For all you string breakers out there that are spending sizeable amounts on frequent restrings there is an alternative. Restringing is an art that can be learnt and the latest Gamma Stringing machines make that process so much simpler. A stringing machine is an investment and one that can quickly pay for itself in restringing ones own rackets and then moving on to restringing for others as your confidence grows. Many a young tennis player has used the art of restringing to fund their tennis costs or to support tertiary life. In New Zealand the cost of a racket restring makes owning a stringing machine a cost effective option.
The advantage of stringing your own rackets is the consistency. You will be able to string your rackets to the same tension every time without the variabilities of using a stringing service. While there is a considerable outlay in buying your machine if you buy a quality machine the machine will hold its value and be a solid investment
If you want to pursue stringing your own rackets do your homework first. Buy a reputable brand, a good machine will be a good and lasting investment. Decide if you want a portable machine to take to tournaments. Work out your budget, entry level machines like the Gamma Drop Weight Machines eg the Gamma Progression 602FC are affordable and portable and are quality machines. The gamma range includes the drop weight machines, the manual tension machines and the fully electronic machine. The gamma stringing machines are the number 1 selling machine in the US renown for their reliability.
The Gamma Stringing machines all come with easy to follow instructions for those learning to string.
