Great video Albert! It is quite useful to know there are different resorces to improve our stringing techniques 😊. Thanks a lot for the community for sharing!

Hello, First of all I wanted to say thank you very much for all the videos you are publishing on youtube. They are all very interesting. I wanted to know if one day you would be interested on making one regarding cracks on the frame. - Depending on the position of the crack, could it be the stringer's/player's /factory's fault ? - Is there any cracks that are not so bad ? - Could we still restring some of them ? - ... If you find that topic interesting, I would love hearing you talking about it. Thank you Kind regards Julien

@joes6712

2 ай бұрын

100% agree, I’ve been told by yonex that it was most likely the stringers fault(mine) for a crack on the throat of my Yonex percept, it had me second guessing every single step of my stringing technique, later on Karue Sell pointed out he had the same issue, and that’s when I called yonex again and said it’s likely defective and they’ll immediately replace with a return, so definitely a topic worth checking out and covering

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha Julien, You're welcome, and I appreciate your support! Thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep that topic in mind. In my experience, most racquets can be restrung even if there are hairline cracks in the frame. However, it's crucial to inform your client about this before stringing. Additionally, it's easier to detect these cracks when the strings are still in the racquet under tension. However, if a racquet is slightly cracked open at the head due to excessive wear, you should advise your client it can be restrung at their own risk and that they be willing to pay for the stringing regardless. In the case of more extreme cracking, where the carbon fibers are exposed and look like they are splintering, I would advise against restringing or allowing the player to continue using the racquet. Those splinters are very sharp and can easily get into your skin if you happen to rub up against it. Believe me, I've had some of those splinters in my time! 🤙

@julienalibert8301

2 ай бұрын

@@AMstringing Thank you very much for your answer.

A clamp riser!! That is pretty clever, and probably something you could McGyver on your own. Good idea!

Aloh Albert! I use the method of Starting clamp on inside ( Ron yu as well) to alleviate pressure on the grommet I use a clothes peg between the grommet and starting clamp. This allows protection to the softer grommets. Like yourself have experimented with the others, I continue to use this one.. Mahalo Nick

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha Nicholas, Thanks for sharing your tip! I have some miniature wooden clothespins that I tried using as you suggested, and they work perfectly. I also found that regular-sized clothespins work well. 🤙

@nicholasl9119

2 ай бұрын

@@AMstringing I use regular one and will continue this method. Have tested the others in the past. May try the new one you showed as well..Mahalo Nick

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

@@nicholasl9119 For your information, here are the Small Wooden Clothespins in used in my Clamp Slippage video. www.walmart.com/ip/Pen-Gear-Small-Wooden-Clothespins-20-Count/421404820

You can also use yusuki method with the last technique that you leave some space with the first clamp to come and fit the second clamp after, thank you again from Greece keep going with the great work

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha Xristos, I did try that too, but I prefer to have the string clamps positioned as close to the frame as possible at similar distances. 🤙

This is the highest level stringing channel on youtube. Great content! Quick question: Do you think using a diabolo would have prevented the crimping of the monogut by the string gripper?

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha Christopher, Thanks for your support and your kind words! 😊 Good question. A diabolo would be helpful. When I had my Prince P7000, I didn't have this string-crimping problem.🤙

For the third method, you can use a Old fashion clothes pin to prevent the starting clamp from damaging the grommet And it will get better with use, as it breaks in overtime

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha JWC, As you suggested, I used a regular-sized clothespin, which worked well. However, I also used some miniature wooden clothespins, and they work perfectly! 🤙 I used these Small Wooden Clothespins in my Clamp Slippage video. www.walmart.com/ip/Pen-Gear-Small-Wooden-Clothespins-20-Count/421404820

When using the Modified Yusuki method, I personally use it for badminton, I clamp both clamps close to each other for that scuffing reason, plus a little easier and faster for badminton since tensions are usually less than 30 pounds for me, rarely do I do 35. I feel with the smaller string looping around the grommet there is less snapback movement on the main

@AMstringing

Ай бұрын

Aloha Alan, Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately, I don't string badminton racquets, so it's hard for me to relate, but it's good to know if I ever get the opportunity. 🤙

@AlanKakinami

Ай бұрын

@@AMstringing what is your opinion on instead of clamping the far end of one side and and the close side like you demonstrated, basically clamp right next to the farside of each clamp, so there is less snapback on the main so the clamps are basically held up with half of the refrence tension since you are pulling on 2 mains being held straight with some tension instead of possibly clamping crooked and possibly some slack between the teeth of the clamps, if you have seen any of my badminton videos, this is what I would be talking about. Tennis string jobs I use Yusuki method but I think Toru stopped doing this for some reason.

