Best Squash Gear 2020

Here are my current picks for the best squash gear on the market. These are the products I actually use myself. I’ve paid my own money for every product mentioned on this page, with a couple exceptions as noted below.

Keep in mind: what’s best for me today might not be best for you. In reality, the best squash gear is whatever YOU like best and gets you playing squash. But if you’re looking for inspiration, here are some ideas.

• Squash Racket: Dunlop Hyperfibre XT Revelation Pro Lite
• Squash Shoes: Asics Gel Tactic 2
• Squash Bag: Tecnifibre 12-racket shoulder bag
• Squash Ball: Dunlop double yellow dot
• Squash Strings: I’m easy
• Squash Goggles: Prince Pro Lite II
• Squash Grips: Solinco Overgrip
• Squash Clothing: It’s like, whatever

Squash Racket

For singles I’m using the Dunlop Hyperfibre XT Revelation Pro Lite. This is a newer model that I’ve just switched to in 2019.

I like this racket because it’s relatively light, with a slightly head-heavy balance. The head size is not too large, so it’s maneuverable in the corners. The frame feels a bit stiff, which I prefer. The grip size is a bit small — which is true of Dunlop rackets in general — and I like that because I use an overgrip on my rackets. For a new model, the price is pretty reasonable, at $150.

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For doubles (hardball doubles), my preferred racket is the Harrow M-140. This racket was sent to me by Harrow, so I haven’t paid for it myself. The list price of a Harrow is $205 in the US, so they are expensive. If your club sells Harrow rackets, maybe you can get a better deal through your pro. Hopefully I’ll never break this one because I love it 🙂

The good things about this racket are it’s head-heavy, has a dense stringing pattern, and a concave frame that gives the racket extra stiffness. Also it’s a traditional bridged frame, which gives it the extra stability you need in doubles.

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Squash Shoes

Right now I’m using the Asics Gel Tactic 2. Obviously with squash shoes you have to find something that feels comfortable on your feet, and I find these comfortable. They have pretty good cushioning, are reasonably priced (a few bucks more than the Gel Rocket 9 but worth it in my opinion), and have been durable for me. My pair is pretty basic style-wise, but they get the job done.

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Squash Bag

I’ve got two picks in the squash bag department.

My regular daily bag is the Tecnifibre 12-racket bag. This is a big bag. To be honest, for most people, a 9-racket bag is probably sufficient. But keep in mind that I moonlight as a squash equipment blogger, so I often need to carry a lot of stuff to the courts. Sometimes I’ve got a load of rackets to test. Other times I’m bringing camera equipment along with me to record a video. Having a big bag is nice for those situations. It’s also nice if you’re traveling to a tournament and you just want to bring one bag with you (this is the reason I got the bag in the first place).

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My second bag recommendation is the Dunlop Commuter Backpack. It’s a smaller “day bag” that has just enough space for one match worth of squash kit, but the nice thing about it is it’s got a discreet color scheme. I can bring it into the office without screaming SPORTS. And there are no racket handles sticking out the top of the backpack. I just did a giveaway of this bag… and bought myself my own copy because I like it so much.

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Ball

I use the Dunlop double yellow dot, like most everybody else round these parts.

Strings

I’ll be honest: I’m not that much of a string connoisseur. Right now, I’m just playing with the factory Great White strings in my racket. I think I’d like something a little grippier, and I’ve liked some strings I’ve reviewed in the past, so I’ll have to revisit my own reviews and decide what I’m going to do. For now, it’s factory strings.

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Goggles

I use the Prince Pro Lite II at the moment.

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Grips

Personally I use overgrips as opposed to replacement grips. I think they’re better at sweat absorption. I used to be a fiend for Tourna Grip, but these days I’ve switched to Solinco Heaven. As far as I can tell it’s got similar absorbency, but it feels like it’s got a little more longevity. More importantly I like the gray color better. It’s a little bit more muted than the classic blue of Tourna.

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Clothing

To be honest I don’t pay much attention to this area. For now I’ll just list a few items I like, and I’ll come back and edit this later.

• Shorts: Under Armour athletic shorts, or the white Nike ones mentioned here.
• Shirts: I just use stuff I get from tournaments or pick up at the pro shop when I forgot my shirt or just bought randomly over the years. I do think this and this are cool though 🙂
• Socks: I’m a fan of the Fox River socks
• Headbands from Suddora