Hi I like to learn how to string a badminton racket but I try to look everywhere, there are no class or course than you can learn. Is there anybody know where I can get a lesson? thanks.
U kidding me? U expect the established stringer to hand over their rice bowl on a silver platter? There's a guy in where I live used to hold stringing lesson n it cost almost an arm or leg for a one day course, around us500 ish
1. There're always nice ppl who do not mind to show ppl some hint here and there. 2. I doubt many ppl can make a "rice bowl" by stringing badminton racket only. 3. $500? I have to assume that's high end tennis stringer. Badminton is just not in that "class" yet.
There are certainly accreditation bodies out there - I'm a member of one - but as far as teaching goes... most stringers would guard their trade jealously. It helps us if it stays an arcane and magical practise, and the more people who think I just throw a racket into my wardrobe wormhole and it comes out strung exactly nineteen minutes later, the better.
i'm in a small city so there are no lessons at all but, y not just practice at super low tension on a cheap racquet? That's what i did. I read up on how to string from google. I used this link http://www.stevecowley.com/stuff/badminton_restring.htm though, i look at where u r from, i'm sure someone from richmond is willing to help you. There is probably 100x more stringers in richmond then in timmins (there's 2 here including myself.. i don't count sportchek as a stringer)
I second what hesho says. I bet that there are more of us who learned on their own than who were trained by someone. With all the internet resources and especially all the experts on BC so willing to help, it has never been easier to teach yourself how to string a racket. A beginner can quickly learn to perform high quality stringing work. It's speed without loss of quality that takes a long time to develop. So don't worry about needing hands on instruction, just go for it!
I know of one or two highly regarded stringer who give lessons on a one to one basis in the UK. But to be honest, a lot of people can pick up most of it on the internet and with good practice you can essentially teach yourself. I never had any training, but I watched a few stringers and asked questions before doing my own research and practicing on old racquets.
Not sure if someone posted this already but it gives you an idea of stringing without fixed clamps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIrlvwYYZgc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3P1H8RMKwg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zya7Ra431pQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ezDt2qWd3s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1KqXdPje0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuWAg08vU0k Please note the machine is Eagnas made. You can tell that the quality of the machine is suspect by the grip insert at the shoulder support.
More on stringing without fixed clamps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbs-a-VxJLI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rnZuNAJ4YQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dypY1BspTw Again not sure if someone posted this already. The machine is an Eagnas, AGAIN!!!
What's wrong with Eagnas ? I have used this brand, as well as AEF, Pro's Pro and Gamma 5003. Just my personal opinion : For the machine quality, Gamma is the best, followed by AEF, Pro's Pro and Eagnas. Price of machine, again : Gamma is the most expensive, followed by AEF, Pro's Pro and Eagnas. the result, not much different, especially when all modified with Wise2086 .... or maybe my skill is not that good. Eagnas has shifted their manufacturing to Jiangxi Province, and according to Eagnas sales person, the quality is better than before.
I had an Eagnas before. It was a return item. The construction was horrible with uneven base and twisted shoulder supports. Sales dudes are what they are. I will only believe when I see consistent quality products.
I never have any problem with Eagnas till now. Quality wise is what you have paid. In Indonesia, many people are looking for Eagnas machine, maybe because is cheap and many local brands use it as OEM ...
I bought an Eagnas Combo 810 (table top crank machine with fixed clamps) this past June 2011 for $489 and have been very pleased with it. I had read of reports of poor quality but decided to take a chance, especially since I was going to upgrade immediately to Chudek side supports and to the Watdon WA3342 dual clamps. Will soon change the crank to a Wise 2086 constant pull. The stock components were serviceable but these type of upgrades will improve any machine. But overall, I still can't believe how much value I got with this machine. It is heavy and strong and really a very small amount to pay to get the benefit of having two fixed clamps. I know a lot of stringers on this forum prefer the speed of floating clamps, but for beginners who want the easiest way to learn and the easiest way to preserve maximum tension during the stringing process, to me, it is well worth paying just a bit more to have fixed clamp capability. Perhaps there is some inconsistency with quality control from Eagnas, but I didn't experience any problems.
@maa2003, FYI, I got the ST-250 from Eagnas USA. The machine was actually a defect and a return item. "Quality wise is what you paid" is relative. Here in North America, consumers are very picky.
maybe the agent or distributor which is not good enough. I got my Eagnas machine direct from Eagnas manufacturing facility in China.
I recently bought EAG-700 and they haven't sent the side supporter which tightens the frame from distortion. Any idea what should i do now?
I second what Master Pete said. I have chance to deal with several Eagnas machine before and none of them pass the calibration out of the box. Also, the holding arm on the their ST250 is not stable. So I hav always questioned what kind of support the stringer actually get on the side. I have hear story that on some of the more expensive machine they demoed before, they bought it from the name brand and just put on Eagnas stickers because they did not have time to actually copy or can not copy the high end machine. Anyway, you get what you paid for at the end. FYI, I would trust a Klippermate M140 at 26lb with a good job and not to break a racquet frame. However, I will suspect a 26lb string job from Eagnas ST250 either tension is off or the frame might be damaged.
