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241 responses to “Best Squash Rackets for 2025-2026”

1. Ripa

   September 17, 2022

   I like my Wilson HyperHammer 120, Black Knight ION Cannon, Tecnifibre Dynergy 117, Dunlop Apex 110 and Tecnifibre X-Speed 125 the best depending on is the ball dead or flying. They are always in my bag.

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   1. zain

      January 11, 2024

      Hi Ripa –
      I love your comments.
      I’m a fan of Wilson HH 120 for its power and control. (have 2-3 in my bag).
      Dynergy 117 just feels so good in hands and body but control a bit of an issue but string tension and types can take care of that. (2-3 in my bag).
      Have not tried dunlop apex 110. Love the revelation 125, super head light.
      which racket are you playing with these days and what string.

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2. Borja

   August 29, 2020

   Hi.
   I’d like to help fill in the racket comparison chart. For this I am going to put the weights on the scales of the rackets that I have had. I think this is more indicative to buy a racket, than the weight announced by the manufacturer.
   Tecnifibre Carboflex s130 – – – 161gr.
   Harrow Spark – – – 136gr.
   Eye V lite 115 power — 142gr. Eye X lite 110 — 160 gr.
   Harrow fury – – -149 gr. Ashaway Powerkilk110sl — 135gr.
   Karakal SN90 FF — 133gr (thanks KrisW for your answer)
   I use Karakal grip. Hope this can help the Squash community. Pardon my English, I’m using a translator

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   1. Pierre

      August 31, 2020

      Gracias Borja I added these measurements. Sometimes I had to guess which version of each racket you have but it will help. Thanks

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      1. Borja

         August 31, 2020

         Thank you very much. You have been successful in all versions. Thank you very much for the work you are doing

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   2. Lloyd

      August 31, 2021

      I have always enjoyed the open throat frames (18×14) and over the years I have moved from the Dunlop biomimetric to xenon head 135, then I picked up the blade but until I swung the eye x-lite 115 I had no idea where I was most comfortable. The eye range is pretty amazing… play styles definitely dictate the racquet. Weight, balance of weight and length of grip. Not to mention what hasn’t been added to this discussion is a great racquet is also on as good as the strings used and the tension they are strung at.

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3. Rod

   August 21, 2019

   Interesting new video up from Paul at PDHSports reviewing 4 new rackets from Prince, Dunlop, Black Knight and Ashaway.

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3NkaVXE4ZE

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4. Lloyd

   January 17, 2019

   https://www.instagram.com/p/BsuJoTlHuv8/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=hrtdha20mdb9

   Any idea what yip is playing with? Doesn’t look like his old salming racket.

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   1. Pierre

      March 6, 2019

      Salming Grit Feather!

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5. Chris

   November 22, 2018

   Hi everybody,

   So who’s doing the best “Black Friday” sales/deals/discounts/coupons on Squash equipment this year?

   Cheers,

   Chris

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   1. Pierre

      November 23, 2018

      Good question. I started a thread on Reddit here for people to add whatever deals they find:

      https://www.reddit.com/r/squash/comments/9zpce2/black_friday_deals/

      I added a few I’ve seen so far

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6. Lloyd

   November 19, 2018

   Edmon Lopez was playing with 2 different rackets from the Hit Rackets company at Hong Kong against Au.
   http://hitrackets.com/en/13-drive-130-the-power.html
   http://hitrackets.com/en/10-drive-120-the-power.html

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   1. Pierre

      November 19, 2018

      Oh yeah! Funny that he switched rackets mid-match

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      1. Tor

         August 27, 2020

         Stumbled over this now and I remember that I saw Squash Coach Phillip on YouTube reviewing a couple of these hit rackets. Funny thing is, it has different paint jobs on each side. 😀 Kinda cool

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7. Jay

   November 15, 2018

   Jay says
   (November 14, 2018)

   Not a beginner but have been away from the game for a number of years ie., kids, job, injuries etc. previously played in college but have lost touch with the game and now hoping to get back into it. My last racquet was the dunlop hotmelt pro. It seems like there are so many new options out there. Any suggestions on a good frame to utilize during my comeback to the game. In my youth played more of an attacking game but after putting on a few pounds and losing quickness I wonder if a different frame would be better.

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8. Rod

   October 28, 2018

   So I was able to do a racket test today between the Black Knight Ion Element PSX, the Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution, Tecnifibre Carboflex X-Speed 125 and the Wilson Blade Countervail.

   My initial thoughts out of the box were that the Tecnifibre was the lightest and the Wilson the heaviest which was confirmed on my kitchen scale but not by much. The Tecnifibre came in at 153g, Dunlop at 156g and the Wilson at 159g. These weights included a strip of bumper tape that came with the rackets from the demo program which definitely adds a few grams.

   I’ll post individual reviews of each racket but there was a clear winner on the day and in my mind and that was the Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution. I will qualify that statement by saying that each racket is really good and I don’t think you could go wrong with any of them. The balance on the Dunlop felt great straight out of the box and it has a great blend of power/feel/control. I look forward to this being my weapon of choice for many years to come.

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   1. Pierre

      October 29, 2018

      Love the Evolution. You, me, and Declan James are all on board!

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      1. Rod

         October 30, 2018

         I was very impressed by it. I even didn’t mind the factory strings, although I will swap them out for my preferred set of Ashaways once they break and hopefully it will play even better!

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         1. Nick

            October 31, 2018

            What are your preferred Ashaway strings out of interest? I’ve been testing strings in my Evolution Pro, and leaning towards the SuperNick ZX Micro at present, but curious about the PowerNick and UltraNick too.

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         2. Rod

            October 31, 2018

            I’m a big fan of the blue Ultranick. I find it has the “softest” feel out of all the Ashaway strings. I’ve tried the Supernick ZX Micro and didn’t like it as much as the Ultranick. I have a pack of the Orange Supernick ZX string which I’m looking forward to giving a try too. I don’t like the Powernick at all, it has far too stiff of a feel for my liking.

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      2. Rod

         October 31, 2018

         Quick Q Pierre. Did you have any issues with durability for this racket?

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         1. Pierre

            October 31, 2018

            Yes. I didn’t consider it until you asked the question but I have actually broken two of them … and I almost never break rackets.

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         2. Rod

            October 31, 2018

            Thanks. Standard hairline cracks or something more catastrophic? And over what period of time?

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            1. Pierre

               October 31, 2018

               Nothing catastrophic. First time I hit the wall a little too hard. Second time I don’t remember exactly but I think similar. I know I didn’t blame the racket, because I immediately went out and bought another. It was two breaks over 1.5 years, they just both happened rather recently. Guess I should stop trying to hit hard…
            2. Pierre

               October 31, 2018

               Hang on a minute. I only broke ONE of these frames. Gah. I got confused because I bought a second frame for backup around the same time. No wonder I could only remember the details of one breakage!
         3. Rod

            October 31, 2018

            Phew, that makes me feel better! I hate the idea of playing with a fragile racket. I’ve been blessed to play with the BK Ion Element PSX for the past 3 years which is practically indestructible. I broke one in a bizarre mid court collision with an opponent and that’s it…and I play a lot and I’m not gentle with my rackets!

            Thanks for all the feedback Pierre.

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   2. JB

      November 18, 2018

      Rod is the Evolution lighter then the Element and the balance between the two which one is head lighter.? Have you tried the pro model of the Evo? The difference in total weight is 2 grams but the pro is slightly head lighter…thank you

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9. Mike

   June 12, 2018

   Hello! I play 2x week. My style of play is very much lots of drop shots and volleys, I have good control and precision (I enjoy playing this way). I currently use a Head Nano Ti 110, and I have used a friends 135. I really did feel the weight difference with the 135 and didnt like it. So my question is, if I want to boost my style of play, which is volleys and drops, what kind of racquet do you recommend, and is it normal for that style to use such light weight? Thanks!

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   1. Pierre

      June 13, 2018

      Hi Mike I do think it’s normal for your style of play to use a lighter racket. I haven’t used that Head model. How much does it weight on a scale? But the first racket that came to mind was the Dunlop Revelation 125. Same head shape, light and head-light. Bit different stringing pattern though.

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   2. Ramy Kotb

      August 1, 2018

      Hi Mike! I wanna ask you an irrelevant question if you don’t mind. How is that Ti 110 doing so far? isn’t it a bit too light hence leaving it prone to damage? I’m planning on getting a replacement for my Head racket and i was considering either the Ti 110 or Carboflex 125. Would be great to hear your opinion!

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10. Lloyd

    May 14, 2018

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWlvFo8X0AIc1Yg.jpg

    Turns out it is Oliver, have they got a new lineup coming through?

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    1. Pierre

       May 14, 2018

       Hi Lloyd that is called the Oliver Inflamed 4CL

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       1. Lloyd

          May 15, 2018

          Awesome! Thanks

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11. Lloyd

    May 14, 2018

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbFO3ZrX0AA-CqE.jpg

    Any idea what lucas serme is playing with? It looks like it could be an oliver or artengo racket to me?

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12. AbdelHamid

    March 27, 2018

    Hi ,
    I’m very confused which racquet shall I buy for my kids, they are beginners and around 7-9 years old.
    I did some searches online, and I’m confused between Dunlop Apex Infinity and Head 115 YouTek. Also, someone I know told me about Feather racquets, I need your advice keeping in mind their age and racquets durability.

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    1. Ashish

       April 20, 2018

       Hi,
       I currently play with the old Dunlop Biometric Ultimate racket (134g). I am looking to upgrade to a newer racket. I am currently 32 years old and have been playing 20 years. What model do you recommend?

