VIDEO: DarthHowie Stringing Victor Thruster K9000 + Ashaway Zymax 65 @ 25 x 27.5 lbs

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  1. DarthHowie

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    After sharing my string bed frequency data in the thread started by [MENTION=57143]visor[/MENTION] http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...Stringbed-frequency-to-monitor-string-tension

    I thought I could share with the community how I string badminton rackets for myself and friends. In this video I'm stringing my own racket.
    Comments and questions are welcome.
    (I'm sure you'll notice some oddities:
    1. starting the mains with both fly clamps and fixed clamps
    2. using loose string to thread the cross between 2 main grommets-> I don't like using awls
    3. using tooth floss to help thread cross string through shared holes -> I don't like using awls)

    Stringing Details:

    Stringer: DarthHowie
    Machine Setup: Gamma 6004 + Wise 2086 + Chudek Side Supports + ToyoZouki Fixed Clamps (GM-02106)
    Wise 2086 Settings: Constant Pull & Prestretch 10%


    Racket: Victor Thruster K9000 (Dry Weight: 87.4g, Balance Point: 309mm)
    String: Ashaway Zymax 65
    Tension (main x cross): 25 x 27.5 lbs


    Method: 2 piece 4 knot, Top Down proportional for crosses (top cross strung at 22 lbs, next 3 crosses strung at 26 lbs, all crosses after strung at 27.5 lbs).


    String Bed Frequency (Measured by CarlTune App): 1252 Hz
    [video=youtube;QScLpd4dUY0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QScLpd4dUY0[/video]
     
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    You've sullied that gorgeous Thruster putting red string in it!:p.
     
    #2 Mark A, Oct 4, 2014
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    I was thinking somewhat the same but I find I get better repulsion with red string and better control with white.
     
    #3 DarthHowie, Oct 4, 2014
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    It's the only racket around at the moment in which white is the only acceptable colour, IMO:).
     
    #4 Mark A, Oct 4, 2014
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    sky blue looks good, very subtle
     
    #5 dbswansea, Oct 9, 2014
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    Shame nothing decent comes in sky blue...:).

    (Well, BG85, I suppose, but try finding that from over here.)
     
    #6 Mark A, Oct 11, 2014
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    #7 dbswansea, Oct 11, 2014
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    R4X110 comes in sky blue. ;)
     
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