Silent Partner Maestro, any objections?
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gamma 5003, the roller string guide makes a world of difference.
i dont like what the heck is going on between eagnas and silent partner, and i dont know who is telling the truth and who is lying, so i have decided to steer away from them.
if i had the money i would buy the 5003.
i dont like what the heck is going on between eagnas and silent partner, and i dont know who is telling the truth and who is lying, so i have decided to steer away from them.
if i had the money i would buy the 5003.
I haven't strung on a gamma for a long time. But the maestor clamps are the same as the aria, the three tooth design, and they are first grade quality clamps. I have used babolat before and these clamps are just as good in terms of their holding power and softness on strings. what are the prices for the two machines?
Only improvement I could suggest is the Maestro should include the Adaptor for Throatless Racquets, and not charge an extra $20.00. I had a similar complaint with the Wise 2086 foot pedal; they charge $35 and should have included it with the purchase. When you buy a machine, it should be complete, not have to buy add-ons.
What is the difference between these two machines?
http://sptennis.com/stringer.asp#MAESTRO
http://www.eagnas.com/hyper480.html#MAESTRO
One sells for $200 less than the other. Don't have access to either, but the pictures and features look the same.
What is the difference between these two machines?
http://sptennis.com/stringer.asp#MAESTRO
http://www.eagnas.com/hyper480.html#MAESTRO
One sells for $200 less than the other. Don't have access to either, but the pictures and features look the same.
barry said:
...and right on cue, in comes barry for the Eagnas following. The difference: one is made by Xpider and comes with the same clamps as are on the Aria, which are excellent, the other is made by Lily Lee and comes with the PN-1012 clamps that have received mixed reviews. I believe a board member actually purchased a 480 only to end up with all kinds of problems with it (different, thinner turntable than pictures I believe was one of the complaints). The upgrade in clamps alone between the Maestro and the 480 is almost equal to the extra $200 (SP clamps are $75 each), but hey, whatever, take a chance on it if you want, a stringing machine should last a long, long time. Find the one you want and get it, don't settle just to save a little bit of money initially. Purchasing a stringing machine is basically an investment, and that's how it should be approached.
Masamusou said:
So you like myself have no first hand experience with either machine, just what you READ. Don't know about the clamps being better, I do know the Aria clamps are now 3 tooth, just like the Eagnas ones. I compared the Aria clamps (friend let me string a racket on his Aria) with my Eagnas clamps, both seem to hold tension which is what I assumed they were designed to do. I do think the Aria base clamps are superior to my cone lock clamps, but once again spring assisted base clamps are pretty much spring assisted base clamps.
So back to the original question, other than a different dealers name on the machines, what is the difference?
Audiodude said:
It does appear the mounting arms on the Eagnas has holes in it, the SP does not. So which came first the 480 or the MAESTRO . Since the MAESTRO is a new machine from SP, I assume it is a clone of the Eagnas 480! I think they both use the same parts with a few minor differences.
barry said:
And again you make assumptions that are wrong. I have used a Maestro before. I've used the Maestro with the SP clamps and I've also used an Eagnas with their 3-tooth clamps. Sounds like I have basis for a comparison here doesn't it? It's not even a contest, the Maestro clamps are far superior. I don't know why I even bother, you still believe that the turntables on the Combo 910 and the Blu-DC are the exact same. You probably believe that Alpha just rebrands Eagnas machines too. Maybe you should do a little more research on these things before making your assumptions. I'm not getting into anything more specific about the 480 because I haven't used that particular machine, but the difference in clamps alone is enough to justify a Maestro IMO (and yes barry, I have used both clamps and can easily tell a difference). If you aren't as picky as me that's fine, there are plenty of machines made and most/all of them will do a job, personally, I won't use something of inferior quality. Again barry, read this one sentence here: I DO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE EAGNAS CLAMPS AND WITH THE SP CLAMPS, so don't even try that "you can only go based off of what you read" crap.
Here's my broad spectrum message: If cost is the only thing you care about, then sure, go ahead and buy Eagnas. Like I said before, purchasing a stringing machine should be considered an investment, which means research should be done in order to choose the RIGHT machine for that individual's purposes. If that individual is only focused on the cost, then Eagnas is probably the way to go, not everyone has the same requirements barry. You seem to prefer cheaper cost, I'm all about quality.
Masamusou said:
You posted earlier you had no experience on either machine. Guess in your virtual world it works different. You being all knowledgeable and an expert on all stringing machines, I don’t know why you bother either, maybe the board should just ask you!
Been stringing for over 20 years, how about you?
chrisplchs
Professional
barry said:
Saddam was in power for a long time.. does that make him a better leader than Clinton?
Well said. Many of us prefer brand names, because we know the companies are concerned about what their names. They do R&D, provide customer service before and after the sale. We you need a chuckle go read the Eagnas faq. They just rip Silent Partner...Can't really take them seriously when they sell like 78 models. Some might be good, but why 78 models. How many does Alpha, Gamma and Neos sell...Better to sell less and maintain quality - at least that is my opinion...Masamusou said:
chrisplchs
Professional
I wouldn't say the MAESTRO's clamps are the best I have used but they are pretty solid, espeically on a 800 machine. The Maestro is pretty quality and you get great service. The thing that makes it an great deal is the arms move in with each other via a center knob instead of individual adjustment. But if you are a first time buyer and don't know a lot about machines, then the masesto is a good deal.
barry said:
The Maestro has been around for at least three to four years, although the clamps have been recently upgraded. As to which came first, I can't really say for sure. I do know that one of the two companies being discussed has a reputation for producing knock offs.
My guess is that they both use a lot of parts that appear to be very much alike.
Mike D
matchpoints
Professional
Masamusou said:
That would be me. Worst experience EVER! You can search for posts under this user name to read all about it. Proud owner of Alpha Apex now. Night and Day difference in build quality and service! You get what you pay for.
Hey guys,
I don't want to feel like "Big-John McCarthy", the referee at the UFC martial-arts fights...cool it... I value both your opinions...
In this price-range of $750.-$800. is the choice among:
Alpha Axis Pro
Gamma 5003
and SP Maestro ?
Any others that should be on the "short-list"?
Thx...
I don't want to feel like "Big-John McCarthy", the referee at the UFC martial-arts fights...cool it... I value both your opinions...
In this price-range of $750.-$800. is the choice among:
Alpha Axis Pro
Gamma 5003
and SP Maestro ?
Any others that should be on the "short-list"?
Thx...
