In this article I’m going to tell you about the 15 best squash rackets available on the market today.
- Best overall squash rackets
- Best squash racket for beginners
- Top squash rackets on the pro tour
- Best squash racket on a budget
- Most durable squash racket
- Best squash racket for power
- Best squash racket for control
- Best squash racket for women
- Lightest squash racket
- Best hardball doubles squash racket
- The racket I use personally
FAQ
Before I tell you which rackets I think are best, I need to confess something.
There is no “best” squash racket.
Let me explain 👇🏼
Most squash rackets made today are high quality. They’re made of graphite. They are 27 inches long. They’re all within a fairly narrow band of specs. There are only a few different head shapes to choose from.
Really, there are dozens of good options. Maybe even hundreds of good options.
So if you’ve already got a squash racket that you’re happy with, and it doesn’t appear on this list, don’t worry about it. Your racket is probably great. You don’t need to snap it over your knee and rush out to buy one of the rackets mentioned on this page. If you’re happy with it, just keep playing with it. In fact, if you like your current racket, buy a few of them!
You know Greg Gaultier, the former World #1 and World Champion? He used the exact same squash racket for decades. Even as newer models were coming out, he kept using — and winning major titles — with his old racket. The reality is that squash racket technology hasn’t changed too much over the last few years.
At this point you might be wondering: If most squash rackets are good, why am I writing out this list of rackets?
It’s for my friend Peter.
One day not too long ago, Peter asked me which squash racket was best. And I told him the words that nobody wants to hear:
IT DEPENDS.
It depends on what kind of racket you like best. After I had blabbed on for a while about various nuances of squash rackets, Peter looked me dead in the eye and said:
“Just tell me which racket to buy.”
So I’m writing this page for all the Peters out there. This is for the people that need a racket, and just want my opinion on a few good options.
Ready then? Here we go.
Best Overall Squash Rackets
Whenever possible, I try to recommend one squash racket that’s available worldwide at a good price. But these days, things are a little weird.
You probably heard all about supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Well that definitely had an impact on the supply of squash rackets. There was a time when most people around the world couldn’t even play squash because of Covid restrictions. Squash racket sales dropped nearly to zero.
Eventually things started to bounce back, but it hasn’t been so easy for the squash racket manufacturers to get the supply of rackets back to where it once was. And I’ll be honest, things are still a bit of a mess.
Bottom line: I’m going to recommend different rackets depending on the region you live in.
Fact is, the best “bang for the buck” deals are sometimes different country by country. I don’t want to recommend a single squash racket to everyone globally if it’s only a good choice in certain countries. For now I’ve added recommendations for the US and UK and I will add other regions soon.
Best squash rackets (USA)
Tecnifibre Carboflex 125 S
Classic Mohamed Elshorbagy racket
Product Info
Release year: 2015
Price: $150
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 125 grams
Advertised balance: 35 cm
Head size: 500 cm sq
String pattern: 14x18
Measured weight (all-in): 153.5 grams
Measured balance: 36 cm
Prince Airstick 130
Classic Ramy Ashour racket
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Price: $150
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 130 grams
Head size: 480 cm sq
String pattern: 16x17
Measured weight (all-in): 142.5 grams
Measured balance: 37 cm
Right here I’m naming two rackets that are several years old and are absolute classic frames. Even though these are not the latest-and-greatest models, they are:
- Still great rackets
- Priced great
- Still cool
First up we have the Tecnifibre Carboflex 125 S. This one was made famous by Mohamed Elshorbagy and he was using it during a long stretch of dominance in the sport. It was also used by many other Tecnifibre-sponsored pros at the time. At the moment, this frame is sold exclusively by Squash Galaxy, either through their website or via Amazon.
Next up we have the Prince Airstick 130. This one’s even older than the Carboflex 125 S but it’s been brought back as an exclusive frame at Squash Gear. Ramy Ashour used this racket when he dominated the sport, which was just before Shorbagy came on the scene.
Best squash rackets (UK)
Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 125
Top-end recent bestseller
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Release year: 2020
Price: £140 / $200
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 125 grams
String pattern: 14x18
Measured weight (all-in): 153.1 grams
Measured balance: 36.25 cm (54% in the head)
Wilson Ultra Countervail
Proven classic frame
Product Info
Release year: 2018
Price: £100 / €120
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 137 grams
Advertised balance: 34.5 cm
Head size: 500 cm sq
String pattern: 14x18
Measured weight (all-in): 150.5 grams
Measured balance: 35.5 cm
Factory strings: Wilson Sensation Strike
For UK visitors I’m going to first name Tecnifibre’s Airshaft 125. This was released in 2020 and is actually a successor to the Carboflex 125 S that I mentioned above. Right now in the UK it costs over £140 but it was the top-of-the-line Tecnifibre racket until the X-Top models came out recently.
