Tennis stringing technique

[barry]

I have noticed many any of the electronic machines stringers use this technique for stringing:
1. weave the string
2. pull the tension
3. before releasing the tension, weave the next string
4. clamp the previous string
5. weave the next string
6. go to step 2

On a crank machine, most stringers do the following:
1. weave the string
2. pull the tension
3. clamp the string
4. weave the next string
5. go to step 2

Appears constant pull stringing techniques are different than on manual machines. You leave the string tension on longer, which I assume stretches the string.

Also does anyone know if Wise is coming out with a new version which will allow 360 degree rotation.

 

[theace21]

It is much easier to weave one ahead - tension previous cross string - clamp - weave one ahead. I got the wise head in march, after years with a crank - I don't think I change my technique...

You quickly get used to not having 360 degree rotation. I don't even think about it anymore...

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[bigbanger]

Also does anyone know if Wise is coming out with a new version which will allow 360 degree rotation.

Herb Wise's philosophy seems to be that it's advantageous to have the gripper in the same plane as the string bed so that pulls will be straight through the grommet. This reduces friction between the string and the grommet during tensioning. So I doubt that he will come out with a version that goes against this philosophy. On my Alpha Apex, the Wise tension head is slightly below the plane of the string bed on most frames - it's closer than the stock Alpha tension head, but still pulls at a bit of a downward angle. Still not enough to give me 360 degree rotation, however.

 

[barry]

Herb Wise's philosophy seems to be that it's advantageous to have the gripper in the same plane as the string bed so that pulls will be straight through the grommet. This reduces friction between the string and the grommet during tensioning. So I doubt that he will come out with a version that goes against this philosophy. On my Alpha Apex, the Wise tension head is slightly below the plane of the string bed on most frames - it's closer than the stock Alpha tension head, but still pulls at a bit of a downward angle. Still not enough to give me 360 degree rotation, however.

Good point never thought about the string angle. Whoever designed the Wise I think has strung a few rackets.
How do you like your Wise? Have never seen a complaint on one, and plan on ordering one soon, but curious if a new version might be coming out.

 

[Gaines Hillix]

My guess is that you are seeing more experienced strings using the electronic machines. Weaving an extra string before pulling tension on the first one or as it's called "weaving one ahead" is not related to the type of machine being used. There's an advantage in using this technique on any machine, electric, crank or drop weight. It allows the stringer to take advantage of the stagger in the main strings created by the first weave to make the second weave easier. The step that many stringers miss in weaving one ahead is to go ahead and pull most of the second string through the mains before tensioning the first one.