Seeking Advice on Electronic Tension Head Upgrade for GAMMA PROGRESSION II 602 FC

[DMaragna]

Hello fellow tennis enthusiasts and stringers!

I’m considering upgrading my stringing machine, a GAMMA PROGRESSION II 602 FC, by adding an electronic tension head to enhance the precision and efficiency of my stringing process. I’ve looked into the Wise 2086, but I’ve been advised against it due to long-term issues with its guide and motor—specifically concerns about a plastic part and a metal component wearing out. I've also seen some tension heads from Pro’s Pro, but I'm not sure about their compatibility or performance.

Does anyone have experience with electronic tension heads on a GAMMA machine? Specifically, I'm looking for recommendations on models that are reliable and have a good track record. Also, if anyone has used Pro’s Pro models, I would greatly appreciate your insights on how they perform and integrate with the GAMMA PROGRESSION II 602 FC.

Thank you in advance for your help and looking forward to your expert advice!
Daniel

 

[Wes]

@DMaragna,

I can provide you with some info/suggestions.

I sent you a PM. Check your inbox.

Cheers, Wes

 

[struggle]

I use a Wise on my Gamma 6004 with no issues.

 

[Red001]

I use the same stringing machine with Wise 2086 for over 10 years.

 

[Irvin]

I believe TW will be offering the Tourna Ennox some time in future. @TW Staff do you have an ETA?

 

[DMaragna]

@Irvin This was a great choice that I saw on Youtube, but I ended up not considering it due to lack of availability. If @TW Staff has it, that would be great!

 

[Irvin]

@Irvin This was a great choice that I saw on Youtube, but I ended up not considering it due to lack of availability. If @TW Staff has it, that would be great!

Knowing now that you are outside the US I would suggest you get some more local to you. You don’t want to have to pay shipping both ways for any repair on an eCP tension head. If you can find an eCP local my suggestion would be to get a lockout. eCPs are great while they work. But they could work one day and not work the next. Unless you have the ability to keep electronic eCPs running like @diredesire who recently bought an eCP out of country.

 

[DMaragna]

thanks!

 

[hadoken]

Just scroll down in this forum and see my review of the Pros Pro MT300. I've had it a month and I am pretty happy with it. The issue with e-tensioners is cost. A Wise with the extra mounting bracket for your dropweight is ~$800 which seems like a lot of money to me for a 'nice to have' on a dropweight upgrade. The MT300 should mount no problem...it has threaded inserts on the bottom so at worst you drill 1-2 holes in your Gamma base to mount it

 

[Sideline_22]

I believe TW will be offering the Tourna Ennox some time in future. @TW Staff do you have an ETA?

Is it the same as

Tennisman Electronic Tension Motor Ennoxx ?​

 

[diredesire]

Is it the same as

Tennisman Electronic Tension Motor Ennoxx ?​

Yeah, they're both OEMed Xpider modules. I have one on my stringmaster machine, check my post history if you want to see. I posted bolt patterns/spacing as well in case you want to check machine compat.