Alpha Revo 4000 or Pro Stringer 3.0 platinum

[PurpleOrange]

I'm debating myself to get one of them.

Revo 4000 has better clamps (fixed) while Pro stringer is electronic (constant pull) and doesn't take much space.

I don't look for business purpose, so I probably string 2~8 racquets per month (I may offer people I play with, so number can be more but I dont expect big number tbh. )

I heard Pro stringer's claws 2.0 are great enough but can't beat fixed clamp by nature of mechanics.

I can get either of them in same price (1500 Canadian dollar) so price is same somehow. (Getting Revo 4000 from USA to Canada costs as much as buying a Pro-Stringer 3.0 platinum 6pt in Korea and ship it to me)

To summarize my situation,

1. Not looking to many string for now, number can be grown but not gong to be serious business level.
2. Costs are same.
3. I don't plan to travel and carrying the machine, but I don't have dedicate table or space for stringing, so compact could be plus but not a deal breaker.

 

[PurpleOrange]

++ I've read reviews who's using 2pt Pro stringer and they said no issue on racquet torsion or tension. Would 2pt or 4pt be enough to my case? I can use the money saved to get starting clamp and Pro stringer claw 3.0, or simply save it.

 

[Sardines]

Well we set up the 6 pt at home and travel with the 2 pt. According to @James_PS , the X4 is the least popular selling model, and wasn't designed for tennis. I just thought it funny that the promo video featured Ruben using the X4 for the Cybex, instead of the X6. Personally the Claws 3.0 does have just under 1mm of drawback less than the 2.0, but the weight and fiddlynest can't beat the practicalness of the 2.0 for me. So I leave the 3.0 at home.

++ I've read reviews who's using 2pt Pro stringer and they said no issue on racquet torsion or tension. Would 2pt or 4pt be enough to my case? I can use the money saved to get starting clamp and Pro stringer claw 3.0, or simply save it.

If we only strung at home, I personally would've advocated for a fixed clamp eCP machine over a Pro Stringer Platinum series. The Platinum's scale vs Alpha crank dial are about the same in preciseness (or lack there of). The nice thing about the Revo is you could upgrade to a Wise eCP at some point for under $900 all in. Jumping to the Pro Stringer's Cybex is a lot more money, but also a lot more features.
Performancewise, it's really about getting the right tension settings for you. The Platinum isn't micro adjustment constant pull, but a wider perhaps 1-2lbs gap adjustment. Is it better than a lockout crank? It'll be slightly tighter, but then you can just drop tension. If you don't have a dedicated workspace for stringing, the PS does pack down nicely out of sight. A Revo or most cranks are in the high 50s or even over 60lbs. Do you want to be lifting around that everytime you string?
A table top stringing machine can also be at an odd height depending on your height, the table height etc. The PS is a lot more friendly to sitting and stringing than a tabletop crank. When we string on the road, we use coffee tables (if long enough, but the X mount is very flexible on adjustability to fit on a 50cm coffee table), dining tables etc and can sit down to string while watching TV. Sometimes we even string on a kitchen counter so we can watch cook and string at the same time. It'll always be a longer stringing time because of the flying clamps, moving the PS around etc, but that's only a few minutes more once you get the hang of it. I've been told there are discount codes available to get a PS, so it may be a little lower than you think.
Longevity wise, many people have their Pro Stringer machines for years and are still going, but with any electronics, there is that higher risk of an ICB breaking down statistically. With PS, you will have to send it back to PS in Korea, and/or deal with fixing it yourself. The Alpha, should anything break,might be a closer and easier fix from TX, IF they have the parts from TW.

I'm debating myself to get one of them.

Revo 4000 has better clamps (fixed) while Pro stringer is electronic (constant pull) and doesn't take much space.

I don't look for business purpose, so I probably string 2~8 racquets per month (I may offer people I play with, so number can be more but I dont expect big number tbh. )

I heard Pro stringer's claws 2.0 are great enough but can't beat fixed clamp by nature of mechanics.

I can get either of them in same price (1500 Canadian dollar) so price is same somehow. (Getting Revo 4000 from USA to Canada costs as much as buying a Pro-Stringer 3.0 platinum 6pt in Korea and ship it to me)

To summarize my situation,

1. Not looking to many string for now, number can be grown but not gong to be serious business level.
2. Costs are same.
3. I don't plan to travel and carrying the machine, but I don't have dedicate table or space for stringing, so compact could be plus but not a deal breaker.

 

[PurpleOrange]

Well we set up the 6 pt at home and travel with the 2 pt. According to @James_PS , the X4 is the least popular selling model, and wasn't designed for tennis. I just thought it funny that the promo video featured Ruben using the X4 for the Cybex, instead of the X6. Personally the Claws 3.0 does have just under 1mm of drawback less than the 2.0, but the weight and fiddlynest can't beat the practicalness of the 2.0 for me. So I leave the 3.0 at home.

