Ektelon model "D" vs. Prince NEOS 1000

[Autodidactic player]

Does anyone know if the tension head from a Prince NEOS will fit on the tension arm assembly for the Ektelon model "D"? I bought the top of a NEOS - the tension head, frame table assembly, frame retainer, glide bars, etc - but I do not have everything below the frame table - the tension assembly arm, brake, stand, etc. Since you can get the model "D" pretty cheap, I'm wondering if I can simply attach the NEOS tension head to the model "D" assembly arm and switch the frame table assembly, frame retainer, glide bars, etc. Any help appreciated! Thanks.

 

[dancraig]

These people would know: http://www.tennismachines.com/tennismachines/index.html

 

[MAX PLY]

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If I were betting I would say yes but definitely call Jim Henry and the folks at tennis machines -- they will know for certain.

 

[vrx46]

Does anyone know if the tension head from a Prince NEOS will fit on the tension arm assembly for the Ektelon model "D"? I bought the top of a NEOS - the tension head, frame table assembly, frame retainer, glide bars, etc - but I do not have everything below the frame table - the tension assembly arm, brake, stand, etc. Since you can get the model "D" pretty cheap, I'm wondering if I can simply attach the NEOS tension head to the model "D" assembly arm and switch the frame table assembly, frame retainer, glide bars, etc. Any help appreciated! Thanks.

It will fit perfect. Prince never changed anything on the machines and all parts are interchangeable, the model d is a great machine

 

[Clintspin]

The Model D gear arm that holds the tension-head will be shorter but will work.

 

[Cobra Tennis]

The gear arm is short on the model D. I had a model D and sold it to a local kid---thing is still running like a champ. The tension head will fit perfectly.

 

[vrx46]

The gear arm is short on the model D. I had a model D and sold it to a local kid---thing is still running like a champ. The tension head will fit perfectly.

All prince and ektelon stringing machine parts are interchangeable, i have pieces from a 5000 on a model B lol