Stringing Machine Suggestions - Page 2

kadishack · 03-01-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by redduck996

prince neos in philly for 500? wasn't able to find the ad.

search tennis racquet stringers

Lakers4Life · 03-01-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by diredesire

http://206.210.94.83/collaterals/pdf/6002.pdf
http://diredesire.com/tennis/sell/

Edit, it's an older machine, I think it's a predecessor of the 6004 for sure. The mounting system is pretty slick for the age. I prefer it over the ESII+ style individual arm machines, for sure.

That looks exactly like my friend's machine, but it had the 6004 manual. Those mounting towers don't look as nice as the newer ones but they work great. Another friend of mine has those towers but with the new base clamps, 6004 circa 2004.

BTW my friend who has the same machine as you got it for $350, in So Cal. Anyone buying could probably buy the QA clamps for $150, then it would be worth $500 easily. Basically a 5003 with better mounting towers.

diredesire · 03-01-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakers4Life

That looks exactly like my friend's machine, but it had the 6004 manual. Those mounting towers don't look as nice as the newer ones but they work great. Another friend of mine has those towers but with the new base clamps, 6004 circa 2004.

BTW my friend who has the same machine as you got it for $350, in So Cal. Anyone buying could probably buy the QA clamps for $150, then it would be worth $500 easily. Basically a 5003 with better mounting towers.

Yep, the mounting is what I'd consider to be pretty high end. Is his turntable the same? I have no idea what the tolerances are on the QA clamps, but I'd guess the actual clamp gap is higher on this turn table than the thin-ish turntable material. I personally wouldn't even bother upgrading to the QA clamps from the wing-nut clamps. The bases themselves are A-OK, they're just clumsy and may require a tiny bit more force.

redduck996 · 03-01-2013, 05:00 PM

the only thing that came up for philly was the gamma 6004 version 3
anyone know what year that model came out?

I might just bite the bullet and buy a new neos. should i go with the 1000 or 1500? And are parts and service that much harder to get then the gammas?

beernutz · 03-01-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by redduck996

the only thing that came up for philly was the gamma 6004 version 3
anyone know what year that model came out?

I might just bite the bullet and buy a new neos. should i go with the 1000 or 1500? And are parts and service that much harder to get then the gammas?

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/3623775394.html

tbuggle · 03-01-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by beernutz

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/3623775394.html

is that 2 for $500??

wow. (one is a Gamma, looks like....not a prince)

beernutz · 03-01-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tbuggle

is that 2 for $500??

wow. (one is a Gamma, looks like....not a prince)

The Ektelon is a Neos.

tbuggle · 03-01-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by beernutz

The Ektelon is a Neos.

yep. but the add clearly says "one is a prince and the other is an ektelon"

i see an ektelon (yes, prince) and a gamma.

kadishack · 03-01-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by beernutz

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/3623775394.html

I wasn't sure if it was allowed to directly link to it haha thanks for clearing that up for him.

It looks like a pretty sweet deal if it's $500 for both.

Lakers4Life · 03-01-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by redduck996

the only thing that came up for philly was the gamma 6004 version 3
anyone know what year that model came out?

I might just bite the bullet and buy a new neos. should i go with the 1000 or 1500? And are parts and service that much harder to get then the gammas?

See the one below. The version 3 came out early 2002-2003, it still has the old switch action base clamps, not like the beefier new ones. The clamps are newer, than the previous model that had black clamps.

I've had no problems with Gamma service. Though I did get screwed on shipping once. As for Prince, you have to go through TM, and they don't always answer the phone, but they do call you back if you leave a message. (See this thread)

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Originally Posted by beernutz

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/3623775394.html

That's a steal for both machines. Each one is worth at least $500.

redduck996 · 03-01-2013, 09:34 PM

another question from a newbie, looking at the pictures on TW, the neos 1000 and neos 1500 seems to have the cranks on opposites sides. Can those be flipped around if I prefer to crank with my right hand?

redduck996 · 03-01-2013, 09:36 PM

and thanks for the link beernutz....

Lakers4Life · 03-02-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by redduck996

another question from a newbie, looking at the pictures on TW, the neos 1000 and neos 1500 seems to have the cranks on opposites sides. Can those be flipped around if I prefer to crank with my right hand?

Yes the crank is reversible. For some reason TW shows the crank in the LH position. One caveat about the Neos crank. it's held on by a spring bearing, like a socket wrench. After a while it gets loose and falls off if you are not careful. The Gamma 6004, also has a reverse able cranks handle, but it's held in by a screw.

redduck996 · 03-02-2013, 04:33 AM

Does the prince neos has its own version of the SC (self centering)?

Ive had the gamma 5003 a while back and thought i'd try something new. But all the signs are leaning towards the Gamma. urgh

Lakers4Life · 03-02-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by redduck996

Does the prince neos has its own version of the SC (self centering)?

Ive had the gamma 5003 a while back and thought i'd try something new. But all the signs are leaning towards the Gamma. urgh

No, but the Neos 1500 has tower than can be moved independently.

redduck996 · 03-02-2013, 05:19 PM

pardon my ignorance, but are the independent towers function the same way as the SC self centering?
Also, the weight of 125lbs is listed for the prince, is the gamma 6004 roughly the same weight?

Lakers4Life · 03-02-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by redduck996

pardon my ignorance, but are the independent towers function the same way as the SC self centering?
Also, the weight of 125lbs is listed for the prince, is the gamma 6004 roughly the same weight?

Nope, the Gamma towers move at the same time. It does not necessarily center the frame as one would think, but it's close enough.

austinjbrunner · 03-02-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by diredesire

I'm getting rid of a 6002 for cheaper than that, but I haven't gotten around to listing it. I have been tossing around the idea of slapping a WISE on it, but the clamps are wing-nut style, so I feel like it's probably not worth it...

How much are you looking to get for the 6002?

diredesire · 03-08-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by austinjbrunner

How much are you looking to get for the 6002?

Feel free to shoot me an e-mail, I'm not looking to ship, though. PNW only, pretty much

austinjbrunner · 03-10-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by diredesire

Feel free to shoot me an e-mail, I'm not looking to ship, though. PNW only, pretty much

That takes me out... haha. Thanks for offer though.

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03-01-2013, 09:36 PM	#32
redduck996 New User Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 16	and thanks for the link beernutz....