If we only strung at home, I personally would've advocated for a fixed clamp eCP machine over a Pro Stringer Platinum series. The Platinum's scale vs Alpha crank dial are about the same in preciseness (or lack there of). The nice thing about the Revo is you could upgrade to a Wise eCP at some point for under $900 all in. Jumping to the Pro Stringer's Cybex is a lot more money, but also a lot more features.
Performancewise, it's really about getting the right tension settings for you. The Platinum isn't micro adjustment constant pull, but a wider perhaps 1-2lbs gap adjustment. Is it better than a lockout crank? It'll be slightly tighter, but then you can just drop tension. If you don't have a dedicated workspace for stringing, the PS does pack down nicely out of sight. A Revo or most cranks are in the high 50s or even over 60lbs. Do you want to be lifting around that everytime you string?
A table top stringing machine can also be at an odd height depending on your height, the table height etc. The PS is a lot more friendly to sitting and stringing than a tabletop crank. When we string on the road, we use coffee tables (if long enough, but the X mount is very flexible on adjustability to fit on a 50cm coffee table), dining tables etc and can sit down to string while watching TV. Sometimes we even string on a kitchen counter so we can watch cook and string at the same time. It'll always be a longer stringing time because of the flying clamps, moving the PS around etc, but that's only a few minutes more once you get the hang of it. I've been told there are discount codes available to get a PS, so it may be a little lower than you think.
Longevity wise, many people have their Pro Stringer machines for years and are still going, but with any electronics, there is that higher risk of an ICB breaking down statistically. With PS, you will have to send it back to PS in Korea, and/or deal with fixing it yourself. The Alpha, should anything break,might be a closer and easier fix from TX, IF they have the parts from TW.

Appreciate such detail advice!

I didnt think about that I have to lift and move around such heavy weight if i get revo.

I have 1.5 yr daughter so trying to minimize furniture so PS sounds more suit my case I guess.

Work volume wont be much, max is 10 per month and I even doubt it tbh. 2~6 per month likely.

In terms of string result(tension accuracy etc), anyway i can get better result? like use three flying clamp, pull twice or any technique.

And where can I find discount code if I want to purchase from their international website?

 

[Sardines]

Appreciate such detail advice!

I didnt think about that I have to lift and move around such heavy weight if i get revo.

I have 1.5 yr daughter so trying to minimize furniture so PS sounds more suit my case I guess.

Work volume wont be much, max is 10 per month and I even doubt it tbh. 2~6 per month likely.

In terms of string result(tension accuracy etc), anyway i can get better result? like use three flying clamp, pull twice or any technique.

And where can I find discount code if I want to purchase from their international website?

Consistency=accuracy, which is about getting the flying (or fixed) clamps set correctly for the string, and of course, finding the right tension on the machine of your choice.
As for the discount codes, you'll have to google it. I saw it in the forum somewhere once.

 

[PurpleOrange]

Consistency=accuracy, which is about getting the flying (or fixed) clamps set correctly for the string, and of course, finding the right tension on the machine of your choice.
As for the discount codes, you'll have to google it. I saw it in the forum somewhere once.

One more thing, do you think Pro stringer Cybex is worth over platinum 3.0 ? (lets focus on actual function and features over price diff. I can invest if it has more features and offer easy work load to justify the price difference). I checked the size of machine, pro stringer is only one that fits my space and I dont think I can have spare table or setup in 5 or 10 years.

 

[Sardines]

Well the biggest reasons I got the Cybex was the OLED screen, digital decimal tension precision and the ability to string Sergetti method. I suggest you read my review on the Cybex for further details, Good luck on your decision.

 

[PurpleOrange]

Well the biggest reasons I got the Cybex was the OLED screen, digital decimal tension precision and the ability to string Sergetti method. I suggest you read my review on the Cybex for further details, Good luck on your decision.

I've decided to get Pro Stringer 3.0, Cybex is great but a bit too advanced to my use(I can see elite players will be very happy with it tho). Now, I'm thinking to add Claw 3.0, do you think it worth getting extra Claw 3.0 in addition to two Claws 2.0? (a pair of Claw 2.0 is part of package but can't upgrade to 3.0 so I have to purchase if I want 3.0).
I'm not sure I will use all three clamps, probably two but not sure 3.0 is superior to 2.0

 

[Sardines]

Personally, I think the 2.0 are fine for most recreational stringers with 100 or smaller heads. The string gaps aren't more than 21mm. The 1mm extra drawback can be adjusted by increasing tension +1-2lbs. If you just want the 3.0, that's up to you, but we've been very happy with the 2.0.

 

[PurpleOrange]

Personally, I think the 2.0 are fine for most recreational stringers with 100 or smaller heads. The string gaps aren't more than 21mm. The 1mm extra drawback can be adjusted by increasing tension +1-2lbs. If you just want the 3.0, that's up to you, but we've been very happy with the 2.0.

I heard only good things about 2.0, and don't think there will be problem too. Wanted to know there is obvious benefit getting 3.0 even considering cost. I think i'm okay with a pair of 2.0 clamps then. And I can always purchase extra later! Appreciate all comments and advices!