I'm looking to buy the Alpha AXIS Pro stringing machine for $749 plus $53 s/h. Is this a good stringing machine and where can I get it cheaper than $749?
I would think you would want a stand with that in the future anyway so this would probably be the best upgrade... (unless you are looking into electric machines)
Yea, and I don't think that a self centering mount or 3 tooth clamps are that important. At this point, I just want fixed clamps! Haha, gotta stay with my SP swing for a while longer. Nothing wrong with it.
Only problem is you can never find used Alpha machines. No one wants to get rid of them!
I bought one in February of this year and have strung about 50 racquets on it. I did have a problem with the clamps (actually not the clamps but the pivot pin that the clamp locking handle swivels on kept coming out) I emailed Alpha with my problem and within minutes got an email back from Mark saying to give them my address and they would ship me a new pair out and to return the faulty ones at my convenience. I had the new clamps in two or three days.
I think I would like the self centering mounting better but I don't know if it is worth the extra money.
All in all, I am very satisfied with the Axis Pro.
Yea, and I don't think that a self centering mount or 3 tooth clamps are that important. At this point, I just want fixed clamps! Haha, gotta stay with my SP swing for a while longer. Nothing wrong with it.
Only problem is you can never find used Alpha machines. No one wants to get rid of them!
If you string 20 or more rackets a week, then a self centering mount and 3 tooth clamps will become a big deal. Much easier and faster to use. If it were me, and I had to have an Alpha, get the Apex II, much better for only $200 more.
If you string 20 or more rackets a week, then a self centering mount and 3 tooth clamps will become a big deal. Much easier and faster to use. If it were me, and I had to have an Alpha, get the Apex II, much better for only $200 more.
Yea, but for the same price the Maestro is very tempting.
Right now, I don't expect to be stringing that many sticks, but I see your point. If I happen to do that many, it's better to be prepared with a better machine than to wish you had upgraded.
Yeah, the maestro and it's price point is make it a very tempting offering cause it offers just about everything an apex 2 has for the price of an axis pro...