Tennis_dude101
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Check post 14 in this thread by Sardinesoh, ok. looks the same to me, except for the accuracy part....which we haven't seen before from any PS posts.
Check post 14 in this thread by Sardinesoh, ok. looks the same to me, except for the accuracy part....which we haven't seen before from any PS posts.
Check post 14 in this thread by Sardines![]()
I'm still sold on the portable Brazilian Lockout machines
I have one of these Brazilian TMS machines. It's very useful, but I think it is too hard to release the tensioner after tensioning. I had to adapt some kind of lever to make it easier.
Sounds like your clamps are slipping or drawing back too far. As you release tension the string between the clamp and the tensioner should have no tension. And if there is no tension you should easily be able to release the tensioner.I have one of these Brazilian TMS machines. It's very useful, but I think it is too hard to release the tensioner after tensioning. I had to adapt some kind of lever to make it easier.
That is such a cute little system! My kids would love it for the cute factor and hate me for buying one for them to use! haha. Seriously though, that's a nice system for a home printed design.
We all had to learn at one time. Also before you press the release lever put some pressure on the handle to take tension off the release lever. Then press your release lever and allow handle to rise.See what you mean, @Irvin.
Detailing a little bit more. Everytime after tensioning a string, the "first pressed" on the release pivot is the difficult one, it takes a lot of strength. After that it becomes easy to bring it back to the initial position, beacuse there is no more tension, as you said.
P.s: I'm a beginner stringer and do only my own racquets, so there is a good chance I'm doing something wrong. Next time I'll try to make a video to show you.
We all had to learn at one time. Also before you press the release lever put some pressure on the handle to take tension off the release lever. Then press your release lever and allow handle to rise.
Hey @Sardines, I have a question about my Pro Stringer. The tension sensor is a tiny bit loose and I can slightly wiggle it side to side. Is this bad?
Hey @Sardines, I have a question about my Pro Stringer. The tension sensor is a tiny bit loose and I can slightly wiggle it side to side. Is this bad?
Mine is the same, it is just the way the tension sensor is mounted to the case. I don't think it matters. By all means contact PS if it is worrying you.Hey @Sardines, I have a question about my Pro Stringer. The tension sensor is a tiny bit loose and I can slightly wiggle it side to side. Is this bad?
We all had to learn at one time. Also before you press the release lever put some pressure on the handle to take tension off the release lever. Then press your release lever and allow handle to rise.
Updated with the cross stringing issues.
I want to go through TSA as fast as possible. I don't want to be stopped for something silly as an awl, or cutter etc etc. The multitool has a blade, so it goes in the checked luggage. The PS2 is delightful to travel with. The D1 guys I play with also used these units when traveling. No need to find someone whose machine can replicate what you like etc. An hour of your life for 2 racquets is about the same as going to the stringer. The nice thing about our racquets is there is no need for awls at all. The only racquet that is problematic is the need for blunt needles to hold the blocked cross holes at the end.
If you can remove the tension adjustment knob (mine is held on by a grub screw) you should find a screw with the shaft running through it. This can be turned to adjust the tension calibration.Someone PMed me regarding calibration of tension. AFAIK, it can't be adjusted. When I asked Jean about this in the beginning, he sent me a file to print out the scale that can replace the scale that's on the unit. The accuracy, as fair as I have determined as accurately as I could, is about +/- 1-1.2lbs variation with that tiny tension indicator. The machine has been working at least 1-2 racquets a week since we bought it, and sometimes 3-4 if I want mine done. So it's not doing pro shop numbers. So far, the machine has been accurate still, but I'm pretty sure it will need some sort of tune up at some point. We'll see. I haven't stripped the unit, but since the warranty is about to expire, I may just do a strip down when I have a few hours to blow.
Wider spacing between the strings you’re clamping.What’s the difference between the large pro stringer flying clamp and the medium? For what frame specifications do I need one size or other?
Thanks
Thanks and Interesting. Asked customer service and they refer again to the 45-65 range (and that "the range is more accurate than the tension sticker" and that they are being "more conservative with the range"). Presumably they mean for this as the "best accuracy" range34-70 lbs
Thanks and Interesting. Asked customer service and they refer again to the 45-65 range (and that "the range is more accurate than the tension sticker" and that they are being "more conservative with the range"). Presumably they mean for this as the "best accuracy" range
Though I'm rather unsure about the interesting suggestion of "the good news is that it is much easier to string lower tension than higher tension. For example, you can tension every other string in order to slightly drop tension"...
So the 45-65lb range is from the website itself under tech. spec. (https://pro-stringer.com/product/portable-stringing-machine-tennis/)
Direct quote from CS via whatsapp (full message):
"The range is more accurate than the tension sticker. Some machines may go slightly lower than 45lb but since we can't guarantee it for all we are more conservative with the range. The good news is that it is much easier to string lower tension than higher tension. For example, you can tension every other string in order to slightly drop tension"
Definitely interesting...
