Boomerang tool - Page 2

Lakers4Life · 05-31-2010, 07:24 PM

I just posted pics of the boomerangs I got from Prince in this thread.
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=329640

JackB1 · 08-28-2010, 09:35 AM

Irvin,

Are you 100% sure the 50/50 method if safe for the frame? I usually string low tension with multi mains and soft copoly crosses. I have a 6 point mount dropweight, so I would imagine the risk of frame distortion is minimal, but I just want to be sure. I do have a brake with my machine, but it's a bit of a pain to lock/unlock and it's not a real "brake" that holds it at any spot...it locks itself in certain increments (its a MP Hercules).

My biggest issue with my EXO3 White is the damn blocked holes that are so hard to push through. I think I am going to have to use that "spare string" method, where you "pre ready" the blocked hole with a small piece of string, so you can pull on it to expose the hole when you are ready. I have been using an awl to "pre clear" the passage and then quickly stick the string through, but I am always afraid of damaging the string with the point of the awl.

Power Player · 08-28-2010, 10:04 AM

I thought this was a universal stringing tool before I opened the thread...lol.

Jack. one thing that helps is to use needle nose pliers to push the string though. U want to grip really close to the frame and just be pushing a little bit at a time. On the other side push the the blocking string down just a little and you should be good.

Other thing is is to have your clamps set away from that blocked grommet so the tension is not as bad on that side of the frame. So if you string 1 ahead, don't do it for the blocked grommets..just go one at a time for that that section so the clamps are on the opposite side.

Irvin · 08-28-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackB1

Irvin,

Are you 100% sure the 50/50 method if safe for the frame?...

No but I am 100% sure it is approved by Prince. If you want to make sure call Prince and ask for yourself. 1 800 2 TENNIS I believe Pete was the one I talked with. Whoever is the stringer guru there.

What type of stringer do you have. I seldom have a problem with blocked grommet holes. If I see there is going to be a problem I can move the side supports to get around any blocked holes.

Irvin

JackB1 · 08-28-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Power Player

Jack. one thing that helps is to use needle nose pliers to push the string though. U want to grip really close to the frame and just be pushing a little bit at a time. On the other side push the the blocking string down just a little and you should be good.

I do that with the needle nose. Still doesn't work on soft strings.

How do you "push the blocking string down just a little"? What tool do u use for that?

JackB1 · 08-28-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irvin

No but I am 100% sure it is approved by Prince. If you want to make sure call Prince and ask for yourself. 1 800 2 TENNIS I believe Pete was the one I talked with. Whoever is the stringer guru there.

What type of stringer do you have. I seldom have a problem with blocked grommet holes. If I see there is going to be a problem I can move the side supports to get around any blocked holes.

Irvin

I have a MP Hercules 680 and I was doing a EXO3 White.

Not sure what you mean by "moving the side supports"?
i dont mean the stringer supports are blocking anything, I mean the
mains cross over cross holes when you skip mains, and then when you go to do the crosses, the hole is blocked by the mains running accross it (in the outside of the grommet).

Power Player · 08-28-2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackB1

I do that with the needle nose. Still doesn't work on soft strings.

How do you "push the blocking string down just a little"? What tool do u use for that?

It will work on soft strings, you just have to grip the string real close to the grommet and just push a little a time.

I use the awl too to push the string down. When I combine it with the needle nose push on the other end I can be real gentle and never have a problem.

Irvin · 08-28-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackB1

...I mean the mains cross over cross holes when you skip mains, and then when you go to do the crosses, the hole is blocked by the mains running accross it (in the outside of the grommet).

Now I understand. A pathfinder awl might help you out. I am not familiar with that racket but if they are anthing like the O3 white not only does a main block the hole but the tie off is on another cross string that goes through the grommet sideways. I find it easier to try to get both the tie off and the cross string in the hole before I pull tension on the cross.

