Harrow Vapor

This is the Harrow Vapor. Why is this called the Vapor? It’s because when you slice this racket through the air, it leaves behind a trail of water vapor. Not from the racket itself, but from the eyes of your opponent, as they weep, softly.

Here’s my review. I like it.

Advertised Specs

Weight: Light (140 grams strung)
Balance Head-Heavy (38cm)
String Pattern: 14 x 19

Versions

Royal Blue/Yellow released 2019
Misfit (Purple) released 2019
Raneem El Weleily released 2017
White/yellow released 2016
Prep re-released 2016
Misfit (Blue or Pink) released 2015
Red/Black released 2013
Original
Harrow Dread
Old-school versions

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Harrow Vapor 2019

Here’s a new cosmetic that Harrow released in 2019:

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Harrow Misfit Vapor 2019

Here’s the 2019 version of the Harrow Misfit Vapor. It’s got a purple vibe this time. The previous ones were blue & pink.

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Harrow Vapor – Raneem Version

Spotted this Raneem El Weleily custom version in May 2017. Thanks to Sherif for the tip!

Spotted

Salma Hany was using this at the 2017 US Open:

Photo via US Open Squash

Oh, and so was Raneem El Weleily. MAKES SENSE.

Photo via US Open Squash →

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Harrow Vapor 2016

This is a classy design that came out in 2016.

It’s quite a stylistic departure from last year’s red and black model.

Spotted

Both Abdullah Al Tamimi and Alan Clyne were using this at the 2016 Wadi Degla World Champs:

Photo via SquashSite →

Photo via SquashSite →

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Harrow Vapor Prep

Here’s another 2016 model. This one’s called the Harrow Vapor Prep.

This is actually a re-make of an old-school harrow vapor.

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Harrow Vapor Misfit

The Harrow Vapor Misfit is new for 2015/2016. Here’s the blue version. Is that a skull on the throat? Cool.

Spotted

Jaymie Haycocks was using this at the 2016 World Championships:

Photo via SquashSite →

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It comes in a pink version too (also with skull). Pretty badass:

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Harrow Vapor Red/Black

This was the Vapor for the the 2013/2014 season. Love the color scheme on this:

Spotted

Here’s Ryan Cuskelly with the Vapor:

Photo via @cusk87 ∞

And Alan Clyne:

Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

And Andrew Wagih, at the 2015 World Championships:

Photo via Steve Cubbins →

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Harrow Vapor (Original)

And here’s the original version, also pretty cool:

Spotted

Here’s Omar Abdel Aziz with the Vapor:

Source: usopensquash.com

And here’s Raneem with the Vapor:

Photo via Steve Cubbins →

Also, Low Wee Wern of Malaysia used to use this racket, strung with Tecnifibre 305 strings. Thanks to ‘M’ for the tip!

Photo: Steve Cubbins

Looks like Sabrina Sobhy uses the Vapor:

Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

Oh, here’s Omneya Abdel Kawy with the Vapor. She’s got a signature version with a custom paint job:

Photo: Steve Cubbins

Joshna Chinappa also uses a custom version of the Vapor, in Indian colors:

Photo: Steve Cubbins

Samantha Teran also has a custom version of the Harrow Vapor in Mexico colors:

Photo via squash365.com ∞

If you know of anyone else using the Vapor, please let me know in the comments!

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Harrow Dread Vapor

This is a Jamaica-ish design of the Harrow Vapor, mon.

Harrow Dread 3:

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Harrow Dread 2:

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Here’s the original Harrow Dread Vapor:

The product description on this racket makes me cringe a little bit:

It’s time to get irie with the newest design of Harrow’s best selling racquet around the world. With the same performance and playability that you have come to expect from the Vapor, this jammin’ makeover is sure to improve your game and style, mon.

Maybe this is the racket Bob Marley would have played squash with. Speaking of Bob Marley, did you ever watch the documentary called Marley? At one point, his son Ziggy Marley tells this story of how Bob used to challenge his kids to running races, but instead of letting his kids win, Bob would run as FAST as he possibly could. You should watch the documentary. Mon.

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Old-School Vapors

I didn’t even know these existed until Dan tipped me off to them:

Photo via imgur.com →

Spotted

Dan also sourced this image of a young Laura Massaro using the Vapor! I never knew.

Photo via squashplayer.co.uk

Here’s what this 2006 post on squashplayer.co.uk had to say about the future world champ:

In March 2006 Harrow Sports announced that English squash pro Laura Jane Lengthorn signed a multi-year agreement to play on Team Harrow.

A pro since 2002, Laura is currently #13 on the WISPA Tour.

Following an impressive Junior campaign where she won National titles at U14, U15, U17 and U19 (twice) Laura has rapidly moved up to her current top 15 position.

Aw… baby Laura.