August 2006 Monthly Archive
August 1, 2006
Tennis Fashions That 'Fit'
For the coming seasons, apparel manufacturers will continue to stretch the boundaries between court time and off-court/fitness/cardio activities with pieces that have crossover appeal while using technical fabrics to help athletes perform better. The newest pieces reflect the growing...
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Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006
Buying a stringing machine is one of the most important purchases you can make for your business. It is also one of the most difficult. With the plethora of machines, technologies, and features available, selecting a machine is a...
Carrying On
After more than 20 years in the tennis spotlight, Andre Agassi, now the U.S.'s grand ambassador for the sport, has announced that he will retire after this year's US Open. The New York stage is a fitting place for...
Pacific X-Force 18
Pacific X-Force is a "poly-like" monofilament string offering increased power and dampened feel. According to Pacific, although the materials of this string are "in the polyester family," X-Force is not necessarily a polyester string. X-Force is manufactured using a...
Pro Equipment: Roland Garros 2006
Justine Henin-Hardenne and Rafael Nadal each repeated last year's French Open win this year in Paris. Here's a look at the equipment that the top 20 men and women used as they slid their way along the draws on...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Clamping systems
Model Flying clamps Fixed clamps on glide bars Dual swiverl double action fixed Dual swivel single action fixed 360 degree clamps on glide bars Single swivel fixed clamp Diamond dust clamps Automated base release clamps Magnetic auto clamp base...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Extra features
Model Tool tray Cover included String measurer Built-in ruler Reel rack Racquet stand Cabinet with drawers Leveling pads on base AG 601F 602F 602S 603GB X 604S X 603S X 607 Alpha String Pal X Pioneer DC Plus X...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Machine Heights
Model Stand included Stand available Table top standard Table top optional Height adjustable AG 601F x 602F x 602S x 603GB x x 604S x 603S x x 607 x x Alpha String Pal Pioneer DC Plus x Revo...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Manufacturer Listing
Model Price Warranty AG 601F $219 5 602F $269 5 602S $379 5 603GB $549 5 604S $569 5 603S $699 5 607 $799 5 Alpha String Pal $129 5 Pioneer DC Plus $399 5 Revo 4000 $549 5...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Mounting systems
Model 2-point mounting 4-point mounting 5-point mounting 6-point mounting Turntable lock 360° rotation turntable 3-D turntable rotation AG 601F X X X 602F X 602S X X X 603GB X X X 604S X X X 603S X X...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Photos
Alpha Equinox ATS Traveler Babolat Star 5 Gamma 8800 Els Klipper 440-CS Mutual Power Hercules 650 Pacific Digital X8 Prince 3000 SAM Pro Master Silent Partner Opus Tecnifibre TF-8000 Wise 2086 Professional ETH Yonex ES5 Pro...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Machines by Sport
Model Tennis Racquetball Squash Badminton AG 601F X X X X 602F X X X X 602S X X X X 603GB X X X X 604S X X X X 603S X X X X 607 X X...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Tensioning systems
Model Drop weight Full clutch drop Rachet system drop Hand crank 2-sided crank Electric Multiple speed pull Constant pull Lockout AG 601F X X 602F X X 602S X X 603GB X X 604S X X 603S X X...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Tools included
Model Calibrator Starting clamp Diagonal cutters Needlenose pliers Awl Flying clamp Assembly instructions/ video Owners manual/ video Guiding awl Bent nose pliers Assembly tools Flying clamp starting pins AG 601F 602F 602S 603GB 604S 603S 607 Alpha String Pal...
Stringing Machine Selection Guide 2006 — Machine weights
Model Under 50 lbs 50-75 lbs Over 75 lbs AG 601F X 602F X 602S X 603GB X 604S X 603S X 607 X Alpha String Pal X Pioneer DC Plus X Revo 4000 X Axis Pro X Apex...
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How to make life easier for recreational tournament players
The tennis industry has made a great effort to attract new players through a number of innovative initiatives, such as free tennis lessons, Cardio Tennis and World TeamTennis. But the needs of a significant number of existing players have...
Stencil Applicator Tips
I read with interest the tip from Mark Campanile regarding stenciling. He ends his tip by saying, "My next task is to figure out how to make the ink applicator last as long as the ink in the bottle." This...
Cap-Ease
For me, one of the worst things about stencil ink bottles is getting the cap off without pulling the applicator tip out of the bottle. When the bottle is fresh and new, it's no problem, but after the stencil ink...
Simple Spot Cleaning
I realize that I probably get more carried away than most when it comes to cleaning racquets before stringing, but I'm always looking for ways to make cleaning quicker and easier. My latest discovery is that recycled stencil ink bottles...
Cleaner Stenciling
I do quite a bit of racquet stenciling and currently I use my workbench to stencil. It can be a messy job but I merely use my local newspaper unfolded to do my stencil work on. When I am done,...
Good Practice
One small piece of advice I was given when I first started stringing was to always string racquets in the same way. On "one-piece" jobs it is very apparent, not so much on two piece! However, whenever I string a...
Take the tube
I take a small piece of Teflon tubing and temporarily insert it into the hole that I know will become blocked. This allows me to slide the string through the tubing without having to use an awl or other techniques,...
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