I'm a highly rated player and teaching pro who's been stringing rackets for 40 years now. I've strung on everything from the $3K stringers to the little drop-weight tabletop my uncle started me with when I was 12 (everyone should try stringing on one of those!). I've even strung for some tour players using the most advanced machines on the market, and I can say with the voice of experience that this little Gamma is well worth the investment. It's accurate, easy to use, and well thought out in every detail. It doesn't use the electronic tensioners of the more expensive machines but I guarantee you won't be able to tell the difference, and it's oh so handy to just stash in the closet -- I have it on a rolling cart -- and it comes with everything you need, although I'd recommend getting a starter hand clamp with it. Overall, I'm very, very pleased with this and glad I didn't spend the extra thousands for the electronic standups. Kudos to Gamma for continuing to impress with affordable, equipment that gets the job done.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]