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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Stringing Machine Comparison Questions

  1. I would like to purchase a Beta or a Flex 940. What would be the difference?
  2. Is the tensioning device for the Challenger I any different than the ones on other Eagnas drop weight machines?
  3. I am considering buying machine from your company. Would you please tell me what is the difference between Combo 710 and Challanger I?
  4. What is the difference between Combo 710 and Flex 740 stringing machines?
  5. What is the difference between Combo 810 and Flex 840 stringing machines?
  6. What is the difference between Combo 900Le and Combo 910 stringing machines?
  7. I'm very close to making a decision for a racquet stringer but need help to understand what the difference is between the Combo 910 and Flex 940?
  8. Would you be able to tell me what kind of extra features the Combo 3800 has compared to the Flex 865S? I don't want to spend $250 more on features that might not be usefull to me.
  9. I want to purchase a quality stringer. What stringer would you compare the combo 3800 to and is there a better stinger in your opinion in that price range?
  10. What is the difference between Eagnas 10 and DEN-3600 stringing machines?
  11. I need to make a choice between Easy-3 and ST-200. Could you help me understand the difference between these two models?
  12. What are the main differences between your "Flex 940" machine and the "Combo 910" machine? I am looking into buying one of them and am wondering what the differences are.
  13. What is the difference between the EAG-300 and the EAG-300H?
  14. Please let me know the difference between the EAG-350 and the EAG-700?
  15. What's the difference between these two machines? Flex 722e versus Flex 865
  16. I am interested in buying a table-top electronic stringing machine and liked two models you carry: Flex 722e and Hawk 880Le. What is the difference besides the price between the two machines?
  17. Are there any difference in features or specification between the Flex 940 and the Flex 946? Why the huge differences in price, $399 compare to $529?
  18. Can you tell me what the differences are for Hawk 20e and 26e? I have never had any stringing experiences.
  19. Do you recommend the Neon CXS over the Combo 3800 or vice versa or are they pretty similar?
  20. Which of your machines is closest to the Prince NEOS 1000? What are the key comparison features?
  21. Which of your machines is second closest to the Prince NEOS 1000? What are the key comparison features?
  22. I have read the specifications for the machines but could you briefly tell me the difference between the Smart 909 and Combo 910 stringer regarding operation, features, tools etc. Do they both string badminton and squash racquets without having to purchase extra clamps or tools.
  23. Between ST-200 or ST-250, which machine is easier to use?
  24. Could you please tell me the main differences between the two? TX-03 versus Flex 865.
  25. I am in market for a new stringing machine and have narrowed my choices to the two machine Combo 910 and Plus 6500. Can you tell me what make the Plus 6500 a better machine (why it is $100 more)?
  26. What features or advantages does the Hawk 800 stringing machine have versus the EAG-700 stringing machine?
  27. What are the key differences between the Hawk 80 and the Star Y12-3 machines? Which is more convenient and faster?
  28. What is the difference between the Hawk 880 II and the Pro Helper stringing machines?
  29. What is the major difference between the Neon 21 and Hawk 880 II stringing machines?
  30. What is the difference between the Hawk 880 II and the Neon 21?
  31. What makes the Neon CX better than the Neon 21 machine?
  32. What's the difference between the Neon CXS and the Neon CX21 machines?
  33. What's the difference between the Neon CXS and the smart 3000 machines? Is the Smart 3000 a significant upgrade from the Neon CXS to make it worth spending the additional money?
  34. What's the difference between the Hawk 800 and the GA III machines?
  35. What's the difference between the Hawk 80 and the GC III machines?
  36. What is the difference between ST-200 and Easy-3 machines? Which one is better?
  37. What is the difference between ST-200 and ST-250 machines?
  38. I only string the badminton racquets. Which one is better, ST-200 or Flex 740?
  39. What is the main difference between the Combo 6010 and Smart 6000 machines?
  40. What is the main difference between the Flex 920 and Flex 940 machines?
  41. What's the difference between the Eagnas GA and the GA II machines?
  42. What's the difference between the Eagnas GA II and the GA III machines?
  43. What's the difference between the Eagnas GB and the GB II machines?
  44. What's the difference between the Eagnas GC and the GC II machines?
  45. What's the difference between the Eagnas GE and the GE II machines?
  46. What's the difference between the Eagnas Hawk 880 and the Hawk 880 II machines?
  47. What's the difference between the Eagnas Hawk 880 II and the Hawk 880Le machines?
  48. What is the main difference between the PN-1002 and PN-1012 clamps?

