Thank you for all the positive feedback on this tutorial years later. This channel will soon focus on fitness/mental discipline content. If you're into that sort of thing, or if this video was a great help and you just want to support, consider subscribing. Thanks :)
Thanks, this is a great tutorial and really helped me :) Many beginner tutorials like this aren't comprehensive enough, and assume too much of someone just starting out, this one didn't have that problem. IMO this is the best beginner drop weight stringing tutorial out there.
So many videos on youtube showing how to restring the racquet, but yours is the best of them all, very thorough and detailed explanation. Thank you very much for a great work!
Hi, thanks for putting together such a nice video! I break strings a lot for a recreational players (couple of times a month) but did not having confidence to get into stringing. Watching your video provided me the necessary confidence to buy a Gamma Progression 200. I watched the video again once end to end and went back a bunch of times while on the first racquet and manage to finish within 2 hrs. Thanks!
Thanks for the informative video. I dusted out my X2 and strung my first racquet in 10 years. It took me 2h:45m but the job is perfect. I can get it down to 1h.
Thank you so much for this video! I was just gifted one of these and the manual was confusing, but your video was very clear and straightforward. I now have my first racket successfully strung!
I think how you start the mains by double pulling on each side will contribute to lower tension on the center mains. The only way to prevent this is to measure the tension loss and then correct it by adding the loss to the tension at the center. So I know that by using a stating clamp, I lose about 3 lbs at the two center mains using a stringometer. I just undo the mains and increase the center tension by 3 lbs. After the completing the stringing, I remeasure the tension across all mains they are now uniform. It is important to keep the tension as uniform as possible. Of course, one could argue that by using vibration dampeners will also cause tension loss at that center mains. This is true, however, if one doesn't try to make the tension uniform, the loss from the dampeners will be much worse. One other thing, my Gamma's drop weight machine is off by +1.5 lbs. So if I'm doing a string job for X weight, I will set the machine to X-1.5 lbs. You can check your machine using a digital luggage weight scale.
Excellent video Alan! probably the best video on gamma stringing machine. First I tried to string racquet just with wilson instructions but it was not sufficiently documented for first timers. Your video answered all the questions. Only thing would I have been useful for beginners is instructions on how to use awl. I struggled a lot on the last gommet to get the string through as it was blocked by mains string. I did not realize that you could use awl for such a situation until I was done. Oh well. next time. But thanks a lot for the video!
Here is a trick I did - to know when the dropweight is parallel. Place a Spirit Level on the Drop Weight arm until the bubble is level. Use a marker and make a line on top of the rachet gripper, - spanning the silver side to the black side. Voila, the drop weight is parallel when the two lines "line up".
Just got a Gamma progression 200 and strung 2 racquets. Saw several videos on TH-cam but found yours to be the most helpful.thanks for the detailed explanations.
Very well done! I'm an old guy who just got an X-2. The instructions provided with the machine are complex and confusing at best. You provide all the essential details but simplify the process so well. It's given me the confidence to start on my backup racquet for practice. I will be revisiting your excellent video often, I am sure, to refresh my memory of the various steps and techniques. Thank you!
Thank you very much for the step-by-step instructions. Really appreciate you taking the time to walk me through this process thoroughly. I will be doing my first racket today and I am sure because of your video and instructions I will be successful.
There is a much better way to start. Starting like in the video will not give you the desired tension for the center mains. The dynamic tension will be lower than the reference tension.
@@tennispunk2 I actually string 2 mains at once with the X2. I can't tell the difference. I string 2 crosses then 1 cross to change the pulling direction. I don't string one at a time.
Thanks Alan. Good job. Thinking of getting this machine but I was afraid it would be too involved. I can see now it is quite doable. If you ever redo the video it might be a nice intro to explain the reasons why you might want to string your own - is is just convenience, do you save a lot of money in the long term etc etc.
