Alpha Clamp Base
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Irvin
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dgdawg
Professional
Dang, wish I'd thought of that.
Sorry Irvin, that was just too easy
That's the first thing I did. I've spoken with Mark 6 or 8 times over the the last month or so. Probable more times than he'd rather. I asked him about this, and various other things. He said he either doesn't have any or he would need to measure one and hasen't had the time yet, can't remember.
At any rate, I figured there were probable a lot of ppl that own Alpha's that would forward the info.
Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
Ya' think there are a lot of people out there with Aplha's that know the difference or can measure the difference between 1/2 inch and 12 mm?
Irvin
dgdawg
Professional
I've been bugging the h*ll out of Mark lately. I'm building a machine. Basically an Equinox with a Wise tension head. There are pic's on another thread. I just need to add an Equinox table & base clamps and I'll have it. It'll be a SWEET unit.
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=236316&page=15
Looks like a nice setup. Do you know if Alpha discontinued all of its electronic machines? Could not find any at http://www.alphatennis.com/Machines.htm
dgdawg
Professional
Nah, they've had issues with electronics. They only sell lock out at present. I'm pretty jacked about this set up. The Wise is a pretty accurate tensioner and this combo will be a real quality package for 1/2 the cost of a Star 5 or like machine, just with out the bells & whistles.
I am like you really enjoy my Wise; it has worked flawlessly for me. Wasn’t the Alpha Equinox supposed to compete with the star 5? I kind of wonder about Alpha, couple years back Alpha posted they were taking all their products back in house which does not look appear to be a successful venture.
Since then they have picked up Stringway. More money in re-branding let someone else build the machines and just change out the logo and market them like Gamma and others are doing.
I am actually looking at a Neos, never owned a glide bar machine, but have a pretty good deal working. Major reason, I am tired of 6 point mounting and stringing around obstacles.
dgdawg
Professional
Alpha's O.K. They just got some crap electronics that failed and unfortunately are in damage control. They have great products and CS is hands down second to none. This is why I'm basically building an Equinox with the wise. I'm sure I'll get flamed for this comment but this rig will be close to a Star 5. (put that gun away star 5 owners)
Barry, we'll have a new electronic machine called the Odyssey. We have two coming in, one will be on display at the stringers symposium, the other sold. The rest will arrive in November. No need to wonder about us, we're doing alright. Alpha is fine and in great health. Our issue is we need to bolster up our inventory. For the record, we had some hiccups on the Equinox to say the least. It's been shelved for awhile in favor of the Odyssey. Our website will be updated with pics when our full shipment arrives in November.
The extra knobs on the Revo 4000? It really doesn't take that much time to mount a frame really and seldom will they catch string loops. The two-knob systems are nice though. Peace.
It is not only the Revo 4000 which has the crappy mounting system. But most of the low cost machines employ it. I personally will not on another 6 knob machine again and find the majority of upper end machines have moved to Single-action quick mounting. Those of us who have strung on both, and string volume, really see a benefit from the new system. Gamma 2 point mounting system is even faster.
It is hard for me to understand why Single-action quick mounting is not standard on all machines. Seems an economy of scale would win over multiple fabrication of product.
Barry, the Revo 4000 is intended for home use. I understand what you are saying as I am also a stringer who strings regularly. I have shared this already with Layne here at TW and a few others that we will launch the Revo 5000 in 2010 (Spring). The 5000 will move away from the 6 knobs. It will have new clamp bases and option for either the stock 5-tooth or our hybrid clamps (tennis badminton). It will also be priced higher unfortunately. It's still (price) TBD. Have a good weekend. I'm off to hit some groundies.
