What "scale" is used to distinguish between "control" vs "power"?
I think there are different pressures for vertical and horizontal strings.
Which is a recommended pressure for balance between control and power?
I’m seeing anywhere from 26 – 28 typically. 26 for more power 28 for more control. This will vary with the gauge of string that you use going from a 16 to a 17 gauge or a 17 to an 18 may require you to drop tension from 27 to 24 to maintain the same feel and power. If you string an oversize frame it will be different again. If you look at the recommended tension range on packages they range from 18-40.Hope these three sites help.
http://www.squashclub.org/main/resources/articles/string/
http://www.squashclub.org/main/resources/articles/string/
http://www.sportyshop.co.uk/acatalog/Squash_Racketball_Strings.html
I’m seeing anywhere from 26 – 28 typically. 26 for more power 28 for more control. This will vary with the gauge of string that you use going from a 16 to a 17 gauge or a 17 to an 18 may require you to drop tension from 27 to 24 to maintain the same feel and power. If you string an oversize frame it will be different again. If you look at the recommended tension range on packages they range from 18-40.Hope these three sites help.
http://www.squashclub.org/main/resources/articles/string/
http://www.squashclub.org/main/resources/articles/string/
http://www.sportyshop.co.uk/acatalog/Squash_Racketball_Strings.html
References :
You only string squash rackets by number of gauges not pressure, while the pressure you apply has direct relationship with your body feeling during and after playing the game of squash. The minimumand maximum gauge for stringing a racket is 15-18.
There are three major tsypes strings producers now.i.e. Ashway, Technifibre and Prince.strings.
There are nine major types of rackets producers also. Ranging from Wilson, Head, Dunlop and rackets for Juniors.
You can also know a good racket through its size, material and number of gauges.
References :
Personal experience as a player and as the General Secretary of the Lagos Public Service Club, Squash Section, Lagos-Nigeria
Under The Yahoo! Group search for squashracket portal.
Good luck.