500-600 $ Stringing Machines

[eloyo]

I have seen many different stringing machines on the web, and many of them are very similar. I think I'm going to buy a drop-weigh stringing machine, because I can't afford an electronic one. What should I look for in these machines? Most of them have 6 points to stretch the racquet, have swivel clamps (is that the correct way to talk about it? ) and an arm to pull the strings. What other points have to be considered to buy a stringing machine?

I have thought about this one, because Tennis Warehouse doesn't send so heavy parcels to my country.

It costs me about 400-500 $ and they give me over 200$ in strings

What do you think about this machine?

Thank you!

PS: Sorry for my mistakes, I'm just studying English.

 

[Gaines Hillix]

You should also check into the availability of the Stringway/Laserfibre machines in your area. I believe the LF ECO with fixed clamps is in the $600 price range. The LF machines are unique because they only require one pull with the arm to reach the set tension. They also have high quality construction.

 

[eloyo]

I have been visiting their website, and their machines only have 4 points to hold the racquet. Is this a good system?

 

[Gaines Hillix]

The LF machines do have a good support system. If mounted properly and strung within a reasonable tension range, the frame will never distort from the tip to the throat, which is where it's weakest.

 

[eloyo]

But 6 point support systems are better, aren't they?

 

[barry]

eloyo

From a previous post, here are two good drop weight machines, under the $600 mark.

10isbum

Check out these URL for both the Alpha Pioneer DC Plus and the Eagnas Combo 710, and if both machines are made by different manufacturers, perhaps they share a common parts supplier.

http://www.eagnas.com/com710.html
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I looked at the Alpha and it is a decent machine. I like the Combo 710 it has all the features you need, but do not own one. My Star Y-12has been solid as a rock for over 400 racket stringing, it cost around $450.

According to GuyPerez the LF's cost

The information I got many weeks ago was as follows:

MS 200TT $879 with Dual Action clamps and $999 with Single action. Period, that is what you pay, that is the charge on your credit card. Don't remember about shipping.

Good luck with your shopping.

 

[leog]

$469 from A t s sports.com, Gamma X6-FC,

nothing better anywhere near the price--6pt mounting, constant pull, ratcheting tensioner, fixed all-metal thin profile clamps. Gamma is good quality too, VERY FEW COMPLAINTS about them on these boards...

 

[eloyo]

Oh dear!! All the machines look the same!!! I think I will buy the one I have thought, which costs about 400 $ and that brings about 200$ in strings for free. I think it is a good price, and it has the same things I can see in other machines.

 

[barry]

eloyo

Hard to beat Gamma and ATS! Gamma has a rep which visits this board if you have any questions.

I owned one for 7 years, never failed.