Tourna 300 CS crank stringing machine

[bogdan101]

Cheers to all, this is my first post here.

I just ordered my first stringing machine, a Tourna 300 CS. I am in Canada and this is from the big rainforest online retailer, so if I don't like it it would be easy to send back. Anybody else have any experience with this particular model?

Thanks,

Bogdan

 

[Irvin]

I've never used that stringer but welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy stringing.

 

[bogdan101]

Thanks!.. Somehow in Canada stringing machines are way expensive beyond the exchange rate. This one is significantly cheaper than a comparably featured Gamma, I hope it turns out okay.

 

[bogdan101]

Update: it's here!

Everything went much smoother than I expected. First I watched a TW tutorial video, then did a first job on a junk racquet. The only real difficulty was at the very end, when it took some work to push the string through a shared hole to tie the crosses. The awl that came with the machine saved the day.

Next job: my PS 85, which went a lot faster. I looked at the Klipper racquet database to find out exactly where I'm supposed to tie the knots. I strung this one up at 55 lbs, and it feels accurate. I may get a calibrator later.

Feels very sturdy and precise; love it!

 

[gkamieneski]

How do you like those 'V' clamps at the shoulders? I am trying to get some of those to upgrade my machine.

 

[bogdan101]

How do you like those 'V' clamps at the shoulders? I am trying to get some of those to upgrade my machine.

You mean the ones holding the racquet?... I like them because they won't block the grommet holes, no matter where you place them.

 

[Karma Tennis]

I may get a calibrator later.

Welcome to the wonderful world of stringing your own racquets

I ended up buying a Digital Luggage Scale device from the big auction site and it works perfectly fine as a calibrator. Some models have backlit LED displays making them very easy to use in low light conditions or if your eye-sight isn't what it once might have been. Saved a lot of money in the process and it works a treat.

 

[bogdan101]

Welcome to the wonderful world of stringing your own racquets

I ended up buying a Digital Luggage Scale device from the big auction site and it works perfectly fine as a calibrator. Some models have backlit LED displays making them very easy to use in low light conditions or if your eye-sight isn't what it once might have been. Saved a lot of money in the process and it works a treat.

Good idea, I'll look for something like that. Strung up 3 frames so far and it's easier than I imagined. Just need to practice my knots a bit more now.

 

[pshie]

How has been your experience with the tourna for the past three years?

 

[racquet_x-pert]

How has been your experience with the tourna for the past three years?

Hi Pshie and group,
I have the machine in question since 2015 and it works quite well. I have strung a couple hundred on this machine and no issues. There are only 3 or 4 manufacturer's of stringing machines, most are in Taiwan. This one is made by Xpider. Companies like Unique Sports, aka Tourna, have it branded/painted for them. The crank is not as smooth as the Prince Neos 100/1500 (the industry standard for crank machines). It is a solid workhorse.

I have strung on Wilson Bairado, Yonex PT-8, most Prince and Gamma machines over the years. For a professional model crank machine, this has almost all the features I find important. If you want more information, reply here or start a private conversation.

 

[Cobaine]

I have this machine as well. I really like it; it’s well made and the design is very functional.

I used to have a Neos 1000 and I actually like the Tourna better because of the clamps and six point mounting.

 

[bogdan101]

I've been using it for three years now without problems. Can't compare though, this is the only stringing machine I ever had.

 

[SFrazeur]

I've been using it for three years now without problems. Can't compare though, this is the only stringing machine I ever had.

Still going strong with the 300CS?

 

[bogdan101]

Still going strong with the 300CS?

Yep, working fine; I'm not a string breaker though so not exactly overworking it.