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    Crank Stringing Machine Recommendations

    Hi folks! I have had a Gamma X-ELS constant-pull electronic table-top stringing machine for last 10 years. I'm moving so am looking to sell it and want to buy a crank machine to replace it. I don't string much these days so don't need the fancy electronic features and speed of stringing isn't...
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    How good is the Tourna 175-CS in terms of accuracy?

    I'm looking to upgrade from my X-2 stringer so I can have fixed clamps and a gripper that doesn't seem to slip as easily. The main issue I have is the tension loss I experience with the X-2 and flying clamps. I have to string 10 pounds higher than my intended target to actually hit my tension. I...
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    Tourna

    Looking to pick up a Tourna stringing machine. Does anyone have contacts that might be able to provide wholesale pricing?
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    Pro's Pro Hornet vs Penta Premium 3600

    Hello guys! As a guy who always breaks strings, i want to get a beginner friendly, not so expensive stringing machine, so i can save some cash. I live in a smaller europian country, where I don’t have lot of options, so after searching for a while theese are the two machines i found, that would...
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    Does machine needs to rotate 360 ?

    Hi, I inherited machine and see something strange, I think support are too low relative to the puller, so racket can not rotate freely. which also means that for throat strings I can not put them under the frame. Do you think it's right ? Thanks Mario
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    Wilson Baiardo vs Babolat Evolution Tour?

    Good day stringers, I’ve been stringing on a Wilson Baiardo v1 for 5 years now. I love it! I work at ******** Sports and do a fair number of racquets (15-25) everyday. I don’t really care about the bells and whistles on a machine, just the comfort of use. We are looking into getting a Babolat...
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    What stringing machine should I get for under 2000$?

    Hi! I have been doing some research but still can't decide which stringing machine I should get. I will be starting a stringing business and I'll be stringing around 10-15 racquets a week. I want an electric stringing machine to save time and have mainly been looking att the Pro's pro Tomcat...
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    Tennisman StringMaster Pro 46 or a Pros Pro Hornet stringing machine?

    I'm looking to buy one of these 2 budget drop-weight machines and I'm wondering if there are any differences between them. The only thing I can see from their website is that the StringMaster comes with some pliers while the Hornet might not. I couldn't find much else online about them. Does...
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    Putting 6 poiny mount on my 2 point crank machine?

    I have an Eagnus crank machine that I got for $350 few months ago that has worked for me and has strung 40 or so racquets. Ive only ever had problems early on by my own mistake. So I just bought 2 new ezones and while pulling the crosses that bottom end of the racquet slowy slides in the mount...
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    Stringway MS140 or ProStringer 1.0?

    Hi Guys. Looking for advice on these 2 stringing machines. I do travel about 20 weeks a year and portability is important but I also need to deliver a consistent tension. What would you suggest? Pros and Cons of both etc.
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    Yonex Precision 9.0 Stringing Machine

    Hi all! I'm a new user here but have been reading these boards for years! I'm a professional stringer for 20+yrs now and about to start a new business in California (USA). I've used a Tourna 650-ES for years, but also had experience with the Wilson Baiardo, Babolat Star 5, Gamma 7900 ELS, and...
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    Buying an old Babolat Sensor Expert

    Hello all. I have the possibility to buy an old Babolat Sensor Expert Dual. According to seller it works fine but haven’t been used for 5 years. It has strung up around 9500 rackets according to the display. Around 30.000 Traction Cycles. I know it’s hard to say exactly, but what would be a...
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    Best tabletop stringer setup?

    Hey folks, first time poster here. I'd like to purchase a tabletop stringing machine (I don't have lots of space in my apartment sadly, but I'm amenable to a tabletop setup with a foldable stand or a cart or something). This will be my first stringing machine. I'm mostly looking for...
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    Yet another “stringing machine advice” thread

    Hey everyone, I’ve decided that I want to start stringing my rackets and, obviously, I need my own machine. I’ve searched in the forums and seems that my question is not uncanny, but also seemed that it was mostly “not so actual” advice - it could be, but with inflation and all… So, I’m...
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    Mounting Frames on Tourna CS-350

    Hey everyone. I've done 3 frames so far on my new Tourna CS-350 stringing machine and it feels like I have to mount the racquets extremely tight or else the racquet will move when I pull tension (more noticeable nearing the end of the crosses). I notice that even when the racquet feels "tightly"...
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    Best Stringing Machine to start?

