What are flying clamps, fixed clamps, glide clamps, swivel clamps, single action clamps and dual action clamps?
Racquet stringing consists of a series of steps where sections of strings are tensioned and then clamped in such a way as to retain the tension. String clamping is, therefore, an essential element of racquet stringing. Flying clamps (also known as floating clamps and quick clamps) get their name from the fact that they hang from the strings rather than being attached to the turntable on the stringing machine. Fixed clamps get their name from the fact that they are secured to the turntable of the stringing machine. Fixed clamps come in two forms: glide clamps and swivel clamps. Glide clamps move linearly on glide bars and lock in position with a single action that also secures the string. Swivel clamps move linearly along the turntable, but they also swivel at their base. Swivel clamps require two actions, one to clamp the string and the other to lock on the turntable. Fixed clamps (glide clamps and swivel clamps) are more convenient to use than flying clamps. The main advantage of flyi
