6 Point Mounting

[Cup8489]

This may seem like a really dumb question to ask, but I am just now using a 6 point mounting system for the first time.

When I adjust the shoulder mounts, the racquet lifts off of the padding found at the head and throat mounts (6 and 12 o'clock). Is this supposed to happen, or am I doing it wrong?

Any insight into how to properly mount a frame is appreciated. I've tried looking up several videos and threads, but don't see this mentioned anywhere, so i decided to come to the source and ask.

 

[Cup8489]

Also, generally speaking, what do people prefer for starting mains with a starting clamp? I've seen the yusuki method, but am curious if anyone has other preferences besides that particular approach.

 

[Irvin]

This may seem like a really dumb question to ask, but I am just now using a 6 point mounting system for the first time.

When I adjust the shoulder mounts, the racquet lifts off of the padding found at the head and throat mounts (6 and 12 o'clock). Is this supposed to happen, or am I doing it wrong?

Any insight into how to properly mount a frame is appreciated. I've tried looking up several videos and threads, but don't see this mentioned anywhere, so i decided to come to the source and ask.

You're doing it right the racket is supported by the 6 and 12 supports but suspended between the outside mounts.

 

[Cup8489]

You're doing it right the racket is supported by the 6 and 12 supports but suspended between the outside mounts.

Okay! Seemed to make sense to me but I definitely wanted to be sure before I started stringing.

 

[Irvin]

Also, generally speaking, what do people prefer for starting mains with a starting clamp? I've seen the yusuki method, but am curious if anyone has other preferences besides that particular approach.

I use a different method now. When using the Yusuki method there was some back pressure on the anchor main but when you removed the tensioner most of the tension is sometimes lost. Here is how I start my mains.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD_EPST0JY0&list=PLPxi_XJZSpH8NwoTQkzSrd0mKr4w-Y_NR&index=3

 

[Cup8489]

Ok thank you kindly!

 

[gamerluke]

I had the exact same question. The entire racquet is suspended off of those "pads" at the top of the towers. But then I realized those are just hard plastic, probably to avoid damage to the frame if you accidentally bump them.

 

[Irvin]

Look at it this way the thickness of many rackets are different. The string bed is in the center of the frame. For V Mounts it is important for each frame to be in the center of the V. If the frame always sat on the base of the 6 & 12 mounts the string bed may not always be in the center of the side supports.

 

[gamerluke]

Look at it this way the thickness of many rackets are different. The string bed is in the center of the frame. For V Mounts it is important for each frame to be in the center of the V. If the frame always sat on the base of the 6 & 12 mounts the string bed may not always be in the center of the side supports.

Actually, if you consider the fact that the "K" mounts have bases that sit higher than the "padding", there's actually no way a racquet should ever touch the 12 and 6 surface. I believe with the newer "V" mounts, a really thick frame *might* touch, but I doubt it; if that were the case, the frame may not center properly in the other mounts.

 

[Irvin]

You may be right.

 

[Cup8489]

Ok so this is a REALLY dumb question.. but what's the proper way to release the tension break on this machine? I don't want to foul anything up on it right from the get go, so after looking it over and trying to figure it out (especially after the calibration), I wanted to ask to be sure.

Gamma X-ST

 

[struggle]

^^^^hold the crank handle while releasing the tension lock/lever and ease the handle "backwards".

 

[Cup8489]

^^^^hold the crank handle while releasing the tension lock/lever and ease the handle "backwards".

Ok that's what I was doing.. just wasn't sure if that was right or not. The first time I did it (on the calibration), i didn't hold the handle. got a nice slap on the wrist for that. Quite literally!

 

[struggle]

Ok that's what I was doing.. just wasn't sure if that was right or not. The first time I did it (on the calibration), i didn't hold the handle. got a nice slap on the wrist for that. Quite literally!

yeah, don't do that.

 

[Cup8489]

yeah, don't do that.

Lol I know that NOW. First stringing went great and exceeded my expectations!