Any Mutual Power Alpine users out there?

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coachb47

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It seems this is either a newer machine or very few have them. I am looking for some feedback on quality. The pictures of their machines look like they are similiar to the neos because of the clamp rails but I am sure they are not in the same ballpark. The price is tempting but don't want to get caught up in cheap price cheap product (which is probably the case here). I would like to hear from any users or those that have seen the machines on what you think.

Thanks,
coachb
 
I was holding off on posting my review until I strung several more rackets but now is a good time as ever, I guess.

FYI: I have about 10 years of stringing experience through several shops and clubs I worked at prior to graduating college.

I recently purchased a Mutual Power Alpine 4000. I decided to go with Mutual Power because I did not want to spend the $$$$ on a Gamma, etc. I found very little feedback on Mutual Power, but the feedback I did find was all positive. So far I have strung about 10 rackets in the past 2 weeks since receiving the stringer. In the past I mainly strung on Ektelon Model H stringers. As for my thoughts, here you go: So far, so good. The clamps are very stable, hold the string very well and glide nicely. The crank-pull tensioner is exact and easy to use. The racket mounting on the Alpine is a bit more work then the Ektelon, mainly because you have to screw on the mounting posts that hold down the frame compared to the Ektelon where you just had to close the lever. The K-shaped pieces that push against the side of the frame for extra support work great. Overall, the mounting of the racket is easy and it definitely keeps the racket very stable during stringing, no movement at all. Once the racket is mounted you can also adjust the height of the entire upper unit that the racket is attached to. This I found to be very useful. If you have a racket with an 18mm side beam and then your next racket to string is a large widebody that has a 26mm side beam, you can adjust the height of the unit so that you can manuever the clamps much easier and also so that the clamps remain in more of an upright position depending on the size of the racket.

With my limited amount of time using this stringer I really can't comment on much more. Hopefully my experience thus far is a good sign for the future but if I do run into any problems, I will be sure to post them for everyone's reference, as well as posting any other of my findings.

-Erik
 
Erik,

Sounds like you are happy with the alpine 4000. I have the same issues, I would like a gamma 5003 or a neos but for what I do it seems pricey. The alpine looks like a nice machine, especially for the price. What do you think of the quality? Have you had to deal with customer service at all? thanks for your feedback I am leaning toward that machine now. Please keep us posted on the machine.

Thanks,
Coachb
 
Just heard from someone that Mutual Power was made by Eagnas. That puts the quality and customer service of Mutual Power into question.
 
I remember somebody posting here a while back that the manufacturer for Mutual Power is the same for Silent Partner, not Eagnas. I've bought machines from both Eagnas and Mutual Power, and the quality of MP is incomparably better than Eagnas.
 
I too was wondering if there were any differences between the 2000 and 4000 other than the mount. It sure doesn't look like it. I would think if the 2000 does a good job mounting why take the chance that the K supports might block any holes. Also, after seeing a previous post I looked at silent partners and the stands sure look similiar so mayebe it is made by the same company as silent partner. I like the idea of the sigle action glide clamps.
 
Are there this few mutual power owners? Is that an indication of poor quality or just an off brand that nobody has taken chances with?
 
There are only two factories in Taiwan/China that make OEM stringing machines AFAIK, Porex and Lilly-Lee. Its no wonder so many of them look so similar. Alpha, Babolat and Technifibre make their own machines.

p.s. there is another one, XSpider, which makes Silent Partner and Mutual Power's machines. They are a spin-off from Eagnas, but Eagnas does not make their machines as I am told.
 
coachb47 said:
Erik,

Sounds like you are happy with the alpine 4000. I have the same issues, I would like a gamma 5003 or a neos but for what I do it seems pricey. The alpine looks like a nice machine, especially for the price. What do you think of the quality? Have you had to deal with customer service at all? thanks for your feedback I am leaning toward that machine now. Please keep us posted on the machine.

Thanks,
Coachb
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Sent you an email.
 
