Welcome to Squash Source, a blog providing squash gear reviews, squash equipment news, and general information about the great sport of squash.
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Squash Equipment Blog
To keep up with the newest gear in the world of squash, check out my squash equipment blog. Here are the latest posts from the blog:
- Xamsa Crucible Incognito
- Tecnifibre Carboflex 125 NS (2020)
- Black Knight Pro-X
- Tecnifibre Carboflex 2020
- Stellar Squash Shoes
- New Carboflex Spotted
- Racketware Sensor
- Harrow Meta
- Harrow/Banana
- December 2019 Ranking Report
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Squash Gear Video Reviews
There are a number of squash equipment reviews on the Squash Source YouTube channel, which you can also find embedded throughout the site. Here are the latest videos:
- British Junior Open 2020 Equipment
- Ashaway Roundup Time
- Tip: how to hit the squash ball down the wall
- Ashaway Powerkill 115 ZX Review
- Mailbag *Christmas Edition*
- What's New - Squash Gear (USA)
- Ashaway Powerkill 130 ZX
- Trying to Swing Like Laura Massaro (Failing) - Racketware Live Mode Testing
Recent Comments
Many Squash Source readers have left valuable comments and reviews on the site. If you have any feedback on your gear, I encourage you to leave feedback in the comments section so others can benefit from your knowledge. Here are the latest comments on the site:
- Kimmo on Head Extreme 145:
I am former match player, this was cheap start and a very positive surprise. Very powerful, headlight, feels light for me, lighter than head 135 sb touch speed. I would probably buy extreme again. →
- nick on Black Knight Squash Balls:
These balls are a joke. Picture something half way between a Dunlop double yellow and a doubles hardball. →
- Tor on Opfeel SR 990 Control:
Been swinging it on court yet? 😊 →
- Bill on Eye Squash Balls:
I bought a box of the double dot, and the first few of these felt kind of okay, but suddenly we opened one that was extremely bouncy??!! I have trashed the remaining as there is not reason to continue, as i and going back to Dunlop. Quite disappointing, but I guess if you get use to them, they will work. but for sure nothing like the dunlop balls. →
- Faraz on Head i110:
Very head light racket. Perhaps the lightest racket I've ever owned. Definitely lighter than the Technifibre 125s carboflex that everybody noawadays owns. This is an excellent choice if you like ultra light rackets. →
- vagos on Eye Squash Shoes:
hi us11 size : eye shoes weights 360grams salming viper 5 335gr salming hawk 345gr salming kobra 2 355gr →
- Alex on Asics Sky Elite FF:
Hey Dima, Good to know they are lasting you for over 3 months now. Let's see how they do for me - I am in court 5-6 days a week so might be a little more court time there. The other pair you should check out (and even more expensive here in Asia!) are these Netburner Professional FF. They are netball shoes, but work great on the squash court - somewhat similar feel. https://www.goalinn.com/football/asics-netburner-professional-ff/137200189/p →
- Dima on Asics Sky Elite FF:
Hey Alex, those are exactly my thoughts! They are a little bit of a heavier side if we compare them with GelBlast FF. Around 30-40 grams more (10%). And that's probably the only minus for me. They are super soft, I have fewer feet sore after intense games. They are super breathable, which is a big plus for some heavy sweating guys like me. In terms of durability, I am probably around 3 months with them — so far so good. They probably won't work for guys who like to enjoy the feeling of Salming Viper or similar low cushion shoes, but being just 10% heavier — damn, how comfortable they are. P.S. Top Japanese Volleyball players use them, and I doubt they know their thing. →
- Alex on Asics Sky Elite FF:
I have used these shoes twice on court and have grown to love them. They really cost quite a lot - here in Asia especially - but I think it's money well spent. There is lots of cushioning particularly at the sole - the shoe wears pretty soft but it feels sturdy. The top part of the shoe is breathable and soft, and while it feels good, I am unsure how durable they will be. Overall, this is one of the most comfortable shoes I've worn since the Gel Progressive 2 and Gel Blast 4 - top two on my list. →
- Nick on Squash Goggles:
I had considered posting about industrial safety glasses as I use them, but didn't want to make anyone more prone to injury through my comments. I have used Prince and Dunlop squash goggles for several few years, but got fed up with them being uncomfortable and the lenses going cloudy and scratched. That's on top of the obscured view (from the top and nose of the frame) and noticeable distortion that occurred. I was looking at the iMask for a long time, but wincing at the cost. I started trying some Bolle safety glasses instead. Bolle has a good reputation in the safety world, makes medium/high-end glasses and skiing goggles, and I'd had some before for cycling and been reasonably impressed for a cheap price. I tried Bolle Silium, https://www.bolle-safety.com/reference/silpsi They have great visibility a lovely airy feel, but aren't able to grip the head well enough as the arms are are able to hinge outwards (the nose piece is very flexible and has very little grip). I am now using Bolle Rush+ https://www.bolle-safety.com/model/rush+ These have almost as good visibility, but the wider, more solid arms have much better grip, and you can get a headband attachment that hooks securely onto the arms (I didn't need it in the end) The only downside I found is that the clear reinforcement at the top of the lenses creates a prism effect under the bright lights. I put some black marker along the top to reduce it. Also, comes in a choice of colours! Please do your own due-diligence before using non-squash rated goggles. Both of the glasses I mention are rated well in the EN166 standard for protective eyeware, however I haven't been able to find out how this compares to British Standard BS7930.1 necessary for approved squash goggles in the UK..I very rarely have any problems with being hit by the ball, and neither of these goggles have been struck, so I can't even say they are safe from experience.. →
About Squash Source
This is a squash gear website that I run in my spare time. My mission here is to build a side business around helping people learn about squash equipment and find the gear that suits them best. You can learn more about Squash Source here.
Squash Source does not sell squash equipment, but instead links to online squash stores where you can buy equipment. The good thing about this setup is I can post gear from all around the world, without having to keep products in stock.
The way this site makes money is primarily through those links to stores. Sometimes if you buy through one of the sponsored links here, Squash Source will get a commission on the sale. Other times, in exchange for linking to them, stores will send me squash equipment, which I review on the site.
So far, I have linked to squash stores in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, USA, and the UK! See a complete list of my affiliates here.