Alan is trying his best but he is far from being a professional at this time. This is not a good way to string. A lot of his procedures are very harmful to the frame.
Thanks, Alan, excellent video. Easily the best video for those who are starting out on inexpensive machines. My first attempt ended when I broke a string when the drop weight bounced. The second attempt went flawlessly. My only comment is that you didn't cover how to get the cross strings through the grommets that were covered by the mains. I'm not sure this is correct or not, but I used an awl to move the mains enough to get the cross string through.
Thanks so much for tutorial, very clear instructions. Is it normal if the strings "sound" when picked different while doing the mains and after knotting them up?
Man I have been stringing for nearly two decades but only used a drop weight for the last three years after a friend gifted one to me. I didn't realize how many quirks there were to it
Try putting a little bit of slack on the string before you put it in the clutch, you'll be able to build tension better and get a more accurate overall result. Good vid though, very helpful for people using this type of drop weight. 👍🏻
Great instructions, only issue i encounter was about the length of the string. 17 times racquet head is not enough for 100in2 head size. 19 times is the right length!
Great instructional vid man! If I had an extra starting clamp (in addition to the 2 flying clamps) can I go ahead and tension the first main? Instead of pulling tension on essentially the 3rd main?
Hey I am a beginner stringer and I learned from you video. Thanks for the awesome video! I strung three multi by following the steps you took and there were no problems, however I was string 4g soft the other night and the weight wouldn’t go down it seemed like the string was not elastic at all so I had to force the weight down and it led to a bad pop.. I don’t understand how it happens..do you have some idea about it?
Hi. For some reason didn't see your comment earlier. Might be too late for a response but I'm not sure why that particular string has the issue. The tension on the machine might be set as too high but am not certain.
My far the best video I have seen on how to string your racquet. Very clear, well explained and video/Audio is very clear. Great job!!! I need to know how to string from the top. Is it any different?
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. What do you mean by stringing from the top? Do you mean clamping on top rather then having the clamps be floating?
Very nice tutorial man. The clearest one I've seen so far. How do you like that machine? Is this the one you'd recommend if I'm just going to be stringing my racquets at home or are there others that are better?
@@AlanGrandman I ended up buying one last year and it works perfectly. You're correct, for the money, you can't beat it. It's already paid for itself many times over.
Awesome video! Simple and covering the info we should know when stringing a racket. Have you tried the 6 point mounting system machine? If so, what are the advantages/disadvanteges between the two models.
Yes, I have. The 6 point mounting system keeps the tensions on the racquet way more evenly distributed so its better for the frame. Most 6 points are electric so you would be able to get the string job done a lot faster. With an electric machine, I am able to complete the job in about 20-25 minutes but with this stringer, it takes me about 40-45 minutes.
A 6-point mounting system has nothing to do with getting better tension distribution. It is just for better support to hold the frame to keep it from distorting.
@@tennispunk2 yes, as Alan says, the racket (not string) is more evenly distributed and 6-pt support is better for the frame (shouldn't make a difference for the strings).
@@LubaLuba1 30 lbs. I put a link to it in the description. Should have all the details. It's quite heavy to move around a lot(but you can if you need to) so best to find one good spot for it.
Thanks for this great video. I am a beginner and have a similar counterweight machine. I feel that a lot of tension is lost when doing the not. I find it hard to maintain some tensions between the clamp and the knot? Am I doing this something wrong? Is there a trick to reduce the loss of tension? Would the 2 knots technique help in this regard? thanks again for this video and looking forward to hearing from any advice.
Many thanks.. very clear!! Two points holding is ok or it can damage the frame? I would like ti buy your same machine.. and string only for my self.. what do you suggest to me? Thanks Alessandro
Hey man! Great video! I only have 1 question: Are there any defferences if I put the string more than one time arround the round-head? Because sometimes the string slides a bit if I only do it one time. Thanks!