       Any experience with the Dunlop precision ultimate, TF carboflex 130S, or Carboflex 135 X-speed ?

       I am not able to generate enough power with the carboflex 125 which is very popular at my club.

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       1. Rod

          April 21, 2018

          Black Knight Ion PSX Element. I recommend this racket whole heartily. Tremendous power in a control shaped frame, little to no vibration, thin beam for picking tight balls off the walls and amazing durability (I’ve broken 1 in 3 years playing 3-4x a week). Good strings in the thing too. I’ve tested bunches of rackets and nothing else I’ve tried is as good.

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13. Seb

    March 23, 2018

    Hello
    Would you recommend a good Squash Racket for beginner?
    I know its personal choice but there need to be some good budget choices for beginners from which you can start your journey and build up your experience
    Thanks

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14. Stephen

    March 3, 2018

    Hi
    I’ve been using Technifibre NG 130s for quite a few years now, but have broken my last frame. With the racket no longer produced I’m looking for a replacement. Any help you can offer would be most appreciated please. I have used the carboflex 125S, but didn’t particularly get on with it – I felt it offered less control/feel. I’d say the same for a dunlop 130 biomimetic. I usually string them a little lower as I don’t generate that much power.
    Thanks for your help and time.
    Stephen

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    1. Matt

       March 29, 2018

       I’ve got a spare if you’re interested. Would sell it for £55 + postage.

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15. Nick

    February 23, 2018

    hello , can you tell me which racket would you prefer between the tecnifibre carboflex 125 or dunlop hyperfibre +revelation pro ali farag racket and why ?

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    1. Lawrence

       February 23, 2018

       Hi Nick

       It really depends on your personal choice and which racket makes your game better…. To me, the Carboflex 125 is an even balance racket while the Dunlop Revelation Pro is head-heavy. And depending on what strings you use and the tension you string them at, both can also give lots of power and/or touch. Because of its balance, I find the Carboflex feels lighter. So if you are used to an even balance racket, go for the Carboflex; but if you like head-heavy rackets then choose the Dunlop. Can’t really go wrong with either one.

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16. Andy

    February 14, 2018

    Hi Pierre, I’m thinking about getting the head graphene neon 130 replacing the dunlop hotmelt pro. What is your opinion about this racket?

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    1. Pierre

       February 15, 2018

       I’ve tried that one, it was years ago but I remember liking it. And it has a larger head size like I was suggesting. I think it’s a good choice

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       1. Eamon

          February 20, 2018

          If you are checking out a new Racket, read this article first. It is a very informative article that may help you choose what the right type of Racket is for you.

          https://thesquashcompany.com/racket-i-buy-2/?v=79cba1185463

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17. Andy

    February 13, 2018

    Hi Pierre, I’ve been playing squash for 6 months now and have got to a high level. I play with dunlop hotmelt pro but getting tired with that racket. don’t get the strong shots I want. So I’m looking for a new powerful racket and thinking about the wilson hammer 120. What do you think about it? Any suggestions for other rackets?

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    1. Lloyd

       February 13, 2018

       If you’re wanting power, go for a different wilson or tecnifibre i’d say. Wilson hammer 120 is apparently a bit wild, lacks a lot of control.

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    2. Pierre

       February 13, 2018

       Hotmelt is a nice racket, I used to use that. First thing I’d try before buying a new racket is restring your current one (if you haven’t already) at 25 pounds with some nice string, anything from Tecnifibre or Ashaway. Failing that, I’d hit with some of your friends’ rackets around the courts and see what you like the feel of. That’s usually a better outcome than trying to pick one off the internet. I’d look for traditional shape rackets (as opposed to teardrop) because they will feel familiar to the Hotmelt, except try a slightly larger string bed (the Hotmelt is smallish). The larger bed will feel bouncier.

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18. Chinmay

    January 25, 2018

    I am kinda confused between head extreme 120/tecnifibre carboflex 135 blue, I’m looking for a balanced racket with a good durability, I tend to keep my grip nearer to the shaft, which one should I buy?

    *I have no access to both of these to give them a try

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19. Vijay Trivedy

    January 4, 2018

    Hi guys, great blog! I’ve been using a Head i.110 racquet in the U.K. towards the end of last year and the strings have gone three times in one month (replacing grommets and strings). I do really like the racquet but not its durability.

    Are there any racquets at a similar price range and with similar performance (but better durability) you would recommend?

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    1. Prasad Hegde

       January 17, 2018

       Hi , I have been using Head i.110 from last 3-4 years. I had strings breaking 3 times in a month but those mainly because of my mistakes such as bad grommets , too high tension , bad knots. I am not sure whether you string your racquet. I learnt that the string breaking is mainly because of user error. That said I really like my i.110 , you can try Head Ti 110 or IX120 , Nano 120 , these are in similar price range in USA. I guess it could be similar in UK

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20. Rod

    December 31, 2017

    Pierre, given that you get to hit with so many more rackets than the rest of us I think many of us would be interested if you gave us a small list of your favorite rackets of 2017!

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    1. Michel Goulche

       January 2, 2018

       Hey Rod i just ask the same question in the members area. Can’t wait for the 2017 Pierre’s top ten.

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       1. Pierre

          January 4, 2018

          The year has been a blur! I will think about it. For now I can tell you my favorite racket was the Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution, which is the racket I switched to. I previously played with the Salming Cannone Pro for a year or two but felt like switching it up to something a little more solid this year.

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21. Jonathan

    December 28, 2017

    Morning

    After a bit of advise regarding getting a new racket. I played at county level whilst a junior and haven’t played properly for a good 13 years however have still kept my fitness to a decent level.

    I’m about to join back upto a new local club and start the game again but have no idea where to start racket wise….

    Is it common for clubs to let you borrow a racket from the shop to get a feel for what you like? I don’t want to buy something that I think is suitable then in say 2/3 months time be wanting a new racket to better suit my game etc?

    Can anyone also recommend where they’re finding the best place to buy? There are a few websites about that seem to be offering huge discounts etc but don’t really know where to start!

    Many thanks

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    1. Pierre

       December 29, 2017

       Yes, many clubs have demos and that is a great way to try things out. Also, try and hit with rackets your fellow players are using. You can sometimes find deals online (less so in the US) but buying through your club is a good way to support them if you can afford it

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22. Hendrik

    December 24, 2017

    Hi there!

    I just broke my Dunlop Biomimetic Elits GTS racket, which I used for the past three years. It has been great on me, but I’d like to try some new stuff now.

    Friend of mine recently bought a Prince TexTreme Pro Phantom, I think.
    I played a couple of rallies with it, and it feels lighter than my Dunlop, and with a lot more feel.

    I do think the Elite GTS could do with a bit more feel, however never had to complain about the racket.

    Play style: like to play long rallies along the line, both attacking and defending. Heavy hitting when necessary, love to play a good volley or drop shot too.

    Any tips?

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    1. Lloyd

       December 24, 2017

       Going to prince could be a bad move as the durability has not been that good for a while!

       I would recommend sticking with what you know? Some people i know (and also some pros like elias) upgraded from the elite gts to the precision elite? Maybe give that racket a hit!

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       1. Rod

          December 24, 2017

          I’d seriously consider giving the Black Knight Ion Element PSX a try. The durability is outstanding (I’ve broken 1 in 3 years and that was due to a stupid mid court collision) and the performance is just great. Incredible power for a bridged racket, nice balance and top notch Ashaway strings. It’s not a flashy or buzzworthy racket but the performance is special.

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23. tiago

    November 29, 2017

    I´m starting with squash and i´m looking to buy a used raquet. I´ve been looking a HEad comp VCB used.

    Is it a good choise?

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    1. Pierre

       November 29, 2017

       I’ve never heard of that one – do you have a link to it (if it’s posted online)?

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24. Falak

    October 24, 2017

    Hi,
    I’m looking forward to buy a 100$ racket ,can u suggest me one?
    In the past I’ve used Dunlop Biomimetc ultimate and evolution . But now both are broken. So suggest me one.

    Thanks

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    1. Rod

       October 25, 2017

       Check out the Xamsa range. Well made rackets at a reasonable price. I haven’t played with them myself but know plenty of people who do.

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25. Ryan

    October 22, 2017

    Pierre.
    What do you recommend as alternative to techniber 125s?
    Thanks

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    1. Pierre

       October 23, 2017

       Hi Ryan, what are you looking for? (what is it about the 125 S that you don’t like?)

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       1. Ryan Aucott

          October 24, 2017

          Hi pierre. I like the 125s just eager to try something new but not to far from the norm – if that makes sense 🙂

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          1. Jonathan Hope

             December 19, 2017

             Blade Katana, same frame also 125g. Better value

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          2. Lloyd

             December 21, 2017

             I agree with Jonathan, Blade is a great brand, I use them!

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26. Lloyd

    October 21, 2017

    Tom richards has changed his racket. Anyone recognise it? Its in the qualifying folder

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    1. Pierre

       October 22, 2017

       Mysterious!

       [image id=44722]

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       1. Niklas

          October 22, 2017

          I still think it looks like a Salming Forza, but painted black. Apparently he has been sponsored by Salming in the past.

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          1. Rod

             October 22, 2017

             It’s most likely a prototype Salming. Prototypes tend to be left all black.

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          2. Lloyd

             October 23, 2017

             I just thought it was a bit odd that the salming logo wasn’t on the strings!