Cfidave said:
Axbige, wondering why the Alpine 4000, and not the 2000. Looks the same except for the mounting.
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For the extra $20 or $30 (I forgot what it was) difference all you get is the 2 (K-shaped) additional mounting points. I figured at that low of a price it's just more support for the frame while stringing. That was my reasoning.
 
From your prior post, the K-shaped supports, do block holes depeneding on the frame, but it's not like they block the holes where you can't get the string through. So far of the 10 rackets I've strung on this stringer, only on 3 frames, did the K-shaped block one hole, but there's enough open space between the hole and the bottom part of the K-shaped support that all it did was add a little extra time to feed the string through into the next hole. The extra minute it takes doesn't bother me.


coachb47 said:
Are there this few mutual power owners? Is that an indication of poor quality or just an off brand that nobody has taken chances with?
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I thought the same thing in the past. My guess was that noone wanted to take a chance on Mutual Power. I took that chance and so far am happy with the stringer.

-Erik
 
Erik,

I just ordered the Mutual Power 200 today. From everything I could tell looks like it should work fine. Thanks for your input. I will try to post when I get it and string a few.

coachb
 
Stringing Machine Question...

I'm in the process of buying a new stringing machine, I mainly string racquetball racquets but hope to do some Tennis racquets as well. I currently have a Gamma FC 600 Table Top, Drop Weight, which works great (I'm selling it to a friend). I reasearched a few machines and I think I have made up my mind on going with the Mutual Power 2000, 4000, 6000 machines, they seem to be the best bang for the buck. I noticed that the 6000 machine has a different mounting system at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions than my current and the 2000 and 4000. Why is it different and is it better or worse? Like I stated, I mainly do racquetball racquets. With some of the frames having strings run through the handle and a ring of sort at the throat, I'm wondering which mounting system will be better (for Tennis racquet as well)?
The 2000 runs $399, 4000 runs $439 and the 6000 runs $469. For the extra $30 - $60, I wouldnt mind spending it if it's worth it in the long run.

I appreciate any and all replies. TIA
 
Alpine 6000 and Hercules 630

Alpine 6000 and Hercules 630 will be available in mid of May.

Alpine 6000 is gliding bar 6 point-mount manual stringing machine.
Hercules 630 is swivel clamps 6 point-mount manual stringing machine.
 
axbige...

can you send me your most current rating on the Mutual Power machine. I am interested in either the 4000, 6000 or Herc. 630, and wanted to hear from someone who already has one. Have you had to deal with customer support? Is the machine sturdy? TIA
 
MTZ said:
can you send me your most current rating on the Mutual Power machine. I am interested in either the 4000, 6000 or Herc. 630, and wanted to hear from someone who already has one. Have you had to deal with customer support? Is the machine sturdy? TIA
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So far, I've strung about 40+ rackets on my 4000. Not one single problem. Machine is definitely built sturdy. Very solid machine. Clamps work great, no problems with them. The tension is still accurate, haven't had to calibrate it. The mounting on the 4000 is a regular clamp-down style with 2 extra side mounts for support. The difference in price between the 2000 and 4000 back when I bought the machine was only like $20 so to me it was a no-brainer to get that added support. So far, the mounting has been excellent. It holds the frame nicely. Very supportive. The 6000 has a different mounting system. This 6 point glide mounting system (or whatever they are calling it) is just a new type of mounting style that lots of new stringers are being designed with. I've never used one so I can't comment on it.

Overall, I am very happy with the quality of both the machine build and stringing of the 4000. Mutual Power does recommend cleaning/maintaining the machine. I'll probably be doing that shortly.

If there are any specific questions you have on this model, please ask. Email me: axbige@hotmail.com


-Erik
 
Jumping the gun

According the another poster, Xpider, the maker of Mutual Power machines also makes machines for Guterman International. The Herucles 630 is marketed for $529 whereas the AG 603S is selling for $699. These machines seem very much alike, but the price is very different.
 
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