Hi Alan, I’ve been copying your technique for the crosses and I clamp two strings as you did in the video. When I finish the racquet it seems to be loose and the crosses move around even when strung at 52 pounds
@@lydavy I personally don't lift the tension, but I know people who do. It's especially necessary with an electric stringer. So I would say try both and see what works best.
@@lydavy I usually give the tie off mains a bit more otherwise they can end up too loose. Another thing you can try is jamming an awl in the grommett hole to hold tension before tying off. Just be careful not to "nick" the strings. A lot of people seem to be anti-awl but it was suggested to me by a guy who strung for the Australian Davis Cup team back when they were winning!
Your weight went dropped every time you pulled tension. What do you do when the weight does not drop or drops little, so it doesn't get close to parallel. It happened to me today as I strung so I made some adjustments to the area where I was clamping and at some points just moved on without it being parallel. I'm pretty sure my tension is all mixed up on this round but I'm still going to play with it and see if it's playable. For future use, what do you do? I read somewhere that you start the weight not 90% but closer to parallel so it doesn't have to drop as much, or even start below parallel and crank it up as necessary. What does it mean when this happens and what would you do?
when the drop weight goes down they slip? hmmmm. Could be an issue with your machine. The string should have tension by the time you twist. Shouldn't be loose. That could be the issue.
Is there a technique to tension the first 2 mains with a drop weight as opposed to your method of pulling tension on the 3rd and 4th mains. Wouldn't the tension of the 1st and 2nd main be inaccurate?
Just wondering some time when I pull the string the weight is not dropping as expeced and it's kinda stuck in the middle. I am hestistad to put any force to move the weight afriaid of the the strings might pop. Do you any idea for what's the reason of this happening?
I've got a Klippermate and glad of it: my flying clamps totally rock compared to Gamma. I'd advise buying different flying clamps, works easier this way.
Hi Alan, this is a good video. But my one point of confusion is that you don’t really explain which strings you are clamping together and why you move the clamps to a particular location. I think you are clamping the one you just tensioned with the one next to it, right? And then I see you move the clamp, but you don’t say why you are moving it from one end of the racquet to the other. Can you explain in one sentence, WHICH STRINGS you are clamping together and how you decide WHICH END of the racquet you move the clamp to? I’m a beginner! Thanks!
He's clamping the string that he just pulled tension on and the one next to it which was tensioned prior. After pulling tension you must move the "flying clamp" to the end where you pulled tension to "hold" the tension; otherwise, if you just remove/release the string from the circle ratchet you'd lose the tension and defeat the purpose for pulling. Placing the clamps closet to the end where you're pulling tension maintains the tension from that point backwards. Then you just pull, clamp, and repeat.
Great video! Is the two point mounting system fine? I've read online that it can cause the frame to twist, so was wondering if it is worth paying extra for the 6 point system?
@@TheFlyingChicken69 It really depends on the racquet. I strung my friends Wilson Blade 98 and it warped the frame. Made it like .30 inches shorter and a little more wide as well. I use the head radical graphene xt and it doesn't warp the frames.
Another tip, instead of trying to jam the clamp up from underneath on the first/second cross, clamp from the top down so the mounting platform isn’t in the way 👍
Having strung well over 100 racquets with this model stringing machine I commend you for putting up the how to video, BUT the viewer needs to know several very important details have been left out. Watch the other videos on this stringer available before you start and read the manual that comes with the stringer. Practice with a cheap string starting out. Knots, string length, one piece vs two piece all do matter as well as tie off points. Find the manufacturers stringing pattern instructions for your racquet. Details matter across all the racquet brands.
Hey great video. Clear instructions. Well done man. One question: with a hybrid which one goes as mains and which as crosses? I'm using ashaway crossfire 17g poly and aramid on a 2006 babolat aero pure drive plus. Thanks.
Appreciate you. It's whatever you prefer. If you want more spin go with the poly in the mains. If you want better feel go with the aramid in the mains.
