I've had my Pro Stringer(4kg and very small) now for 4 years, its still doing a good job especially after I bought a set of Stringway Clamps.
TD
Yes and if you don’t know for sure who it is PM everyone so you’ll be sure to get him. LOLThere is a member (jasonfoong) on the forum that own both a Pro Stringer and a Stringway MS140. Maybe PM him and he can give you his thoughts on both machines.
TD
I'm only aware of the portable stringers listed above, the SW MS140 looks like a solid machine but it does weigh in at 10kg(with case) compared to 4kg for the Pro Stringer. The MiStringer is the lightest at 3kg which is pretty amazing and it also seems to go a good job according to the reviews.Does anyone know of a portable stringer that can string better then the Stringway MS140?
Any time a new poster that never posted before praises a machine makes me wonder of their association with the company
I don't have any connection with Stringway and I paid full price for my MS140. If you provide your email address, I can send you my receipt. I have over 16 years stringing experience and it's not my first machine. So far I'm happy with the machine.
This forum is for sharing information, but sadly, if you recommend the machine, people suspect you in association with the manufacturer. Lol.
Any time a new poster that never posted before praises a machine makes me wonder of their association with the company
I purchased MS140 to replace my old bulky machine. I don’t travel, but I live in a small apartment and I needed stringing machine to be portable, easy to set up and put it back in the case. The machine that can produce decent quality of stringing jobs or as PBarre said the machine that “performs without compromise”
The manufacturer calls MS140 lightweight stringing machine, comparing MS140 and ML100 by stringing results, which are by Stringway are the same.
ML100 weighs 17 kg vs MS140 which is only 7 kg.
So, let’s try to compare MS140 with machines that be able to produce similar results.
After I received the machine, I immediately strung my 3 racquets using the same strings and the same tension. When played I couldn’t find any difference. All stringbeds sounded the same, produced the same power, etc.
“Lightweight” feature of MS140 came to me as a bonus. If Stringway manufactured MS140 version with the drop weight for a bit lower price, I would probably go for it.
MS140 has a 4 point direct racquet support with fast clamp system, table lock, knot function and 360 degree rotation.
I like that MS140 comes without heavy base. It makes the machine more compact. Instead of weak clamp, I use ratchet strap. It holds the machine much better.
If you have stand, MS140 is easy to attach to it using the bolt.
The tensioner level is below of stringbed. I don’t know if it makes any difference for stringing.
Stringway recommends to check the calibration on the MS140 and adjust it if necessary. Mechanical calibrator comes with the machine. For a few bucks, I bought on **** electronic scale, which I use as a calibrator.
Stringway clamps are really good. Compare with Gamma clamps, Stringway clamps are more gentle for the strings.
Stringing the racquet on MS140 is pleasant procedure. It reminds me crank machine, but stringing results comes much better and less dependable on human factor.
I can’t make the video, but you can find Stringway MS140 video on YouTube:
There are also a couple of diagrams of MS140.
MS140 fast clamp system is a nice feature, but it makes difficult to get access to central holes. If you start stringing from the bottom, you may need to insert the string before clamping the racquet.
Lots of small parts. When you pack MS140, make sure, you don’t lose anything.
Thanks for the reply about calibration, and that you have a work around; we all have work around on the stringers we use, ultimately.Hi PBarre, There is a good review of the Pro Stringers strengths and weaknesses here: https://bigtimetennis.wordpress.com/2016/07/11/testing-the-pro-stringer-portable-stringing-machine/
My answers to your questions are:
- Two questions about the Pro Stringer: can it be calibrated? If so, how can adjustments be made to it? It is possible, there is an adjustment screw under the tension knob, I've never done it however.
Cheers,
- If it can’t be calibrated, is the display and the tension pulled the same after 4 years? As per the above review, I've found my PS to be consistent with the tensions pulled but the display is off by a couple of pounds at some tensions. I get around this by cross checking the tension pulled with my tension gauge and adjusting for the desired tension if required.
TD.
I don’t know the reason, high cost of fast clamps or customer complaints. Who knows..
I would like Stringway to reconsider this decision and come with better design of the fast clamp. It could be something simple, like Silent Partner’s clamping system:
It's practically the same mounting system and it has supports outside the frame.
Не с моим профессиональным стрингером ;-)Рука не отвалиться?