nikkhasnis
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Hello
Any plans to start selling the Pro 17 version? Ashaway MonoGut ZX Pro 17...
Thanks
Any plans to start selling the Pro 17 version? Ashaway MonoGut ZX Pro 17...
Thanks
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Got 3 packs, but each broke while stringing. $45 down the drain. At this rate, will need a reel soon.
I started off with 60lbs tension, dropped to 55lbs by the 3rd string.
First broke while tying knots.
Second broke while doing the crosses
3rd broke on the first cross
Man, do they stretch...
I have strung many other strings including volkl cyclone 18, technifiber NRG2 17, solinco bite 18, nxt tour, but none of then snapped...
I have a drop weight stringer. They snapped as I was adjusting the tension ie moving the stringer arm to tighten the string tension. By the 3rd time, I was waiting more than 5 seconds after adjusting the tension to let the string stretch fully.
One thing I noticed, the bend on the string when its tightened on the wheel connecting the stringer arm is much more than any other string. I won't be surprised if that causes the break.
I have a drop weight stringer. They snapped as I was adjusting the tension ie moving the stringer arm to tighten the string tension. By the 3rd time, I was waiting more than 5 seconds after adjusting the tension to let the string stretch fully.
One thing I noticed, the bend on the string when its tightened on the wheel connecting the stringer arm is much more than any other string. I won't be surprised if that causes the break.
Unfortunately I have already thrown the broken strings. But don't fret, I have ordered more, so there's possibility for more breakage![]()
Just bought more packs of this string. I like it as it plays closest to poly without the arm pain. I got tennis elbow so had to move away from polys. Still have 4-5 packs of volkl cyclone at home but can't use them :-(
I read that pre stretching the Ashway makes it easier to string. Can you please give me some techniques or tips to pre stretch the string? I would hate to keep breaking this. Getting a bit heavy on the pocket as well. For $120, I am better off buying a reel, if TW has it.
Thanks,
Nikhil
I have had it with these string. Another one gone. Broke on the 6th cross. tension down to 55lbs. Pre stretched, though not a lot as I haven't done it before. $60 down so far. It's really not worth that much. I can send the broken piece so you can see where it broke. Not at the knot, not where the clamps were applied. Just broke at the grommet. Am stringing a Prince O3 Exo and it broke at the O port, so it's not like the grommet was faulty. I was stringing very slowly, letting the drop weight come to stop on it's own. I am concerned that the constant stress may break my racket.
Can I exchange the other 4 packs please?
I have had it with these string. Another one gone. Broke on the 6th cross. tension down to 55lbs. Pre stretched, though not a lot as I haven't done it before. $60 down so far. It's really not worth that much. I can send the broken piece so you can see where it broke. Not at the knot, not where the clamps were applied. Just broke at the grommet. Am stringing a Prince O3 Exo and it broke at the O port, so it's not like the grommet was faulty. I was stringing very slowly, letting the drop weight come to stop on it's own. I am concerned that the constant stress may break my racket.
Can I exchange the other 4 packs please?
hi mikeler,
That's a good question. One even i was thinking off. Is there anything that can help me with stringing the o ports? they get tricky as the pull is at an angle. What i do is put the string through the next cross and pull it, then clamp the previous cross. I tried to hold the racket at an angle with my body, but the machine is too light and moves.
To do the 50/50 method, I guess I will have to do a 2 piece job, right? In that case, where do I begin my crosses from? 9th and 10th cross?
The problem (I think) with the monogut is that it kinks very easily. And the drop weight "wheel" really pinches the string. i think that's where they snap from. especially if the kink falls on a grommet edge.
Nikhil