I’m trying to compare this to the Klippermate and decide which to purchase. I know Klippermate is made in USA with a lifetime warrants and Gamaa made in Taiwan with a 5 year warranty. Any advice?
Great video I seem to loose tension in the 2 middle strings and once I tie off the mains it is really noticeable. I have 2 Gamma floating Clamps which I have sep quite tight. Any possible tips? Also if I had a Gamma starting clamp might it give a better end result? I pull at 57lbs and end up with 47lbs once complete according to tennis tension app..... Sorry for all the questions!
Hello and thank you! I am unsure of individual string tensions since I don't have an app to measure them, however, after a day of hitting on the court, the string bed tends to level out, and the tensions become even across the frame. This is just something I have observed. Flying clamps will always be disadvantageous in comparison to mounted clamps.
Thank you for all the positive feedback on this tutorial years later.
This channel will soon focus on fitness/mental discipline content. If you're into that sort of thing, or if this video was a great help and you just want to support, consider subscribing. Thanks :)
My go to vid to refresh memory whenever I restring. Great vid.
Thanks, this is a great tutorial and really helped me :)
Many beginner tutorials like this aren't comprehensive enough, and assume too much of someone just starting out, this one didn't have that problem. IMO this is the best beginner drop weight stringing tutorial out there.
Glad to hear it!
So many videos on youtube showing how to restring the racquet, but yours is the best of them all, very thorough and detailed explanation. Thank you very much for a great work!
Thanks man!
Awesome video! Even 4 years later! I was able to string my first racquet today! Thank you!!!
Thanks. Hard to believe this was 4 years ago haha.
Thanks to this video I was able to string my first racket today with ease. Thank you so much for the great step by step video!
Ah, the good old faithful x-2, had one of those back in the day. It's simple and never fail, quality built!
Best there is for the money
Best tutorial on drop weight. Thanks
Thanks for watching
Thank you for these instructions, I've strung 5 rackets on my machine and I frequently go back to this video
Great to hear!
Perfect instructions! Just did my first racquet today following you along step by step.
Your video brought joy to my first stringing experience!
Hi, thanks for putting together such a nice video! I break strings a lot for a recreational players (couple of times a month) but did not having confidence to get into stringing. Watching your video provided me the necessary confidence to buy a Gamma Progression 200. I watched the video again once end to end and went back a bunch of times while on the first racquet and manage to finish within 2 hrs.
Thanks!
Hey Joseph. Glad to hear!
Thanks for the informative video. I dusted out my X2 and strung my first racquet in 10 years. It took me 2h:45m but the job is perfect. I can get it down to 1h.
It's always an awesome feeling to finish stringing a racquet!
Your video helped me a lot! Thank you. Greetings from Germany!
this is the best one for teaching how to string
Thank you so much for this video! I was just gifted one of these and the manual was confusing, but your video was very clear and straightforward. I now have my first racket successfully strung!
Glad it helped!
I almost fell asleep so relaxing great video
Thank you! Was helpful as a refresher for me getting back into stringing.
Great video- I’m shopping for a stringer now .. very clear and concise instructions- and looks rewarding after it’s all done.
I think how you start the mains by double pulling on each side will contribute to lower tension on the center mains. The only way to prevent this is to measure the tension loss and then correct it by adding the loss to the tension at the center. So I know that by using a stating clamp, I lose about 3 lbs at the two center mains using a stringometer. I just undo the mains and increase the center tension by 3 lbs. After the completing the stringing, I remeasure the tension across all mains they are now uniform. It is important to keep the tension as uniform as possible. Of course, one could argue that by using vibration dampeners will also cause tension loss at that center mains. This is true, however, if one doesn't try to make the tension uniform, the loss from the dampeners will be much worse. One other thing, my Gamma's drop weight machine is off by +1.5 lbs. So if I'm doing a string job for X weight, I will set the machine to X-1.5 lbs. You can check your machine using a digital luggage weight scale.
