Is it worth it?

[miksta2006]

I was wondering if it is worth it to get a stringing machine/learn to string. I don't break strings THAT much, but I'm still breaking them ~4-6 times a month and that number is going up. The stringer that I have been using charges 20 dollars/job w/ string included but he is going of to college in a few weeks. Would it be worth it to learn to string so I could do my own racquets and I have someone who can refer people to me for stringing theirs. Also, how hard is it to string most racquets.

 

[The_Question]

Heck yes!! You will learn how to string, and that's one more thing you'll know how to do for yourself. Besides, you'll get the chance to try out different strings, no more waiting on someone, no more paying labor. You can do it when you feel like it!!

 

[miksta2006]

Thanks for the reply, can anyone recommended a stringing machine that would be good to learn with? I don't really know anything about these machines.

 

[fuzz nation]

Yep, even if you don't string for your pals, the machine will easily pay for itself in a year or two.

I always know exactly how my racquets will be when I restring them. No need to worry about anyone else getting your gear right or wrong.

Oh, try searching here for info/reviews on different table top machines. I have an older LaserFibre machine with a drop weight tensioner that's great for me, but there are a number of them around.

 

[JackB1]

Thanks for the reply, can anyone recommended a stringing machine that would be good to learn with? I don't really know anything about these machines.

What's your price range?
Unless you want to go over $400 you are probably stick with a dropweight with flying clamps or at best, a dropweight with fixed clamps.

 

[russell]

Just think of the savings in terms of time and money. Instead of watching commercials, you'll be cranking string, your productivity will skyrocket and not to mention the hour racquet back guarantee done to your exacting standard. It's a no brainer!

You'll be learning a new craft and honing your skills with every job. Your fingers will be gaining agility and dexterity which will translate to many other tasks.

Stick around here in the stringing section and you'll learn a lot from the many knowledgeable stringers that post here. You'll be good to go in no time. Just do eet.

 

[miksta2006]

Just read http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=213946 and as of now I'm thinking about the Silent Partner Hip Hop. The reason being I don't really want to get the cheapsest one there is because I want it to still be awesome even when I get better. Also the break for the O3 racquets, seeing as thats what I use. Any thoughts?

 

[ptb5021]

I have a silent partner swing, and it gets the job done. It's price under $200, so you can get this as a starter. Drop weight rather than crank, may seem intimidating at first but its very easy to use, and really doesn't take that much longer than a crank set up. Beginning of last summer I was in the same boat, breaking strings and trying to decide if I should get a stringer or not, and I'm so glad I did - keeps my stringing costs down (machine has already paid for itself), and I can get some extra cash stringing other peoples frames.