Eagnas EAG 300, any owners?

[Cfidave]

Looking for feedback on the Eagnas EAG 300 from people who own or have owned this stringer. Looks like a basic Ektelon Model H clone, wondering about particulars, I.E mounts, clamps, overall build, etc. Don't need all the negatives about the company, I am well versed from previous posts.

 

[Tennis_Dad]

Eagnas 300

I purchased one about 2-3 weeks ago, the machine is ok, the finish on certain parts is rough, but I doubt it affects functionality. The guide bar clamps can be annoying to move at times because they can stick. I have had to tighten the guide bar plates already because they wobble a little. An odd thing happened once. After I had finished stringing a racquet and checked it with a string meter, the short side of the string job (the one not continued as crosses) measured about 5 lbs less than the long side. I havent figured out how that happened yet. All in all, if I had it to do over again i might hold out a little longer and get a machine that didnt have the glide clamps something more like the Alpha Revo 4000 clamps.

Good Luck.

 

[barry]

cfidave

Couple of reviews at http://www.stringforum.net/mforum.php?show=eagnas_300&model=Eagnas 300

I hate glide bars, but that is just me. You cannot string all rackets with them unless you have floating clamps.

 

[Cfidave]

Thanks for the input. I may take a serious look at the Flex 940, for a little more money, seems you get a lot more machine. I did check out Stringforum, and a couple of others, seems the 940 gets consistently decent reviews. Thanks again.

 

[Gaines Hillix]

You might want to check the post from Bernie here before you buy one of their machines;

http://www.g r andslamstringers.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=machinestools;action=display;num=1116263635;start=15

 

[POGO]

You might want to check the post from Bernie here before you buy one of their machines;

http://www.g r andslamstringers.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=machinestools;action=display;num=1116263635;start=15

Hey Gaines,

Is mutual power alpine 2000 a better choice for a budget crank machine than Eagnes?

http://www.mutualpower.net/StringingMachines/Alpine2000.htm

 

[barry]

Cfidave

Reading the spec's it looks like an Alpha Sports:
Axis Pro . Couple of minor differences, for half the money.

I have had good luck with Eagnas and no problem with any parts or service. Of course it broke 1 time in 5 years, 1 month after the 5 year warranty ran out, so had to pay for the spring, $12, priority mail, showed up in 2 days. Pain to install, the owner said it would be, but told me how to do it.

With todays stringing machines, it is more about the stringer than the machine itself. You pull tension, clamp it, and move to the next one. I can't think of anything else the machine does. Maybe some day the machine will weave the strings for you.

The customer comments on the 940 are at

http://www.eagnas.com/maxcmt/cfl940.html

Looks like a decent crank machine to me. $399 with strings sounds like an excellent deal.

 

[Gaines Hillix]

Hey Gaines,

Is mutual power alpine 2000 a better choice for a budget crank machine than Eagnes?

http://www.mutualpower.net/StringingMachines/Alpine2000.htm

Really can't comment on the Mutual Power machines. There hasn't been much feedback on here about them. I do know that they are made by a company is Asia called XSpider, which is a split off from Eagnas(former Eagnas empolyees, I assume). The same company makes Silent Partner machines. SP was supposed to have an exclusive deal for North America for these machines, but so mucnh for the worth of contracts with these guys. Anyway, before buying one make be sure to check what kind of warranty they have, their return policy, shipping charges for returns, repairs and parts availability.

 

[barry]

Gaines

Here is the warranty I found on Eagnas and AtsSports site. Most of the stringer site do not even have a link to return policy.

