I just need a stringing machine...

Discussion in 'Badminton Stringing Techniques & Tools' started by LD rules!, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. LD rules!

    LD rules! Regular Member

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    So I decided that I want a machine:)

    Reasons are as follows:

    -I object to paying ridiculous (in comparison to SG) prices for stringing.
    -Nowadays I only feel comfortable at a high tension, this means that my string breaks fairly regularly:(
    -I want to make a bit of money, but just to pay back the price of the machine over a long time. Maybe a few rackets a week, just to get some money.:)
    -My stringer decided that 30lbs string jobs is not going to be accepted ;) so I need something to do this on.
    -(the most random reason) I decided I wanted to test racket durability, so I am buying some cheap(ish) rackets stringing them with BG65@30lbs, and seeing how long they last :p

    So who can help me by recommending a machine ?

    I don't need anything massive and I have a limited budget (so no recommending ES5PRO :p)

    All machines will be considered, just please bear in mind I am working with a tight budget here:) something cheap reliable and most importantly accurate.:)
     
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    maa2003 Regular Member

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    budget ? location ? preferable brand ? model ?
     
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    LD rules! Regular Member

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    I'm in the UK atm, the budget isnt fixed but under £250:) I don't mind about brand or model, I just want a machine that is reliable, and accurate.:)
     
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    ckyew Regular Member

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    Yes, for under 250, get a Pro's Pro Challenger 2 drop weight machine. And get yourself a few other bits and bobs of accessories (still within your 250 budget). Its quite a handful using the Challenger 2 at first but you will get used to it at some point.
     
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    So what did you end up getting?
     
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    ^^ Nothing - As of yet:)

    I am considering getting the Pro's Pro's Shuttle Express:) it seems reasonable and well priced.:) also looked at a Klippermate M140:) as long as they can do 28lbs stringing jobs then that's fine for me:) Klippermate is a lot cheaper though...
     

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