I am having trouble understanding stringing methods. From a tennis website it says to use 2 strings but I want to just use one. Does the pattern make a difference? As long as the pattern is uniform, would that be okay? Any advice?? Thanks
The Alpha Revo 4000 has fixed clamps. When a machine has fixed clamps, it holds 1 piece of string. Cheaper machines like the X2, Klippermate, String Pal, etc. use flying (floating) clamps. These clamps hold 2 strings at a time (basically clamping one and using the other as an anchor).
Instead of the clamp, you can use a starting knot. The starting knot is bigger than a finishing knot, so it won't go through the grommet when you pull tension on it. There are directions on how to tie a couple kinds of starting knot in YULitle's series of videos.
I see. That was either the starting clamp or the flying clamp. If it was a starting clamp, then I suggest you get one, they are very useful. If it was a flying clamp, then I just got lucky. Many flying clamps require two strings in them to work properly.
That shouldn't happen at those tensions. Be sure that you are setting the string low in the gripper of the starting clamp. If it is still a problem, try cleaning out you starting clamp with rubbing alcohol. Still a problem? Time for a new/better starting clamp.
Do you have a video on how to do this with floating clamps? I usually have to pull the top 2 crosses at once to give the floater something to hold onto. Any tips on a better way to do it?
I just did my first ever hybrid stringjob (on my nBlade 98). I tied the two mains off at t7, and the crosses at h6 and t7. This means that I have two parnell knots on top of each other at one t7 grommet. Is this normal, or do you need to widen a grommet for the last (cross) tie-off?
If it work that is fine, especially with the parnell (since they are smaller.) But, if you want to widen a grommet for the cross tie-off at the throat, that's up to you (or the customer.)
Could i use a floating clamp instead of a starting clamp or will i loss all my tension?
IcedOrb217 2 years ago
Is this method better than using a starting knot? for two piece stringing.
supertrex2 2 years ago
I am having trouble understanding stringing methods. From a tennis website it says to use 2 strings but I want to just use one. Does the pattern make a difference? As long as the pattern is uniform, would that be okay? Any advice?? Thanks
mrrman 2 years ago
Are u using clamps and holding just 1 piece of string or 2. If it's 1 would it apply with teh alpha revo 4000?
SuckyTennisPlayer01 2 years ago
The Alpha Revo 4000 has fixed clamps. When a machine has fixed clamps, it holds 1 piece of string. Cheaper machines like the X2, Klippermate, String Pal, etc. use flying (floating) clamps. These clamps hold 2 strings at a time (basically clamping one and using the other as an anchor).
caprivi2 2 years ago
What type of starting clamp do you use because I haven't been able to find a quality clamp?
laxguy504 3 years ago
Do you need a starting clamp to string crosses? I set up my stringing machine yesterday (my first one) and was wondering if I do need them?
hpaiste 3 years ago
Instead of the clamp, you can use a starting knot. The starting knot is bigger than a finishing knot, so it won't go through the grommet when you pull tension on it. There are directions on how to tie a couple kinds of starting knot in YULitle's series of videos.
caprivi2 2 years ago
I see. That was either the starting clamp or the flying clamp. If it was a starting clamp, then I suggest you get one, they are very useful. If it was a flying clamp, then I just got lucky. Many flying clamps require two strings in them to work properly.
YULitle 3 years ago
How do you do this with flying clamps? I'm having probs with starting knots & poly strings
DietBloodbath 3 years ago
When I pull more than 26, 27 kilograms (57, 59pounds), my starting clamp can't hold the string. Is it just my clamp, or do you have the same problem.
jonvdw 3 years ago
That shouldn't happen at those tensions. Be sure that you are setting the string low in the gripper of the starting clamp. If it is still a problem, try cleaning out you starting clamp with rubbing alcohol. Still a problem? Time for a new/better starting clamp.
YULitle 3 years ago
Do you have a video on how to do this with floating clamps? I usually have to pull the top 2 crosses at once to give the floater something to hold onto. Any tips on a better way to do it?
jpcampbell 3 years ago
Coming soon. And an undetermined times. :D
YULitle 3 years ago
I just did my first ever hybrid stringjob (on my nBlade 98). I tied the two mains off at t7, and the crosses at h6 and t7. This means that I have two parnell knots on top of each other at one t7 grommet. Is this normal, or do you need to widen a grommet for the last (cross) tie-off?
jonvdw 3 years ago
If it work that is fine, especially with the parnell (since they are smaller.) But, if you want to widen a grommet for the cross tie-off at the throat, that's up to you (or the customer.)
YULitle 3 years ago
So, when doing a hybrid, if you don't widen a grommet, you always have to put two tie-off knots on top of each other, or is there another way?
jonvdw 3 years ago
No. Some racquets have enough tie-off holes to accommodate the two-piece pattern without widening any grommets.
YULitle 3 years ago
I thought that all modern rackets only had 4 tie-off holes (like my nBlade): 2 at the throat and 2 at the head.
jonvdw 3 years ago
Nope. Some (Most perhaps) have more.
YULitle 3 years ago
god so helpful, i wish i had all these videos a year ago lol
radioxxflyer 3 years ago
Thank you.
mblkn 3 years ago
Gotta get myself a starting clamp. Then I can actually avoid double pulling my second and third main on my nsix one tour 90.
Robbie0415768067 4 years ago