If you’re looking for something a little less expensive, I’ve featured the Wilson Ultra Countervail. This came out back in 2018. I played with it extensively and really enjoyed it. Although it’s a few years old, it’s still a top-notch racket with a proven shape. Wilson has come out with updated cosmetics of this racket in subsequent years but to be honest I’m still a fan of this older cosmetic.
Best Squash Racket for Beginners
Head Nano Ti 110
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Price: $90 / £58
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 110 grams
Head size: 493 cm sq
String pattern: 14x18
Measured weight (all-in): 149 grams
Measured balance: 37 cm
I put together a page for Best Squash Rackets for Beginners, which you can check out for a bunch of options from around the world.
If I had to pick one off that list, it would be the Head Nano Ti 110. One thing I like about this one is its teardrop shape. That will give you a little extra power, and the racket will be a little more forgiving. I have been playing with teardrops for years, and I definitely recommend them for beginners as the default option.
Another nice thing about this model is it comes with a fan stringing pattern (the strings fan up and outward from the throat). I find that that stringing pattern provides a little additional power, which is useful when you’re getting started.
While the Nano Ti is one of Head’s older models, the build quality is still good, and the cosmetics are also nice.
Top Squash Rackets on the Pro Tour
Tecnifibre Carboflex X-Top 125
Tecnifibre pro favorite
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Release year: 2022
Price: US $240
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 125 grams
Dunlop Sonic Core Revelation Pro Lite
Dunlop pro favorite
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Release year: 2021
Price: $200
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 125 grams
Head size: 490 cm sq
String pattern: 14/19
Alright, you’ve heard my opinion on the best all-around squash rackets, but which racket is best in terms of popularity amongst professional squash players on the PSA World Tour?
Right now, I’d say that title goes to the Tecnifibre Carboflex X-Top 125. It’s the signature racket of Mohamed El Shorbagy and replaces the Airshaft 125 (which I mentioned earlier) at the top of Tecnifibre’s lineup. It’ll ultimately be used by many other top pros, on both the men’s and women’s tours, as has been the case with all of Tecnifibre’s Carboflex 125 models.
Because this is the latest-and-greatest racket that the top pros are using, it’s also one of the most expensive rackets on the market. In the US right now it’s $240, and in the UK it’s £150.
Since at this point I have mentioned three Carboflex models, I will name one more top model of the pros and that is the Dunlop Sonic Core Revelation Pro Lite. The Pro Lite model has been popular with the pros for a few years now and I used to recommend a prior version of it as my top overall squash racket, until stocks ran out. It’s a good balance of power and control.
Best Squash Racket on a Budget
Head Nano Ti 110
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Price: $90 / £58
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 110 grams
Head size: 493 cm sq
String pattern: 14x18
Measured weight (all-in): 149 grams
Measured balance: 37 cm
Recognize this one? That’s right, I already recommended it above as the best option for beginners. I would love to recommend a different one here but I’ve been scouring stores around the world for an hour now and I really can’t find a better suggestion than this. It’s currently £60 in the UK or $90 in the US.
I think what’s happening is the supply chain issues that I mentioned at the top of this article have meant fewer rackets getting into circulation, which means fewer “hidden gems” that are decent rackets for a steal. In other words most of the good cheap rackets have been scooped up already. It’s a shame for squash players’ budgets but it’s the world we’re in today.
Most Durable Squash Racket
Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 130
Product Info
Release year: 2020
Price: £110 / $200
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 130 grams
Head size: 500 cm sq
String pattern: 14x18
Measured weight (all-in): 157.8 grams
Measured balance: 36.25 cm (53% in the head)
Recommending a high-durability racket is a bit tricky because any racket can break if you clip the sidewall or the floor a little weirdly. There’s always the possibility of a freak accident like that, even among players with a high level of racket skill. And of course the risk is higher for beginner or intermediate players.
That said, right now, I would say Tecnifibre is the brand with the best reputation in terms of durability. That’s my gut feel from testing the rackets, talking to squash players and reading the Squash Source comments. Granted, that’s not totally scientific, but it’s the advice I would give right now to anyone who asked me.
If you’re looking for a durable racket, I’d recommend the Tecnifibre’s Airshaft 130. I know, I know, it’s the fourth Carboflex on this page, but not without reason.
The reason I picked the Airshaft 130 model specifically is because it’s 5 grams heavier than the Airshaft 125, and that’s 5 extra grams of graphite holding the frame together. I know it’s just a small difference, but every bit helps.
Best Squash Racket for Power
Black Knight Hex Blaze LT
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Price: $155
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 130 grams
For power, I’m going to recommend the Black Knight Hex Blaze LT. In my testing the Hex Blaze LT felt very light in the hand, with a slightly head heavy balance. This allowed me to get a lot of power behind the shots because you can swing through the ball quickly, but without losing control of the racket.
This racket also comes pre-strung with a premium string, the Supernick ZX Micro, which adds to the power of the frame.
Best Squash Racket for Control
Harrow Vapor
Product Info
Release year: 2019
Price: $215
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Search:For the most control, I’m going to recommend a traditional head shape racket, the Harrow Vapor.