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          3. Pierre

             October 23, 2017

             Maybe they stopped sponsoring him so he’s blacked out the branding

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27. hassan

    September 9, 2017

    alternate of warrior 600 … which racket u recommend…its not easily available
    in our site, its great racket with excellent movement, plz recommend me technibre or dunlop option

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28. Neha

    July 30, 2017

    Hi Pierre,

    Wonderful website! I have just started playing squash at 36 primarily to get fit but also because I really felt the absence of a regular sport in my life. Squash fits the bill in terms of schedules, location etc.

    It’s only been 3weeks but I feel I should invest In a racquet of my own. What would you recommend? Really confused with all the blogs and comments.

    My coach has offered to get me the Head extreme 120 for a very good price, but not sure what I should be playing with. What would you recommend for a complete beginner like me?

    – N

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    1. Pierre

       August 2, 2017

       I’ve never come across the Head Extreme 120 but if it’s a good price and it supports your coach, I think you should go with what s/he recommends. Get good with that racquet, and over time also try hitting with other peoples’ racquets and see what you like. It takes a while to figure out what you like (and even then your racquet references will evolve)

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       1. Neha

          August 3, 2017

          Thanks! First day with the racket today and I couldn’t be happier. The extreme range I think is basically based on the head speed rackets but dumbed down for club level players. So I guess pretty perfect for me. Just started the game so I am pretty sure I will develop my own preferences with time.

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29. Niklas

    July 28, 2017

    I found something interesting yesterday when I bought an old secondhand matte black Wilson Hyper Sledge Hammer 120 (probably 10-15 years old). Same frame shape as the Hyper Hammer 120, which I’ve previously also owned. That racket had an all in weight of 155g.

    I’ve never seen this racket before but it is the lightest racket I’ve come across. I cut out the old strings, removed the worn out grip and the grommets and weighed it. It had a frameweight of only 103 grams! I shaved off the broken bumper( a la Gaultier), restrung it with 305 1.1 and put a new grip and crashtape on. It weighs only 127 grams all in, albeit with a head heavy balance. That’s about 30 grams lighter than most other lightweight rackets. Has anyone come across a lighter racket before? I certainly haven’t.

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    1. Pierre

       August 2, 2017

       That is super light!

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    2. Andrew

       December 15, 2017

       My harrow jp spark weighs 133 grams all in!l very quick head speed,strung with green technifibre 1.1 at 24 lbs tension,great balance of power and control.

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    3. JB

       January 7, 2018

       The Karakal 90…

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30. Sarita

    July 19, 2017

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31. Ryan

    July 15, 2017

    What plays / feels similar to the techifiber carboflex 125s? Just looking for a change but nothing drastic 🙂

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32. Anas

    April 28, 2017

    Hi Pierre,
    I jut wanted your help on what racquet should I get?
    I’m 16 years old and I’m an advanced player, I’m looking for a control racquet that allows me to really feel the ball. I was considering the prince textreme pro warrior but people kept saying that it breaks really easily. So I’m now thinking about the prince airstick 130 and Eye v lite 125 control. What do you think of these racquets and are there any racquets that you have tried that you think might be suitable. The price is not too big of an issue.

    Thanks

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    1. Pierre

       May 1, 2017

       Those are all considered high quality rackets, though I haven’t used them much myself. Personally I find those rackets with a “fan” stringing pattern have more power but less feel. That is just a personal preference of mine. Obviously Ramy feels differently since he’s played with two of the rackets you mentioned 🙂

       You may have to test it out for yourself to see what you like best.

       Right now my favorite control racket is the Salming Cannone Pro, which I’m using these days. A similar stringing pattern in the Eye range would be the Eye V.Lite 120 Control.

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33. Alex

    April 27, 2017

    Hi,

    Newish player on the cusp of beginner/intermediate. I’m looking for more power, especially from the back of the court. I currently have the Technifibre Carboflex 135 (2-year old model, I think). I find the sweet spot to be rather small. Trying to decide between the Dunlop Force Revelation 135 and the Prince Pro Rebel 950. I’m told they’re both great for power, but the former is heady light and latter is head heavy. Is one more powerful than the other? What about control? Any advice is welcome. Do the strings on the Prince break easier? Thanks!

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    1. Pierre

       May 1, 2017

       I feel like all three of these are good rackets. Do you have the Carboflex 135 S?

       The fan stringing pattern like in the Dunlop and the Prince feels more powerful, in my book. You may like the feel of those better. But I’m also wondering if you should first try restringing your Carboflex at a lower tension for more power, before dropping money on a new racket.

       Will see if others have input.

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       1. Alex

          May 21, 2017

          I have the 135. Not the newer s.

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34. Matt

    April 24, 2017

    Hi. Returning to squash after a near 30 year break. Formerly played as a kid with a wooden Dunlop Maxply and soon after one of the the first Graphites, the Prince Graphite Pro at the time a beast of a racket – small round head, proper 80’s kit.
    First few games on returning were with a borrowed 10 year old head MgCarbon 5300 no weight given but feels pretty heavy, open head. Got on ok with it but hit a wall!
    I purchased a Technifibre AP 135 after reading many reviews. This lasted 2 games before the strings broke so is on its way back. I actually felt it wasn’t right for me anyway. I’m an intermediate player and felt the sweet spot was a bit tight. I have a killer back hand, poor forehand and tend to play a lot of drops. Considering a Technifibre Carboflex 135S or Prince Team Black original 800.
    I’m your typical “all the gear – no idea” player, late 40’s, still fit and get round the court well.
    Any advice?
    Matt

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    1. Iqbal Shahid

       April 26, 2017

       Hi Matt

       Welcome back to squash!! I haven’t tried either of the two rackets but have heard good things about the Prince. You could also take a look at Black Knight Ion Cannon, which is a popular choice in my club.

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    2. Pierre

       April 26, 2017

       That type of wraparound string pattern (Tecnifibre AP / Prince rackets) takes a while to get used to I think. You might like some of the Head Cyanos, similar-ish shape to the Head MgCarbon 5300. The Carboflex 135 S was a little heavy for me but if you’re coming from those other rackets it may feel light in comparison! I’d say the most popular racket on the market right now is the Tecnifibre 125 S or the original 125. Hope that helps a bit.

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       1. Matt

          April 27, 2017

          Hi Pierre, good advice. I’ll take a look. Thanks.

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35. Lloyd

    April 11, 2017

    Hey, has anyone come across or heard of blade squash rackets? Any opinions on them?

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    1. Lawrence

       April 12, 2017

       Hi Lloyd

       I believe Blade is marketed out of Hong Kong. Phil Head runs/owns it. I had a Samurai — crazy stiff, but it looked nice! Didn’t play long enough with it to provide a better insight, sorry.

       Reply
       1. Lloyd

          April 13, 2017

          Thanks Lawrence,
          Do you remember it being sturdy or did it feel like it could break easily?

          Reply
          1. Lawrence

             April 13, 2017

             I think it felt like it would break easier than, let’s say, a Dunlop or Tecnifibre. I think the stiffer the racket, the chances of it breaking are higher…I.e. Some Prince and Harrow models… but stiff also means vibration is at a minimum….so if you like your racket stiff and if you keep your racket impact with the wall to a minimum, then this is the racket for you!

             Reply
          2. Lloyd

             April 13, 2017

             Thank you Lawrence, appreciated! 🙂

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    2. Jonathan Hope

       May 12, 2017

       getting a stock of them on Monday. Can’t wait to try them. I will have the Shogun (both white and black models), Samurai, Ronin and Katana (the newest model). They look like they have the same moulds as Harrow for the samurai and shogun. Bonny make Harrow rackets (and some Dunlop and other brands), and I have found that several of those rackets have pretty similar if not identical weights and balances and have very little between them in terms of performance.
       There’s a video on the Blade facebook page that shows how they make the rackets which is pretty cool and definitely worth a view if you’re into that side of things.

       Jonathan

       Reply
       1. Lloyd

          May 18, 2017

          Hey,
          What do you think of the Samurai and Shogun? (both black and the white) They are probably the ones I am most interested in

          Lloyd

          Reply
          1. Jonathan Hope

             May 22, 2017

             Samurai is super head light and really manoeuvrable. My preference is the Shogun, plays very similar to the Harrow JP signature spark. Solid racket.

             I have used the Shogun, Samurai, Ronin and Katana. All really good feeling rackets. Definitely worth considering as an alternative to any of the traditional brands without any worry.

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       2. Lloyd

          June 4, 2017

          Thanks for the response! Would you say they’re sturdy rackets then in that they don’t break easily?

          Reply
36. Ryan

    April 11, 2017

    Currently play with technifiber 125s, wanting to try others which are similar. I didn’t get on with the technifiber AP 125 any other suggestions?

    Reply
37. B

    March 20, 2017

    Hi,

    Looking to purchase a racquet but have not seen many reviews on these 2.
    1. Head Speed 135 and
    2. Head Speed 120

    Anyone have experience with these and what are your opinion?

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       March 22, 2017

       Hi B

       I played with the Speed 120 and found it too light for my liking!! It felt like I was playing with a badminton racket! It’s super stiff, and having to make extra effort to drive good lengths made my arm ache after a while.

       If I had to choose again I would buy the 135, simply because it would feel like a squash racket!…….. but the pro shop didn’t have the 135 in stock.

       I would try both first before deciding on one, as rackets are very personal — one man’s meat is another’s poison! ?

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38. Gabriel

    March 7, 2017

    Hello! First of all, sorry for my English level. I don’t speak it very well 😉

    I’m looking for the best control racket (there are a lot of options and I don’t know what is the best choice).

