GAMMA Sports Stringing Machines, Progression 200, 360 Degree Rotation Tabletop Racquet Stringer Machine, Drop Weight, Tennis, Racquetball, Squash and Badminton Rackets, Stringing Tools Included

The media could not be loaded. This stringer is an excellent choice for anyone new to stringing racquets. Its portability is a standout feature, making it easy to move and store. The clamps work effectively, and once you’ve practiced a bit, the machine becomes straightforward to use. I’m giving it 5 stars because it’s reasonably priced, and after stringing just 8–10 racquets, it essentially pays for itself. That’s a great deal! I’ve had mine for a week now and have already strung 5 racquets without any issues.

I bought this machine two years ago and it has easily paid for itself. While looking for a new stringer to do my racket, I did some research on stringing machines and decided to go ahead and order this machine. Boy am I glad I did that. Before, I would wait until the string broke before taking it in to a stringer. Now I just restring every month and I buy strings in reels to save money. I also started to use hybrid stringing patterns that I find are the best for my game. OK enough of the background, here is the review. The Gamma stringing machine is quite easy to use. The drop weight mechanism is the best to maintain an accurate tension as opposed to spring mechanisms which always need recalibration. That being said, I measured the tension with a gauge and found that the scale is lower than actual tension by 1.5 lbs. So, the machine is always higher by 1.5 lbs than the weight scale. This is actually OK since adding 1.5 lbs of tension helps as poly strings will stretch and loosen by about 2 lbs. Or you can just subtract 1.5 lbs from the setting. Another advantage of drop weight is that it is a constant pulling device as opposed to a lock-out machine that will stop pulling after reaching a set tension. This can help when you release a clamp and the tension in the string might drop. The drop in tension can be compensated by readjusting the ratcheting mechanism without having to retension the whole string. In a lock-out machine there really is no way to know that tension has changed. A false concern of a drop weight machine is that you have to be precisely level with the weight arm to get the right tension. The truth is that you can off by as much as 5 degrees and still be within your target weight. Or approximately plus minus 2 inches at the end of the arm from level. The disadvantage is that it takes more time than spring type of machines. After a few stringing jobs, I can string a racket in slightly less than 1 hour. While, I have seen youtube videos of fastest times with spring machines at 35 mins. Since, I'm only stringing for myself and friends, this amount of time difference is not enough for me to spend 5 times more for a spring machine.

If you aren't super concerned about getting exact tensions out of a string job, this machine will do just fine. It uses moveable clamps, which means minor tension loss at each re-clamping. If you want super accurate tension, you need to buy a fixed clamp machine and spend $600+.I do not really care about getting exact tension, so if I set the weight for 47 and it ends up being 42, I really do not care, because the strings loosen up within a week anyway.The machine comes with 3 packs of strings for free. I found them to be just fine for rec play.The machine also comes with all the tools you will need, except for scissors or a cutting tool, which you will need to supply yourself.The outer base is a medium grade plastic, but the guts of the machine are metal, and I see no drawback to the outer base being plastic.The clamps are sufficient and adjustable. The drop weight is also sufficient.In short, if you are a beginner at stringing and just want to restring your own rackets, this machine is all you will need.If you want super exact tensions, this machine will not produce that. You will need something much more expensive. But if you don't mind setting the weight at 60 and getting a tension of 55, then this will work just fine. Personally I do not care, so I give it 4 stars. And it isn't the fault of the machine that it doesn't produce super exact tension. That would be impossible with moveable clamps. This is for the newbie who just wants to learn or "good enough" string jobs. Then when you get really super serious about everything, get the fixed clamp machine.

This stringer is by the far the best budget friendly drop weight stringer you'll ever buy. It's sturdy, solid, well constructed and accurate.I have been stringing racket for over 24 years. Albeit, not consistently, but its first job I ever held so I feel like I've pretty solid knowledge when it comes to stringers.I have own a Klippermate, Wise tension head, Ektelon, Pros Pro and even the cheap chinese stuff from Eagnas.IMHO, unless you are stringing rackets to made some extra income, the extra expence for the crank and electronic machines are simply not worth it. You'll be much better served spending that extra much on higher quality string.Drop weight technology by elemntary are extremly effective at acheiveing target tension range. For the average club player, or weekend warrior, I can almost bet no one will be able to tell the difference between the machines. Yes, the drop weight systems are slower but frankly, rushing through a string job especially if you truly care about your equipment is foolish anyways.Gamma is a solid name in tennis and has been for a long time. For under $250, you'll get a solid, very easy to use machine. Quality tools and accessories and even a few packets of their string.My best advice if youre on the fence about a stringer is this: tennis is a potenial life sport. A solid well contructed stringer should last you a lifetime. Even if you string your racket every month, you'll still come out ahead. Best of luck.

It works perfectly and accurately. It is very easy to use and it is very durable and long lasting. It mounts the racket perfectly it great for all the tennis rackets I string. It is a good price for its high quality.