Stringing @ 30lbs for a beginners first try

**diverdan** · 01-02-2013, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by ckyew

I started with the Challenger before going for the WISE after a period of time. And I can genuine say that the guys above are giving the right advise by trying to steer you away from doing your rackets at 30lbs right off the bat!!!

If you're experienced, then why not, but if you've not got any stringing experience, I along with the others wont recommend you start anywhere near 30.

My problem is I will never get experience stringing at lower tensions unless I get some cheap strings and then cut them.

**ckyew** · 01-02-2013, 04:04 PM

I personally think stringing is a type of Art. You need to constantly practice and brush up on new techniques and so on to improve. There's no way that you'll instantly be able to do it right perfectly (speed wise, technique wise, timing wise, etc...) the first time round.

There's no short cut to it basically...

**diverdan** · 01-02-2013, 04:13 PM

I do have an old Cab 25 which I can sacrifice so could get some cheap strings and practice. Cheers guys. You have given me good advice. Next step is getting the right tools. Ill research BC.

**LazyBuddy** · 01-04-2013, 12:42 PM

Start low and slowly, and work your way up. Yes, you need to "waste" some cheap strings, but that's still a better bet than a $150 higher end racket. Also, when you practice, you do not have to finish the entire job, therefore, you can always re-use the string if you do not tie the knots each time.

When I first started, I actually bought a $10 racket with a few packs of cheap string. Total of no more than $25-30 range, and enough for me to do a good number (10 to 15) demo runs.

**Mark A** · 01-05-2013, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by diverdan

My problem is I will never get experience stringing at lower tensions unless I get some cheap strings and then cut them.

Get a £20 reel from mybadmintonstore and chew it up with test runs. You'll get 22 rackets out of 200 m.

**diverdan** · 01-12-2013, 03:07 PM

All good advice. So I have bought a Pros pro Challenger 1 as I wanted the constant pull the drop weight gives and I am not rich. I am also an armchair stringer so not overly worried about time. Could you guys recommend some video tutorials? I have found the MX80 80 hole video uploaded by Kwun which is great but I would also like to string the convential way as well. Are there any specialist tools you would suggest I got for stringing over 30lbs?

**ckyew** · 01-12-2013, 03:11 PM

First of all, get Michal Chudek's side supports and the Load Spreader from MBS.

They're probably the main things you wanna get they help you and your racket out so much when stringing.

**diverdan** · 01-12-2013, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by ckyew

First of all, get Michal Chudek's side supports.

They look the db's. Where would I get them from ckyew? I have checked out google and found a couple of old threads on them but not a specific shop selling them.

Also is it essential to get the badminton fixed clamps for the machine? I know you can't use tennis clamps for the cross strings but have seen people use flying clamps instead. Is it easier to use fixed clamps?

**ckyew** · 01-12-2013, 03:44 PM

I dont think Michal has a shop, I got mine by messaging him through here. His nickname is Michal. And this is his profile:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...p/15028-Michal

I would advise going with fixed clamps, but do get one or 2 flying clamps in case you would like to practice doing both ways or needing it for whatever reason later on.

If you bought your machine from W&D, I'm quite sure they will come with their universal clamps which is suitable for both Tennis and Badminton, just a quick question.

How many prongs does your clamps have?

**diverdan** · 01-13-2013, 05:20 PM

It's got 3 prongs. Thanks for the recommendation for the side supports.

**ckyew** · 01-13-2013, 05:40 PM

You probably want to get the universal ones which has 5 prongs.. I'm pretty sure W&D will exchange them for you if you bought the machine from them if you ask nicely.

**diverdan** · 01-15-2013, 01:20 AM

I bought the machine 2nd hand so will sell the tennis clamps on ebay and buy new badminton clamps.

**ckyew** · 01-15-2013, 06:28 AM

You got your machine from Pete?

**diverdan** · 01-15-2013, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by ckyew

You got your machine from Pete?

No. His name is David.

**diverdan** · 01-20-2013, 04:16 AM

I decided to get a new machine as the 2nd hand one had a few problems. It's the Pro's Pro Warrior 1. Ive got the dual clamps and Michals side supports as well. I have been looking at some of the different stringing patterns on the BC playlist and thought I would start by doing the Haribito 76 hole pattern. It looks straight forward and technical enough to make a few mistakes and to make full use of the fixed clamps and to get used to the machine. A lot of my rackets have been strung using two pieces but I wanted to steer away from this technique as it seems pretty simple and I am building up to string my MX80's using the 80 hole pattern. Will let you know if I can conquer 30lbs by the end of week.

**ckyew** · 01-20-2013, 08:14 AM

Lol. What happened to the 300 quid budget then??

**diverdan** · 01-20-2013, 08:33 AM

Well sometimes buying used equipment has its pitfalls. At least this way I get a 3 year warranty. I probably spent £300-350 which includes new fixed clamps, side supports, tension calibrator, starting clamp, bent nose pliers, snips, string mover and 100m of string. Just waiting for it to arrive now.