Ok, i think i might have a problem here...i just got my racquet strung at Tad's...and its an armortec 700, but i thought they are only supposed to have 22 crosses, BUT I HAVE 24!?!?!? Is this right? if its wrong what should i do?
WOW, take it back and ask them to fix the grommet too. Some time stringer string 23 crosses with 1 piece. But not 24 crosses.
silentheart, Don't worry about, I've already talked with xtc about it yesturdya night. The strining is fine, just an extra coss on the top and bottom, nothing to worry about. My own rackets are like that too. Looks more full than without it.
I am not worry about the bottom. However, did they use the tide off hole for the extra top main? If that is the case, where did they tide off the top main? Top 10th? That is the one I worry a little. Thank you Matt.
I'm not sure, since I never paid attention how they string it or mine own rackets, as I am not familar with the patterns. Xtc, will probably know, or if he can provide a picture of it.
Humm, so the last top main go through A6. However, A6 is a single grommet with a very small opening. either they streched it or forced the cross through it. That A6 might break soon. Can you take it back to Tads and let them know ASAP. So when the string break next time, ask them to replace the grommet for no charge?
hmm, they don't charge for grommets either, but would you like a picture of the racquet? compared to another armortec head? the 700 is longer than the 500 now by around 4-5mm
ok..you wanna noe why there are 24 crosses instead of 22?..it cuz the 2 extra rows tend to add more stability n it holds the frame of the racket better..but if u wanted a more "attack-based" stringing patter then u should specify because every stringing place has their own stringing methods
Tad's add the extra cross strings to reduce the amount of breakage that is related to off-centre hits.
In theory, yes, the more string pieces you add in, the more "stable" the stiff bed will be, therefore, longer life span. However, I don't think stringers should do their own pattern, w/o inform the customer, especially if the racket still carries warranty. Yonex can reject a replacement request, due to wrong string pattern. The standard pattern should be from the manufacture, and self-created pattern should NEVER be the standard, but could be implemented if specified by customer. I prefer to follow the official pattern, when i do my jobs. I only modify (i.e. add 1 extra cross) if special requested by customer, or giving suggestion to close friends.
LB, They have been strining using this method a long time. As far as I know, Yonex has not said a word, this also includes replacement requests as well.
If Tads replaces the grommets before they send in the broken racquet, that is their business. Yonex has not say anything because Tads is a big enough store and it has not creat enough problem yet.
I understand the fact that Yonex CD is very generous regarding their replacement policy, and many times, they do give in, and try to make the customers' happy. My earlier post has no intention to against Tad's or any shop in particular. I just made a general statement, as we as stringers, should follow the official pattern as the "standard", well any other choices as "to be specified", but not the other way around. Many other regions' Yonex Head Quarters (or even Yonex CD finally tighten their policy) might not let such "special pattern" pass their inspection, and result in extra lost for the customers. It's always better to be safe, right?
Silentheart, Nope they don't, they send it the way the customer brought it back in.. -------------------------------------------- LB True, good point. As long as it's stringed properly it should be fine. What about these stringers who cannot string properly? Lol! Like the one who did this kind of job!
i can tell u we DO follow the official stringing pattern with all nanospeeds and rackets that use single pass..for all other conventional racket stringing patterns we add the extra rows to..yea..u get the picture..
