1. Introduction
In this blog we will introduce 2 more representative kinds of models of embroidery machines, ZSK Sprint 6 ’s and Redline Mini 1201 similarities and differences in specifications to you, and we will do more detailed comparison information between ZSK Sprint 6’s and Redline Mini 1201’s embroidery machines. We hope this will help beginners and embroidery beginners or workers to better choose and buy embroidery machines and make a user's embroidery business more stable.
2. Overview of ZSK Sprint 6 embroidery machine
The ZSK Sprint 6 is an 18-needle bridge embroidery machine with vibration-free sewing and sewing speeds of up to 1200 stitches per minute. Suitable for sequins, cords and other specialty decorative devices, it requires no electronic boards or electrical modifications and is designed to meet today's embroidery needs and diversify. A small tubular arm with a curved design addresses hard-to-embroidery areas. The arm length has been extended to 20 mm to accommodate narrower textiles. Other features include a full-color screen; adjustable presser foot; three USB ports; Ethernet and Windows-based networking; 80 million stitches of memory; integrated design editor; and automatic error analysis. Soft-tension technology allows sewing of small, high-quality fonts.
3. Overview of Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine
The new Redline Mini 1201 is a lightweight and a compact embroidery machine with really great features:
- 12 Needle Redline Embroidery Machine
- 10-inch LCD Touchscreen
- Memory Capacity of 2 Million Stitches
- Stitch Speed up to 1,000 SPM
- LED Lighting
- Oil compartment for easier maintenance
- Square Hoops
- Cap System
- Table
- Stand with storage shelf
- Starter pack (thread, stabilizer, magnetic bobbins and oil)
- Technical Support
- Facebook Support Group
- Video training
4. Comparison Between ZSK Sprint 6 vs Redline Mini 1201
We will continue to make more comparisons between ZSK Sprint 6 and Redline Mini 1201 Embroidery Machine. Here are the following details:Basic Features, Software Functions, Features for Increasing Production Efficiency, Embroidery Production Stability Features, Accessories, Price and after-sales service.
4.1 Basic Features
| Embroidery Machine Size | Redline Mini 1201 | ZSK Sprint 6 |
| Basic Features | ||
| Number of Needless | 12 | 12 |
| Number of Heads | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum Embroidery Speed | 1000SPM | 1200SPM |
| Maximum Embroidery Area (mm/inch) | 360 mm x 200 mm /14 inch x 7.8 inch | 460mm x 310mm /18.11"x12.2" |
| Maximum Storage of Stitches (pcs) | Memory size 2Million Stitches and 200 Designs | 80 Million Stitch Memory |
| Machine Size (Long/width/height) without metal base (mm) | 30" x 30" x 30" | 1160 x 985 x 930mm 45.67"x 38.78 x 36.6" |
| Machine Weight (kg) | 130kg |
1）ZSK Sprint 6 Embroidery Machine Needless Number same as Redline Mini 1201 Embroidery Machine
2）ZSK Sprint 6 Maximum Storage of Stitches quantity 40 times more than Redline Mini 1201,then ZSK Sprint 6 user can storage many additional quantity Stitches in PC system,The more quantity Stitches will better for user’s embroidery real working.
3）ZSK Sprint 6 Embroidery Machine Maximum Embroidery Speed 1.2 times faster than Redline Mini 1201, so ZSK Sprint 6 Embroidery Machine maintaining more higher productivity.
4.2 Software Functions
| Embroidery Machine Size | Redline Mini 1201 | ZSK Sprint 6L |
| Software Features | ||
| USB Input | Built in USB port | 3 USB Ports & Ethernet |
| Supported File Formats | .DSB .DST | .DSB .Uxx .PEC .PES .DSG .EXP .KSM .TBF .DST .EXX .DSZ .FXX .ZSK |
| Number of in built Fonts (pcs) | unlear | 10 (6 in-built lettering fonts with 4 sezes per font) |
| Number of Pre-set Embroidery Designs (pcs) | unlear | unlear |
| Design Software | Dahao | BasePac 8.0 /EPCwin/MY.ZSK |
| Language Options | Multiple languages available: English, Spanish, French, and more. | 14 kinds(English, German, Italian, French, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Turkish, Polish, Hungarian, Greek, Bulgarian and Romanian.) |
1） ZSK Sprint 6 embroidery machine supports reading 6.5 times more design formats than the Redline Mini 1201, and the ZSK Sprint 6 design software system is more compatible and more user-friendly..
2）Redline Mini 1201 in built Fonts quantity 2.8 times of more than ZSK Sprint 6,This will allow Redline Mini 1201 users to have more choice of Design Software when designing embroidery patterns, allowing users to have a better experience.
3）Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine’s built-in languages is 4.66 times more than ZSK Sprint 6’s and most of the country around of world users can use Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine software system easier to start and keep on working.