I was confused as to how the remaining string after you put the first clamp would be tensioned, I guess it just doesn’t get tensioned
Good to see you’re picking up some useful skills while in the witness protection program 😂 honestly, great tutorial. Thank you
This has me rolling 😂😂
🤣 🤣 🤣
Excellent video Alan! probably the best video on gamma stringing machine. First I tried to string racquet just with wilson instructions but it was not sufficiently documented for first timers. Your video answered all the questions. Only thing would I have been useful for beginners is instructions on how to use awl. I struggled a lot on the last gommet to get the string through as it was blocked by mains string. I did not realize that you could use awl for such a situation until I was done. Oh well. next time. But thanks a lot for the video!
One of the best explanation. Thanks man.
Np man. Glad to help!
Here is a trick I did - to know when the dropweight is parallel. Place a Spirit Level on the Drop Weight arm until the bubble is level. Use a marker and make a line on top of the rachet gripper, - spanning the silver side to the black side. Voila, the drop weight is parallel when the two lines "line up".
Could you explain in more detail that of the line? since I have this same machine
@@albochile784 Here is a photo of the setup. drive.google.com/file/d/1AVEks9ANcuMH4qgkfsAEd7v08NY5hBZu/view?usp=sharing
Just got a Gamma progression 200 and strung 2 racquets. Saw several videos on TH-cam but found yours to be the most helpful.thanks for the detailed explanations.
Excellent tutorial! After watching your video I’m confident I can do it…
Thanks Alan! You video helped me to successfully restring my racquetball racket!
Thank you very much for uploading this!! I followed your instructions and I got it right from the first time… god bless you 👏🏼
Awesome. Thank you!
That's very good tutorial! I feel I can start to string racquet now. :) Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Very well done! I'm an old guy who just got an X-2. The instructions provided with the machine are complex and confusing at best. You provide all the essential details but simplify the process so well. It's given me the confidence to start on my backup racquet for practice. I will be revisiting your excellent video often, I am sure, to refresh my memory of the various steps and techniques. Thank you!
Thank you very much for the step-by-step instructions. Really appreciate you taking the time to walk me through this process thoroughly. I will be doing my first racket today and I am sure because of your video and instructions I will be successful.
Thank you so much great demo; I learned to restring now.
This guy is so fantastic, you are so good, thanks for lesen me how to restring, thank you mate
I got this same exact stringer and use this vid for reference often. Thanks man!
Excellent video and very well instructed. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for watching!
thank you Alan. Your video very good. Will string a racket soon following your video
Thanks Alan, just got my new gamma X 2 needed to see how to start the main strings. Have to put it together out of the box and see how it goes..
There is a much better way to start. Starting like in the video will not give you the desired tension for the center mains. The dynamic tension will be lower than the reference tension.
@@tennispunk2 I actually string 2 mains at once with the X2. I can't tell the difference. I string 2 crosses then 1 cross to change the pulling direction. I don't string one at a time.
@@tennispunk2 is there a video on how to start mains differently with flying clamps
Thanks Alan. Good job. Thinking of getting this machine but I was afraid it would be too involved. I can see now it is quite doable.
If you ever redo the video it might be a nice intro to explain the reasons why you might want to string your own - is is just convenience, do you save a lot of money in the long term etc etc.
Thanks a million for posting this video! It has helped me more than any other videos I've found.
Thank you for the kind words!
Alan is trying his best but he is far from being a professional at this time. This is not a good way to string. A lot of his procedures are very harmful to the frame.
Thanks, Alan, excellent video. Easily the best video for those who are starting out on inexpensive machines.
My first attempt ended when I broke a string when the drop weight bounced. The second attempt went flawlessly. My only comment is that you didn't cover how to get the cross strings through the grommets that were covered by the mains. I'm not sure this is correct or not, but I used an awl to move the mains enough to get the cross string through.
You got it. That's the best way!
