent in 16 x 19...

The Solinco Tour Bite is descent in 16 x 19 rackets but I felt that in some 18x20's it can feel a bit to stiff and make the racket feel boardy like a paddle and lack some feel

Forum: Strings

01-23-2012, 01:11 AM

Replies: 21

X-1 Biphase / Alu Power Rough - Failure Combo

Views: 2,135

Posted By Speed Kat

X-1 Biphase / Alu Power Rough - Failure Combo

To whoever may be interested...

Have been experimenting a bit and ended up with the following abomination of a hybrid combo:

Alu Power Rough Mains (51) and Tecnifibre X1-Biphase 17 X's at (54) and...

Forum: Strings

01-17-2012, 08:15 AM

Replies: 19

X-one Biphase color

Views: 1,267

Posted By Speed Kat

have tried both. Definately dont like the red...

have tried both. Definately dont like the red one. Didnt notice stiffness differences as such but the red one just felt a bit off - not as accurate too but no evidence to prove it and it could be...

Forum: Racquets

01-17-2012, 08:09 AM

Replies: 8

Head Youtek Speed 16 x 19

Views: 1,022

Posted By Speed Kat

You may know already, but if its the speed mp 16...

You may know already, but if its the speed mp 16 x 19 then its slightly longer than standard length

Forum: Racquets

01-25-2011, 05:40 AM

Replies: 26

Fake BLX Six One Tour, be Aware

Views: 7,473

Posted By Speed Kat

Thanks - these are all very good pointers for...

Thanks - these are all very good pointers for what to check

Forum: Racquets

01-25-2011, 05:29 AM

Replies: 20

Are China-made Babolats finished in France before final export ?

Views: 1,274

Posted By Speed Kat

No way - that would affect their costs way too...

No way - that would affect their costs way too much - if they were gonna do that then they might as well have the factory in france.. A more likely thing would be that from every batch /...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-20-2011, 06:19 PM

Replies: 11

Storing a Dropweight machine after use

Views: 702

Posted By Speed Kat

Storing a Dropweight machine after use

Hello. I was wondering about storing a dropweight machine between jobs maybe 5-10 day gaps.

Does the Weight put alot of pressure on the arm and also the joint where the ratchet gripper, arm and...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-20-2011, 01:17 AM

Replies: 4

Help with Gamma X6-FC please

Views: 444

Posted By Speed Kat

hey bro! yes your right.. they are spares for the...

hey bro! yes your right.. they are spares for the mounts to protect the racquet if the ones attached wear out.. now just need to figure out the silver tube thing.. it could fit on the thumb almost (a...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-19-2011, 11:58 PM

Replies: 4

Help with Gamma X6-FC please

Views: 444

Posted By Speed Kat

Help with Gamma X6-FC please

Hello. I invested in a gamma machine and am in the process of assembling.. Almost all the main parts are done.. Just have some questions:

1. There are two small clear plastic bags of little blue...

Forum: Racquets

01-16-2011, 12:12 AM

Replies: 12

Racketaholicism - I'm almost over it now

Views: 667

Posted By Speed Kat

Racketaholicism - I'm almost over it now

Hello. Had to make a declaration and this was the best place I can think of.. I am almost cured of my racketaholicism!!!

Keyword almost... just want to "experience" the new blade tour for long...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-09-2011, 10:20 AM

Replies: 27

Baiardo

Views: 1,446

Posted By Speed Kat

how much did it cost you?

how much did it cost you?

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-06-2011, 06:23 AM

Replies: 6

Whats the difference between the Gamma X-6FC and the Progression II 602 FC

Views: 857

Posted By Speed Kat

Hi Gamma Tech - So which would you recommend if...

Hi Gamma Tech - So which would you recommend if one doesnt mind the $30 price difference?

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

01-06-2011, 03:08 AM

Replies: 6

Whats the difference between the Gamma X-6FC and the Progression II 602 FC

Views: 857

Posted By Speed Kat

thats it? just the base and the color? so as a...

thats it? just the base and the color? so as a stringing machine its pretty much the same otherwise - does anyone know? thanks

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