Racquet Stringing [Clamping Speed Technique | Stringing Fast vs Stringing Slow]

[@LegolasD]

Another great technical video

[@Javi_C]

Thanks for the comparisons Albert!

[@AMstringing]

Aloha Javi, Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@steveyung3]

Great video! Enjoyed the analytical aspect of the video with demonstration. I do have a question in regards when you’re doing gut/poly or multi/poly. Normally I have the speed on the gripper on high for polys and slowest speeds for multi’s, syn gut’s and gut. But when I’m doing natural gut/poly hybrid, I tend to keep the speed at its lowest both mains and crosses, only because I don’t want the poly to burn the gut by pulling it fast. Please tell me what you think or correct me if I’m doing it wrong.

[@AMstringing]

Aloha Steve, Thanks for watching. Regarding pulling speeds, the method you're describing makes sense. To further enhance your understanding, I highly recommend watching this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enTCdIB4qKiDoJo Here are some things to consider regarding slow versus fast pulling speeds. #1 - Even at the fastest pulling speed, most machines shouldn't cause burning. #2 - However, a slow speed would be better if the polyester string has sharp edges. #3 - Some polyester strings are more sensitive than others, so pulling at a slow speed is safer. To keep things simple and consistent, I keep my pull speed at the slowest setting for everything. 🤙

[@steveyung3]

Thank you for clarifying! You’re a big help! Love your videos and keep at it! Hopefully I can make a trip to Hawaii to meet one day!

[@essentiallites]

I got a question. So I've seen people release the base once tension is achieved on a constant pull machine. I noticed you release the base before and then release the clamp after tension is achieved. Is there a difference between releasing the base when tension is achieved and releasing the base before tension is achieved?

[@AMstringing]

Aloha, That's a good question. I only started doing what you described on the main string installation after I got the Babolat Evolution Tour machine and conducted this experiment with fast and normal clamping speeds. I noticed that these string clamp bases do not move when I release it before I hear the audio tension head notification. So I decided this was a "safe" move to make. However, when I had my Prince P7000, if I did the same thing, it would not work. The string clamp base moved and swiveled a bit, not making this a "safe" move. I think there are two things to consider if you want to try it on your machine. 1) Check if there is any movement in the string clamp base if released before the tension notification. 2) Using an ERT300 or Babolat RDC, measure if there are any effect on the completed string job in Dynamic Tension or String Bed Deflection. 🤙

[@essentiallites]

@AMstringing thanks for your input. I string on a gamma 7000es so it has straight rails like your p7000. Makes sense as to not release the base before tension is set. The clamp base would move if released before tension is set

[@javierjimenez786]

Great video Albert! I'm working with a dropweight machine and I guess there's not much that can be done to increase stringing speed, as you have to make sure the dropweight is horizontal every time and it takes both hands to adjust the lever. Nonetheless, consistency is key as you mentioned, and one should find its own stringing rhythm, speeding up does not help. Thanks for sharing your experience! Could you make a video regarding starting and tie off knots advantages and disadvantages?

[@AMstringing]

Aloha Javier, Yes, you are a the mercy of the functionality of your dropweight machine. 😆 I think it takes more skill (and time) on a dropweight machine to develop consistency in your technique. Question: Are you using a starting knot or starting clamp to start your cross strings? 🤓

[@javierjimenez786]

@@AMstringing I use the starting clamp. From what I've heard it reduces stress on the grommet and it is the most commonly used method nowadays. Using the same knot all around also helps maintain a uniform aesthetic.

[@AMstringing]

@@javierjimenez786 You're on the right track by using a starting clamp. As for the knots, the Pro Knot is what I use, but for large holes and/or high tensions, I'll use a Parnell Knot. If you're using a Parnell Knot for all of your knots, you should be good. 👍

[@oceancrossing]

Hi Off topic from this video Can you please make a video to identify the differences stringing with Diablo and not? i am particularly interested in reading the results

[@jemkogen]

He has a video on this already

[@AMstringing]

Aloha Brian, Here's the link to my video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIDaq3yGlLNgoa8 In the future, if you're searching for a certain video, just type the subject matter in the search bar of my channel. 🤙

[@tugloo1]

Did you have constant pull on? Wonder if you would see the same thing with clamp speed with lockout machines since they dont have constant pull feature.

[@AMstringing]

Aloha Piyush, Yes, I always have the constant pull setting on. To be honest, I don't know why electronic machines have the lockout feature. It seems like it would defeat the purpose of having one . . . LOL 😆 With lockout machines, once the tension head reaches the reference tension, the stringer can immediately move the clamp from one string to the next. In other words, he doesn't have to wait for the "beep" notification as I recommended in this video. This is also why the stringbed deflection and DT will read about 2-4 pounds lower on a lockout machine compared to an electronic machine. 🤙

[@swbrim]

With syn gut I'm inclined to clamp at normal speed but have the tension head pull the string out more slowly. Thoughts on how that might differ?

[@AMstringing]

Aloha Scott, My tension head was set at the slowest pull speed, since that's my usual setting. It didn't seem to make much of a difference between the slow and fast speeds, as demonstrated in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enTCdIB4qKiDoJo However, if you're machine has a greater pull speed differential, it might result in a higher string bed deflection and/or dynamic tension. 🤙