Badminton stringing machines have recently enjoyed resurgence. With the new focus on enjoyable excise sports like badminton, which can be enjoyed with a lesser degree of competitiveness compared to team sports, can provide a great workout while keeping players focused on enjoying the game rather than enduring the exercise. However, a player’s game is partially dependent on the badminton racket and the job the badminton stringing machine has done on it. In fact, a regular badminton player will require constant access to a badminton stringing machine and may even consider owning one.
Before considering buying a badminton stringing machine, it is important to consider the needs of a player, as well as the level of involvement. For the hobbyist level player, a stringing machine that does the job fairly well and is priced at the low end of the scale is more than adequate. Such machines, like the Alpha Revo 4000 from Alpha Racquet Sports, typically have features like a lockout tension head and a reversible crank to re-string badminton rackets. These machines also have 360 degree racquet movement and spring action swivel base levers. These beginner level machines are priced between 400 to 800 dollars. The Alpha Revo 4000 in particular is available for 649 dollars.
Mid-level badminton stringing machines offer quality performance and may appeal to hobby shops and small sports shop owners. A typical example would be the Alpha Apex 2 stringing machine. This particular machine features a full rackuet six-point suspension system, lockout tension head with a reversible crank, linear string gripper, a 3-tooth clamp design with diamond dusting and 360 degree racket rotation. It also has the typical spring action swivel base levers and rolling casters with brakes. These are priced at around 1000 dollars with the Alpha Apex 2 available 1099 dollars.
For professional level players, high end badminton stringing machines offer constant pull string tension and electronic adjustment. An example of these machines would be the Prince Neos 3000. It features a quick mount system with a 4 point universal retainer system that allows quick and secure mounting. It has strong double action string clamps that are usable for any type of string pattern. It also has an electronic system display and auto brakes when tension is pulled. Such machines are quite expensive (about 1000 dollars in difference) and are rarely recommended for amateur players.
Providing one knows how to string a tennis racket, these machines can be used for stringing high quality racquets like Head Flexpoint tennis racquets as well. When considering purchasing a badminton stringing machine, the needs and projected level of the player must be considered. While professionals may opt for quality over price, amateur players will be quite content with the job of more practical machines. Either way, a good badminton stringing machine will of great help to any player.