New stringer (Gamma X-ST), couple dumb questions

[Edberg's Iceburg]

I have been stringing with the gamma X-2 with stringway clamps for years with reasonable results. Found a sweet deal on a used gamma X-ST with the floor stand and pulled the trigger. I only string for myself, 3-5 racquets per month.

couple questions

How tight are you supposed to tighten the mounts at 2,4,8,10 o'clock positions?

Are you supposed to wrap the string around the black rubber wheel that sits just in front of the tensioner?

How would you expect the tension to compare with this stringer set at 52 vs my X-2 at 52? I was expecting to have to go up 5% due to the lockout vs constant pull, but I think the fixed clamps might be leading to less tension loss so I think it is actually been pretty equal.

 

[esgee48]

The side mounts should be touching the frame, not jammed up against it.

The black rubber thingy is a diablo? Yes, you wrap the string around it once so that the string goes into the tensioner straight (not at an angle.)

If you think or feel or hear that the tensions are coming out equivalent, then you're good to go. FWIW, get the Racquettune app (Android or Apple) and check the tension. Best $2 you'll ever spend.

 

[mikeler]

I've had the X-ST for probably 6 years now. I never use the diablo but I only string for myself. It is incorrect but consistent every time.

 

[Edberg's Iceburg]

I just found the video in the sticky thread at the top of this forum about mounting the racquet with 6 point mounts. looks like I was a little heavy on the pressure first time! I will be sure to tone it down next time.