Family Stringer - Alpha Revo 4000?

[randmun]

I will be learning to string racquets for my family cause it's getting really Expensive, Inconvenient and Inconsistent to have it done for my three USTA junior players. I have spent at least the purchase price of the Alpha Revo 4000 in just the last 6 months for the two during their high school seasons (my son was going through a racquet a week - uggghhh!).

It's a big purchase price of $550 plus, but my kids say they don't want me putting their racquets on a 2-point mounting system (cause they don't trust me - I'm not very handy - all thumbs – besides they've only seen the professional models at the clubs they train at ...)

Here's the point - given that I'm not very handy, but I can be very careful, methodical and meticulous - will this machine help me do a good job for my family’s racquets. I subscribed to the United States Racquet Stringers Association and they had very good things to say about the stand version of the Revo 4000 (the Axis). They didn’t seem to have any ratings for machines below this price point.

 

[Mike Cottrill]

Randmun,
If you are going to stringing quite of few a week, you might think about one with a stand. As you noticed, it will pay for itself quickly. I find it easier to maneuver than a table top. If you have a stand to place it on, you will be fine.

 

[randmun]

Mike - I see from the www.newtechtennis.com website (Alpha's site?) that they sell the Axis Pro for $750. It looks very much like the Revo 4000, but without the stand. Any thoughts on that one. BTW - the strings get broken a lot during my daughters fall season and my son's spring - other than that it's probably 1 racquet every other week. It will get busier once by 11-yr old begins to hit the ball harder.

 

[Gaines Hillix]

Mike - I see from the www.newtechtennis.com website (Alpha's site?) that they sell the Axis Pro for $750. It looks very much like the Revo 4000, but without the stand. Any thoughts on that one. BTW - the strings get broken a lot during my daughters fall season and my son's spring - other than that it's probably 1 racquet every other week. It will get busier once by 11-yr old begins to hit the ball harder.

That's the stand mounted lock out machine that I started on. I never had a single problem with it and I later upgraded to their Apex model. If you have more questions, drop an e-mail to Mark Gonzalez at Alpha; mark@alphatennis.com .

 

[Mike Cottrill]

Randmun,
The Blu-Dc Plus is the same as the Revo 4000 with a stand. It’s a little more. I have not seen the Axis Pro, but Gaines owned one. He can tell you about that one. The Blu’s are in some the sports store around here. Glad to here that the family is playing tennis. Great sport. Mark at Alpha can help with any specifics on the machine.
Mike

 

[randmun]

Gaines Hillix & Mike Cottril - thanks for your input - I will contact Mark @ Alpha

 

[fantom]

The Revos aren't in stock right now. Latest word is that they'll be arriving in early July.

 

[randmun]

fantom - yes - confirmed with Mark @ Alpha that 60 units will be arriving in early July - he can put my name down on a list (no deposit required).

BTW - your <hee-HAW> image is pretty funny! I'm thinking that means that Nadal is not your favorite pro (-:

 

[POGO]

Randmun,

thanks for that link. Great prices with Alpha machines than any sites I've seen, about one to two hundred cheaper.

 

[fantom]

BTW - your <hee-HAW> image is pretty funny! I'm thinking that means that Nadal is not your favorite pro (-:

Thanks. I actually like watching him play. Just because he makes some unbelievable returns. Somebody in an old post mentioned that they thought he looked like a donkey and I just thought it was hilarious....

Take care, fellow Ohioan.