Spinfire Blaze with M8 Tension Head

The Spinfire Blaze + M8 Tension Head combination delivers exceptional performance and value, bringing professional-level stringing within reach.

We supply this package by replacing the Blaze’s standard winding mechanism with the AEF M8 electronic tension head, making the bundle more cost-effective than purchasing each component separately. We also provide a full 2 year warranty on all components, including the M8 Tension Head which normally only comes standard with a 1 year warranty.

The M8 Head is a fully electronic unit that mounts directly onto the Blaze's arm. It provides true constant pull tension, a feature not available on the standard Blaze, ensuring greater accuracy and consistency. Its compact design allows full 360° racquet rotation without requiring a height adaptor. It features a rotational gripper design that provides reliable performance and excellent value - if you are looking for a linear gripper, please consider the Spinfire Blaze with WISE instead.

Together, these components create a professional-grade stringing machine at a fraction of the typical cost.

The Spinfire Blaze itself features a 6-point self-centring suspension mounting system, usually reserved for premium machines. This design allows faster mounting and dismounting using just four knobs instead of six, while automatically self-levelling and providing solid frame support at all six contact points.

The mounting system also offers increased working space under the string bed, something experienced stringers will appreciate. The turntable can be easily locked in place, which is particularly useful for Prince O3 and similar racquets.

This machine is suitable for tennis, squash, and badminton racquets and comes standard with V50 hybrid clamps. These versatile clamps are designed to handle all three racquet types, eliminating the need for multiple clamp sets.

You can also upgrade the base clamps from the standard base clamps to the automatic base clamps (see price in drop down box on this page) while buying your machine. Watch this video for more information:

Comparing the standard base clamps to the automatic base clamps:

• AEF M8 Tension Head - Electronic
• Constant Pull
• 6 point self-centring suspension mounting system
• Curved Tracks
• Tool Tray
• Sturdy construction
• Height adjustable: 112 - 121cm
• 6 point mounting system
• Full 360° turntable rotation with brake - no need for a height adaptor
• Strings Tennis, Squash & Badminton
• Professional V50 hybrid clamps for tennis, squash & badminton.
• Automatic Base Clamps available as an optional upgrade
• Measures in kilograms or pounds.
• Tension range: 10 lbs to 90 lbs, 4.5 kg to 40.8 kg (in 0.1 lbs/kg increments)
• Pre-stretch 10, 15, 20 or 25%
• 3 pull speeds - low, medium & high (numbered 1, 2 and 3 on the control panel)
• 3 volume settings (mute, medium or high)
• Knot function button can add 5 - 20% to your final pull before tying off
• AEF M8 Tension Head can be calibrated (instructions come with the machine) and we recommend you purchase a WISE 2090 Calibrator for checking and calibrating your machine accurately.
• Tools included - Awl, angled cutters, needle nosed pliers & Allen keys (also spare base clamp lever springs & black i-support pads & blue load spreaders for badminton and tennis). 2 longer billiards are supplied for badminton racquets.
• Spring action base clamps
• 2 year warranty

How to string a tennis racquet

If you want to learn more about the process of stringing a tennis racquet, please watch the videos below.

When stringing we recommend using the Pro Knot. When done correctly the knot is very compact with the end of the string neatly tucked against the frame. It is fast, easy to do, and very secure with no spillage or breakage issues with all string types.