  1. I would like to purchase a Beta or a Flex 940. What would be the difference?

    The Beta has the press-down mounting system and the single-action shoulder-support arms (turn a single knob to control both shoulder-support arms). It has 6 glide-bar clamps: 2 oversized, 2 standard tennis, and 2 badminton. You have to use the PN-3090 floating clamps to handle fan-patterned racquets. The operating speed will be faster than the Flex 940.

    The Flex 940 has the suspension mounting system and 4 individually adjustable shoulder-support arms. It has 2 dual-action PN-1012 tennis swivel clamps and it has the screw-type swivel clamp bases. It does not have the spring-assisted swivel clamp bases. It can handle fan-patterned racquets. But the operating speed will be slower than the Beta.

  2. Is the tensioning device for the Challenger I any different than the ones on other Eagnas drop weight machines?

    The Challenger I has the external ratchel device for the string gripper; the Combo 710 and other machines have the internal ratchel device for the string gripper.

  3. I am considering buying machine from your company. Would you please tell me what is the difference between Combo 710 and Challanger I?

    The Challenger I has the external ratchet device for the string gripper; the Combo 710 has the internal ratchet device for the string gripper.

  4. What is the difference between Combo 710 and Flex 740 stringing machines?

    The Combo 710 has the string-assisted clamp bases; It is much easier and faster to lock the clamp bases. The Flex 740 only has the screw-lock-down clamp bases. The Combo 710 is much better.

  5. What is the difference between Combo 810 and Flex 840 stringing machines?

    The Combo 810 has the string-assisted clamp bases; It is much easier and faster to lock the clamp bases. The Flex 840 only has the screw-lock-down clamp bases. The Combo 710 is much better.

  6. What is the difference between Combo 900Le and Combo 910 stringing machines?

    The Combo 900Le is identical to the Combo 910 except the turntable brake and machine base. The Combo 910 has the disc brake and 4 even length base legs; the Combo 900Le has the screw brake and 3 short base legs and 1 longer base leg.

  7. I'm very close to making a decision for a racquet stringer but need help to understand what the difference is between the Combo 910 and Flex 940?

    The Flex 940 is identical to Comb0 910 except the turntable and swivel clamp bases.

    The Combo 910 has the spring-assisted clamp bases and better turntable; the Flex 940 has the cone lock (screw type) clamp bases and stainless steel turntable. The Combo 910 is much better than the Flex 940.

  8. Would you be able to tell me what kind of extra features the Combo 3800 has compared to the Flex 865S? I don't want to spend $250 more on features that might not be usefull to me.

    The Combo 3800 is much better than the Flex 865S. The Combo 3800 has 2 speed controls, knot tension setting, 3 pre-stretch functions, and 2 bank memory setting.

  9. I want to purchase a quality stringer. What stringer would you compare the combo 3800 to and is there a better stinger in your opinion in that price range?

    In this price range, the Combo 3800 is the best. No other Eagnas models or other brands' models could compare with this Combo 3800.

  10. What is the difference between Eagnas 10 and DEN-3600 stringing machines?

    The DEN-3600 is identical to the Eagnas 10 except the spring clutch (ratchet) device. The Eagnas 10 stringing machine has the linear ball bearing string gripper with spring clutch (ratchet). The DEN-3600 only has the linear ball bearing string gripper; It does not have the ratchet device.

  11. I need to make a choice between Easy-3 and ST-200. Could you help me understand the difference between these two models?