Goat! couldn’t understand it until this video
Thanks for this tutorial Alan, I’ve got a gamma stringer arriving soon so this is really helpful 👍🏻
Very good video, I would like to have a string machine, but in Brazil it is difficult to have one. Thanks you
Thanks for sharing this how-to! I might invest in a stringer considering I break the strings so often.
Thank you very much. The explanations are very clear! Great job!
Very clear, fully understand now! Thanks!
Thanks so much for tutorial, very clear instructions. Is it normal if the strings "sound" when picked different while doing the mains and after knotting them up?
Yes when just the mains are on they sound almost like an instrument
Man I have been stringing for nearly two decades but only used a drop weight for the last three years after a friend gifted one to me. I didn't realize how many quirks there were to it
Yeah, it's a lot easier to go from drop weight to electric then the other way around.
Try putting a little bit of slack on the string before you put it in the clutch, you'll be able to build tension better and get a more accurate overall result. Good vid though, very helpful for people using this type of drop weight. 👍🏻
True. And this is more of a concern with poly strings which stretch less than multifilament.
Great instructions, only issue i encounter was about the length of the string. 17 times racquet head is not enough for 100in2 head size. 19 times is the right length!
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video - clear, well explained and helpful.
No problem. Appreciate the feedback.
Thank you. Great stringing tutoring. 👍🙏
So helpful buddy, thanks!😍👍
Great instructional vid man! If I had an extra starting clamp (in addition to the 2 flying clamps) can I go ahead and tension the first main? Instead of pulling tension on essentially the 3rd main?
I believe that should work if the starting clamp is attached to the machine. If not I am unsure. I personally don't use starting clamps.
Awesome video bro it was so helpful
Great video! is there a reason you go through two lines before pulling the first weight on crosses?
Thanks please what do you do if your drop weight remains highly above parallel after dropping
Awesome job young man. take care.
Hey I am a beginner stringer and I learned from you video. Thanks for the awesome video! I strung three multi by following the steps you took and there were no problems, however I was string 4g soft the other night and the weight wouldn’t go down it seemed like the string was not elastic at all so I had to force the weight down and it led to a bad pop.. I don’t understand how it happens..do you have some idea about it?
Hi. For some reason didn't see your comment earlier. Might be too late for a response but I'm not sure why that particular string has the issue. The tension on the machine might be set as too high but am not certain.
My far the best video I have seen on how to string your racquet. Very clear, well explained and video/Audio is very clear. Great job!!! I need to know how to string from the top. Is it any different?
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. What do you mean by stringing from the top? Do you mean clamping on top rather then having the clamps be floating?
Omg, thank you!!! I was looking for this video!
Thanks!
Great vid man, your a life saver. 👍
Very nicely done, thank you
does this give accurate tension like the expensive machines ?
i would buy it..do you think is good for a recreational player like me?
Very nice tutorial man. The clearest one I've seen so far. How do you like that machine? Is this the one you'd recommend if I'm just going to be stringing my racquets at home or are there others that are better?
This is the best one for the price in my opinion!
@@AlanGrandman I ended up buying one last year and it works perfectly. You're correct, for the money, you can't beat it. It's already paid for itself many times over.
@@mplslawnguy3389 Glad to hear!
Awesome video! Simple and covering the info we should know when stringing a racket. Have you tried the 6 point mounting system machine? If so, what are the advantages/disadvanteges between the two models.
Yes, I have. The 6 point mounting system keeps the tensions on the racquet way more evenly distributed so its better for the frame. Most 6 points are electric so you would be able to get the string job done a lot faster. With an electric machine, I am able to complete the job in about 20-25 minutes but with this stringer, it takes me about 40-45 minutes.
A 6-point mounting system has nothing to do with getting better tension distribution. It is just for better support to hold the frame to keep it from distorting.
@@tennispunk2 yes, as Alan says, the racket (not string) is more evenly distributed and 6-pt support is better for the frame (shouldn't make a difference for the strings).