Irvin

tbuggle · 08-30-2010, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakers4Life

I just posted pics of the boomerangs I got from Prince in this thread.
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=329640

i just received the same ones. not sure why they sent two of the o3 reds..

Irvin · 08-30-2010, 09:19 AM

They have an orange and light gray O3 boomerang the dark gray and red are for the EXO3 rackets. If you have two of the red ones hang on to them. Some day when they run out again they may be worth something. LOL

Irvin

tbuggle · 08-30-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irvin

They have an orange and light gray O3 boomerang the dark gray and red are for the EXO3 rackets. If you have two of the red ones hang on to them. Some day when they run out again they may be worth something. LOL

Irvin

yeah, they sent me two identical grey ones for O3's and the two for exo3 that you mentioned.

no orange...

which one of these is to be used for the O3 SP Black (my current sticks)?
likely the orange one..

if so, i'll keep on braking or might try the 50/50.

Irvin · 08-30-2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuggle

yeah, they sent me two identical grey ones for O3's and the two for exo3 that you mentioned.

no orange...

which one of these is to be used for the O3 SP Black (my current sticks)?
likely the orange one..

if so, i'll keep on braking or might try the 50/50.

I have no idea. You should know by now I am a 50/50 stringer. I think I need to sell the extra brake pads that came with my stringer. I never use the break.

Irvin

tbuggle · 08-30-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irvin

I have no idea. You should know by now I am a 50/50 stringer. I think I need to sell the extra brake pads that came with my stringer. I never use the break.

Irvin

yeah, yeah..i know. no worries!

thanks again!

tbuggle · 09-08-2010, 08:44 AM

i'm in need (desire) of the orange boomerang tool. anyone have one they'd be willing to part with?

i have two of the grey ones, i'd be willing to trade if need be.

thanks!

05-31-2010, 07:24 PM	#21
Lakers4Life Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 3,638	I just posted pics of the boomerangs I got from Prince in this thread. http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=329640 __________________ Machines: Gamma 6004 2-point w/ Wise 2086 & Babolat Sensor Dual

08-28-2010, 09:35 AM	#22
JackB1 Legend Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 8,319	Irvin, Are you 100% sure the 50/50 method if safe for the frame? I usually string low tension with multi mains and soft copoly crosses. I have a 6 point mount dropweight, so I would imagine the risk of frame distortion is minimal, but I just want to be sure. I do have a brake with my machine, but it's a bit of a pain to lock/unlock and it's not a real "brake" that holds it at any spot...it locks itself in certain increments (its a MP Hercules). My biggest issue with my EXO3 White is the damn blocked holes that are so hard to push through. I think I am going to have to use that "spare string" method, where you "pre ready" the blocked hole with a small piece of string, so you can pull on it to expose the hole when you are ready. I have been using an awl to "pre clear" the passage and then quickly stick the string through, but I am always afraid of damaging the string with the point of the awl. __________________ Wilson Black Blade 104 - NXT Tour / Copoly at 55/51

08-28-2010, 10:04 AM	#23
Power Player G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On my iPhone Posts: 13,562	I thought this was a universal stringing tool before I opened the thread...lol. Jack. one thing that helps is to use needle nose pliers to push the string though. U want to grip really close to the frame and just be pushing a little bit at a time. On the other side push the the blocking string down just a little and you should be good. Other thing is is to have your clamps set away from that blocked grommet so the tension is not as bad on that side of the frame. So if you string 1 ahead, don't do it for the blocked grommets..just go one at a time for that that section so the clamps are on the opposite side. __________________ 🐐ing

08-30-2010, 09:19 AM	#30
Irvin Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 6,974	They have an orange and light gray O3 boomerang the dark gray and red are for the EXO3 rackets. If you have two of the red ones hang on to them. Some day when they run out again they may be worth something. LOL Irvin __________________ Irvin - I wish Facebook would notify me when people delete me so I can 'Like it'

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