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25 responses to “Head Squash Rackets”

1. Filip

   September 15, 2020

   Found this, Head graphene 360 speed 110 on Muslim Sports FP. Interesting this does not seem to be available anywhere else, not visible on head website either.

   Link:
   https://ibb.co/VSdqky4

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2. Charlie

   March 2, 2020

   Hi, I’m struggling to find out what exactly the squash racket that I recently bought from a charity shop is – I can upload photos if anyone could provide a link to do so. The frame tells me it is a Head Metallix 110, but I struggle to find this on Google – and there is a signature on the aide – David P…..
   Any help would be greatly appreciated and satisfy a growing curiosity of mine this evening

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   1. Pierre

      March 4, 2020

      Might be a David Palmer signature? You can email me the photo via my address here: http://scr.im/pierresquash

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3. nick

   January 6, 2020

   I’ve been playing with a non-slimbody head teardrop racket for a number of months now. At first I had a hard time with it with the stock strings but after restringing using adaptive fan pattern it plays like a different racket. REALLY liking it now. wish it came from the factory with AFP. cuz the stock strings seem fine it’s just the stock pattern is too open and makes it a bit too erratic especially for touch shots. cheers

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4. nick

   March 15, 2019

   guys, I need to restring a speedtouch racket. The factory strings are 2 piece and head recommends 2 piece but I want to string as 1 piece. It looks.like it will be fine thru the grommets. The crosses would go from top to bottom. Is there a reason not to?

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5. Rob Holmes

   January 22, 2019

   Does anyone know if the speed (non slimbody) has the same sweetspot size as the cyan?

   Arectjetvexact replacements except for the updated graphene technology from xt to touch..

   I’m not sure which model to go for. If anyone has hit with both then that would be good to know..

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   1. Pierre

      January 22, 2019

      Yes I believe they are direct replacements, e.g. Graphene Touch Speed 120 replaces Graphene XT Cyano 120. I’d expect them to be quite similar but I haven’t hit with the newer one.

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      1. Rob

         January 22, 2019

         Hi Pierre!

         What was the sweet spot like oncgke cyan 120 you hit with?

         I currently have the x-speed 125. I made a big mistake thinking that it would make me the more complete and better player but I soon realised that it’s such an unforgiving racket unless you hit it dead in the middle and have fantastic form to go with it as a player.

         I’m looking for something now that has a nice big sweet spot and is forgiving. It appears that the cyano fits this mode after watching your review on it and also the guys from PDH sports based here in the UK.

         Be interested to know your thoughts in more depth on the cyano!

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   2. Nawar

      January 23, 2019

      I have both models: the old Cyano 120g and two of the Graphene touch Speed 120g. It’s quite the same with slight enhancement in control and swing speed (40-50% max). Racket vibration and the sounds it makes after your hit the ball is different, credit goes to the new model for sure!. I would recommend to get the new Touch Speed 120 model and skip the vintage Cyano if you are hesitant to choose between the two models.

      Cheers

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      1. Rob

         January 28, 2019

         Hi!

         It’s just such a shame that that it only comes in a blue for men and no other colours!

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6. Prasad

   January 10, 2018

   Thanks for the reviews, I am split between Head Youtek IG 120 and Head IX 120. I am currently using Head i110 and Ignition 120. I have used IX 120 before but it cracked within a year. I am looking for even balance frame and bit more power than my i110. Which of the two (IX 120 versus YouTek 120) do you prefer. Both have similar price range in US (amazon.com)

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7. Nawar

   May 5, 2017

   HEAD Graphene Touch Speed Rackets officially on HEAD.com

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   1. Pierre

      May 8, 2017

      Do you have a link? I wasn’t able to find them!

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      1. Nawar

         May 9, 2017

         Yes sure Pierre..

         http://shop.head.com/en/squash/racquets/speed.html

         3 models of 120g
         2 models of 135g

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         1. Pierre

            May 10, 2017

            Thanks, the problem was the link doesn’t work from the US! But I was able to do a sneaky move and get there via the UK, which worked. Will post soon!

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8. Nathan

   March 18, 2017

   Hey Pierre, I was wondering if you could do a review of the HEAD Graphene XT Cyano 125. I found it on amazon and sportchek.ca, and I could not find a single review. If anyone else knows anything about this racket, could you let me know.

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   1. Jay

      March 19, 2017

      I currently use this racquet (got it from Sport Chek) and have enjoyed using it. It feels a little stiff compared to my last racquet (Prince Airstick 550) but is a lot more durable after a number of wall hits. I would imagine that this is very similar to the Cyano 120, which Pierre did a review of.

      I did not like the factory strings and tension as I wasn’t getting much power or any cut on the ball. Changing them to Ashaway Supernick XL Micro did a world of difference in both respects.

      I’m thinking of trying a new racquet. Either the Suprem 135, Carboflex 135 S or Xamsa PXT-110. If anyone could offer advice on these, it would be greatly appreciated.

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9. Ben

   November 16, 2016

   Hi,

   noticed the Head IG Extreme 125 Squash Racket recently on the PDH Sports website which has been reduced to £50 from £130. Also checked the head website and cant see it on there when it was only released this year.

   Do you know of any reason for this?

   Cheers 🙂

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   1. Pierre

      December 6, 2016

      I think it’s a PDH-exclusive frame. I haven’t hit with it but that looks like a great deal.

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10. Andre Courreges

    October 12, 2016

    Hi, I have to decide which racket to buy. I would like to buy a head one, and I saw the cyano´s and the xenon´s. Which of them would you recommend if am searching a balance between power and control. I play once a week more or less. I am not at all an expert but I would say that I am a bit more than intermidiate.
    I would very much apreciate your opinion,
    Andre

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    1. Pierre

       October 16, 2016

       I’ve tried the Cyano 120 and the Xenon 135 and I think both have a good balance of power and control. If you like a head-heavy feeling I would go with the Xenon; if you like your racket to feel lighter and more maneuverable I would suggest the Cyano.

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11. John Bruin

    April 1, 2015

    I missed the Head Ti 110 Stealth ……… (60 pounds at PBS)

    Light – not 4 beginners – snare broke in 5 weeks (4 t.a.w.). With Ashaway Ultra Nick (green) – at 10,5/11,5 kg. marvellous ‘trampoline’ and smashing drives. In other words; I don’t have to work for my 140 km/ph (like I have 2 do with each Dunlop under 120 pounds).
    When questions, then send ‘m.

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    1. Pierre Bastien

       April 2, 2015

       Thanks John, I forgot about those Head Microgels. I added a link to them under the Head Cyano 115 section. I’m not positive, but I think they’re the same frame.

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       1. John

          April 2, 2015

          Oeps, u’re so right.

          One thing can be added. The tubing (is that english?) is of less quality at the ends (thin). It shorter (blink-of-an-eye) and needs capture with band.

          With regards,

          John

          Ever played squash in Germany? I didn’t in hotel oppertunities- sticky/dark floors and the lines ……. disappeared …….

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       2. George

          April 20, 2016

          The cyano’s have grooves running up the shaft. The microgel’s didn’t. I’m sure I can find more differences.

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