Looking to buy a stringing machine....

[santolg321]

I´m looking to buy a stringing machine with this caracteristics.

- Dropweight (since i´m new in stringing)

- 6 mounting points


just that, I have a budget of $200 so I think I´ll have to buy a second hand stringing machine.

Some brand and models recommendations????

 

[santolg321]

looking forward to buy a machine like this one, but I don´t know were can I find it second hand.

 

[dancraig]

Eagnas sells a copy, with floating clamps, for $269.
The one with fixed clamps is $399.
http://www.eagnas.com/flash565.html
http://www.eagnas.com/flash767.html

I see the Gamma for sale, used, on e bay occasionally.

 

[Redflea]

If you could find one used, ($399 new) you couldn't do a lot better than an Alpha Pioneer DC Plus...fixed clamps, 6 pt. mount, linear gripper (gamma lacks this), clutch and ratchet...

The previous version, I believe, was the Alpha Pioneer DC, and there was also an Alpha Pioneer FL, but I'm not sure if that one was 6pt.

 

[santolg321]

you´re right the alpha is better, but I don´t know if i´ll find it used.

 

[Achilles]

it'll be tough finding one, with fixed clamps for that prize range, if possible, save up a bit more and you'll have a bit more choices. But if you can find a Alpha Pioneer DC for that price, you one lucky dude.

 

[shojun25]

you could buy a SP swing upgraded into a 6 point mounting system. its $199 for a 2 point, but only $50 more to get a 6 point. it also comes with a reel of syn gut. just go to silent partner's website.

 

[Nuke]

you could buy a SP swing upgraded into a 6 point mounting system. its $199 for a 2 point, but only $50 more to get a 6 point.

The Swing comes standard with that "6-point" mounting system. The $50 upgrade is really for the e-stringer, which comes standard with a 2-point, but the Swing already has it. But don't get too excited -- it's not what most people think of when they talk about 6-point mounting systems like on the Gamma above. It just has a couple of extra contact points at the top and bottom, not the usual outside braces you see on true 6-points. It's a bit more stable than a 2-point, but misleading to compare it to a real 6-point. Good machine, though.

 

[TonyB]

I believe "tennis-skater" is selling a Mutual Power Hercules 610 in the swap meet section. I think it might be right in your price range.

I have one and it works flawlessly. Fixed clamps, linear gripper, 6-point mounting, and a smooth (nont ratcheting) one-way clutch.

I would never buy a floating clamp setup. It's just not worth the hassle.

 

[Tennis Man]

looking forward to buy a machine like this one, but I don´t know were can I find it second hand.

That's a sweet-looking machine. How much is it new?

 

[tennis-skater]

That's a sweet-looking machine. How much is it new?

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACGAMMA-602FC.html

 

[Gugafan_Redux]

If your budget is really $200, I recommend the Gamma X-2. I know, you said you want 6 pt mounting. But really, I don't see what the problem is with 2 pt mounting. There is absolutely nothing unstable or damaging about the 2 pt mounting in the Gamma X-2. With shipping should be about $160 in the U.S. Now you've freed up $40 for some other gear. Some over grips, more Thorlo socks, whatever, to go with your new equipment, which really is a savings in itself. Mine will be paid for after about 6 or 7 strings jobs.

Gamma X-2 rocks!