Any fellow stringers who started off with Pros-Pro fixed clamps (generation 2 without rubber handle) have decided to upgrade. I am not talking about huge upgrade to the Gamma Fixed Clamps or the Toyos but somewhere in between that won't hurt the pocket too much? Must the Gamma Fixed Clamps and the Toyos be imported to the UK? There is no UK seller of these? My requirement is that it fits a 12mm post and can handle thin string and slippery strings of tensions up to 35lbs with no problems. Not sure about delivery to the UK but it shouldn't be too much. I can't imagine myself forking out £100 for one fixed clamp when I only string for friends and don't get near as many as a shop does. Anyone think this is a good investment? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
In all honesty, the Pro's Pro universals are already the best you're going to get without moving up to Toyo's or Gammas - I've tried a fair few dedicated badminton clamps, but they never seem to get the tooth spacing right. Oddly.
I have these ones and they're awesome..... well the ones I have anyway (sometimes you do get the odd defective ones) Comes in both 12.0 and 12.2mm......think they do ship anywhere http://www.tenniswarehouse.com.au/stringing-equip/stringing-machine-clamps/spinfire-tennis-squash-badminton-clamp-v50.html I also have the ones from Aliexpress which are identical and cost around AUS$60 less than from TennisWarehouse, but that all depends on your views re: buying from Aliexpress...... also these are 12.2mm so might not be suitable for your requirements http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_142621002442710&key=4449122e611edf7d44c43a9fd932c19b&libId=i76wmgki0100qswc000DA85tauaon&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badmintoncentral.com%2Fforums%2Fshowthread.php%2F148474-SuperStringer-High-End-Universal-Clamp&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fstore%2Fproduct%2FAEF-badminton-racket-stringing-machine-tennis-stringer-stringing-tools-stringing-parts-starting-clamps%2F619625_1194384239.html&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badmintoncentral.com%2Fforums%2Fsearch.php%3Fsearchid%3D8377756&title=SuperStringer%20High%20End%20Universal%20Clamp&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fstore%2Fprod...194384239.html
Hi Mark, Is it the Gamma Universals MDSC's you using now or did you manage to get a get pair of Pros pro for your high tension stringing? How would you rate the Gamma MDSC's? Good quality control from when they come out of the factory? My machine came with two pro's pro universals, one can handle thin strings around 30, the other not so high and I want to reduce the change of having a not-so-well-made one.
Hi Stealthking, Thanks for your suggestion, they look similar to the superstringer ones from tennisman so I will add that into my list for consideration.
I'm still using the Pro's Pro. You've got to remember that they're technically tennis-ready, so our tensions in badminton should present no problem for them. The Gammas are extremely well, made, second only to the Toyozouki's. It's just the question of whether the amateur/hobbyist needs them. If you've got the ~$120 to spend getting a pair from China, I'd do it, personally - there's far less chance of getting an iffy one of those than an iffy Pro's Pro.