One thing I would suggest, with the benefit of hindset, is to invest in some rivtnuts - the threaded fittings in the brass plate were only spot-welded on mine, and broke off. Just snap them off and be done with them, replacing them with rivnuts.
No - they really are called rivnuts in the trade. Or you can just epoxy a nut onto the back, but you'd have to be very carelful not to over-tighten the bolt.
32 rackets strung so far with the new gripper. Despite the minor observations, this was worth the upgrade for me personally as my stringing flow is a lot smoother yielding a ~5-10 minute improvement per racket. This time reduction without compromising process and technique is more important to be me as I can use that time for 1) more time to spend with my little one 2) sleep. My next re-evaluation will be after I clean the Wise (likely after March when my tournament season is over)
Can you detail what you are gaining on the process that makes you string 5-10min faster with the new gripper?
I'm considered slow for a stringer (40 min per racket) and i don't like being rushed. I have the old V12 wise with the button (not switch) behind the gripper. Now i'm at around 30-35min. So that's huge for me. I should've clarified the 5-10 minute improvement is likely not applicable to someone who currently strings a badminton racket in 15-25min. Normal: Using right hand wind string around diabolo Pull string between the gripper While still pulling string pushing the gripper (to bite against the string) inwards with my index+side of thumb and extend pinky to push the button to tension. It would be more or less the same approach with a switch (i had a mod created by a fellow member). Now (please see video posted earlier in thread): Using right hand wind string around diabolo Pull string between the gripper and then pull at 90 degrees past the gripper to activate tension or simply push the gripper inwards to activate Most of my time is spent on the crosses because I dislike strings "crossing" over mains as this would create added wear. I know most of my savings is during my: weave one ahead tension release clamp clamp tensioned string release tension repeat above Obviously each part could be improved on my part and also mechanically on the wise (after i clean it). Where I see the savings: how quickly and smoothly the gripper bites the string and activates the tensioner Other factors i may not have considered: my turntable is now about 1 inch lower than what it was before (maybe it's easier for me to weave and string with it being lower. my more frequent posting on BC lately after a many years hiatus.. lol j/k
Coming from @Chow Mein's Rapid Fire switch (the red 3D printed one), I think I could shave off a maximum of 1-2 minutes with the glide-to-activate gripper now. Mainly because the gripper plates are grabbing the string very quickly and with 100% first-time success rate now. With the standard gripper it happened to me every now and then that the plates are not biting and I have to re-start the tensioning process again. Average job took me around 22 minutes previously with my record being around 18 minutes (first pull until knot tails are cut). I'll be clocking the next couple of jobs to see if there is any noticeable improvement.
I haven’t check in here in a while. Nice to see there are some new solutions to make life easier with the Wise 2086! I’ve been enjoying my Li-Ning E5000 for the past 4 years.
I am currently looking at this gripper upgrade. Would those that have purchased this recommend the button or paddle version? I currently own the v14 version
Is there much difference between the 2 upgrade grippers? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005501384078.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.4f9238da6ZlLnv&mp=1 and https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...582ea7db!12000026204041191!rec!UK!1851468873!
Hi, I just installed this new upgrade recently, anyone found that the pull strength is weaker on these new version, compare to the original one? I also have a 2090 Calibrator, the tension on the machine is calibrated, but when I string my rackets, I feel a difference between the force it pulls. Any idea what might have went wrong? I checked the string wasn’t slipping or anything like that.
I can't confirm anything similar. What makes you believe that the tension on the racket is lower than before? If the calibration is identical and you don't have any slippage, I don't see a point where tension could get lost due to the different gripper.
Where do you feel the difference? Between the racket and the gripper? Or on the stringbed? If the height of the gripper is different, there may be a change.
There's a new version where the gripping part rises upon pulling. It's all done passively and mechanically. No reviews though. Wise 2086 Machine Bead Clip Easy Head Up Badminton Stringing Tools Parts Head Accessories Tools V12-V14 Pedal Tool https://a.aliexpress.com/_msE5ROs
The gripper digs low to allow for 360 rotation when not tensioning, and then rises higher to be level with stringbed when tensioning. Some other brands has similar mechanism but with more active mechanism and without a diablo. The actual benefit of having such a mechanism is debatable.
Well xmas last year came late. Almost a year late. I just got one of these for a little discount during black friday, the version for external cable and the paddle. I mounted it on my machine, had to move the WISE's mounting position to get 360 rotation. The mechanical design is top notch as mentioned. It is very well built. However, the dual switch electronic design is flawed. The sensing relies on the switch being released and the gripper plate on rest position is constantly closing the switch and denies the paddle from activating the pull. There should be a clever trick to fix this for sure. I haven't had time to actually use it though. The Mrs do most of the stringing in this household. Maybe later next week. Just playing around it seems to be really smooth and feels a hundred bucks (which it was...)