    I’m an experienced player (I played a lot when I was young, even semi-profesional competitions 20 years ago), and I have started to play again one year ago.

    Currently I’m playing with Tecnifibre Carboflex 125S, and I would like to play with another racket focused on control.

    Which one could you recommend me? I have seen online the Tecnifibre Suprem 125, Tecnifibre Suprem 130, Dunlop Precision Ultimate, Dunlop Precision Elite… but I don’t know which one is better, or even if there is another one better than this ones.

    Could you please help me?

    🙂

    Reply
    1. kkc88

       March 8, 2017

       If you want more control, you can simply start by re-stringing your current racquet at higher tension i.e. higher than 25lbs.

       If you are looking for a new ‘control’ racquets, choose those with traditional/conventional throat shaped i.e. TF Suprem range, Dunlop Precision range.

       You may lose a bit of power with higher tensioned strings or using a control racquet with shorter main strings due to lesser trampoline bouncing effect.

       Reply
       1. Gabriel

          March 8, 2017

          Thanks for the answer!

          I think I prefer to try with a new racket and enjoy playing with two diferents (depending the opponent, the feelings during the match…). Is it crazy? 😉

          What could be the best one for control? I like a the feeling of a “head-light” balance, like the Tecnifibre Carboflex 125S I have.

          Thanks!

          P.D.: In case of re-stringing my TF Carboflex 125S, which tension do you recommend me?

          Reply
          1. kkc88

             March 8, 2017

             Most Dunlop racquets are of head-light balance. Your TF Carboflex 125S is a balanced racquet. I would recommend you to try tension at 27-29lbs. Anything higher may make the racquet feel “plankish”, may even make it vibrate more and also more prone to breakage – both frame and strings.

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    2. MS

       March 9, 2017

       What about Head Xenon 135 Slimbody?
       Bought mine not long ago, love it, thinks it’s perfect for control but one might struggle a bit to generate much power.

       Reply
       1. Gabriel

          March 9, 2017

          It looks also a good option. I didn’t know this racket.

          What could be better between this ones: Head Xenon SB 135, Dunlop Precision Elite or Dunlop Precision Ultimate?

          I’m a little worried about the power with the Dunlop Precision Ultimate, but maybe it’s not a problem with this one…

          I can’t test the rackets until I buy it.

          Thanks!

          Reply
39. Zak

    February 19, 2017

    Hey! great work with the website. Very helpful and keep it up.

    So demoed a few rackets today and narrowed them down to 2.
    Black Knight Ion Cannon and Tecnifibre Suprem 135. They are both in a similar price range and wanted an opinion between the two. If you had to choose one, which one would you recommend.

    Thanks in advance

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40. Sag

    February 16, 2017

    I am an intermediate player looking to take my game up to the next level.
    Male, mid 30’s, power player over control.

    Looking for head heavy, larger sweet spot, light racquet. Price is not a consideration.

    Reply
    1. kkc88

       February 17, 2017

       Power racquet that is head heavy, larger sweet spot and light – consider the HEAD graphene XT Cyano 110. It fits all your requirements. If you want even more power – restring the racquet with Technifibre DNAMX or 305+ strings at lower tension – below 25lbs.

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41. Georgi

    February 15, 2017

    Hi Pierre,

    Could you please explain why racket’s balance is measured in cm and what does it represent?
    I’m currently playing squash for around 20 months. My first racket was Wilson Impact 900, which has a balance of 30.9cm (source: http://www.newitts.com/wilson-impact-pro-900-squash-rackets#full-description ). I can’t myself figure out whether it’s head-heavy or head-light. I believe the former must be true. It’s also apparently a heavy racket – 215g. I’m currently looking for a replacement, that is similar to the Wilson 900. I’ve tried several other rackets, for instance Dunlop Blackstorm, but didn’t quite like it. Therefore, I believe I’d prefer a head-heavy one(?).
    Could you please advise?

    Looking forward to hearing from you.

    Regards,
    Georgi

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       February 17, 2017

       Hi Georgi, a standard adult squash racket is 27 inches long (68.6 cm). Head-heavy/head-light are subjective but I’d say 36 cm would be considered “even” balance even though this is beyond the technical halfway point of the racket. I can’t recall seeing many, possibly any, rackets under 35 cm balance point. I’ve never tried the Wilson Impact Pro but a 30.9 cm balance point would be considered VERY head-light — though like I said, this seems like a strangely low number.

       The Wilson Impact Pro does seem quite heavy overall. If you’re playing frequently I’d suggest a lighter racket, maybe 145 grams so it doesn’t feel too much of a jump. I don’t have a very good mental picture of what your racket feels like so at this point I would recommend trying out rackets by borrowing them from other people at your courts or your pro shop, if either is possible, and see what you like best.

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42. Nikhil

    February 9, 2017

    Dear Pierre,
    I am from India, and I recently started playing squash at a club. Even though it has just been a week since I started, I have been picking up in a fast pace as I play badminton. The court has a Head Spector racket which players can use – I use it. I find that I need to develop more arm strength to drive my shots, but I have a slightly decent sense of control when I hit (probably comes from my badminton days). The Spector weighs 195g, and I’m afraid the weight may hinder my ability to flick backhands from corners etc.
    Could you please be so kind as to suggest a racket for me that:
    – Is light so I can handle it easy
    – has better power than Head Spector?

    Ideally, it should be a racket that is light, and helps me build my arm strength as well, along with sufficient ease to flick the racket when needed.
    It would be a tremendous help for me if you could suggest a few options to look into.

    Thank you,
    Nik

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       February 11, 2017

       Hi Nik, 195 grams is definitely heavy and would be difficult to control. Does your club have some demos of other rackets you could try? I think the best thing to do is just try a few rackets and see what you like best. It’s somewhat of a personal preference as to what you’ll like best, but I think any of the first 10 rackets on this Head rackets page for example will feel much more maneuverable. Normally for someone who is just starting out I would recommend something a little bit head heavier like the Xenon 135 so that you don’t become too “flicky” as you’re learning your swing, but since you come from badminton I think you might actually like and be able to handle those lighter rackets e.g. Cyano 110/120.

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43. Rachel

    February 6, 2017

    Help please. I have been playing for about 18months now. I was bought a basic racquet to start with and it was “okay ” ( well to me) The strings have broken and have been advised to put the “cheap” thing ( about £25) in the bin. Which I thought as much but now I’m not sure which racket to buy. It sounds terrible but although I play twice a week ( am borrowing a Titan one at moment) they all see much the same when I looked in the shops.
    I KNOW they are not the same…..composition / head weight etc etc but I think I just need a good next stage up racket. I don’t think I hit that powerfully ( bad hands) and I do alternate left and right – both equally good but apart from that if anyone has some suggestions I’d be really grateful . Thank you

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       February 6, 2017

       Hi Rachel,

       You’ll get a sense of what kind of racket you like e.g. head weight / head shape just by trying different ones (borrowing your friend’s for a hit, say) but at this stage I’d just go for something that’s decent and forgiving and not too heavy. I’d check out the Wilson Hyper Hammer 110 for example.

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44. Barry c

    February 4, 2017

    Hi, could you recommend a good head light racket, currently using tecnifibre carboflex 125 for a few years and like it. I have a head nano 115 as backup but find this slightly too head heavy. Looking to go lighter

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       February 6, 2017

       Hi Barry

       Dunlops are generally head-light, but not sure whether they fit your weight requirements! Not many rackets are lighter than the 125…..

       That said, I just tried out the new Head Graphene Touch Speed 120 SB (Slimbody)…. it’s Super Super light (almost feels like a Badminton racket!) — this will fit your requirement! I’ve shared some pictures with Pierre – he’s posted it on this website somewhere — Pierre can share the link please?

       Reply
       1. Barry C

          February 7, 2017

          Thanks Lawrence, where can i get the Head Graphene Touch Speed 120 SB (Slimbody) in the uk?

          Reply
          1. Lawrence

             February 7, 2017

             Hi Barry

             Not sure when it will be launched in U.K., perhaps you can hassle your pro shop friends to find out for you? It should be soon!

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45. Greg

    February 3, 2017

    Hey there,

    I’ve finally gone through the last of my Dunlop Hotmelt Carbon Jonathan Power (all black, matte, gold at the top and a bit at the bottom of the head) racquets – these are pretty old so it’s hard to find reviews or suggestions of what to try next. I’m looking for something very similar after not enjoying my accuracy with a Carboflex 130s I tried (felt lightish but head heavy, slow to cock the wrist, a bit too much power, low control over where I was placing the ball). Maybe I’m just not made for teardrops. I believe the JP hotmelt was 470cm, 135g?

    What would you suggest I try? I’m looking at the traditional framed Suprem 130 or 135, and am lost with all of the new Dunlops.

    I’m an advanced player, late 20s, and competed at the state/provincial level as a junior.

    Thanks,
    G

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       February 3, 2017

       Hi Greg

       I do believe the old Hotmelt (white/black) are still available online!

       Something similar would be the
       1. Dunlop — try the Precision Pro 140 and the 130; or the Elite
       2. Tecnifibre — as you mentioned, the Suprems are also an option (wait for the new models coming soon!)
       3. Head — the Xenon models are also quite good

       Best is if you can test them as rackets are very personal.

       Hope this helps! Enjoy!

       Reply
       1. Greg

          February 6, 2017

          Thanks Lawrence. I hit with a friend’s hotmelt pro and it felt pretty good, slightly lighter (or just more head light) than the JP Carbon Hotmelt which I sense is more even weight.