4.4 Embroidery Production Stability Features
| Embroidery Machine Size | Redline Mini 1201 | ZSK Sprint 6L |
| Embroidery Production Stability Features | ||
| Bottom and Top Thread Break Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Thread Tension Adjustment | Unclear | Yes |
| Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure | Unclear | Yes |
1）ZSK Sprint 6 have Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure function,But edline Mini 1201 not have this function now.
2）ZSK Sprint 6's Automatic Thread Tension Adjustment more better than redline Mini 1201's Manually Automatic Thread Tension Adjustment,ensures better tension and improved thread breakage accuracy and save ZSK Sprint 6 user's time and energy to do the things.
3）Both SK Sprint 6 and Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machines' bottom and top thread detection system functions that will give users a better experience, as they will immediately suspend the running embroidery design and inform the user of the machine’s thread breakage problem and let users do timely operation and adjustment.
4.5 Accessories
| Embroidery Machine Size | Redline Mini 1201 | ZSK Sprint 6 |
| Accessories | ||
| Tubular Hoops Included | 2pcs 360mm x 200mm /14 inch X 8 inch 2pcs 300mm x 200mm /11.8 inch X 7.9 inch 2pcs 180mm x 130mm / 5.1 inch X 7.1 inch 2pcs 100mm x 100mm / 3.9 inch x 3.9 inch 2pcs 1x60mm x 40mm / 2.4 inch x1.6 inches |
(2) Tubular Frames Round 140 mm (2) Tubular Frames Oval 300 mm X 300 mm (1) Oval Frame Wood 460 mm X 310 mm |
| Cap Attachment Included | Cap System w/ 2 Cap Hoops Cap driver/cap cauge |
Cap Frames And Cap Framing Device 70 mm X 360 mm |
| Flat Embroidery Included | supporting table | Unclear |
| Others Included | supporting table Tool Box Stand |
Machine Work Table, Operation And Parts Manual, Tool Kit, (12) Bobbins |
| Tubular Hoops (Compatible) | SewTalent / Durkee / Allied | SewTalent / Durkee / Allied |
| Magnetic Hoops (Compatible) | SewTalent / MaggieFrame / Mighty Hoop | SewTalent / MaggieFrame / Mighty Hoop |
| Others (Compatible) | ||
| Laser Engraving Accessories | Unclear | |
| Extension Table | Yes | Unclear |
1）Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machines plastic embroidery hoop quantity 2 times more than ZSK Sprint 6, and Redline Mini 1201 plastic embroidery hoop size kinds 1.67 times more than ZSK Sprint 6,then Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machines users can used these plastic embroidery hoop to more different kinds size garments/Fabric embroidery,But ZSK Sprint 6 biggest size plastic hoop size 1.98 times than Redline Mini 1201,so ZSK Sprint 6 embroidery machines users can used these plastic embroidery hoop to more bigger size garments/Fabric embroidery.
2）SewTalent / Durkee / Allied brand Tubular Hoops both Compatible for ZSK Sprint 6 and edline Mini 1201 embroidery machines and SewTalent / MaggieFrame / Mighty Hoop Magnetic Hoops both Compatible for ZSK Sprint 6 and edline Mini 1201 embroidery machines
4.6 Price and after-sales service
| Embroidery Machine Size | Redline Mini 1201 | ZSK Sprint 6L |
| Price Comparison | ||
| Price Range (USD) | 5995USD | 8999USD |
| Installment Payment Policy | Yes | Yes |
| Convenience of Training/Maintenance/After-sales Service | ||
| User Manual | Yes | Yes |
| Online Training Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty Terms | 1 Year Limited Warranty | 2 years of warranty |
1）The price of ZSK Sprint 6 embroidery machine 1.5 times higher than Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine.
2）Not only will you find many ZSK Sprint 6 and Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machines, unboxing videos and hands-on tutorials on YouTube/Facebook/Instagram/TikTok and other social media available to learn and watch for free, but you will also be able to see for yourself the impeccable stitching precision and intricate designs of these embroidery machines.
3）Both ZSK Sprint 6 and Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machines have over 1 years warranty time for users.
5. User Reviews
5.1 User Reviews About ZSK Sprint 6 Embroidery Machine
1) I always wondered what the mystery was about 15 or 18 pins. I started using a 15 needle SWF full size table. Have now switched to a 12 needle Sprint 7 ZSK. occasionally need to change spools, but I also change the 15 needles often. Yes, you can load some colors in the middle that can sit there longer to save time between jobs, but unless you do some rough monster jacket backs with crazy colors, I just don't think it's mastered well enough to do that to justify choosing a particular machine. I'd rather be carefree all the way around than sit there looking at a pile of threads I can't get to sew right. the ZSK has worked really well for me. I'm a very small home furnishings store owner and embroidery is just a sideline to go with t-shirts and other stuff. I was worried about the service since I live in the suburbs. So far there hasn't been any need to use the Sprint machine and have done a surprising amount of sewing for single headers. Millions of stitches. I lost count around 11, apparently there is no average counter. Still sewing like it was yesterday.
