Best stringing Machine < 1000$
- Thread starter Pistol10
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This Alpha Revo 4000 would be a good place to start
https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Alpha_Revo_4000_Stringing_Machine/descpageALPHA-REVO.html
The Alpha Axis Pro is a bit more money but has upgrades as well. I bought my Alpha DC Pioneer Plus from TW and Alpha definitely stands by their brand.
http://alphatennis.webstarts.com/machine_axispro.html
Both machines come with 5 year limited warranty.
Either could have a Wise 2086 electronic tension head added later when you have some extra dough laying around
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Pistol10
Professional
Thank you for the suggestion. Yes, both Alpha have great reviews.
I've read a comparison between the Alpha 4000 & Gamma progression 2, both great reviews with advantage for Gamma.
I have only owned the Alpha Pioneer DC Plus stringer and other than cleaning the clamps (400+ racquets later), and adjusting the clamp base grips, it has been very reliable. I also have the MS140L by Stringway, a CP machine that weighs in at 12 kgs, travels with my son and I when we fly around Canada and the US for tournaments.
You pay for the portability (just over $1000 with shipping) flying clamps, not fixed, but both these machines get a lot of use in our household, as I string for my kid when we’re away (on the Stringway) and he strings for members at his club. ( on the Alpha).
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Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Biased here, but my vote definitely goes for the Alpha 4000. I got one used from a guy on this site over 5 years ago and it's still going strong. If you can find a used one, you can probably get it at half the price you are willing to spend.
darklore009
Hall of Fame
still using my pioneer DC plaus for many years now and still going strong. Aside from replacing the broken spring it had; which was an easy fix, I kept on using it. Although I may consider swapping it for a Wise Tension Head for more consistent string jobs.
Me too! We have parallel experiences and plans! (Except I had no broken spring)
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RVAtennisaddict
Professional
What about Eagnas stringers? And which model would you get if getting Eagnas?
If you can spend $1000 you really should not look at Eagnas, the only people that should look at Eagnas are people that can only spend much less.
darklore009
Hall of Fame
$1000 literally can get you a quality stringer such as Alpha and Gamma. A lot of people stay away from Eagnas product due to its slower build quality; eventually ending up costing more than it should.
RVAtennisaddict
Professional
My friend has the Eagnas and says it is the gamma with a different name (as in they make the gammas, like GMC vs Chevy vs Caddie same insides just slight differences on the outside).
First of all - I doubt this … but I'm willing to be wrong
Which model does your friend have?
Has your friend had any experience using the equivalent gamma machine or just based on seeing one?
So far, gamma and alpha are the front runners based on experience here. Given the reputation for service and durability (and experience on this thread) my bet is on either of those two horses...
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krisdrum
Semi-Pro
I just bought a used Gamma Progression 602FC. Upgraded from the predecessor to the Gamma X-2. Even with upgraded clamps (Klippermate), I think the 602FC is going to blow the doors off the flying clamp machine. 6 point mount, fixed clamps. Should get my first job in this week. Even with a Wise, I'd be under the OPs budget.
OP - I'd be surprised if something from either of the big machine companies in your price range would really stink. Gamma or Alpha should both be solid choices. Go fixed clamp and 6 point mount, then choose your tension method (DW or Crank). The only stuff outside of your budget are the electric CP machines.
OP - I'd be surprised if something from either of the big machine companies in your price range would really stink. Gamma or Alpha should both be solid choices. Go fixed clamp and 6 point mount, then choose your tension method (DW or Crank). The only stuff outside of your budget are the electric CP machines.
yan.v
Rookie
That is a lie that Eagnas tries hard to make people believe.
Having owned both brands, Gamma's build quality is MUCH higher than Eagnas'
Gamma's customer service is also quite good, while Eagnas' is by far the worst I've experienced so far.
Another plus for Gamma or Alpha is that many on this string have already commented on the customer service and quality of these machines, which is the whole point of these boards too. I would go with either one of these stringer manufacturers based on the experiences these good people have shared here.
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mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Nope. I’ve owned 3 eagnas machines and a gamma machine. They are not the same quality at all. Not even close. The eagnas crank machines I owned had a considerable amount of play in the turntables. The gamma had much tighter tolerances.
Cup8489
G.O.A.T.
+1 for Gamma. I have the X-ST purchased new with the stand. Was around 1000 if i remember right, and other than occasionally having to adjust the clamp springs and the usual maintenance, it's still going strong. If I had more money I would just get a better Gamma. But it definitely does the job, and I've never had to recalibrate it.
krisdrum
Semi-Pro
Yep. Alpha Pioneer at $500, plus Wise head at $625, gets you an eCP for $1150. So saving a few hundred bucks from something like a Gamma X-ELS or Progression ELS.
Not sure what you mean by "random" DW. I would still be sticking with a reputable quality DW machine. Putting a Wise on a turntable of lesser quality would be like putting lipstick on a pig.
CosmosMpower
Hall of Fame
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Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
You are really limiting you options by wanting oly a new machine <$1K. I would not ask what others thought was the best machine I would ask myself what I am looking for. The #1 feature I'd look for in a machine would be the clamps, and the lowest cost clamps are flying clamps whiles fixed clamps are more expensive. When you get into fixed clamps there are glide bar clamps and swivel clamps, glide bar clamps are lower cost while swivel clamps are more expensive. Glide bar clamps work great on rackets with parallel strings stringing 2 piece patterns. Swivel clamps work well and any racket with any pattern. The next feature I would look for is the tensioner, I myself prefer a constant pull but lockout machines are less expensive, accurate, and fast. When considering CP the DW is the low cost and extremely slow while the eCP is the fastest and most expensive. The next feature I would look at is how dependable the machine is, customer support, and the guarantee. The turntable would be the least of my concerns.
As far as a global warranty I'm not sure what you're looking for, bit if you buy a machine from Wilson USA don't expect to go to a dealer in Europe and get is repaired under warranty unless you're prepared to ship it back to Wilson USA and pay shipping both ways.
PedrosCousin
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