          I have a demo order out for a Suprem 130, Precision 130 and Precision Elite and hopefully will like one of those… if not, Hotmelts are only $99 🙂

          Any idea on the ETA for new Suprem’s being announced?

          Reply
          1. Lawrence

             February 6, 2017

             The new Suprems are out! I sent some pictures to Pierre and he’s posted it here on this website! Pierre – can share the link?

             Reply
          2. Greg

             March 31, 2017

             Update – I ended up demoing several racquets. In case someone’s also moving on from an older dunlop or wants to hear some comparisons, here it goes:

             TL;DR:
             – Don’t buy a precision pro 140, get the old hotmelt pro
             – Stock dunlop ‘great white’ strings are atrocious
             – I bought my first Black Knight racquet ever.

             1. Dunlop Precision Pro 130

             – Head light but not ‘overly so’
             – Very nice control/feel, volleying felt amazing
             – The stock stricks (great whites) are absolute garbage. I’ve only ever struggled to get to court to the back of the court with 1 other racquet, Head Xenon SB 120(ish).
             – Hopefully with proper strings this has some power, but as someone with zero power generating problems for 20+ years of play. wow.

             2. Dunlop Precision Pro 140
             – More even feel than the 130
             – Felt too a bit heavy coming from a 130-135 JP Signature Hotmelt Carbon
             – Power was fine (it has supernicks though)
             – Nice feel/feedback, very classic dunlop
             – I think anyone that buys this racquet wasted money. It felt absolutely identical to the Hotmelt Pro I also demo’d

             3. Dunlop Hotmelt Pro (graphite)
             – More head heavy than the dunlop hotmelt pro titantium I have, but slightly less head heavy than a Head Graphene Xenon 135
             – Feels just like the precision pro 140 but at 60% of the price
             – Stock ‘silk’ strings (grey/silver) are much much better than the great whites.

             4. Eye X.Lite 120 Control (Shabana)
             – Very interesting racquet. Light but ‘head heavy’, for a 120, which was a very unique feel
             – Good power, great confidence in the front of the court
             – looks amazing..the lack of traditional grommets/eyelets worried me
             – slightly rectagonal/edged elipse shaped grip (stock) caused blisters

             5. Dunlop Precision Elite
             – Balance wise, feels identical to the old hotmelt pro titanium, slightly more headlight than the JP hotmelt carbon
             – Good power (had powernick 18s on it) balanced swing, not a stiff feel
             – Having only played with traditional 460-475cm racquet heads, the sweet spot felt odd

             6. Black Knight Element Ion PSX (black)
             – The most headlight racquet i’ve ever played with
             – Very stiff, a lot of feedback from hitting the ball
             – Excellent headspeed from small flicky shots – lets you hold the swing until very late
             – Very good power (as much as 500cm Precision Elite, despite being more headlight and a smaller head)
             – Very good control – feels amazing to volley and drop
             – Maybe it’s just because its so headlight, but I’m scared to hit a wall with it. Here’s to hoping its strong
             – I ultimately chose to buy this racquet and am pretty happy with it so far!

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46. Adam

    January 30, 2017

    Hello,
    I am just starting out I have only played a few times but I caught on quite quick. I am trying to choose between the HEAD Graphene XT Cyano 125 Racquet, HEAD Graphene Xenon 140 XTR, ans the Dunlop Aerogel 4D Pro Gt X. They are all on sale right now for a great price. I am a fairly big guy that generates a lot of power I could probably use something with a little more control and durability. Any suggestions?
    Thanks

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       January 31, 2017

       Hi Adam

       Since you can generate a lot of power already, try the Xenon or the Aerogel – the round-shape frames tend to give more control.

       The Cyano is listed as a power racket, but if you string at a higher tension you will have better control. Might break more strings, though 😀

       Best is if you can try them out. Feel is very important too, and very personal. What feels nice to me may feel dead in another person’s hands.

       Welcome to becoming another Squash addict!

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    2. Morgan

       February 2, 2017

       Hi,

       Can you give me any info on a Grays nanotech 125 racquet. I’m just starting out, but at 6’5″ I generate a fair bit of power. All advice much appreciated.

       Reply
47. Luke

    January 29, 2017

    Hi, for years I played on a Head Genesis 440 until it broke recently. Since then I can’t find a racket that suits. The Prince Exo3 pro rebel 950 was not forgiving enough for me. The Black Knight Ion X-force Black has good control but I am having to work so much harder to generate power than with my Head 440. Have you any suggestions as to what current racket would be similar to my old racket?

    Reply
    1. Hendrik

       January 30, 2017

       Wilson Hyper Hammer 120

       Reply
       1. Luke

          January 31, 2017

          Cheers – I will try it – any particular reason why you think it will be similar?

          Reply
48. GM

    January 29, 2017

    Hi – I am looking to buy a new racket and am quite agnostic to the brand. I am an intermediate player with a game that is HEAVILY dependent on drop shot from all over the court. My playing buddies also tell me that I tend to pound the ball a lot when given a chance – so essentially lots of drop shots with liberal sprinkling of power shots.

    My issue is that I am suffering from Elbow Tendonitis (I use the clamp on the elbow). And NEED a racket that has very low vibrations. I also use dampeners but want to buy a racket that has low vibrations

    Can you please recommend a few rackets and I can buy from your site

    Thanks
    GM

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       February 4, 2017

       I’ve never dealt with tendonitis myself. Please see this reader’s suggestion of the Harrow Spark. I feel the Head Xenon 135 is pretty stiff but it may be a little too head-heavy for your dropshot / power game.

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49. Mahmoud

    January 29, 2017

    Hello,

    Recently I upgraded my old Dunlop blazer after 2years with a new Dunlop Biomimetic Elite 2013 . But the string has been cut out at the first play. I don’t know is it a common issue or an issue with my racquet only. I liked the feeling of the racquet in my hand and i found it a powerful racquet but with a poor durable string.
    I will return it but i’m confused to buying another one.

    I think about buying Tecnifibre CarboFlex 125 Basaltex. I know there is a difference between the two regarding the power and control style but The new Dunlop didn’t last for one match.

    I need a good durability racquet like Tecnifibre with a closed throat as the Biomimetic. What do you recommend?!

    Thanks
    Mahmoud

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       January 31, 2017

       Hi Mahmoud

       If you like the feeling of the Biomimetic racket then just change the strings! :-D.

       Most brands make durable rackets so difficult to recommend one over another. From my experience though, the rackets that are less durable are from Harrow, Prince and eye.

       Hope this helps. Enjoy the game!

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       1. Mahmoud

          February 1, 2017

          Hi Lawrence,

          Thanx alot. It sounds a good idea but i will return the racket and make a replacement. So i think the alternative is Head Graphene 130, Is it?!.
          Or do you recommend other Rackets that provide a mix between control and power and durability?!

          And for the string, Which is more durable and give a good connection with the ball, Ashawy power nick or tecnifibre 305+ 1.2 gauge?

          Thanks
          Mahmoud

          Reply
          1. Lawrence

             February 3, 2017

             Hi Mahmoud

             The Head Graphene 130 sounds good!

             As for the strings, both options are good — Ashaway are ‘soft’ strings whilst the 305+ is a ‘hard’ string — so it depends on your personal preference in the end. Try both!

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50. MS

    January 12, 2017

    Hey!

    Enjoy reading the blog and reviews and also would like to ask for an advice here.
    I’ve been playing for couple of times a week for several months now and bought myself a used Karakal XL Tec 150 when I started and I think it’s a quite decent racket but lately I’ve really had my eye on Head Graphene XT Xenon 135 Slimbody.
    So I wanted to ask if it would be reasonable to buy the Head racket now, in this stage of playing, or would it be just more of a waste of money now and I should keep on playing with my Karakal?
    I want to focus on control and I’ve read that Xenon 135 is quite good for it.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       January 31, 2017

       Hi MS

       The Slimbody gives you very good control, but no power — you have to generate that on your own. So, the Slimbody will be great for the power player who wants better control. I played with the Slimbody as it is was good for players like me who like to stroke the ball around the court, but I just could not find the power for a low, hard, kill.

       Hope this helps. Enjoy!

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51. Patrick

    January 9, 2017

    Hi , I am a beginner (well I played a lot when I was a kid , a looonnng time ago) and am looking at buying a racket.
    I’m a little bit confused as to what I want , but ideally
    – head heavy
    – small grip (I have small hands)
    – and under £50
    Would appreciate a recommendation

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       January 31, 2017

       Hi Patrick

       Let’s start with grip size first — Brands that have small grips are Prince, eye, Head, Grays.

       So now you need to do some research on these brands to find out which are head-heavy. From what little I know
       1. Prince -most Princes are head-heavy
       2. Eye – the Golan model is head-heavy
       3. Head – the Cyano 110 and 125 are head-heavy; the Xenon – maybe one or two of the models are head-heavy

       As for finding one under £50 I would think you need to look for older models, if you can find them. You might find some links on this site itself.

       Hope this helps! Enjoy!

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52. Henry Shefflin

    January 5, 2017

    Hi, I am 22 years old and a beginner.
    I am looking for a very light racket at an affordable price and as small a grip as possible?
    Hope someone can help!
    Thanks!

    Reply
    1. DJ Carey

       January 9, 2017

       Henry, try out the Head Liquidmetal 125 . Around 40 pounds or so at PDH Sports.

