Not all stringers know how to string racquets, or squash racquets. Nor is it always convenient, so it's good that you're trying.

I think you're overthinking the tension. Head suggests a 2lb. difference between mains and crosses, or 1 kilo. 2kilos would work also, but it may depend on the number of mains vs. crosses you have. bigger difference, bigger tension difference I might use.

There are so many variables when stringing that you really just need to pick a tension and see what it feels like. A dropweight will string tighter than a crank/lock-out machine, thinner string will play tighter than thicker string, fixed clamps may tension tighter than flying clamps, string type, etc. etc. If I were you I'd string one racquet at 22/20 lbs, and the other at 28/26 lbs. That should give you a good feel of two different tensions.

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 The ideal way to deal with racket tension is just leave it to the experts when they restring for you.  If you're in North London, London Strings offer a top class restringing service from £11.  They do restringing for top pros, and  can be found at www.strings.moonfruit.com 

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 The ideal way to deal with racket tension is just leave it to the experts when they restring for you.  If you're in North London, London Strings offer a top class restringing service from £11.  They do restringing for top pros, and  can be found at www.strings.moonfruit.com 

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The Relevant Content tab lists subjects on this topic discussed previously (see top left hand column) and will give you plenty of reading, and also give you some idea of the strings, string tension, etc.

Hope this helps.

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