Drop weight help needed urgently!!!

armsty · 10-25-2009, 09:13 PM

Okay so I use an Eagnas 710 combo.

I was pulling tension on the first main of my racket yesterday and the string gripper just flopped down, like it had loosened off in the barrel and was like a dead fish. So my dad took it apart and had a look at it and it all seemed regular so put it back together and tightened it up.

Today I go to string and the string gripper didn't move when lowering the drop weight. Well, it did but not a lot, the weight drops but the string gripper stays in position instead of tightening the string by moving around.

Any help? I tried tightening/loosening all the nuts and stuff on the outside in as many ways possible... so gay.

wrxtotoro · 10-25-2009, 09:39 PM

The spring inside the drum is either loose or broke. If it's broke you can fix it yourself by bending the tip up. I think you can find some instruction on this forum for that.

I'd say just order a new spring from Eagnas for 18 bucks plus 5 shipping. If you are not planning to upgrade to a Wise Tension head, order 2 springs from them as it will break quite often if you string over 60 lbs. Trust me on this as I have replaced 2 springs already.

armsty · 10-26-2009, 05:08 AM

Wise Tension head? Not really sure what that is

Mate you're a legend, turns out about 1/2 inch of the spring snapped clean off. Sucked a fat one. Well in mate.

COPEY · 10-26-2009, 06:46 AM

2086 Wise Tension Head... which I plan to own come Jan.

wangtan83 · 10-26-2009, 09:35 AM

Is there special adapter that I need to buy in order to use Wise tension head on Eagnas combo 710?

Lakers4Life · 10-26-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wangtan83

Is there special adapter that I need to buy in order to use Wise tension head on Eagnas combo 710?

Herb sells the bracket adapter. TW does not offer it, though it should.

barry · 10-26-2009, 12:24 PM

I have one of those, it is made out of Aluminum and you remove the drop weight assembly and screw it on. Then attach the Wise to the assembly. It works very well.

http://img260.imageshack.us/i/dsc03113j.jpg/

wrxtotoro · 10-26-2009, 12:38 PM

Wise sell it for about 20 bucks plus shipping.

I am still waiting for my 3rd spring to break and then I will bite the bullet and get the 2086. From the track record of the Eagnas spring, probably in another 3 months...

RDANGOY730 · 11-01-2009, 01:28 PM

Hi barry!is the wise tension can be attach to eagnas chalennger 1?btw whats your string machine? Rdangoy730

Lakers4Life · 11-01-2009, 01:51 PM

Here is a picture with measurments I got from Herb. The distance between the holes to mount to the base plate are 2 3/4" (69.85mm) apart. Eagnas cam tower mounts are 55mm apart. You may have to drill hole to mount it.

RDANGOY730 · 11-01-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakers4Life

Here is a picture with measurments I got from Herb. The distance between the holes to mount to the base plate are 2 3/4" (69.85mm) apart. Eagnas cam tower mounts are 55mm apart. You may have to drill hole to mount it.

Nice pics, maybe its better to have it custom made for the holes on challenger 1 if you plan to upgrade to wise tension head,just have the same specs of the adaptor.

Lakers4Life · 11-01-2009, 09:07 PM

It is "L" bar aluminum. All you need is drill press and the propper size bits.

RDANGOY730 · 11-07-2009, 12:10 AM

I got the challenger I last thur,have strung two rackets but on the 2nd racket i got some problems on the linear gripper,when it go over the 8-9 o clock position the string releases from the gripper.i hope its not from the spring as what i read in this thread coz i have strung only two rackets. Im thnking of the tchnique of using the dropweigth with the linear gripper,anyone can help me on this or anyone with the challenger I to give me some advise. Thanks in advance.

barry · 11-07-2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RDANGOY730

I got the challenger I last thur,have strung two rackets but on the 2nd racket i got some problems on the linear gripper,when it go over the 8-9 o clock position the string releases from the gripper.i hope its not from the spring as what i read in this thread coz i have strung only two rackets. Im thnking of the tchnique of using the dropweigth with the linear gripper,anyone can help me on this or anyone with the challenger I to give me some advise. Thanks in advance.