       DJ Carey

       Reply
53. Niklas

    January 5, 2017

    I already posted this in the “Technifibre Suprem Blast” thread on this blog, but if someone is interested, I’ve been weighing all my rackets new with factory strings and grip for a true racket weight and compared it to the factory specs:
    My Carboflex 135 weighs 158 grams (+23g), my Salming Fusione 152 grams (+30g), my ex yellow Black Knight X-force ion was 165 grams (+25g), my ex Dunlop Apex Force was 168 grams (+48g), my ex Wilson HyperHammer 120 was 155 grams (+35g), my friends Dunlop Pro Gts was 161 grams (+31g).

    Reply
    1. Ibrahim

       January 7, 2017

       It would be of a great help if you go to each racket page and post it’s weight there so Pierre can update the racket info.

       Reply
    2. william handley

       January 15, 2017

       The factory specs are without strings?

       Reply
54. Jason

    January 5, 2017

    Hello, I’ve been using the Tecnifibre 125s before, but I don’t like it anymore because of the thick and rectangular grip.

    I’ve tried my coach’s Prince racquet and I loved the grip size and the racquet. Do you have any recommendations of racquets that have thinner or have a similar grip to Prince? Thanks!

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       January 6, 2017

       Hi Jason

       Other brands that I have tried that have small grips, besides Prince, are:
       1. Eye
       2. Head (although the end stub of the grip is a bit wide, but the main grip is quite small)

       Hope this helps. Enjoy the game!

       Reply
55. Naveen Kumar

    January 3, 2017

    Hello,

    I’m an intermediate to advanced player, wanting to set up my game to the next level and so i’m looking for decent racquet. I like a good combination of power and control and as I would like to drop the ball just by the line every now and then. The biggest constraint is the budget.

    After reading the reviews of the racquets here, I shortlisted on the three that I can afford. Would be great to have your inputs on which one is best of the three:

    I’m buying these in India as they are slightly cheaper there.

    1. Head Graphene Neon 130 Squash Racquet
    2. TECNIFIBRE CARBOFLEX 135 S SQUASH RACQUET (this one is available for a really cheap price, then I looked into it and it said the date first available was March 2016 while the the really expensive one was available in August)
    3. HEAD GRAPHENE XT CYANO 120

    Look forward to your suggestions and recommendations.

    Thank you,
    Naveen

    Reply
    1. kkc88

       January 3, 2017

       How about HEAD GRAPHENE XT CYANO 110? It’s a very light and powerful racquet suitable for touch players or its predecessor – HEAD GRAPHENE CYANO 115 is also a good racquet which I am using now. For added power, you can restring with TECHNIFIBRE 305+ or DNAMX.

       If possible, you should personally test those racquets you are targeting before buying. I have tested HEAD GRAPHENE NEON 130 before, lots of control suitable for players who likes to drive down the wall. However, you have to hit the ball accurately as the sweet spot is small.

       Reply
    2. Pierre

       January 4, 2017

       I liked the Neon 130 and Cyano 120. The Carboflex 135 S not so much.

       Reply
56. Andy

    December 17, 2016

    Not the best site for squash racket info unfortunately I’m sure the info is good but seems a little bit vague for instance are these rackets for pros or who are they spongy better for power etc perhaps a pro would appreciate this more but I’m not so if anyone who is just amateur like me can recommend a better site I would appreciate it please

    Reply
    1. Chris

       December 17, 2016

       I believe this to be a wonderful site that has an aggregate of many racquets and other products in one place that is not trying to sell the products. Pierre simply says if you found it helpful and purchase a product through one of his links he gets a small commission. Not every review is positive, but he is professional if some product doesn’t work for him personally. Yes, it contains opinion reviews from a player that is at a much higher level than I. But, opinion is a case with any review. Pierre’s comments are a data point in a person’s decision process. As I am playing at a lower level, I look to a better player who can understand the differences in equipment compared to my inconsistent playing that may or may not show the differences. I can also read the comments people have posted and see if they give any insight as well for another data point.

       Reply
    2. Rodney Foster

       December 19, 2016

       This is the “go-to” site.

       what more do you want?

       an array of peer reviewed reviews on squash equipment.

       like all things in life you have to do your homework first….you have do a bit of ground work and know what the heck it is exactly what you’re looking for AND WHY YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IT.

       the members here and pierre do a great job in steering folks in the right direction.

       i’ve not seen another sports site like it and will be coming here till i can’t pick up a racquet anymore.

       SPEND SOME TIME HERE AND OTHER SITES and you’ll see this place is a wonderful resource.

       Reply
    3. Michael

       January 5, 2017

       Do you have a problem with punctuation too?

       I’m just getting into the sport and have found this information very helpful. Thanks!

       Reply
57. Ben

    December 7, 2016

    Hello all,

    I’m an advanced player looking to soldify his form with a heavier racket. I’ve felt my game get a bit wristy, and so it’s time to re-find the clean stroke. I’m looking at the Karakal Tec Pro Elite, any suggestions?

    Cheers,

    Ben

    Reply
    1. Lloyd

       December 8, 2016

       Hi, i’ve heard that the karakal tec lite 130 is quite a heavy racket for some people (if you’re looking for weight to groove your stroke.
       I recently decided to do a similar thing and bought 3 old dunlop hotmelt rackets and found that it has really helped me. Another i did was buy very old small headed squash rackets to practice with to help find the sweet spot.

       Reply
    2. Pierre

       December 12, 2016

       Haven’t tried the Karakal. The Titan Vendetta was a racket I liked when I was in a similar situation to you.

       Reply
58. pisces

    December 1, 2016

    Pierre,
    I’m a 27 year old female pisces and prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla. Most importantly I wear size 8.5 shoes and do not own any cats. Which squash racket is best for me?

    Thanks

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       December 5, 2016

       As a Pisces, you value intuitiveness and dislike know-it-alls, so I cannot choose a racket for you. Instead, the racket must choose you.

       Reply
       1. Rodney Foster

          December 19, 2016

          lol

          bwahahawhwahaha

          Reply
59. Candace

    November 28, 2016

    Hi my daughter plays for school. She is an intermediate player 16 years old, 5’3″ 123 lbs. What would be a good racket for her?

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       November 29, 2016

       Suggest you look at one of the lighter Eye rackets like the Eye V.Lite 110 Control.

       Reply
60. David

    October 22, 2016

    Hello,

    I’ve been playing squash for about 5 years now and am a mid level club player. I recently started playing doubles, which I am enjoying a lot. Do you have any recommendations for good rackets that can be used for BOTH singles and doubles?

    Thanks!!

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       October 31, 2016

       Are we talking hardball doubles? I think I’ve used the Harrow M-140 for both doubles and singles and liked it in both places. Harrow Stellar and Head Xenon 135 are some other ideas.

       Reply
61. Jeff Neustaeter

    October 15, 2016

    Hi,

    I currently have/had a harrow vapour. I bought it 3 months ago second hand when I started to play. Been playing 3 times a week with it and I just recently broke handle on it. I play a mostly power game at the moment which is the most natural to me. Looking for a racket that will have good control as I am trying to learn that aspect of the game and has to be one that is similar balanced to the vapour and don’t enjoy head heavy and wondering if you would have any suggestions for me as I have never had any other rackets but do really like the vapour.

    Thanks in advance for your time and expertise,

    Jeff

    Reply
    1. Andy

       October 16, 2016

       Ship it to Cliff at Stickfix, in Calgary AB CAN. Fixes them just like new without adding weight. Restringing master as well.

       Reply
       1. Pierre

          October 16, 2016

          Interesting, never knew you could fix a broken squash racket like that

          Reply
    2. Pierre

       October 16, 2016

       If you’re in Canada one suggestion is to try out the Xamsa CNT 135. For $20 I think you can try a demo.

       Also: breaking at the handle sounds unusual. You might want to ask the store you bought it from whether Harrow would replace it. You never know.

       Reply
62. Yvo

    September 29, 2016

    Hi!!

    Okay, I’m at the point of final decision:

    Wilson Hyper Hammer 120 (good reviews) or Dunlop Blackstorm 4D Titanium (no reviews)???

    Both lower budget rackets, both not to heavy but the Wilson (120 grams) is head heavy and the Dumlop (135 grams) is head light. Also I have read that the previous Blackstorm broke pretty fast…

    What to do, what to do… All info and/or other options are welcome!! If you maybe know different option, please keep in mind that I have decided not to spend more than €60,- on it…

    Thanks in advance you guys!!

    Reply
    1. Victoria McCloskey

       October 9, 2016

       Dunlop black storm is definitely the better racket. I don’t really play with those types, I play with technifibre but if you are looking at the lower price range then the Dunlop black storm is definitely better???

       Reply
63. Yvo

    September 28, 2016

    Hi there,

    I am looking for a new Racket and so far I am very much doubting between the Tecnifibre Carboflex 130 S and the HEAD Graphene XT Cyano 120. I’m a beginner/intermediate player that resently has picked up squash again after 15 years. The racket I’m now using is also that old (Prince Ti I believe).

    Looking for an all round racket that I can use for the oncoming years. I prefer more control over power. Doubting between these because they are in the same price range and they get good reviews (over all). Which would you guys recommend? Are there other alternatives I might have missed? Thanks in advance!!

    Best regards,
    Yvo

    Reply
    1. Rodney Foster

       September 28, 2016

       have you looked into more recent prince racquets or eye rackets?

       dunlop or harrow are always a solid choice too 😉

       Reply
       1. Yvo

          September 28, 2016

          Thanks for the reply! I’m now also looking at a more “budget friendly” option, the Dunlop Blackstorm 4D Titantium. Any thoughts on this one? Also in regards to my earlier choices as discribed in my previous post? Remember, I am a beginner/intermediate player.