    The Easy-3 has 1 swivel clamp and 1 floating clamp; the ST-200 has 2 floating clamps. This is only difference. The Easy-3 is better.

  12. What are the main differences between your "Flex 940" machine and the "Combo 910" machine? I am looking into buying one of them and am wondering what the differences are.

    Both the Combo 910 and Flex 940 have the identical features except the turntabel and the clamp bases. The Combo 910 has the cast aluminum turntable with 2 stainless steel tracks mounted on the turntable and the spring-asisted clamp bases. The Flex 940 has the stainless steel turntable with 2 stainless steel tracks mounted on the turntable and the non spring-asisted clamp bases. The Combo 910 is much better.

  13. What is the difference between the EAG-300 and the EAG-300H?

    The EAG-300 and EAG-300H are identical except the machine base. The EAG-300 has X-shaped base; the EAG-300H has the H-shaped base.

  14. Please let me know the difference between the EAG-350 and the EAG-700?

    The EAG-350 has 6-point mounting system and 4 stational shoulder-support arms. It means that the shoulder-support arms do not move; only the V-shaped shoulder supports will slide in or out to hold the racquet in place.

    The EAG-700 has 4-point mounting system and the single-action shoulder-support arms (turn a single knob to control both shoulder-support arms).

    Both of them has the press-down mounting system and 6 glide-bar clamps: 2 oversized, 2 standard tennis, and 2 badminton. You have to use the PN-3090 floating clamps to handle fan-patterned racquets.

  15. What's the difference between these two machines? Flex 722e versus Flex 865
    The Flex 865 has the better electronic tension head and turntable. And also the turntable of the Flex 865 has 2 tracks mounted on the turntable.

    The turntable of the Flex 722e does not have the 2 tracks mounted on the turntbale.

  16. I am interested in buying a table-top electronic stringing machine and liked two models you carry: Flex 722e and Hawk 880Le. What is the difference besides the price between the two machines?
    The Hawk 880Le has the better electronic tension head and turntable. And also the turntable of the Hawk 880Le has 2 tracks mounted on the turntable.

    The turntable of the Flex 722e does not have the 2 tracks mounted on the turntbale.

  17. Are there any difference in features or specification between the Flex 940 and the Flex 946? Why the huge differences in price, $399 compare to $529?

    The Flex 946 has the spring-assisted clamp bases; the Flex 940 does not have this feature. It is much easier to use with the spring-assisted clamp bases. The price of any model with the spring-assisted clamp bases will be much higher comparing to the model with the cone-lock clamp bases.

  18. Can you tell me what the differences are for Hawk 20e and 26e? I have never had any stringing experiences.

    The Hawk 20e has only 2-point mounting system; the Hawk 26e has 2-point mounting system with 4 extra side-supports at 1 clock, 5 clock, 7 clock and 11 clock positions. The Hawk 26e is better than the Hawk 20e.

  19. Do you recommend the Neon CXS over the Combo 3800 or vice versa or are they pretty similar?

    No, the Combo 3800 is much better than the Neon CXS. The Combo 3800 has 2 speed controls, knot tension setting, 3 pre-stretch functions, and 2 bank memory setting. The Neon CXS does not have these features.

  20. Which of your machines is closest to the Prince NEOS 1000? What are the key comparison features?

    The EAG-300 is compatible to Neos 1000. Both models are 2-point mounting system and have the glide-bar clamping system. But Neos only provides 2 string clamps; the EAG-300 has 6 string clamps.

  21. Which of your machines is second closest to the Prince NEOS 1000? What are the key comparison features?

    The EAG-700 is second closest to Neos 1000. The EAG-700 has 4-point mounting system; the Neos 1000 only has 2-point system. Both models have the glide-bar clamping system. But Neos only provides 2 string clamps; the EAG-700 has 6 string clamps.

  22. I have read the specifications for the machines but could you briefly tell me the difference between the Smart 909 and Combo 910 stringer regarding operation, features, tools etc. Do they both string badminton and squash racquets without having to purchase extra clamps or tools.

