Need help chosing a machine

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I've been looking into getting a stringing machine but I don't know what to get. I want an inexpensive machine so it has to be a table top. I've been told to get a six point mounting system and fixed clamps.

Can you reccomend me some good machines to check into? What do you think of the Eagnas Hawk 80?

Thanks for any help,
Mrtvajr@adelphia.nt

[Anonymous]

:) From personal experience I would recommend looking at the Stringways machines - from Tennis Tech.

I bought their cheapest table top model a couple of months ago and have, so far, found it to be superb. It worked out at around £400 and is perfectly adequate for stringing jobs for myself and son (tennis and squash), as well as the odd extra for someone else.

It looks like a great deal of thought has gone into getting the essential elements of the design right and is well made, accurate and easy to use.

One of the other things that persuaded me was that Tennis Tech have a reputation for great after-sales service. In my case, they have certainly lived up to this. In particular, the MD spent 4 hours with me making sure I knew how to use it, etc.

By the way, I have no connection with the company!!!!!

[Anonymous]

:) From personal experience I would recommend looking at the Stringways machines - from Tennis Tech.

I bought their cheapest table top model a couple of months ago and have, so far, found it to be superb. It worked out at around £400 and is perfectly adequate for stringing jobs for myself and son (tennis and squash), as well as the odd extra for someone else.

It looks like a great deal of thought has gone into getting the essential elements of the design right and is well made, accurate and easy to use.

One of the other things that persuaded me was that Tennis Tech have a reputation for great after-sales service. In my case, they have certainly lived up to this. In particular, the MD spent 4 hours with me making sure I knew how to use it, etc.

By the way, I have no connection with the company!!!!!

r.sinton@virgin.net

[cjsanlon]

I would have to agree with the other replies. I have just bought a stringway machine from tennis - tech (www.tennis-tech.co.uk (http://www.tennis-tech.co.uk)). I got the ML100 with fixed clamps and it worked out at about £490, but they also sent me a good set of tools and string etc. The service was excellent and I have as yet to have any problems. I wouldnt advise going for the flying clamp option, as although it is cheaper, it is worth the extra for the ease of use provided from the fixed system.

~Chris~

[Roger Ravenscroft]

I can only endorse the previous comments re Tennis Tech. Superb machines and excellent service. (See also my comments re their various strings, in the Forum.)

I can also strongly recommend their 'Pro Supex' rackets. As good as the offerings from Slazenger and Head for a fraction of the price.

Roger R

P.S. No - I'm not an employee either!

[Anonymous]

I have been stringing for 25 years, generally about 4000, to 5000 racquets a year. I own only two types of machines, the Prince P-200, and tha original Babolat Star. These two machines, after all of the use they get, still show exact tension readings when I test them each month. My point is, find a tried and true machine that suits your needs and stick with it.
P.S. Sometimes the most accurate machines you will find are the crank type (Ektelon) machines. If you are willing to use a manual (non-electrical)machine.

[Anonymous]

I spent a long time checking out the different machines and I eventually settled on a Klippermate. It's more solidly built than other systems because its entirely metal. It also is a great value for the price of $135. The support 1-800 number is also excellent. Additionally, it's built in the U.S. I've been extremely satisfied with it. Just thought I'd put in my two cents worth. ;)

[Anonymous]

[QUOTE]
I have been stringing for 25 years, generally about 4000, to 5000 racquets a year.

:eek: Good Lord! You string 100 rackets per week or 14 a day? The largest clubs in the world and the biggest sporting goods store in world would be lucky to do half of your volume. Please tell me you were exagerating. ;)