          The longer you look at different rackets, the harder it gets to choose 🙁 From Prince I don’t like the disigns and I have read they break sooner than other brands… At least that is what I could find on them…

          Reply
          1. Rod Foster

             September 28, 2016

             if you head over to squash gear they are having a good sell on eye rackets

             i would think the eye xlite 120 for 119.95 is a steal and great ALL AROUND racquet.

             Reply
          2. Yvo

             September 28, 2016

             That’s more than I want to spend on it. Both the Tecnifibre and the HEAD cost 89,95 here in the Netherlands. And the Dunlop only 55,-

             Thought maybe the Dunlop is good enough for the level I’m at right now. But I can’t find any reviews on it. Not even one… So hoped someone could maybe tell me more.

             Thanks in advance!

             Reply
          3. Rodney Foster

             September 28, 2016

             well i personally wouldn’t get that dunlop blackstorm just because it is a heavy beast.

             you could look in the Wilson range for that price and try to get something around 135 to 140

             the squashgear are having a sell on the dunlop aerogel 4d elite (http://www.squashgear.com/dunlop-aerogel-4d-elite-squash-racket.html) i personally own that particular dunlop and really like it but i have pretty much just stuck to Prince racquets as they suit my style.

             i can tell you for sure that you’ll wanna try out racquets and if you’re able maybe try to get in on some demos and try em for a weekend.

             99 smackers and it’s yours. i would think a great place would be searching on ebay for used gear. i have found good affordable racquets on ebay and usually just restring them if needed.

             good luck!! 😉

             Reply
64. Sherif Gehad

    September 27, 2016

    Thanks Pierre for your feedback regarding Ali Farag’s dunlop squash racket, let us wait the new Aerogel Max .. maybe in 2017.

    Reply
65. ryan

    September 23, 2016

    hi,

    I have been playing for around 2 years and play to an average standard. I inherited the technifiber 125s from my uncle.
    It’s took some damage over the two years and broke recently. What racket would you recommend? I like to take the ball earlier and volley where possible.
    I need power from a racket to accurate drive up and down the wall though. I fancy a change so won’t be buying a 125s again.

    Thanks,

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       September 23, 2016

       There’s tons of options out there and others may want to suggest their favorites but some teardrops I’ve liked are the Harrow Silk, Head Cyano 120, Tecnifibre Dynergy AP 125, Dunlop Force Revelation 125, and Black Knight Ion Cannon PS.

       Reply
    2. Carlos

       September 24, 2016

       Another option is the Eye V.Lite 125 Control (Mazen Hesham’s racket), I bought it last week with its new cosmetic for 2016, and what can I say, it’s an amazing racket. I’ve been using a X.Lite 120C for a year ago and I was so happy with it, but once I have play with the V.Lite 125C I decided to use it as my main racket. I played a few shots with a Tecni 125 and there is a difference with the Eye, the power. Eye is more powerful and has a little less control than the Tecni, but personally I prefer Eye because of its Fan Pattern of strings which gives you a great balance between control and power. I hope it could help you.

       Reply
66. Ahmed

    September 22, 2016

    Hi. I’m a beginner. I just bought Dunlop biomimetic elite gts. I’ve played with it only twice but I’ve noticed that my shots are not very powerful ( I don’t apply much force while playing though) . Is it a good racket for me? Will I be able to make controlled and powerful shots with this racket after some practice?

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       September 23, 2016

       Hi Ahmed, I would say the Elite is more of a control racket than a power racket. I still think it’s a fine racket to start off with for a beginner. At this point you will get the biggest gains in power by working on your technique and timing so that you are stepping into the ball and accelerating the racket head through the ball. Here is a good video from Squash Analysis with a few tips — hope that helps.

       Reply
    2. lloyd

       September 25, 2016

       I started off with a Dunlop bio mimetic elite. I found it useful to start with as it was a fairly large head (I thought) and it’s good for technique.

       Reply
    3. Nathan

       January 6, 2017

       I also started off playing squash using the elite dunlop line specifcally the aerogel 4D. However I’ve found that being a head light racket it was difficult to consistently hit the ball straight and so I changed to using head heavy racquets and have enjoyed the change.

       It’s definitely a good racquet I just felt like it was above my skill level at the time.

       Reply
67. Lloyd

    September 20, 2016

    Hi,
    What do people think of the prince team ignite 600? Is it a good racket for its price?
    Cheers

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       September 21, 2016

       I had never heard of that one. Is it this?

       http://www.sportsdirect.com/prince-team-ignite-squash-racket-733136

       Reply
       1. Lloyd

          September 22, 2016

          I’m pretty sure it is yeh! I’m buying it off someone second hand as a spare and was wondering if anyones tried it etc?

          Reply
68. Murray

    September 14, 2016

    Hi,
    What would you say are the best Harrow rackets? I lie the new JP signature Harrow spark one but i am worried it won’t generate enough power. However, i here it is great with control.

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       September 19, 2016

       The Spark is one of my favorites but it’s quite light so you have to be able to generate racket head speed to get power. A heavier one that I liked that gives more power is the Harrow Clutch. I also like the Silk.

       Reply
69. colin

    September 14, 2016

    Hi what you recommend for a racket with high control for advanced player.thanks

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       September 19, 2016

       My longtime favorite control racket is the Dunlop Precision Pro 130 and its predecessors

       Reply
70. Darren

    August 29, 2016

    My primary racquet was a Dunlop Venom 110 which I purchased in 2012. It has done me well to last this long, with a few restrings along the way. Sadly the racquet has hit the wall one too many times.
    As this racquet is now obsolete, can you reccommend something similar from the racquets that are on the market atm.

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       August 30, 2016

       Hi Darren

       Since the Venom is teardrop- shape, perhaps you could try
       1. Dunlop Apex
       2. Dunlop Force Revelation
       3. Dunlop Blackstorm
       4. Wait for the new Dunlop Ali Farag model (!!!)

       Other usual suspects would be
       1. Tecnifibre Carboflex 125s
       2. Head Cyano 110

       Not sure what your budget is, but it would be great if you could demo some of the rackets before you buy. Rackets are very personal, so take your time to find one that loves you back!

       Enjoy the game!

       Reply
       1. Sherif Gehad

          September 26, 2016

          Did you find Ali Farag dunlop model? :))

          Reply
          1. Pierre

             September 26, 2016

             It’s probably a signature version of the Aerogel Max… but it’s not out yet.

             Reply
71. Ericka

    August 24, 2016

    I’m trying to find a new squash racquet for my bf. It’s a surprise for his birthday. I only know two things (per him): he likes Prince and wants even-balanced. It’s been difficult to do a filter search for such online and to find the parameters of what even-balanced is. Ive read online and leaned that a racquet 140-160 is best. He’s an advanced player. So far, I’ve settled on” Prince Team Peter Nicol Pro 700 & Prince Team Airstick 500. How did I do? An expeditious response would be great as I already need to rush my order.

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       August 25, 2016

       Hi Ericka, I think those are good choices considering everything you’ve said. Picking a racket is quite subjective and personal so I would just go with it, and worst case you can exchange it 🙂

       Reply
72. Salim

    August 23, 2016

    Hello,

    My very last racquet was the Head Graphene XT Xenon 135 Slimbody. I liked its weight, balance, and control, but I found it to be a little weak (power), and I easily broke it by stepping on it while lunging and reaching down for a low ball. What other racquets would be more comparable to this one, with a little more power to them?

    Also, I am interested in the technifibre carboflex 125 S. How does that compare? and how good is its control?

    Thank you!!

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       August 24, 2016

       Hi Salim

       You might want to try the Xenon 135 or 140, the non-slimbody types. Those generate more power than the Slimbodies.

       The carboflex 125s plays very different to the Xenons – it’s lighter and yet is quite powerful without losing much control. The Xenons give you lots of control but are not as manoueverable as the 125s. So it depends on what type of player you are – if you like to volley and take the ball early, then the 125s is perfect.

       Choosing your weapon is a very subjective and personal matter — best is if you can try out the 125s before buying.

       My son has three 125s and it’s a weapon in his hands. I, on the other hand, could never play with it because……of the shape of the grip!!! It just feels funny in my hands……

       Hope this helps. Enjoy the game!

       Reply
73. Lloyd

    August 20, 2016

    Hey,
    Can anyone recommend to me a few rackets with small head sizes?
    Thanks

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       August 20, 2016

       Hi Lloyd

       Only very few manufacturers still make small head sizes anymore ? Here’s some suggestions:

       1. Head has a few round-shaped rackets that are small – try the Xenon series — ranging from the 135g (Laura Massaro), 140g and 145g.
       2. Tecnifibre Suprem 130
       3. Eye Xlite 110
       4. Harrow Spark
       5. Dunlop Precision
       6. Grays – have a few good options, but forgot their model names

       Hope this helps. Enjoy the game!

       Reply
    2. Pierre

       August 23, 2016

       Lawrence mentioned these already but the smallest head size I can think of in a modern racket are the Dunlop Precision Pro 130 and the Dunlop Precision Pro 140 and their ancestors.

       Reply
74. Gbk

    August 12, 2016

    Hi,

    Could you guide me whether to buy a Prince Airlite 130 / Probeast over Technifibre AP. Someone told me Technifibre does not have much power but I’ve played with Prince Airlite 140 and even that really does not have the punch. I have a game that suits drops and volleys.