    The Combo 910 is identical to the Smart 909 except the color and the clamps. The Smart 909 has 2 tennis clamps and 2 badminton clmaps. The combo 910 only has 2 tennis clamps. The color of the Smart 909 is dark blue; the color of the Combo 910 is navy blue.

    The Smart 909 could handle the badminton and tennis stringing without extra clamps and tools. If you want to use the Combo 910 to handle the badminton stringing, you will need to purchase 2 badminton clmaps.

  23. Between ST-200 or ST-250, which machine is easier to use?

    The ST-250 will be better and easier to use. The ST-250 has the suspension mounting system; it is fast to mount and release. And also it is the latest model.

  24. Could you please tell me the main differences between the two? TX-03 versus Flex 865.

    The Flex 865 has the better electronic tension head, but it only has the cone-lock swivel clamp bases.

    The TX-03 has the spring-assisted clamp bases. It is much better than the cone-lock swivel clamp bases of the Flex 865.

    If you are looking for the better machine, the Flex 865 with the $100.00 upgraded spring-assisted clamp bases will be the good choice.

  25. I am in market for a new stringing machine and have narrowed my choices to the two machine Combo 910 and Plus 6500. Can you tell me what make the Plus 6500 a better machine (why it is $100 more)?

    The Plus 6500 is the latest model. It has the single-action quick mounting arms: turn a single knob to control both shoulder support arms.

  26. What features or advantages does the Hawk 800 stringing machine have versus the EAG-700 stringing machine?

    The Hawk-800 has 4 stational shoulder-support arms. It means that the shoulder-support arms do not move; only the V-shaped shoulder supports will slide in or out to hold the racquet in place. The Hawk 800 has 2 dual-action PN-1012 tennis swivel clamps and it has the screw-type swivel clamp bases. It does not have the spring-assisted swivel clamp bases. It can handle fan-patterned racquets. But the operating speed will be slower than the EAG-700.

    The EAG-700 has the single-action shoulder-support arms (turn a single knob to control both shoulder-support arms). It has 6 glide-bar clamps: 2 oversized, 2 standard tennis, and 2 badminton. You have to use the PN-3090 floating clamps to handle fan-patterned racquets. The operating speed will be faster than the Hawk 800.

    The Hawk 800 and EAG-700 have the identical crank spring tensioner. The only difference is the color of the cover. The Hawk 800 has the black color; EAG-700 has the gray color.

  27. What are the key differences between the Hawk 80 II and the Star Y12-3 machines? Which is more convenient and faster?

    The Hawk-80 has 4 stational shoulder-support arms. It means that the shoulder-support arms do not move; only the V-shaped shoulder supports will slide in or out to hold the racquet in place. The Hawk 80 has 2 dual-action PN-1012 tennis swivel clamps and it has the screw-type swivel clamp bases. It does not have the spring-assisted swivel clamp bases. It can handle fan-patterned racquets. But the operating speed will be slower than the Star Y12-3.

    The Star Y12-3 has the single-action shoulder-support arms (turn a single knob to control both shoulder-support arms). It has 2 dual-action PN-1012 tennis swivel clamps and it has the spring-assisted swivel clamp bases.

    Both of the Hawk 80 and Star Y12-3 have the uni-direction clutch (ratchet device).

    The Y12-3 will be better, more convenient and faster than Hawk 80.

  28. What is the difference between the Hawk 880 II and the Pro Helper stringing machines?

    The Pro Helper has the linear ball bearing string gripper, motor, chain, and electronic tension control circuit board. It has the more complex electronic design and construction. It is the floor model.

    The Hawk 880 II has the rotational string gripper, motor and LED readout. It has the simple design and construction. It is the table-top model.

    Therefore, the Hawk 880 II has the complete different design and construction from the Pro Helper.

  29. What is the major difference between the Neon 21 and Hawk 880 II stringing machines?

    The mounting system of the Neon 21 is called the suspension mounting system. The supports are the 4 V-shaped side-support arms. The head and throat mounting posts are only hold the racquet in place.

