Hi, thank you for all the great videos and the interesting content you post. I hope that at some point you will do a video on calibrating your new Babolat stringing machine.
@@raidraid6672 You're welcome. The Evolution Tour is quite unique, as you probably know, because of its 360-degree string clamp rail, which is the main feature I enjoy the most. I don't know if you have an account with Babolat, but unfortunately, you need to have one in order to purchase one.
Your videos have greatly improved my stringing! So, thank you for all the information. Do you think it would worth getting a calibrator for a drop weight machine, or do you think it's safe to assume the marks are correct?
Aloha, It's great to have you on my channel. I really appreciate your kind words about my videos! Good question. I've never had the opportunity to test the calibration on a drop-weight machine, but I would think the setting marks for your desired tension should be good. However, the one thing about the drop-weight machine, as opposed to manual lockout or electronic constant pull machines, is that the consistency in your technique for reaching your reference tension is an important aspect of producing accurate and consistent string jobs. 🤙
How often do you find that you need to adjust the prince neos 1000? I find mine to be very stable. Do you know what causes the machine to drift? Thanks for these great videos!
Aloha Travis, The Neos 1000, a reliable machine, typically requires less frequent calibration unless it is disassembled and relocated. The USRSA suggests calibration after stringing 25 racquets for a shop stringer, but in the video, I err on the side of caution and mention 50 racquets. Here are some reasons why your machine tension head could malfunction. 1) The latch or the latch catch got dumped, causing it to move out of place. 2) If you removed the tension head from the arm assembly and then dropped it. 3) If you don't "zero-out" your tension setting spring, it will compress it after a while and may affect the tension that your tension head is pulling. 🤙
Aloha Brian, Sorry, I'm not familiar with the calibration process on the earlier Prince electronic machines. If you watch this video from 8:49, you'll see how the P7000 calibration is done. th-cam.com/video/BzbispCc8xc/w-d-xo.html 🤙
Aloha, I don't see the harm in using polyester string on your tension calibrator. However, pulling tension on a polyester string could cause it to break right at the bending point. Using nylon tubing to protect the string at its bending point should help eliminate this problem. This is similar to what I do to protect the Kevlar string that I use. 🤙
Aloha Joe, No, it's not necessary to calibrate that often. It's mainly when you transport the machine from one place to another. On a regular basis, every 200 racquets should be good. Or, if you're using an ERT300 to measure the initial tension on your string jobs and you're getting inconsistent readings. 🤙
Aloha, Initially, I was going to switch to the 100X (305), and in fact, I played with it in a tournament and did well with it! However, I decided to stick with the box beam construction of the 100P, similar to the 100G I've been playing with. I gave my 100X demo to a friend, who will review it along with the 100X (18x20). After he's done, I'll probably do a review of the 100X (305) and 100P and compare them. On a side note, I completed playtesting the 107G and will feature it in next week's video. That racquet is a nice, comfortable frame! 🤙
@@AMstringing Great. Looking forward to your review. I play with the previous 100x 305 and really enjoy it. I use it for singles as I like the low powered response, but for doubles I use the Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 version. Easier energy return. My only wish is that Prince releases a black version of the Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 with 8 mains in the throat. Then I'll have my forever racquet. Wasn't such a fan of the ATS to be honest.
@@Robust2013 If you like racquets with 8 mains in the throat, have you tried the ATS Tour 98? Of course, it has a smaller head. If you have, another option to consider is the new Phantom 100X (18x20), which is a little stiffer and has more swingweight than the previous model. Of course, it has a denser string pattern, though. 🤔
@@AMstringing I tried it but as I mentioned I wasn't a fan of the ATS. It flexes in the throat and stiffer at the top. I like it opposite, where its softer at the top like the 2019 version of the Tours. I strung the ATS Tour at 23 kilos and arm hurt. I also strung my Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 at 26kg and didnt feel anything in my arm. Its because the flex is at the top. I use the Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 for doubles.
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Hi, thank you for all the great videos and the interesting content you post. I hope that at some point you will do a video on calibrating your new Babolat stringing machine.
Aloha, You're welcome, and I'll keep that idea in mind. Do you have the Evolution or Evolution Tour machine? 🤙
@@AMstringing hello Albert, thanks for your prompt responses. I don't have the machine yet, but I'm thinking of getting the evolution tour.