2) I bought a used ZSK Sprint 7, 2002, loud, but runs and runs and runs. Stitches like a dream. I have some compact SWF's, but my goal is more ZSK's, easy to maintain, built like tanks. Real work horses.
3) I would find a local dealer and buy a used commercial machine from them. Don't be tempted by the cheap Chinese machines as they suck. Something like a ZSK Sprint 7 would be great,then you will need digitizing software,you can start with Wilcom Hatch and then upgrade as your needs increase.
5.2 User Reviews About Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine
6. Purchase Advice
6.1 Users with a limited budget
If you are a personal embroidery enthusiast or family handicraft, you want to buy your first embroidered machine, or you want to add an embroidered machine to handle the demand for daily small orders and the budget is within 10,000 US dollars. We recommend that you buy a Feiya CTF1501 embroidery machine. It is a good choice.
6.2 Users who prefer a high-end embroidery experience
For professionals, if you want to pursue a high-end embroidery experience, the embroidery process is more stable, the embroidered patterns are higher quality, and the budget is over 10,000 US dollars, please don't miss the ZSK Sprint 7 embroidery machine.
6.3 Users who have demand/preference for specific embroidery functions
If you have special needs for high garments and fabrics embroidery quality, you can choose ZSK Sprint 7 embroidery machine are good choice.
7. Compatible SewTalent Magnetic Hoop Sizes
Sewtalent Mangetic Hoop is super cost-effective and of the highest quality in the world and has many magical advantages:
1) Super Time Savings and Productive
There is no need to re-hoop, saving you a lot of time and releasing you from adjusting traditional hoop screws back and forth. You just need to place fabrics on the lower hoop and lay the upper hoop over, then the upper and lower hoop will clamp the fabric automatically.
2) Protect Fabric Very Good
This magnetic design holds your fabric in place securely with a strong magnetic force, reducing the hoop burns which are caused by traditional hoops, and won’t leave stretch marks on your fabric.
3) Working Pretty Stably
These magnetic hoops will not pop open during embroidery, and you do not need to worry about fabric slippage. A powerful magnetic force can prevent fabric shifting when connecting your designs or embroidering large areas.
4) Very Widely Use
It can hoop over most kinds of fabrics, especially suitable for quilts, towels, jackets, pockets, and some other thick fabrics which traditional embroidery hoops can not do.
High quality Sewtalent Mangetic Hoops/Frames in 16 sizes are available and adapted to the ZSK Sprint 6 embroidery machines. SewTalent Magnetic Hoop sizes are as follows:
| Magnetic Hoop Sku | Hoop Inside Dimensions (Mm/Inch) | Approximate Embroidery Field (Mm/Inch) | 355mm Arm length (Yes/No) | 395mm Arm length (Yes/No) | 495mm Arm length (Yes/No) | 600mm Arm length (Yes/No) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE0404 | 100×100 mm/3.9×3.9 inch | 80×80mm/3.1×3.1 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE0505 | 130×130 mm/5.1×5.1 inch | 110×110 mm/4.3×4.3 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE6565 | 165×165 mm/6.5×6.5 inch | 145×145 mm/5.7×5.7 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE0608 | 150×200 mm/6.0×8.0 inch | 130×180 mm/5.1×7.1 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE7272 | 175×175 mm/6.9×6.9 inch | 155×155 mm/6.1×6.1 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE0803 | 195×70 mm/7.6×2.7 inch | 175×50 mm/6.8×1.9 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE0413 | 100×320 mm/3.9×12.8 inch | 80×300 mm/3.1×11.8 inch | N | N | Y | Y |
| SE0813 | 195×315 mm/7.7×12.5 inch | 175×295 mm/6.8×11.6 inch | N | N | Y | Y |
| SE1113 | 265×315 mm/10.5×12.4 inch | 245×295 mm/9.6×11.6 inch | N | N | Y | Y |
| SE1304 | 320×100 mm/12.6×3.9 inch | 300×80 mm/11.8×3.1 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE0809 | 215×230 mm/8.5×9 inch | 195×210 mm/7.6×8.2 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE0905 | 220×130 mm/8.7×5.0 inch | 200×110 mm/7.8×4.3 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE1010 | 240×240 mm/9.5×9.5 inch | 220×220 mm/8.6×8.6 inch | Y | Y | Y | N |