    The other mounting system is called the hold-down mounting system. The supports are the head and throat mounting posts. The side-supports are only to hold the racquets in place. The Hawk 880 II has this mounting system.

  30. What is the difference between the Hawk 880 II and the Neon 21?

    The Hawk 880 II is identical to the Neon 21 except the mounting system. The Hawk 880 has the hold-down mounting system; the Neon 21 has the suspention mounting system.

    The Hawk-880 II has 4 stational shoulder-support arms. It means that the shoulder-support arms do not move; only the V-shaped shoulder supports will slide in or out to hold the racquet in place.

    The Neon 21 has the single-action shoulder-support arms (turn a single knob to control both shoulder-support arms).

  31. What makes the Neon CX better than the Neon 21 machine?

    Functionally the Neon 21 is compatible to the Neon CX except the operating system, cover and the base. The Neon CX has the latest operating system, which provides single pull mode, pre-stretch mode, and self test mode. The Neon 21 only has the single pull model. Also the Neon CX has the pretty plastic cover and the steel base; the Neon 21 has the metal case and the cast metal base. The advantage of the Neon CX is that it can be mounted on the floor stand and can be converted into the upright model. The Neon 21 can not be mounted on the floor stand.

  32. What's the difference between the Neon CXS and the Neon CX21 machines?

    The Neon CX21 is identical to the Neon CXS except the base. The Neon CX21 has the H-shaped base; the Neon CXS has the X-shaped base.

  33. What's the difference between the Neon CXS and the smart 3000 machines? Is the Smart 3000 a significant upgrade from the Neon CXS to make it worth spending the additional money?

    The Smart 3000 is much better than the Neon CXS. It has better mounting system and turntable. Also it has 2 PN-1012 tennis swivel clamps, 2 PN-1013 badminton and squash clamps, and 4 stringing tools: 1 DP-507 diagonal cutter, 1 NP-500 needle nose pliers, 1 BS-809 tennis awl and 1 PN-3092 string mover. The Neon CXS only has 2 PN-1012 tennis swivel clamps.

  34. What's the difference between the Hawk 800 and the GA III machines?

    The Hawk 800 stringing machine is identical to the GA III stringing machine except the turntable and the color. The Hawk 800 has the cast turntable and the black color. The turntable of the GA III is made from the sheet steel metal. And the GA III has two stainless steel tracks mounted on the turntable. The GA III has the silver and blue color. The GA III is the latest model.

  35. What's the difference between the Hawk 80 and the GC III machines?

    The Hawk 80 stringing machine is identical to the GC III stringing machine except the turntable and the color. The Hawk 80 has the cast turntable and the black color. The turntable of the GC III is made from the sheet steel metal. And the GC III has two stainless steel tracks mounted on the turntable. The GC III has the silver and blue color. The GC III is the latest model.

  36. What is the difference between ST-200 and Easy-3 machines? Which one is better?

    The ST-200 is identical to the Easy-3 except the clamping system. The ST-200 uses 2 PN-3091 badminton floating clamps. The easy-3 has 1 PN-3091 badminton floating clamp and 1 PN-1013 badminotn swivel clamp. The operating speed of the ST-200 is much faster than the Easy-3.

  37. What is the difference between ST-200 and ST-250 machines?

    The ST-200 is identical to the ST-250 except the mounting system. The ST-200 has the press-down mounting system and 4 stational shoulder-support arms. It means that the shoulder-support arms do not move; only the C-shaped shoulder supports will slide in or out to hold the racquet in place.

    The ST-250 has the suspension mounting system and 2 single-action shoulder-support arms (turn a single knob to control both shoulder-support arms). The mounting speed of the ST-250 is better than the ST-200.

  38. I only string the badminton racquets. Which one is better, ST-200 or Flex 740?

    The ST-200 tensioning system is much better and faster that the Flex 740 drop-weight tensioning system.


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