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       August 13, 2016

       Hi Gbk

       I’ve played with both the AP and the Probeast. IMHO, the tecnifibre AP is a heavier racket than the Probeast, so it will be good for driving lengths, but not so good for volleys as it will be less manoueverable. For drop shots, I think the Probeast has more feel.

       For these criteria alone I would pick the Probeast.

       However, the tecnifibre is a more durable racket, as the Probeast 750 has been known to break easily.

       My 2 cents.

       Enjoy!

       Reply
75. kkc88

    August 9, 2016

    No Grays squash racquet listed?

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       August 15, 2016

       I should add a page for Grays! I’ve never actually seen a Gray’s racket in person (they aren’t so big in the US) so I tend to forget about them 🙁 but I know they are popular in Australia and more.

       Reply
76. Amlan

    July 19, 2016

    Hi,
    My last 2 rackets have been Head Cyano 115 (lasted 3 months) ,
    Head Cyano 115 (lasted 6 months) 🙂 . I really liked the feel of Head Cyano 115. I play squash 4/5 times a week (for last year) , playing squash for last 5 years now. I am more of controlled power player, not raw power . Can you suggest racket which is in same price range (near by) and better ? (planning to buy a new one , may be more durable one)

    Amlan

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       July 19, 2016

       Hi Amlan, I’m not sure what to recommend on this one. Will see what others say. I recently compared one of the Cyano models side by side with the Dunlop Apex Infinity. You can check out my brief comments here. (It’s hard to say for sure but since the Apex has more weight in the head, it may be sturdier and less prone to breaking. I’m assuming you are breaking them in the head.)

       Reply
       1. Amlan

          July 19, 2016

          Thanks for your comments. You are correct on assuming it’s breaking in the head. What’s your suggestion on Head Graphene XT Xenon 120 compared to Head Cyano 115 ?

          Reply
77. Dean

    July 5, 2016

    Hi
    Could you suggest if Prince Team Airstick 500 would be a good racquet for someone who has been playing for a few months only till now.

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       July 6, 2016

       Hi Dean

       Think the Airstick 500 would be a good racket to start with. It’s frame weight is 140g, slightly on the heavy side but it’s good this way so you get a good grounded swing vs being too wristy in the beginning.

       Unless you’ve taken a few swings with it and find it heavy or light it is hard to give a definitive recommendation. Best is if you can demo the racket and play with it for a bit.

       As you play more and love the game more, you will be experimenting with grips and strings and tensions, and you will know more about what type of player you are — power or control. Then you adjust from there.

       Hope this helps.

       Reply
78. ryan

    July 3, 2016

    I have been playing squash for over 5 years and want to get a new racquet prince warrior extreme 600 or Dunlop aerogel 130 what do you think

    Reply
    1. Lawrence

       July 6, 2016

       Hi Ryan

       It depends on
       1. What type of player you are — power or control
       2. What racket are you using currently/what racket are you used to (I.e. it’s difficult to change to a head-light racket if you are used to a head-heavy one
       3. Your Budget ? — cos I do believe the prince warrior is 3x the price of the aerogel…and I have squash buddies who have broken at least 3 warriors each (or is it the rackets have broken on their owners?) in the three months they’ve used the Warrior.

       The Warrior is a very light racket that I found to be evenly balance to head-heavy balance, and quite powerful. But it is brittle. The aerogel seems a bit heavier and is head-light, and is probably more durable.

       So…. If money is no problem, and your strokes are quite disciplined and grounded, then take the Warrior. Otherwise take the Aerogel. The Aerogel may require more effort to generate power seeing that it is very head-light.

       Hope this helps. Enjoy the game!

       Reply
79. Andrea

    May 31, 2016

    Hello i am.a totally beginner with this sport but i want to star play, my friend has a prince tt predator 130 rackets without use, i just wondering if this rackets ok for beginners ?

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       May 31, 2016

       I’ve never played with it but yes I think that would be good for a beginner. Here’s a review from PDH Sports from a few years ago:
       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwpPBPcWQeg

       Reply
80. Guillermo Calderon

    May 31, 2016

    Hi!

    Why dont you try the Prince Sovereign TT. Its cheap (in case you break it), powerful and light (135grs)

    Greetings
    Guillermo

    Reply
81. Nick Devon

    May 31, 2016

    Hi there,

    Great blog and info on the rackets, I am an intermediate player looking to upgrade from a cheap starter racket to a intermediate racket in the mid price range and lower weight (130 – 140 gms).

    I have short listed the Head Microgel 125, Head Microgel 110 (this seems a bit light for my game) and the Dunlop Aerogel 4D Max (the one with the teardrop shape). The Dunlop Can’t really decide which one to go for, has anyone used these rackets, any info would be greatly appreciated?

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       May 31, 2016

       I haven’t tried any of those but I suspect they’re good choices for what you are looking for. All proven frame shapes. Will see what others say.

       Reply
       1. Nick Devon

          June 1, 2016

          Thanks Pierre, hope others have some good insight, can’t really decide which one to go for and no way to try before buying.

          Reply
    2. Scott

       June 29, 2016

       As far as Head racquets , I’ve not tried their Metalix 130. It’s light, gives enough power to get it past my opponent when needed. Just doesn’t have the durability. Now looking at a Dunlop Biomimetic Pro GTX 130 Squash Racquet for less than $90 on EBay. It gets much higher marks as far as court control and durability than the Metalix. Low 90s vs low to mid-70s ratings

       Reply
82. Victor

    May 16, 2016

    Hi,

    I trying to buy a new racket but I can’t decide between the Dunlop Apex Infinity VS. Dunlop Force Revelation 125.
    On paper the Apex is lighter and cheaper but the Force has more feel to it with technologies. Which racket should I pick?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    1. Pierre

       May 31, 2016

       Hi Victor I remember liking both rackets. The Apex Infinity is a bit heavier than advertised but still good value I think.

       Reply
83. Guido

    April 5, 2016

    Hola Guillermo,

    Es porque botán más que las demás. Al decir “botán” me refiero a que le pegan más fuerte a la bola.

    Saludos Guillermo.

    Reply
84. ABR

    March 29, 2016

    Could you please also review some Grays rackets? For instance the model Light Blue Classic 2015.

    Reply
85. Guido Secco

    March 27, 2016

    Hello, I had the same problem as described and swithched to Karakal, this is the raquet: https://www.karakal.com/product.php/289/2/karakal_t_120ff_squash_racket

    It is the one used by CAMERON PILLEY. Only 120 grs of weight

    Guido

    Reply
86. kuntesh

    March 26, 2016

    Hi. I want to buy a good racket that suits my game which is power. I also like touch as,well and control. I have been using prince all along but find their current rackets a bit heavy like the pro rebel 950. I also have the Tecnifibre carboflex 125.
    Which racket should I use considering that I produce good shots with the Tecnifibre but don’t get my lengths deep enough like prince?

    Reply
    1. Carlos Porras

       March 27, 2016

       I had your same problem with my Dunlop Biomimetic Elite 2014, so I decided to buy an Eye X.Lite 120 Control, and all those problems were solved. The store where I buy the rackets let me test 3 rackets in order to decide which racket is the best for my game, if you could find a store with a similar service I recomend it to you 100%. When I played with the Eye, with only a few shots, I knew that this was my racket.

       Reply
    2. Mubeen

       March 27, 2016

       Hi, i think with squash racket selection there is alot that needs to be adapted to your style and play technique. Prince Pro rebel and Carboflex 125 both are vastly different rackets for totally different play styles. I personally selected rackets to my game and the better i progressed with my development i changed rackets to suit my needs … for example if your game lacks power go with a head heavy racket in a lighter frame “Head Cyano 115” once you develop skills to perfect your swing to generate power change to a racket which allows more feel … and is head light …. ! i think its more complicated the we think and needs each individual player to think over their own requirements ! Hope this helps !

       Reply
    3. George

       April 20, 2016

       Hi,

       I recommend you give that Head Graphene Cyano 115 a try.
       @65£ you get a real smasher that packs more power (in my experience) than the Carboflex 125 (or the previous Dynergy’s).
       Check out my comment on this racket’s review.

       Reply
87. lamiaa

    March 18, 2016

    My daughter always played tecnifibre 125 tI’ll the most recent one. Her coach wants her to change to prince. She is 11 and plays competitively. What us the best racquet for her

    Reply
    1. Guido

       March 18, 2016

       As a South American Squash Champion and used Prince raquet for a long time, I can tell you that the Prince raquet is the most “friendly” squash raquet there is (If you know what I mean).

       One question: is the coach in any form “tied” to the Prince brand?

       Reply
       1. Guillermo

          April 4, 2016

          Hola Guido, como estas?
          Por qué te parece que parece que Prince es la mas amistosa o la raqueta más fácil para jugar squash?

          Acaso las Dunlop – por ejemplo – con el patrón de cuerdas clásico (14×16) cabeza redonda, precisa de mayor técnica o experiencia de juego?.

          Slds
          Guillermo

          Reply
    2. Pierre Bastien

       March 21, 2016

       Hi,
       Some suggestions are available on this post (especially in the comments). Unfortunately, it’s usually a matter of trial and error and testing to find the right one.

       Reply
88. Brent

    March 13, 2016

    I noticed Ghosal was using Salming racquet in Chicago (with Adidas shoes, no less). Looks like Prince dropped another athlete.

    Reply
89. Guido

    March 4, 2016

    Hello, is the Black Knight Chamaleon for pros or is it for beginners ?

    Thanks and regards,

    Reply
    1. Pierre Bastien

       March 4, 2016

       I had never heard of that one but I would say it’s for pros after reading about it here.

       Reply