GAMMAProgression ELS Stringing Machine: 360 Degree Rotation Tabletop Racquet Stringer Machines with Accessories/Racket String Tools - Strings Racquetball, Squash, Tennis or Badminton Rackets

Depending on how much you play, how particular you are about strings and tensions, how much you like to experiment with strings & tension, if you string for others, and your age/how likely you think you'll continue to play in the future, learning how to string and buying a stringer can be an incredibly good idea and actually cost effective in the long run. This is my 2nd, first one was a Progression II 602 with floating clamps that I used for about 20 years and it's still going strong with the guy I sold it to. But going from a drop weight with floating clamps to this is like from riding a bike to driving a car. The bases slide around well after adjustment and the clamps have held every string so far with no slipping that I've noticed, even when I thought the pressure might have been too low. With some practice you can operate the clamp totally with your left hand - sliding, lifting it and squeezing the lever, while keeping your right hand near the tensioner and string. I've been able to string much faster with it, but also at a very consistent quality which makes me more likely to offer to string for other people.The buttons have a super heavy duty feel & action and you can tell the build quality is very high. It's heavy and fairly large, so you either need a good table that ideally isn't much wider than the machine, or one of the stands. Mine is on a small table elevated by 2x4s, which are on thin non-slip pads, and I put velcro tape on the wood and the bottom of the machine's feet so it won't move like some tabletop machines will if you pull a cross too hard. Combined with its weight, this gives a ton of stability. If you're thinking you'll move it around, take it out and put it away every time you need to string, you should reconsider. I did that with the 602 and thought I maybe could with this, and because of its weight and size that's out of the question - you'll want to have a pretty much permanent place for it ready before you buy.One downside I could see at least for some people is the rotational gripper. The string goes about 3/4 around a wheel and then through a channel in the middle of it before tensioning. Since I was used to it from my previous machine, it's not a problem but if you're really trying for speed or are used to other string gripping mechanisms, it might seem like an extra motion. In the end it's really a minor thing, many other of Gamma's machines have it and with repetition it becomes easier to use. Also the, I guess "audible feedback" is pretty bold, and as far as I know you can't turn it off. It beeps once when you pull tension and then twice after the tension is reached (indicating you can take the clamp off etc.) Search around for videos if you want to see/hear it in action and decide how much of a problem that would be.Overall if you think you're in need of a stringer and fortunate enough to be able to possibly afford one in this price range, this machine is really worth looking into.

I used it on badminton racket. I've been using it for a few months and it works fine without any problems.

An allen set screw is missing. I need one to secure the winder bar.

The machine is very well made. All the metal pieces are polished and precise. I could easily give it 4.5 rating if there is a such thing. The reasons I hesitated to give a full score are:1. (minor)The packing foam is thin and flimsy so that most of them broke during shipping due to the weight of the machine;2. It comes in pieces and requires some assembly but no assembly instructions were included. I was able to find instructions online with some hunting. There were a few pieces left after assembly that I thought I might have assembled it wrong. The instruction file doesn't have a good parts list. I searched on the internet and found they are for stringing badminton racquet.3. It includes a "Getting Started How to String Your Racquet" booklet that is pretty good. I wish there is a PDF version for easy archiving (but I could find it on their website or anywhere else).4. I also wish it include a tension calibrator for an expensive machine like this.Overall, I'm satisfied with the quality of the machine.

This is the best stringer I’ve ever used. Very easy to work with and allows me to accurately string a racket. A little on the expensive side but it’s worth it. Durable and doesn’t weight a lot so transport would be easy.

I bought this last April, 2024. One of the supporting art won't move correctly after several months. Tried to contact customer service several times by phone, by email, never get a response. I only use it for my sons and used less than 15 times.

Saw some reviews that said it can’t be used for badminton. But after getting it and stringing two rackets with it already I can say it can be used for badminton. You just need to buy a different set of clamps because the ones they give you is too big. But overall it is a good stringing machine.

My kids started to string by themselves! Everything goes well so far!