Anyone having some suggestions?
Gamma starting clamp is really good but a bit pricey:
https://www.gamma-europe.com/Gamma-Starting-Clamp
Anyone having some suggestions?
The one from MBS seems to be the same OEM clamp. With import tax it’s also equally pricey:Gamma starting clamp is really good but a bit pricey:
https://www.gamma-europe.com/Gamma-Starting-Clamp
https://www.tennisman.de/en/Other/Stringing-Machines/Tools-Supplies/Tennisman-Startingclamp.htmlAnyone having some suggestions?
Yup do not buy the Pro Pros starting clamp. I even had a replacement sent to me and it never held the string.The one from MBS seems to be the same OEM clamp. With import tax it’s also equally pricey:
https://mybadmintonstore.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25_62_153&products_id=1056
Anyways, I’d recommend to spend a couple of bucks more. I bought a cheap Pros Pro clamp in the beginning and had to buy a proper one later on. The PP clamp couldn’t even hold the string enough to use it as an extension.
Another idea would be to simply use a Yonex flying clamp. The work well to tie knots, add extensions and also to fix the string with 1-piece patterns where needed.
This one is also very good with diamond coating teeth but it's not the same, dual vs Gamma triple spring. I have one with just one spring but it works fine as well. Starting clamp has some functionalities that flying one does not possess, e.g. pulling/tightening knots (learned from Kwun) or extending short string, which can save a decent amount of main string if you do 4 knots (learned from Kakinami).The one from MBS seems to be the same OEM clamp. With import tax it’s also equally pricey:
https://mybadmintonstore.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25_62_153&products_id=1056
Anyways, I’d recommend to spend a couple of bucks more. I bought a cheap Pros Pro clamp in the beginning and had to buy a proper one later on. The PP clamp couldn’t even hold the string enough to use it as an extension.
Another idea would be to simply use a Yonex flying clamp. The work well to tie knots, add extensions and also to fix the string with 1-piece patterns where needed.
You can do all of that with a flying clamp as well. You’ll have to play around how to best use it as an extension, but it works fine once you got the hang of it.Starting clamp has some functionalities that flying one does not possess, e.g. pulling/tightening knots (learned from Kwun) or extending short string, which can save a decent amount of main string if you do 4 knots (learned from Kakinami).
It works well for tying the knots because it slips and doesn't damage the string and less risk of breaking the string in the inner knot portion when pulling too hard. So it works as a substitute for the fingers to avoid cutting and burning them when pulling thin strings with bare hands.Yup do not buy the Pro Pros starting clamp. I even had a replacement sent to me and it never held the string.
It works well for tying the knots because it slips and doesn't damage the string and less risk of breaking the string in the inner knot portion when pulling too hard. So it works as a substitute for the fingers to avoid cutting and burning them when pulling thin strings with bare hands.
I agree. I was talking about "not intended use" for those who unfortunately bought one ...If you are using it just to tie knots then yea, I guess its useful. But it being a starting clamp, it should perform as such and it doesn't.
Just got these as well, pretty good!I got the screw one a few days ago and had a chance to try it, I haven't had a chance to use it on a really damaged grommet yet but worked really well with a flared grommet and a 2.1mm grommet. Pretty satisfied with these cheap tools!![]()
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Have you got the link to buy the yellow one?I got the screw one a few days ago and had a chance to try it, I haven't had a chance to use it on a really damaged grommet yet but worked really well with a flared grommet and a 2.1mm grommet. Pretty satisfied with these cheap tools!![]()
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https://ja.aliexpress.com/item/1005...b16556823196227809ebaa9!12000027087111272!seaHave you got the link to buy the yellow one?
I bought a few already but turns out to be the larger type like the red one on hour photo. Which is good for rotating but not so much for removal.
Why? Ever try the Yonex Strong clamps?Anyone seen Hiqua flying clamps for sale online? Looking for them but haven't seen them available.
Why? Ever try the Yonex Strong clamps?