What happens if you go to drop the weight and it is already too much tension?
What about the two center mains that the drop weight isn't used on??
Which one is better or worse between these two: gamma x-stringer x2 tennis stringing vs gamma proression 2 200 tennis stringing?
I've only ever used the X2, but from what I heard, it's slightly superior.
@@AlanGrandman I see and whats the total weight of this machine?
@@LubaLuba1 30 lbs. I put a link to it in the description. Should have all the details. It's quite heavy to move around a lot(but you can if you need to) so best to find one good spot for it.
Nice video. How much was the stringer and what's the model name?
Put the link in the description
Can you string badminton rackets with it?
Why? The handle of the racket hits where the weight is, I see that yours passes well
Thanks for this great video. I am a beginner and have a similar counterweight machine. I feel that a lot of tension is lost when doing the not. I find it hard to maintain some tensions between the clamp and the knot? Am I doing this something wrong? Is there a trick to reduce the loss of tension? Would the 2 knots technique help in this regard? thanks again for this video and looking forward to hearing from any advice.
What is the distance for winder support standing from the corner? You seemed to be putting about 3 inches from the start
Many thanks.. very clear!! Two points holding is ok or it can damage the frame? I would like ti buy your same machine.. and string only for my self.. what do you suggest to me? Thanks Alessandro
Two-point works well. My frames have never been damaged from it.
Is this stringer basically the same as the klippermate?
Hey man! Great video! I only have 1 question: Are there any defferences if I put the string more than one time arround the round-head? Because sometimes the string slides a bit if I only do it one time. Thanks!
Don't see why it would make any difference personally
Hi Alan, I’ve been copying your technique for the crosses and I clamp two strings as you did in the video. When I finish the racquet it seems to be loose and the crosses move around even when strung at 52 pounds
Yea, there is really not much you can do with those edge strings. It's the big disadvantage of flying clamps in addition to speed.
@@AlanGrandman would increasing the tension by 10% just for those strings compensate?
@@lydavy I personally don't lift the tension, but I know people who do. It's especially necessary with an electric stringer. So I would say try both and see what works best.
@@lydavy I usually give the tie off mains a bit more otherwise they can end up too loose. Another thing you can try is jamming an awl in the grommett hole to hold tension before tying off. Just be careful not to "nick" the strings. A lot of people seem to be anti-awl but it was suggested to me by a guy who strung for the Australian Davis Cup team back when they were winning!
Your weight went dropped every time you pulled tension. What do you do when the weight does not drop or drops little, so it doesn't get close to parallel. It happened to me today as I strung so I made some adjustments to the area where I was clamping and at some points just moved on without it being parallel. I'm pretty sure my tension is all mixed up on this round but I'm still going to play with it and see if it's playable.
For future use, what do you do? I read somewhere that you start the weight not 90% but closer to parallel so it doesn't have to drop as much, or even start below parallel and crank it up as necessary.
What does it mean when this happens and what would you do?
My strings keep sliding off the blue thing, please help. Is it a problem with the circle thing that holds the strings
Did you do exactly as shown at 8:10-8:22?
Yes exactly same, still the strings keep slipping
when the drop weight goes down they slip? hmmmm. Could be an issue with your machine. The string should have tension by the time you twist. Shouldn't be loose. That could be the issue.
Is there a technique to tension the first 2 mains with a drop weight as opposed to your method of pulling tension on the 3rd and 4th mains. Wouldn't the tension of the 1st and 2nd main be inaccurate?
Just wondering some time when I pull the string the weight is not dropping as expeced and it's kinda stuck in the middle. I am hestistad to put any force to move the weight afriaid of the the strings might pop. Do you any idea for what's the reason of this happening?
this was asked in another comment I usually push it up and let it drop a little more
I've got a Klippermate and glad of it: my flying clamps totally rock compared to Gamma. I'd advise buying different flying clamps, works easier this way.
