Advice of a quality electronic stringer

[pennc94]

I have been surfing the many threads in this forum regarding the inconsistency of low-priced electronic stringers.

So, I ask you all - what is the most economical electronic stringer that does not suffer from a low quality electronic tensioning mechanism?

I ask because I am looking to buy an electronic stringer. Mostly my racquets and my wife's racquets, but also for some friends and other players at my club. I used a Klippermate long ago as a junior, but I now have the means for something nicer. Besides, I am a gear head, a perfectionist, and I can feel a bad/inconsistent string job.

I do not need/want the top of the line, but I do want quality (not looking to get my feet wet and upgrade later).

What other considerations should I keep in mind (re: mounting, tensioning, clamps)? If you are kind enough to respond with recommendations, please also state the reasons for your recommendations.

Thanks

 

[tennis-skater]

I have been surfing the many threads in this forum regarding the inconsistency of low-priced electronic stringers.

So, I ask you all - what is the most economical electronic stringer that does not suffer from a low quality electronic tensioning mechanism?

I ask because I am looking to buy an electronic stringer. Mostly my racquets and my wife's racquets, but also for some friends and other players at my club. I used a Klippermate long ago as a junior, but I now have the means for something nicer. Besides, I am a gear head, a perfectionist, and I can feel a bad/inconsistent string job.

I do not need/want the top of the line, but I do want quality (not looking to get my feet wet and upgrade later).

What other considerations should I keep in mind (re: mounting, tensioning, clamps)? If you are kind enough to respond with recommendations, please also state the reasons for your recommendations.

Thanks

Whats your price range?

 

[pennc94]

Not sure on price range - say less than $2,000 - but if what I am looking for is $2,500 then I will consider it.

Alternatively, is it worthwhile getting a high-end crank and then ading on the Wise electronic tensioner?

Thanks

 

[tennis-skater]

Not sure on price range - say less than $2,000 - but if what I am looking for is $2,500 then I will consider it.

Alternatively, is it worthwhile getting a high-end crank and then ading on the Wise electronic tensioner?

Thanks

You have a lot of options then. You could get the Gamma 5800 ELS it also has a thing that measures your string off of a reel. I like the idea of just buying a high-end crank and adding on a wise because then if you have no power you can still string and if something goes wrong with the tensioning head you can ship it in for a few bucks in a small box and still be able to string with your crank tensioner

 

[jj300]

i would suggest the sp aria. right in the middle of the range and it has solid components and cs

 

[LttlElvis]

I have a Wise Tension Head($550 with pedal), and the higher end crank machines that you will probably look at are the Prince Neos ($1200), Alpha Apex II ($1000), and the Gamma 6004 ($1200 plus $45 Wise adaptor). At least those are the 3 machines I have considered upgrading to. You can see you are looking at a $1750 machine already. The Wise offers you some portability because you can take it off. Lots of people say if something goes wrong with the Wise, you can always use your crank. This is true, but I like the consistency of electronic pull so much that I would probably wait for the repair rather than go back to crank. (Just my preference).

I have seen the SP Aria ($1600) and it is a nice machine. Very well built. It has a rotational tensioner and some prefer a linear pull.

I have not personally seen the Gamma 5800 ELS, but it looks like a good one for the price.

The full electronic machines have little portability, but if you have a place in your house for one, I would go for it.

 

[pennc94]

Thanks for the replies so far.

So was is the advantage of linear pull over rotational pull?

 

[LttlElvis]

Linear pull is similar to the pull of the crank. The strings are less likely to bend or kink while tensioning.

Rotational pull is similar to a drop weight. The tensioning device grips and rotates. On polys, some rotational grippers can really kink up the string. I don't think this is an issue on the SP Aria too much since the rotation and gripper is relatively gentle especially compared to the cheaper electronics.

I am not sure on this: But from a mechanical stand point, a rotational tensioner may last longer than a linear gripper due to less moving parts. That is what I have been told. I use a lot of gut and prefer linear pull.

 

[josephhkim]

If ur looking for the lowest costing quality electric machine, go with the Silent Partner DG.

If you want a decent machine well within your budget, then get the Silent Parter Aria.