SilverLining
New User
I'm planning to buy a new stringer within the next month or two and I'm looking for some advice. I've spent a good amount of time reading reviews and posts on this forum for guidance and have found them very helpful, but still have some questions. I really appreciate any feedback and comments.
My budget is around $1,000-1,500 and I'm looking to buy one with electronic constant pull mechanism. I've used a drop weight in the past. Currently I'm leaning towards the Gamma Progression ii ELS or X-ELS but still have some questions:
1) Any reason I should pick progression els over X-els? Except for the style? Have people found the compartments in X-els useful for keeping tools?
2) How do Pro's Pro machines (for example SX01 or TX700 that go for $600-$800) compare against Gamma ELS? Given that there is a large price difference.
3) What about Wise 2086 and mounting that on a different base? For example the Wise 2086 + Penta Premium 3600 (that goes for <$1000) comparison against Gamma ELS?
4) If I would buy a Gamma ELS, is there a good time when to do it (for optimal pricing or discounts) or maybe a secondary market for lightly used but like new machines? I noticed that 2 years ago they were selling for $1,199 and now they are $1,399. Not sure if it was just because of a different time of the year. Would be interested in hearing thoughts on that.
And on the frequency of stringing. I play tennis all year around and restring my rackets maybe once every 2 weeks approximately. I expect the price of the stringer to pay itself back relatively fast.
Thanks for all the comments and feedback.
My budget is around $1,000-1,500 and I'm looking to buy one with electronic constant pull mechanism. I've used a drop weight in the past. Currently I'm leaning towards the Gamma Progression ii ELS or X-ELS but still have some questions:
1) Any reason I should pick progression els over X-els? Except for the style? Have people found the compartments in X-els useful for keeping tools?
2) How do Pro's Pro machines (for example SX01 or TX700 that go for $600-$800) compare against Gamma ELS? Given that there is a large price difference.
3) What about Wise 2086 and mounting that on a different base? For example the Wise 2086 + Penta Premium 3600 (that goes for <$1000) comparison against Gamma ELS?
4) If I would buy a Gamma ELS, is there a good time when to do it (for optimal pricing or discounts) or maybe a secondary market for lightly used but like new machines? I noticed that 2 years ago they were selling for $1,199 and now they are $1,399. Not sure if it was just because of a different time of the year. Would be interested in hearing thoughts on that.
And on the frequency of stringing. I play tennis all year around and restring my rackets maybe once every 2 weeks approximately. I expect the price of the stringer to pay itself back relatively fast.
Thanks for all the comments and feedback.