*** New Stringway Cross Stringing Tool*** - Page 3

1012007 · 01-18-2009, 11:47 AM

Just an update to this thread. I just saw on alpha's site: http://www.stringway-nl.com/USA/index.html , that the cross stringer is "coming soon"

Im not sure how long it has been up there for, but it cant be that long before it is released.

Has anyone's opinion on the tool changed since the last few posts?

YULitle · 01-18-2009, 11:50 AM

Not mine.

william7gr · 01-18-2009, 11:57 AM

I have strung my first racquet since this was last talked about and I can see the use of this tool to beginners because I weave crosses ssslllooowww but I can see myself getting faster so I wont consider this tool because based on all their other prices I would be surprised if it cost under $50.

1012007 · 01-18-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by YULitle

Not mine.

LOL, well looking at your videos, i can definitely see why

It does seem like a good idea though, especially to people like myself, who arent quite as experienced as you

LSStringing · 01-20-2009, 12:53 PM

I've gotten a change to use this tool and it does significantly cut down on stringing time when using gut or poly. And when using gut, it is impossible to marr the string at all by friction during installation. The gut looks like its never been touched even after its installed because it was woven with no friction.

!Tym · 01-20-2009, 01:23 PM

That alone makes it worth it. About how much does Stringway plan to sell it? I can't honestly see myself using something like that except for very fragile strings that are particularly prone to fraying, unraveling, or burning. Other than that, to be honest, weaving is actually pretty darn easy and second nature for a long-time stringer. Not worth the trouble, and it's actually gonna ADD time in my opinion.

1012007 · 01-20-2009, 01:25 PM

LSStringing have you actually used the tool properly or just for the odd racket? How long does it take you, to do a cross with the tool compared with your normal weaving speed?

Mansewerz · 01-20-2009, 01:51 PM

I can see these helping w/ polys, especially on dense patterns.

Max Winther · 01-20-2009, 02:18 PM

I may pick one up, as full poly in the AG200 18x20 can get kind of frustrating sometimes. I understand its no substitute for learning how to weave fast, but if you can integrate it seamlessly into your stringing ritual, it could probably cut down a lot of time. Just like you go through your clamping motion, you could go through the motion of setting the tool really quickly.

LSStringing · 01-20-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1012007

LSStringing have you actually used the tool properly or just for the odd racket? How long does it take you, to do a cross with the tool compared with your normal weaving speed?

Yes, I've used it properly. I didn't use it long enough to become completely comfortable with how to move it efficiently, but got a good sense in how fast someone could use it. With a basic synthetic gut, I wouldn't use it, as I could probably string faster on my own. But with a thick poly in a dense pattern, it might be beneficial to use the tool. Especially on guts though, any level of stringer would benefit because it installs the string in perfect condition, a task that would take much longer to do by hand. And a stringer that might struggle with misweaves or can't string a frame in under 25-30 minutes would benefit from it because it takes all the hard work out of weaving crosses. Hope this information helps.

1012007 · 02-10-2009, 01:10 PM

Guys - i just got an email off Stringway. The email contains a document which has a pic of the aluminium cross stringer and all the benefits of the tool. It also explains the 2 versions of the tool they have and shows the introductory offer they are selling the tool at up until 20th of February (10 days). If anyone wants the document, give me a quick pm and ill happily send it to you.

They also told me if I "want to receive any more information or a newsletter about the tools contact Alpha Tennis in the US info@alphatennis.com or Stringway outside the US info@stringway-nl.com"

william7gr · 02-10-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1012007

Guys - i just got an email off Stringway. The email contains a document which has a pic of the aluminium cross stringer and all the benefits of the tool. It also explains the 2 versions of the tool they have and shows the introductory offer they are selling the tool at up until 20th of February (10 days). If anyone wants the document, give me a quick pm and ill happily send it to you.

They also told me if I "want to receive any more information or a newsletter about the tools contact Alpha Tennis in the US info@alphatennis.com or Stringway outside the US info@stringway-nl.com"

Any info on how much $$$$$ this will cost?

Il Mostro · 02-10-2009, 08:02 PM

^^^^^^
$130.00 for two (HD&LD) if pre-ordered from Alpha. $89.00 each after that. Mark tried these at the GSS symposium and says the real benefit is on natural gut (leaves it in virtually untouched condition) and poly (just easier if you are doing a lot of poly jobs). No real benefit on SG. YMMV.

Bolivian Ace · 02-11-2009, 04:27 AM

That looks way too slow!!! I wouldn't use it.

1012007 · 02-11-2009, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by william7gr

Any info on how much $$$$$ this will cost?

The introductory offer from Alpha/SW is $77.95 and $129.90 for the set.

After February 20th that increases to $89.90 and $154.90.

supermario343 · 02-11-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ls206

I doubt I'd ever get that...will probably be more than it should because it's the the only one.
Not a bad idea though.

In the video...the person was wearing a giant red balloon?

lmao i was thinking the same thing hahahah

eteaGuy · 02-11-2009, 08:09 AM

From the video, it looks like Mr. Apple from the Fruit of the Loom gang was doing the demonstration.

This tool seems like a great idea with its benefits, but the other day when I saw the stringer who worked on Nadal's racquet at the AO I was even more impressed. The guy sandwiched his palms together, one on top and one on the bottom of the mains stringbed and just weaved the crosses so effortlessly back and forth in a very short amount of time. And he was doing this while talking to the camera people.

1012007 · 02-11-2009, 08:41 AM

Just recieved these pics. The tool is made out of Aluminuim rather than the material in the video

NoobWannabe · 02-11-2009, 01:57 PM

I dont understand why they charge an arm and a leg for this simple tool, I mean you can easily make this yourself.

william7gr · 02-11-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NoobWannabe

I dont understand why they charge an arm and a leg for this simple tool, I mean you can easily make this yourself.

If you make one tell be how you made it.

01-18-2009, 11:50 AM	#42
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01-20-2009, 01:51 PM	#48
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01-20-2009, 02:18 PM	#49
Max Winther Semi-Pro Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 556	I may pick one up, as full poly in the AG200 18x20 can get kind of frustrating sometimes. I understand its no substitute for learning how to weave fast, but if you can integrate it seamlessly into your stringing ritual, it could probably cut down a lot of time. Just like you go through your clamping motion, you could go through the motion of setting the tool really quickly. __________________ 2x AG200 13.6 oz Blue Gear/Isospeed Baseline Spin 1x MW200g, 1x Mfil200g

02-10-2009, 08:02 PM	#53
Il Mostro Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 3,086	^^^^^^ $130.00 for two (HD&LD) if pre-ordered from Alpha. $89.00 each after that. Mark tried these at the GSS symposium and says the real benefit is on natural gut (leaves it in virtually untouched condition) and poly (just easier if you are doing a lot of poly jobs). No real benefit on SG. YMMV. Last edited by Il Mostro : 02-10-2009 at 08:07 PM.

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