    Guys, what would you recommend for starters? stringing mine and friends racquets so not a lot of volume.. but prefferably electric for the ease of use and making it more of a pleasure.. i had a look at PPs Tomcat MT 400, Stringmaster 400 or SuperstriT70 etc. Considered also Tourna 300 cs but...
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    An advice on getting the first stringer machine

    I have a great stringer professional where I take my frames, but I am also a frame collector and I like to play with different frames which makes it for an expensive experience if I want to play with polys and re-string every so many weeks. So, I was thinking … I either get the most basic...
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    12 o’clock support coming loose when tensioning first mains

    Hi, I string on a Gamma Progression st ii and have noticed sometimes when I put tension on the first mains when starting a racquet the 12 o’clock support becomes loose and the frame moves slightly away. Please see video for an example: https://youtube.com/shorts/KuwJ7x0Bw1E?feature=share To...
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    Upgrade to Auto Clamps Loosening

    Hi All, I'd appreciate any help with this issue. I changed my clamp bases from the standard Spinfire to Spinfire Automatic base clamps. Every 3-4 racquets I need to tighten the base clamps as they begin to rotate back a little, likely resulting in tension loss. Is this normal procedure? Do...
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    Anyone able to contact MI Stringer, getting no responses

    Hi, As per the title I am not getting any replies from MI Stringer, the contact form says they will respond within 1 business day but nothing. The stringer looks perfect in the £300 range, assuming the company has gone under can anyone recommend a stringer for personal use for around £300? Thanks
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    *UK* Looking for a new machine...

    I have been stringing for over 6 years now and have had a Pro's Pro Pilot that has been somewhat troublesome and I'm looking for a new machine. I string mostly for myself but also do string for family and friends at my club. My budget is up to around the £1000 mark but for the right machine...
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    Premium Stringer 7600

    Hi Guys. We have limited stringing machines in South Africa. We only get dirt cheap drop weights or the Wilson Baiardo. A second hand Premium Stringer crank just came on the market. It says it is 9/10. Does anyone have experience with this machine. Accuracy? Clamps? Etc
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    New AEF M9 Pro Stringing Machine

    It looks like an improved verion with M8 head, pulled the trigger and ordered one.
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    Gamma XLT vs X-ELS Machine Difference? Circular tension pull vs Linear?

    Hello, Does anyone know if there is much of a difference of tension pull quality between these 2 machines? Or between these 2 types of pull mechanisms? Thanks in Advance!
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    Pro’s Pro MT-200 stringing Head

    Hi guys. Anyone that has this stringing head? I want to attach it to my Gamma progression 2. The one with the 6 point mounting system and fixed clamps. Think its called the 206 FC? I know wise has a big following but it’s not really available in South Africa and i have a friend flying in from...
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    Stringing Machine Advice

    Hi I'm looking at buying a stringing machine in Australia. It took me a long time to find any because it's not a big market. I was aiming to spend around 1000AUD. I ended up finding 3 crank machines that I was deciding between. The AEF Egret 200, the SpinFire Blaze and the Eagnas Flex 920. I...
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    Stringing machine for high school cosch

    I am a rural ******* High School tennis coach. My players currently have to drive nearly an hour 1-way to get new strings. I want to buy a stringing machine to use for my players. I anticipate string approx 15-20 rackets per year. I will have to use booster money (from fundraisers) and I...
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    MT-200 vs MT-400

    Hi everyone, I’m located in Europe and would like to buy an electric stringing machine with fixed clamps and 6 points mount. I’ve been lurking on the forum the past week and read most of the posts I could find about stringing machines options and techniques. Thanks for the lots of information...
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    Alpha Axis Pro or Tourna 300cs

    Don't know which one to go with. Seems I can't go wrong with either, but just to be sure. I would prefer the one with the best clamps, however if one is much better than the other I would obviously go with that one.
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    What stringing machine fits my needs?

    In April, I've posted that I want to buy my first stringing machine for good reasons (wanting to learn, experimenting, cost). I'll be stringing for myself and a few friends. I asked some questions and received a lot of good answers and information. With that information, I did some more research...
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