| SE1212 | 305×295 mm/12×11.5 inch | 285×275 mm/11.2×10.8 inch | N | Y | Y | Y |
| SE1316 | 315×395 mm/12.4×15.6 inch | 295×375 mm/11.6×14.7 inch | N | N | Y | Y |
| SE1716 | 430×390 mm/17.0×15.5 inch | 410×370 mm/16.1×14.5 inch | N | N | Y | Y |
High quality Sewtalent Mangetic machine Hoops in some sizes are available and adapted to the Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machines. SewTalent Magnetic Hoop sizes are as follows:
| Sewtalent Magnetic Hoop Inside Dimension (Mm / Inch) | Approximate Embroidery Field (Mm / Inch) | Magnetic Hoop Application |
| 100×100 mm / 3.9×3.9 inch | 80×80mm / 3.1×3.1 inch | perfect for left and right chest logo / sleeves cuff embroidery,embroider where it is narrower and mount over zippers,Small logos, small patterns, cuffs, pockets, chest logos, sleeve emblems, children’s clothing |
| 100×320 mm / 3.9×12.8 inch | 80×300 mm / 3.1×11.8 inch | perfect for back lettering / karate or judo belts,Scarves, Polo shirt chest emblems, jacket backs |
| 130×130 mm / 5.1×5.1 inch | 110×110 mm / 4.3×4.3 inch | perfect for Polo shirt / T-shirt left and right chest logo embroidery,Beanies logo,aprons logo,stockings logo,Medium logos, Polo shirt chest emblems, children’s clothing, hats |
| 165×165 mm / 6.5×6.5 inch | 145×145 mm / 5.7×5.7 inch | perfect for in allround or intermediate size |
| 150×200 mm / 6.0×8.0 inch | 130×180 mm / 5.1×7.1 inch | perfect for in allround or back size,T-shirt front patterns, baby clothing, children’s clothing, bags |
| 175×175 mm / 6.9×6.9 inch | 155×155 mm / 6.1×6.1 inch | perfect for in allround or intermediate size:canvas bag,Back Packs,patches,Medium patterns, backpacks, children’s clothing |
| 195×70 mm / 7.6×2.7 inch | 175×50 mm / 6.8×1.9 inch | perfect for sleeves and trouser legs |
| 215×230 mm / 8.5×9 inch | 195×210 mm / 7.6×8.2 inch | perfect for in allround or back size,Large bags |
| 195×315 mm / 7.7×12.5 inch | 175×295 mm / 6.8×11.6 inch | perfect for pillow/Vest/Jacket/Hoodies/Sweatshirts back embroidery,Jacket backs, large patterns, tablecloths |
| 220×130 mm / 8.7×5.0 inch | 200×110 mm / 7.8×4.3 inch | perfect for in allround or back size,Long patterns |
| 305×295 mm/12×11.5 inch | 285×275 mm/11.2×10.8 inch | perfect for pillow/Vest/Jacket/Hoodies/Sweatshirts back embroidery,Large square patterns, home decor, tablecloths |
8. FAQ
1) What are the key features of the ZSK Sprint 6 embroidery machine?
Answer：There are some of the key feature product descriptions for the ZSK Sprint 6 embroidery machine as follows:
- One garment at a time
- 1,200 stitches per minute
- Windows-based networking
- Full-color screen
- Adjustable presser foot
- 80 million stitch memory
- Low noise & lightweight
- Industrial grade build & style
- Twelve colors/needles
- 3 usb ports & ethernet
- Small tubular arm
- Integrated design editor
- Automatic error analysis
- Soft tension technology
2) What are the key features of the Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine?
Answer：There are some of the key feature product descriptions for the Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine as follows:
- 12 Needle Redline Embroidery Machine
- 10-inch LCD Touchscreen
- Memory Capacity of 2 Million Stitches
- Stitch Speed up to 1,000 SPM
- LED Lighting
- Oil compartment for easier maintenance
- Square Hoops
- Cap System
- Table
- Stand with storage shelf
- Starter pack (thread, stabilizer, magnetic bobbins and oil)
- Technical Support
- Facebook Support Group
- Video training
3) Who has a higher maximum stitch speed, ZSK Sprint 6 or Redline Mini 1201?
Answer: ZSK Sprint 6 maximum stitch speed 1200spm 1.2 times faster than Redline Mini 1201 maximum stitch speed 1000spm .
4) Where can I buy the ZSK Sprint 6 or Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine?
Answer：You can contact the ZSK Sprint 6 or Redline Mini 1201 factory directly, or you can contact the ZSK Sprint 6 or Redline Mini 1201 wholesaler/Dealer in your local country.
5) Where can I find video tutorials for using the ZSK Sprint 6 or Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine?
Answer：You can go to social media videos like YouTube/Instagram/TikTok/Facebook, then you can find many videos about unboxing and real-use tutorials for using the ZSK Sprint 6 or Redline Mini 1201 embroidery machine