Nice video! Was very helpful
Glad to hear!
Hi Alan, this is a good video. But my one point of confusion is that you don’t really explain which strings you are clamping together and why you move the clamps to a particular location. I think you are clamping the one you just tensioned with the one next to it, right? And then I see you move the clamp, but you don’t say why you are moving it from one end of the racquet to the other. Can you explain in one sentence, WHICH STRINGS you are clamping together and how you decide WHICH END of the racquet you move the clamp to? I’m a beginner! Thanks!
He's clamping the string that he just pulled tension on and the one next to it which was tensioned prior. After pulling tension you must move the "flying clamp" to the end where you pulled tension to "hold" the tension; otherwise, if you just remove/release the string from the circle ratchet you'd lose the tension and defeat the purpose for pulling. Placing the clamps closet to the end where you're pulling tension maintains the tension from that point backwards. Then you just pull, clamp, and repeat.
Great video! Is the two point mounting system fine? I've read online that it can cause the frame to twist, so was wondering if it is worth paying extra for the 6 point system?
Thanks! Up to you. I found my racquets are still perfect after using the two. The 6 might have a couple benefits though.
@@AlanGrandman great, thanks for replying! I ended up choosing the two point machine, looking forward to getting started!
@@TheFlyingChicken69 It really depends on the racquet. I strung my friends Wilson Blade 98 and it warped the frame. Made it like .30 inches shorter and a little more wide as well. I use the head radical graphene xt and it doesn't warp the frames.
one thing makes me wonder. I will buy a racket and there is 23/25 kg on it that you can stretch. But how much is the actual stretch?
That's the recommended tension for the frame. So when you buy your string it's a good reference to see what number to stick close to.
Another tip, instead of trying to jam the clamp up from underneath on the first/second cross, clamp from the top down so the mounting platform isn’t in the way 👍
Whats the point of the little 2 blue things you putting on the strings?
I lost the knobs that you put over the clamps. do you know where i can buy them and what are they called
Having strung well over 100 racquets with this model stringing machine I commend you for putting up the how to video, BUT the viewer needs to know several very important details have been left out. Watch the other videos on this stringer available before you start and read the manual that comes with the stringer. Practice with a cheap string starting out. Knots, string length, one piece vs two piece all do matter as well as tie off points. Find the manufacturers stringing pattern instructions for your racquet. Details matter across all the racquet brands.
Hey great video. Clear instructions. Well done man. One question: with a hybrid which one goes as mains and which as crosses? I'm using ashaway crossfire 17g poly and aramid on a 2006 babolat aero pure drive plus. Thanks.
Appreciate you. It's whatever you prefer. If you want more spin go with the poly in the mains. If you want better feel go with the aramid in the mains.
I’m trying to compare this to the Klippermate and decide which to purchase. I know Klippermate is made in USA with a lifetime warrants and Gamaa made in Taiwan with a 5 year warranty. Any advice?
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
can you do two crosses at the same time all the way down.
Nope. Have to do one at a time. Eventually you get faster and it doesn't take too long.
I have been pulling 2 mains at a time for more than a decade. I pull 2 then 1 cross to alternate sides. I can't tell the difference as I'm not a pro.
Do you find that the tension comes out accurate?
Great video I seem to loose tension in the 2 middle strings and once I tie off the mains it is really noticeable. I have 2 Gamma floating Clamps which I have sep quite tight. Any possible tips? Also if I had a Gamma starting clamp might it give a better end result?
I pull at 57lbs and end up with 47lbs once complete according to tennis tension app.....
Sorry for all the questions!
Hello and thank you! I am unsure of individual string tensions since I don't have an app to measure them, however, after a day of hitting on the court, the string bed tends to level out, and the tensions become even across the frame. This is just something I have observed. Flying clamps will always be disadvantageous in comparison to mounted clamps.
@@AlanGrandman fantastic information thanks!
great video
Which hole do you use to tie the cross knot?