I have a Eagnas Flash 925 crank machine with a Wise. Here is the technique from the Eagnas web site on how to use the Challenger.

http://www.eagnas.com/maxgen1/chgrip.html

I have had better luck pulling the string across the gripper down so the gripper tightens, then drop the weight.

coolblue123 · 11-07-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COPEY

2086 Wise Tension Head... which I plan to own come Jan.

Does anyone know if this fits into a SP Hip-Hop?

Lakers4Life · 11-07-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolblue123

Does anyone know if this fits into a SP Hip-Hop?

It should, You may have to drill a hole or make a bracket.

RDANGOY730 · 11-08-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barry

I have a Eagnas Flash 925 crank machine with a Wise. Here is the technique from the Eagnas web site on how to use the Challenger.

http://www.eagnas.com/maxgen1/chgrip.html

I have had better luck pulling the string across the gripper down so the gripper tightens, then drop the weight.

Thanks barry,got the technique how to use tyw linear gripper have done third racket and working well with the linear grip on dropweight,maybe next put a wise tension head next year.
Renato

wrxtotoro · 11-08-2009, 05:43 PM

My latest spring just start to slip last night. I guess I will have to order a Wise tension head in 2 weeks.

10-25-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
armsty Semi-Pro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 591	Drop weight help needed urgently!!! Okay so I use an Eagnas 710 combo. I was pulling tension on the first main of my racket yesterday and the string gripper just flopped down, like it had loosened off in the barrel and was like a dead fish. So my dad took it apart and had a look at it and it all seemed regular so put it back together and tightened it up. Today I go to string and the string gripper didn't move when lowering the drop weight. Well, it did but not a lot, the weight drops but the string gripper stays in position instead of tightening the string by moving around. Any help? I tried tightening/loosening all the nuts and stuff on the outside in as many ways possible... so gay. __________________ 3x Wilson [K]Pro Opens. Mains - Big Banger Original, Crosses - Technifiber Syn Gut. Wilson Pro Overgrip. Wilson 'W' Dampener.

10-25-2009, 09:39 PM	#2
wrxtotoro New User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 82	The spring inside the drum is either loose or broke. If it's broke you can fix it yourself by bending the tip up. I think you can find some instruction on this forum for that. I'd say just order a new spring from Eagnas for 18 bucks plus 5 shipping. If you are not planning to upgrade to a Wise Tension head, order 2 springs from them as it will break quite often if you string over 60 lbs. Trust me on this as I have replaced 2 springs already. __________________ 1) PDR+GT MSV Focus Hex 18L/Klip Legend 18 50/58 2) PDR+ Pacific Classic 17 58/62 3) POG Gosen OGSM 17g/Eagnas Perfect spin 58/60 I HATE DAMPENERS!!!

10-26-2009, 05:08 AM	#3
armsty Semi-Pro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 591	Wise Tension head? Not really sure what that is Mate you're a legend, turns out about 1/2 inch of the spring snapped clean off. Sucked a fat one. Well in mate. __________________ 3x Wilson [K]Pro Opens. Mains - Big Banger Original, Crosses - Technifiber Syn Gut. Wilson Pro Overgrip. Wilson 'W' Dampener.

10-26-2009, 06:46 AM	#4
COPEY Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 338	2086 Wise Tension Head... which I plan to own come Jan. __________________ Need help finding lost dog: walks with a limp, recently castrated, can only see out of one eye - answers to the name, "Lucky".

10-26-2009, 12:24 PM	#7
barry Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,988	I have one of those, it is made out of Aluminum and you remove the drop weight assembly and screw it on. Then attach the Wise to the assembly. It works very well. http://img260.imageshack.us/i/dsc03113j.jpg/ Last edited by barry : 10-26-2009 at 03:45 PM.

11-01-2009, 09:07 PM	#12
Lakers4Life Professional Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 1,070	It is "L" bar aluminum. All you need is drill press and the propper size bits. __________________ Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero - Seize the day, trust as little as possible in tomorrow. (Horace) Volkl DNX4 X2 @ 58 lbs.