The latest and greatest edition of Random Update. Show notes: Oliver Apex 550 Oliver Apex 900 Oliver Supralight Silver Oliver Apex 700 Wilson Blade Countervail Wilson Ultra Countervail Harrow Typhoon Yonex Comfort Z Asics Gel Tactic 2 PSRA swag analysis … [Read more...]
Random Update #4
Recently I've been doing a few "random update" videos on YouTube with info about what I've been testing or working on, as well as a few news tidbits from the world of squash. Here's "episode 4": Links Oliver Supralight Silver Oliver Apex 550 Harrow M-140 Tecnifibre logo & … [Read more...]
Anker PowerCore 26800
And now for something a little different, the Anker PowerCore 26800, which is a battery pack you can throw in your squash bag or bring with you on the plane / train to charge your phone on the go. Check out my review below! I just did a video review of this baby, which you can find … [Read more...]
Get to the Point!
I've tweaked the Squash Source site design. I'm naming this update "Get to the Point!" Previously, if you visited Squash Source on your phone, you'd see this: In other words, you'd see MY FACE, plus a bunch of non-critical information. You can't even tell what page you're on without … [Read more...]
Different String Tensions for Crosses and Mains
Maurizio from Switzerland asks: i recently restringed my squash racket, and the guy (restringer) asked me if i want a different tension for vertical and horizontal Strings 1.i know its a usual practice on tennis racquet, but my question is, are this difference also applied on squash … [Read more...]
Soul Insole
Soul Insole is a US-based company that sells orthotic shoe inserts, and they sent me a pair to review for squash players. I thought this was a very comfortable insole. As you'll see in the video, I liked the fact that the Sole Insole only sits in the arch of the shoe, so it doesn't crowd my toes or … [Read more...]
What Is the Factory String Tension?
It's time for another edition of "Ask Squash Source"! A question I get frequently is: What's the factory string tension of this racket? This question could be asked about any brand of racket. Often someone will buy a racket and enjoy the feel of it. Maybe their strings break and they want … [Read more...]
Dealing With a Slippery Grip
I haven't done an "Ask Squash Source" in a while but I got this question from a reader named Scott: Hi have been playing squash for 20yrs and have been trying to figure out using several things so my hand doesn’t keep slipping on my grip.I use the karakul pu grip but it gets wet and slippy after a … [Read more...]
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...]
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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