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How to Get Your Kids Playing Squash

Updated April 20, 2018

How to Get Your Kids Playing Squash

I recently put together this video discussing how I've gone about trying to get my kids interested in playing squash. As of this video, they're 8 and 10 years old: As I was publishing that video, I remembered I wrote a similar post when the kids were younger. The specifics are a little … [Read more...]

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Squash Water Bottles

Updated April 9, 2018 5 Comments

Squash Water Bottles

I made this video about my water bottle over 2 years ago and forgot to publish it! I'm still happily using this water bottle today. S'Well Water Bottle This comes in a few sizes. I have the 17 oz bottle. I think that's the 500 ml bottle for all you metric system enthusiasts. Do … [Read more...]

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Yaket Ice

Updated March 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

Yaket Ice

This is a review of a fun little product called the Yaket Ice. It keeps your beers (or other beverages, I suppose) cool for post-match consumption. It's got a pretty simple design that won't result in ice spilling out into your squash bag. Basically it's a brick you chill in the freezer and then … [Read more...]

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US Open 2017 Squash Equipment Report

Updated February 28, 2018 3 Comments

US Open 2017 Squash Equipment Report

Yeah I know the US Open happened three months ago, but I had drafted this post partway back then, and just got to finishing it now. This shows the 8 quarter-finalists from both the women's and men's draws. If you see any corrections, please let me know in the comments! … [Read more...]

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Measuring Squash Racket Stiffness

Updated January 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Here's another video I recorded back in November and just published. You may have noticed in some recent videos on my YouTube channel that I've been trying to find a way of measuring the stiffness of squash rackets. Well, here's my method: The app mentioned in the video is called … [Read more...]

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Comparison: Carboflex vs. Evolution Pro

Updated January 3, 2018 4 Comments

This is a video I recorded all the way back in November comparing the Tecnifibre Carboflex 125 S vs. Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution Pro, and I'm just getting to publishing it. This video ended up not making as much sense as I'd hoped. What I'm trying to say is the Dunlop FELT a little heavier, … [Read more...]

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2017 World Championships

Updated December 29, 2017 7 Comments

2017 World Championships

Some equipment updates from the 2017 World Champs. New or new-ish developments. Cameron Pilley and Tesni Evans in Karakal Pro Lite shoes. Sarah-Jane Perry with a custom Unsquashable racket. Thanks to Lloyd for the tip! Miguel is back to the original Carboflex 125. … [Read more...]

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The Squash Gear Song

Updated December 8, 2017 1 Comment

The Squash Gear Song

Back in October, on a Thursday night, I went down to Drexel to check out the US Open. My friend Shad and I were sitting in the stands watching a match. It was in between games so we were chatting, probably discussing how you should never trust a man with two first names. Now when they're … [Read more...]

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Adidas Exadic

Updated December 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

Adidas Exadic

Adidas Exadic. These are handball shoes I've seen kicking around before, finally posting them. Here's a new(ish) model: This is an older model that I meant to post earlier but they're not even available anymore. … [Read more...]

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Wednesday Night at the US Open

Updated October 12, 2017 1 Comment

Wednesday Night at the US Open

Last night I went down to Drexel to catch some of the US Open quarterfinal matches. Although I was there briefly earlier in the week, this was my first chance to really settle in and watch some matches. I’m super lucky to have this world-class tournament happening a short train ride away, in the … [Read more...]

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