There is another person who stringed rackets in the WA area, I do not recall their name - would not recommend him either because the knot was something like that too. Not only that, the tension which was claimed to be stringed at was not accurate as it was low and that was with my own racket. As for BC, I believe Azn already mentioned it.
City: Surabaya (Indonesia) Name of Shop:Alan Sport Cost for BG65 (local/USD):Rp. 45.000.- / $USD 5 Cost for BG80 (local/USD):Rp. 55.000.-/ $USD 6.1 Rating -1/0/+1 (bad/ok/good)k Story (not too long): no story
There are at least 6 stringers I'm aware of in Seattle area. It's pretty much word of mouth and I think the price is in the range of $15 to $20 USD.
Starting knot Yes, that is one of the 2 types of starting knots some stringers use, but not used as an ending knot.
City: New York (Metro Area) Name of Shop: Private Cost for BG65 (local/USD): US$15 Cost for BG80 (local/USD): US$17 Rating -5/0/+5 (bad/ok/good): Good Story (not too long): Use 2 or 4 knots method. From 18 to 30 Lbs. Up to request. No warranty at all. If racket broken within manufacture warranty (Yonex, Sotx & Gosen...) I'll do my best to help you get the replacement racket.
City: Bellevue, Washington Name of Shop: Smash Square, LLC Cost of BG65: $15 Cost of BG80: $18 Rating -5/0/+5 (bad/ok/good): Story: (not too long): Can specify string method, will guarantee all string jobs up to 23lbs for a week. If string breaks within a week, restring will cost only the string. No racket warranty unless bought from the shop. Then manufacturer warranty applies if exists. Those who need their rackets restrung quickly are accommodated. Racket stencils are available upon request, Yonex, Victor, Kason. Grommets inspected upon receipt of racket, and replaced as needed, no extra charge (unless too many grommets are ruined). All stringing done on a professional Babolat machine with all necessary badminton attachments.
City: Portsmouth, UK Name of Shop: JT Sports Cost for BG65 (local/USD): N/A - I don't touch this stuff any more Cost for BG80 (local/USD): £12.50 (including string) Rating -5/0/+5 (bad/ok/good): +5 Story: great guy to speak to over the phone, very knowledgeable, followed AT800 pattern (which some don't) and decent price. Great range of strings as well. Sadly, my AT800 went missing on its way to him for a second time.
City: New York, Broadway Name of Shop: Paragon Sports Cost for BG65 (local/USD): ~ US$16 (incl. tax) Cost for BG80 (local/USD): Don't know Rating -5/0/+5 (bad/ok/good): Good Story (not too long): I have never got my racquet strung there. A friend of mine got it strung a couple of times and his experience has been positive.
Hey LB, is "lightning" your stringing signature ??? I have seen that on many racquets at the Brooklyn badminton club.
Yes, you got that one. The reason I put it on, is several times, some ppl accuse me doing a poor job, while they were actually receive the service from someone else. I don't know they simply made a mistake (i.e. friends brought their rackets to someone) or intentionally try to rip me off. Luckily, each time I can prove to them by showing the different string type, pattern or knotting. Afterward, I decide to "promote" my own string job, and avoid any confusion. Did you come to BBC as a regular? Maybe we can meet up some day? Just don't laugh at my lowly playing skills, though.
Not to question about your source. However, I received mixture of feedback regarding this store. I was once told by several college club players, as their rackets were screwed from there. I think it might be different stringer working for different shifts. Therefore, if your racket end up into some newbie (at least, regarding badminton rackets) stringers hand, good luck.
Actually I have been to BBC just once. And then a guy who sometimes comes to play at our club also had the symbol. So I just made a guess Actually I was thinking of getting my racquet strung at Paragon, but I am skeptical about it. And yea we can definetly meet up one day, either at BBC or NYBC.
City: Toronto (Markham to be exact =P) Name of Shop: Mandarin Badminton Club Cost for BG65 (local/USD): $17cad Cost for BG80 (local/USD): $27cad Rating -1/0/+1 (bad/ok/good): +1 Story: Nothing wrong so far and I believe they have a promotion where if you string your racquet (string and labour) ten times, the eleventh time, you can get a free restring with bg65.
City: Treharris, S.Wales, UK Name of Shop: Mid-Glam Re-Strings Cost for BG65 (local/USD): £7.50 GBP / 15.20 USD Cost for BG80 (local/USD): £8.00 GBP / 16.20 USD Rating -1/0/+1 (bad/ok/good): +1 Story (not too long) Excellent quality one piece stringing on brand new machine - calibrated every 3 months or so, customised string bed logo's, quick turn-around, very reasonable prices, wide string variety.
City: Toronto Ontario Canada Name of Shop: Yo's Cost for BG 65 (Local) 19 CDN Cost for BG 80 (Local) 24 CND Rating: +3 Story: Does a very good job stringing. got my racquet strung there several times. all good except once they used 1 piece instead of 2 but other times used 2. They asked me what colour so asked purple or lavender but when i went to pick up the racquet it was white.... and very reluctant to go over recommended tension. maybe should go to mandarin for bg 65 because it's cheaper City: Toronto Name of Shop: Flying Dragon Badminton Club Cost for BG 65 (local) 28 CND... plus tax Cost for BG 80 (local) N/A last time i asked rating: N/A Story: far too expensive compared to other stores so did not get it strung yet City: Toronto Name of Shop: Max Sports Cost for BG65 (local):18 CDN Cost for BG80 (local):25 CDN Rating: +4 Story: Bought all my CD coded racquets there with bg 80. very nice stringing and good person to deal with. Don't remember if he had coloured string. but website seems to indicate he does City: Toronto Name of Shop: Winning Cycle & Sports Cost for BG65 (local): 19.5 CDN Cost for BG80 (local): 26 CDN Rating: +3 Story: Been there only once to get bg 66. It's run by husband and wife. The lady is very friendly and talkative, and good recommendation on equipments if you ask for advices.
How much do you charge for stringing? Hello again! I've been wondering, how much do people generally charge for stringing? I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and I'm charging $15 for labour and $5 for BG-65 or $7 for BG-80s if they don't have strings. But then I hear the local store charging $40 for stringing with BG-65s and it doesn't seem to be that great of a stringing job too... is $15 too little? Thanks!
I feel $15 total for string (BG65) and labor is a good price. $18 total is a fair price if it is a good stringing job.
tons of info if u search. SH, have u forgot your own thread? http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45811&highlight=stringing+charge
Oh sorry... should have known there was a forum like this on stringing! Thanks again for referring me to the right place!
