Squash Racquets & Accessories

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Another racquet sport that is commonly played by two players or four players for doubles is squash, playedin a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball, although this game was formerly called squash racquets, in reference to the “squashable” soft ball that is used in the game..

The International Olympic Committee recognizes the game of squash though it remains under consideration for inclusion in a future Olympics program. The game of squash is actually considered the world’s healthiest sport. 

Initially, squash racquets were made out of laminated timber but during the late 1980s, it evolved in to using metals like Kevlar, boron titanium and graphite. There was also a development with the strings which went from natural strings to synthetic strings.When the game of squash became popular, it was further developed in schools like Harrow School in England which included further enhancement of the squash racquets. Students of Harrow School modified their squash racquets to have a smaller reach to play in cramped conditions. 

Modern squash racquets have maximum dimensions of 686 mm (27.0 in.) in length and 215 mm (8.5 in.) in width, with a maximum strung area of 500 square centimetres or approximately 90 sq. in. In terms of the maximum mass or weight allowed for the squash racquets, the permitted is 255 grams or approximately 9 oz. Although, most squash racquets actually weigh between 110 and 200 grams or 4-7 oz.  

Either you’re playing for fun or in it to compete, your squash racquet is your most indispensable tool in the game so you should pick out the best squash racquet for you. When you go in to a sports shop, did you ever ask the salesman to recommend the best squash racquet for you? This is actually a rookie mistake! The salesman may just lead you to their available squash racquet brands. But the best way to pick the right one is to test the racquet to get a feel for the swing and balance. The key variables for determining which among the candidate squash racquets to buy are: weight of the racquet, balance of the racquet, stiffness of the racquet, shape of the racquet and the strength and durability of the racquet’s material. 

The standard used squash racquets are between the 140 to 170 gram range. The less expensive racquets are the heaviest racquets and the lighter racquets are the expensive ones. This is so because stronger materials are used to make the racquet lighter in weight. Juniors and women players as well as the more skilled control and touch players are the ones who make use of the lighter squash racquets.  

In terms of where the center balance lies, racquets substantially vary. A racquet that has bad balance is one that is head heavy or head light. A racquet that feels heavy is usually head heavy.  

In terms of racquet stiffness, the only squash racquets to steer clear of are the cheap ones which usually vibrate as they are hit. And it terms of the shape of the racquet head, larger racquet heads gives a greater margin for error and also additional power in general.  

Lastly, before buying your squash racquet, check with other squash players and your squash retailer as well to find out how durable your choice racquet is. Durability of squash racquet models is actually very divergent.