Warranty

5 years warranty

Returns

Return authorization numbers must be requested before acceptance. Unauthorized returns are refused and returned at customer’s expense. All returns must be made within 30 days of invoice date. Merchandise returned will be subject to a 15% restocking fee unless defective. We reserve the right to inspect for misuse and to determine whether repair, replacement or adjustment is necessary. Merchandise must be returned in original packing and in resaleable condition. All products returned must: be 100% complete, contain all original boxes and packing materials, contain all manuals and other accessories. The customer pays all shipping charges. Original shipping charges are not refunded on returned items. Customer is responsible for all shipping charges back to MAXLINE on returned items. When we receive products back, we inspect them carefully, then immediately credit your charge card or send a refund check.


ATSSports Refunds / Returns

We will accept returns, with a return authorization number, within 30 days of shipment, for a refund or exchange. Return shipment must have a Return Authorization Number (RA#) clearly printed on the outside of the box/packaging (Call ATS Sports at 1-800-866-7071 to obtain an RA#). ATS Sports will refuse any return without an RA#. All merchandise returned may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. We reserve the right to inspect merchandise for misuse and to determine whether repair, replacement or adjustment is necessary. Merchandise must be returned in its original box/packaging and in new and resalable condition or be charged a 15% restocking fee. The customer is responsible for all return shipping and handling charges. It is recommended that a traceable method of transit be used, as ATS Sports will not assume responsibility for returns that are lost during transit. If it is determined that ATS Sports is at fault, there will be no restocking fee and shipping and handling charges will be credited back to the customer. Call 1-800-866-7071 for a Return Authorization Number. Customized special orders are non-returnable and non-refundable. Videos are non-returnable and non-refundable once the wrapping has been removed. Defective videos will be replaced with the same title only. Credit and/or refund will not be issued for defective videos.

LF and Alpha sites did not have any information about returns.

To help clarify things, maybe the vendors should post prices, warranty, and return policy on their sites.

 

[Gaines Hillix]

barry, I agree that all of that information should be on their websites. If it's not found online any prospective buyer needs to call them and get the information directly. Even if it is on their website I think it's a good idea to get it first hand before buying.

 

[Tennis_Dad]

Any 300 users that are having great results care to share tips on getting the best job out of this machine? I am concerned that I am getting inconsistent tensions as measured by a stringmeter afterwards. I know that the tension will not be the same as the pull tension, but shouldnt the tension be very close from the same strings on opposite sides of the racquet?

 

[barry]

Tennis Dad

I am not an expert on glide machines, but if the tension is pulled, it should be the same on both sides, unless your glide is somehow jammed, or the clamp is slipping. I assume you are talking about the mains and not the crosses, as the crosses usually come out with less tension due to the weave.

I have a string meter and they are accurate within 4 pounds depending which strings you measure and the actual string itself. Poly seems to always measure the same even if sturng at 50 pounds.

I would give customer service a call, It may not be your stringer but the technique you are using or something minor like a screw needs tightening.

This was my best guess.

 

[POGO]

I purchased one about 2-3 weeks ago, the machine is ok, the finish on certain parts is rough, but I doubt it affects functionality. The guide bar clamps can be annoying to move at times because they can stick. I have had to tighten the guide bar plates already because they wobble a little. An odd thing happened once. After I had finished stringing a racquet and checked it with a string meter, the short side of the string job (the one not continued as crosses) measured about 5 lbs less than the long side. I havent figured out how that happened yet. All in all, if I had it to do over again i might hold out a little longer and get a machine that didnt have the glide clamps something more like the Alpha Revo 4000 clamps.

Good Luck.

How are you strining? Are you stringing both long and short side at the same time or are you stringing the short side first and tying it off and then string the long side then continue to do the crosses?

If you are doing the later, then that might explain the difference in the main tension because your actually putting more stress and slightly deforming one side of the racket causing a different tension to one side of the racket.

It is better to string both LS and SS evenly outward so tension stress is evenly distrubuted.

 

[arodnadal]

check the flex 920

 

[Cfidave]

The flex 920 seems to be exactly like the flex 940 with a different base. It is about $50.00 cheaper, I wonder why. Eagnas has so many models, it gets confusing. Both models seem to be a lot of machine for the money.