@@raidraid6672 You're welcome. The Evolution Tour is quite unique, as you probably know, because of its 360-degree string clamp rail, which is the main feature I enjoy the most. I don't know if you have an account with Babolat, but unfortunately, you need to have one in order to purchase one.
Your videos have greatly improved my stringing! So, thank you for all the information. Do you think it would worth getting a calibrator for a drop weight machine, or do you think it's safe to assume the marks are correct?
Aloha,
It's great to have you on my channel. I really appreciate your kind words about my videos!
Good question. I've never had the opportunity to test the calibration on a drop-weight machine, but I would think the setting marks for your desired tension should be good.
However, the one thing about the drop-weight machine, as opposed to manual lockout or electronic constant pull machines, is that the consistency in your technique for reaching your reference tension is an important aspect of producing accurate and consistent string jobs. 🤙
How often do you find that you need to adjust the prince neos 1000? I find mine to be very stable. Do you know what causes the machine to drift? Thanks for these great videos!
Aloha Travis,
The Neos 1000, a reliable machine, typically requires less frequent calibration unless it is disassembled and relocated. The USRSA suggests calibration after stringing 25 racquets for a shop stringer, but in the video, I err on the side of caution and mention 50 racquets.
Here are some reasons why your machine tension head could malfunction.
1) The latch or the latch catch got dumped, causing it to move out of place.
2) If you removed the tension head from the arm assembly and then dropped it.
3) If you don't "zero-out" your tension setting spring, it will compress it after a while and may affect the tension that your tension head is pulling. 🤙
@@AMstringing Thank you!
What was the process for calbrating your old P7000? I have a P5000 and to my knowledge they are self calibrating, but I could be totally wrong.
Aloha Brian, Sorry, I'm not familiar with the calibration process on the earlier Prince electronic machines. If you watch this video from 8:49, you'll see how the P7000 calibration is done. th-cam.com/video/BzbispCc8xc/w-d-xo.html 🤙
Are there any issues using a standard poly for the calibrator? Stretch it a bit first maybe? Cheers
Aloha,
I don't see the harm in using polyester string on your tension calibrator. However, pulling tension on a polyester string could cause it to break right at the bending point. Using nylon tubing to protect the string at its bending point should help eliminate this problem. This is similar to what I do to protect the Kevlar string that I use. 🤙
@@AMstringing much appreciated mate, love the content, cheers
Would electric tension machines need to be recalibrated after 15 stringings? Does it need to also be recalibrated after moving it?
Aloha Joe,
No, it's not necessary to calibrate that often. It's mainly when you transport the machine from one place to another. On a regular basis, every 200 racquets should be good. Or, if you're using an ERT300 to measure the initial tension on your string jobs and you're getting inconsistent readings. 🤙
How is the new Phantom 100x 305?
Aloha,
Initially, I was going to switch to the 100X (305), and in fact, I played with it in a tournament and did well with it! However, I decided to stick with the box beam construction of the 100P, similar to the 100G I've been playing with.
I gave my 100X demo to a friend, who will review it along with the 100X (18x20). After he's done, I'll probably do a review of the 100X (305) and 100P and compare them.
On a side note, I completed playtesting the 107G and will feature it in next week's video. That racquet is a nice, comfortable frame! 🤙
@@AMstringing Great. Looking forward to your review. I play with the previous 100x 305 and really enjoy it. I use it for singles as I like the low powered response, but for doubles I use the Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 version. Easier energy return. My only wish is that Prince releases a black version of the Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 with 8 mains in the throat. Then I'll have my forever racquet. Wasn't such a fan of the ATS to be honest.
@@Robust2013 If you like racquets with 8 mains in the throat, have you tried the ATS Tour 98? Of course, it has a smaller head. If you have, another option to consider is the new Phantom 100X (18x20), which is a little stiffer and has more swingweight than the previous model. Of course, it has a denser string pattern, though. 🤔
@@AMstringing I tried it but as I mentioned I wasn't a fan of the ATS. It flexes in the throat and stiffer at the top. I like it opposite, where its softer at the top like the 2019 version of the Tours. I strung the ATS Tour at 23 kilos and arm hurt. I also strung my Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 at 26kg and didnt feel anything in my arm. Its because the flex is at the top. I use the Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 for doubles.