@AMstringing

Ай бұрын

@@AlanKakinami If I understand correctly, you're describing the Yusuki method: tension is applied to the first two main strings on one side, then the racquet is rotated, and tension is applied to the main strings on the other. This would work well if you're using the 2-string overlap method since the string clamps won't interfere with which each other. However, if you're using the 1-string overlap method (like in the video), the string clamps interfere with each other, which caused me to clamp the string farther away from the frame (7:59). I hope this makes sense. If I'm misunderstanding your comment, please send me the video that you're referring to, and I'll take a look. 🤙

@AlanKakinami

29 күн бұрын

@@AMstringing if you watch my videos I kinda do that modified Yusuki Method pull L1 and R1, R1 is clamped high and L1 is clamped just below R1. Pull tension in L1 and then L2 then R1 and R2 then L and R in order. Just start with 2 then go 1 by one

@AMstringing

27 күн бұрын

@@AlanKakinami Thanks for the clarification. When I was using the Yusuki method and with the 2-string overlap, that's the same way I would start the mains. Now that I've switched to a 1-string overlap, this is why the string clamps interfere with each other when tensioning the first string on the opposite side. I hope that makes sense. 👍

13:48 Doesn't that starting clamp method end up crushing the grommet when you pull tension on it?

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha Palo, I was also concerned about that, but crushing did not occur on this racquet and others I tested. However, please read the comments made by @nicholasl9119 and @jwc865 below. They shared a great tip and I plan to create a sequel video featuring it! 🤙

My Theory is that clamping any string that has no tension results in more surface damage when there's full tension on one side or the other. The clamp is not a single point but several. Therefore if there's 0 tension on one side and full tension on the other, the last bit of the clamp is holding ALL then tension. I think of this as a stress riser. So I use the pull 2 - clamp 1 - full pull the other and go from there. In that way each clamp is done on a string under tension, so the tension is spread over the width of the clamp and does not cause a stress riser. I've been stringing gut for the past 18 years and never have a problem.

@tigersportkupang

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree, im badminton stringer, i like to use starting clamp.

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha, I'm just curious: Are you using Method #3 but tensioning the other main string with no tension on it instead? Or are you starting like the Yusuki method by pulling two strings, then using Method #1, but only the string clamp. It sounds like the latter, but I wanted to make sure I understood your method. 🤙

@tigersportkupang

2 ай бұрын

@@AMstringing Hello Aloha, i use starting clamp at the top frame then i pull first main string, then clamp it, pull to the left until 3rd first main. Use fixed clamp to clamp the string that hold by starting clamp, release starting clamp and start pulling right main string until 3rd string. After that pulling left and right one by one until finish. I hope you understand my explanation because of my English 😂😂😂

@tigersportkupang

2 ай бұрын

@@AMstringing i learned a lot of stringing from your video. Like slow pulling vs hi speed pulling, using diabolo, etc. Even we are stringer in different racquet sport 😉.

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

@@tigersportkupang I'm happy to hear that these techniques are also relevant to other racquet sports since I only string tennis racquets. 🤙

@ 15:55, when you pulled tension, there was a lot of movement with the frame...Is this normal? Is the racquet deforming or are the support arms moving as well? I have never noticed the frame moving like this in my machine.

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha, After further review, I noticed that the frame was deforming slightly. In addition, the string clamps have a drawback and recovery of about 2-3mm on the main string installation. This movement creates the illusion that the support arms and frame are moving. Coincidentally, this topic will be discussed in this week's video. 🤙

What's a good way to keep a string from slipping from the tensioner head while using the Yusuki method? Some slippery strings make it difficult and 1 string will slip. Because of that, I've started to gravitate to method #1.

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha, Besides the crimping issue, that's another flaw when using this method. I've noticed slippage happening more often with my Babolat Evolution Tour compared to my Prince P7000 machine. The best I could do to avoid these issues was to align the two strings perfectly by "stacking" them before inserting them into the jaw grippers. 🤙

Do you have an afiliate link to the Tennis Warehouse Europe also?

@AMstringing

Ай бұрын

Aloha Benjamin, I appreciate you asking and for your support. Unfortunately, I don't have one for TW Europe. If I get more inquiries, I should approach them for one! 🤙

What is " one string overlap"

@AMstringing

Ай бұрын

Aloha Benjamin, Good question. I covered this topic in this video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hG1-t9ahg92YgsY.html 🤙

With your One String Overlap Pattern, would you find a minimal difference, no real difference or somewhat of a difference if you for instance using the Yusuki Method to after pulling your first main to tension to pull your second main say R1 you clamp using Yusuki, then tension L1 and then L2 and then go to your One String Overlap Pattern to be able to get your R1 clamp to the top of the main instead of having that little gap because the clamps cannot fit next to each other. Just curious your opinion.

@AMstringing

Ай бұрын

Aloha Alan, That's a good question. I'll have to test each method and take some readings. I'll get back to you when I have an answer. 🤙

Hmmm....I like that new method you are using. I'll have to try it on my Prince machine. I think I can get the clamps to clamp the the middle two on one side at the same time, but not totally sure. So with the string doing a 'double bend' before going into that clamp you initially pull tension on, there is no slippage you are noticing?

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

Aloha Brian, If you're using a Neos 1000 machine, you're better off sticking with the traditional string clamp/starting clamp method. If you have the 1500 or any other electronic model, give it a shot. Let me know if it works! 🤙

@bbulla

2 ай бұрын

@@AMstringing Thanks Albert. Yea, I have a P5000 and this method works great. Used it the last 4 tennis racquets with no problems. No more krimping string with Yasuki. Now I use the Murata Method. 😄

@AMstringing

2 ай бұрын

@@bbulla COOL! I hope Mathew didn't see your comment . . . LOL! 🤣