Well it's 30 days so you'd get at least 5 restrings in. That's labor alone worth it. I remember paying £15-£25 labor alone in London, so after 5 restrings, you'll be able to narrow down if the tension range works for you. Took that many restrings to tune tensions for me to like the Pro Stringer. Flying clamps are as good as fixed, if tuned correctly. The setup just requires more "faffing" around (tuning the tightness, initial starting pull and of course the 3 throat pulls to the rear of the butt).Yea I am still debating with myself whether I want to shell out a few hundreds more for the (potential) added convenience and ultimately an electronic machine (as imperfect as it may be, as well as flying clamp vs. fixed clamp system)
Admittedly I am not the intended touring ITF demographic (I'm just some intermediate leveel scrub) but I do live in a small London apartment and am slightly hesitant whether I want to buy a full-sized machine occupying even more space permanently. I've had enough covid-era impulse buys taking up spaces that i'm struggling to get rid of!
(BTW - their money back guarantee actually takes a sizeable chunk (c.$100 or so I think) out of the refund for delivery costs and whatever else!)
Interesting. How does the guide extender look and what does it do in practice?Enjoy and do let us know how you get along. Do make sure you get the Large Claw if you have a wide gap open pattern racquet. And also make sure they at least send you a 3D file of the guide extender, so you can print it out yourself. It's a much easier way to string than under the throat method in the original design.
Interested in this also, as it wasn't around when I bought my PS back in 2014....Interesting. How does the guide extender look and what does it do in practice?
On my 6004 I had a Wise with the Gamma adapter which raised to pull level with the stringbed.Question: Has anyone ever run into this problem of sensor hole being too high, as in totally above the throat beam (or is this a problem at all)?
When stringing the mains in the throat you must go over or under the frame on the side to tension mains on the throat. I always went over but going under provides exactly the same angle.Question: how then is the throat tensioning supposed to work? Now that I try to put it into practice, is the string supposed to go around the bottom/side of the beam, kink/get squashed by the throat & the sensor, before going through the tensioning unit??
2.1 Question: Has anyone ever run into this problem of sensor hole being too high, as in totally above the throat beam (or is this a problem at all)?
I assume the "sensor hole" you are referring to the string guide into the tensioner? If so, it will not ever match the height of the grommet holes.
2.2 Question: how then is the throat tensioning supposed to work? Now that I try to put it into practice, is the string supposed to go around the bottom/side of the beam, kink/get squashed by the throat & the sensor, before going through the tensioning unit??
If you watch the stringing videos on the Youtube channel by Pro Stringer, the string pull is under the shafts. There is built it adjustability in the mount to lift enough for the string to be pulled. If you want to avoid this method, then you will need the Butt Cap Pull Adaptor, which I am not sure is being offered to everyone but I got one 3D printed myself. I do know other forum members approached Pro Stringer and got the .stl file from them.
2.3 Question: is it just my racket (in fact not just one, quite a few of my rackets), or is it actually not quite easy to get the Pro Stringer unit to rest flush against the curved throat and apply tension?
If you use a smooth table, it will tension and pull flush against the frame by tension, by sliding into position on its own. Just align the guide to the grommet hole.
2.4 Question: I can't seem to find this anymore but I think I read it somewhere, that it is actually recommended to use the OPPOSITE throat instead of same-side throat as anchor when doing the throat tensioning?
I suggest you follow the product video.
3. (product design) The low height of the bracket did present problem when cross-weaving
Yes. I've emphasized that design limitation in my review. It is possible to put spacers in to lift it another 1cm and still have space to lock a 24mm racquet down. I had hoped my review would help those looking into the the PS would understand this limitation, but I guess it's easier to see and feel it more than reading about it.
PS: Added a large-sized claw clamp to my purchase (default ones are 2x medium ones) and that is definitely helpful for clamping wider-apart strings
Yes. I do highly recommend anyone using flying clamps to get one, as per my review.
@Sardines
These are the buttcap pull adaptor (2 of them) that I received from Pro Stringer CS. Never did 3D printing before --- is the sizing of the object fixed in the .stl file? Also wondering what material you chose to print these off?
Do I need both adaptors (or which one seems to be the better one)?
.stl files for those who are interested
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These are the buttcap pull adaptor (2 of them) that I received from Pro Stringer CS. Never did 3D printing before --- is the sizing of the object fixed in the .stl file? Also wondering what material you chose to print these off?
Do I need both adaptors (or which one seems to be the better one)?
I put a loop of scrap string in where these is a blocked hole so that I can pull it aside when necessary.totally struggled to poke the syn gut cross through a blocked hole by the poly main)