I generally recommend a traditional head shape for control because the bridged throat makes the racket more stable through the shot. In other words the racket is less likely to wobble as you make contact with the ball.
While a teardrop racket is nice for additional power, that comes with a little more unpredictability on the shot. For greater precision I like the bridged throat of a traditional head shape.
There are two more qualities of the Harrow Vapor that I feel offer additional control.
First, it has a slightly smaller string bed than some of the other traditional-head-shape rackets out there.
Second, the Vapor has a slightly stiffer frame than many other rackets with traditional head shapes.
Both of these features give the racket more predictability in terms of your shotmaking, thus additional control.
Best Squash Racket for Women
Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 125 NS
Product Info
Release year: 2020
Price: US $220
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 125 grams
String pattern: 14 x 18
Measured weight (all-in): 156.2 grams
Measured balance: 36.25 cm (53% in the head)
Factory strings: Tecnifibre DYNAMIX V.P. 1.25
I’m going to mention a racket for women. Most of the time, women just use the same rackets as men. Any racket mentioned on this page is a good choice for both men and women.
For a while, some manufacturers were trying to market squash rackets to women just by making a pink version of a racket that was already in their lineup. Of course that works for some players, but obviously it’s just cosmetic and not a meaningful difference.
Enter the Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 125 NS. This is world #1 Nour El Sherbini’s racket (hence the “NS” in the name). The 125 NS actually has a difference compared to the regular Airshaft 125:
It has a smaller grip.
A subtle change, but an important one.
Obviously this works for anyone with smaller hands, or anyone who just wants a smaller handle. It doesn’t have to be for women. And the cosmetics, mercifully, are not pink.
I’ve tested the Airshaft rackets myself and I actually prefer the smaller grip of the NS over the normal-sized grips of the other Airshaft models.
Lightest Squash Racket
Karakal SN-90 FF 2.0
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Release year: 2022
Price: £134
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 90 grams
Head size: 455 cm sq
String pattern: 14x19
Factory strings: Karakal Hot Zone 120 Squash String - Black
The lightest squash racket on the market is the Karakal SN-90 FF 2.0, with an advertised frame weight of 90 grams. I’ve never actually played with this racket myself, just wanted to include it for the curious-minded.
Best Hardball Doubles Squash Racket
Harrow M-140
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Release year: 2019
Price: $205
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Advertised weight (unstrung): 139 grams
String pattern: 16x19
My personal favorite hardball doubles racket is the Harrow M-140.
Harrow is certainly the top brand in the doubles space and has been for years. I believe the M-140 is one of the top-selling Harrow rackets and one of the most popular amongst pros on the doubles pro tour.
I like it for a few reasons.
- Medium-size head. While a larger head would seem more forgiving, actually any off-center hits in doubles are going to result in a poor shot. I think you’re better off with a slightly smaller head and gaining the extra control.
- Dense string pattern. This is another important factor for me in being able to control the harder doubles ball. An open string pattern allows you to put more cut on the ball but that’s really more applicable to a (softball) singles situation.
- Concave frame. The M-140 has a concave shape, as opposed to a convex one, at the point where the grommets pass through the frame. In my book this makes the racket stiffer, which is another important factor in being able to control a fast-moving doubles ball.
The Racket I Use Personally
Harrow Vapor Misfit
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String pattern: 14x19
Measured weight (all-in): 140 grams
For singles squash, the racket I’m using right now is the Harrow Vapor Misfit.
A couple months ago I was rewriting this article and included the Harrow Vapor as my best squash racket for control. I remember it fondly, but it had been years since I played with it.
Around then, I also noticed the Harrow Vapor Misfit, which is just the Vapor mold with a different cosmetic, was going for just $150 at Squash Gear. Now that may not sound like a great price to everyone, but it’s a nice discount off of the usual Harrow Vapor price of $215.
On top of that, I just love the cosmetics. I’ve been writing this blog for many years, and this is one of my favorite cosmetics of all time. I’m gonna get myself some pink headbands just to accentuate it.
Top Squash Racket Brands
Here are quick links to some high-quality brands I’ve covered so far on Squash Source:
305Squash | Ashaway | Black Knight | Decathlon | Dunlop | Eye | Gracelyne | Grays | Harrow | Head | Hit | Karakal | Manta | Mantis | Oliver | Prince | ProKennex | Salming | Stellar | Tecnifibre | Unsquashable | Victor | Wilson | Xamsa
Squash Racket Basics
Here are the parts of a squash racket:
Grip: where you hold onto
Head: where the strings are
Shaft: connects the head to the grip
Throat: where the racket starts to form a V shape
Fun fact: adult rackets are 686 millimeters (27 inches) long, according to the official specs published by World Squash. You can also get shorter junior squash rackets for young players.
Aside from the price, here are a few other factors you might want to consider about squash rackets:
Weight: How much the racket weighs in total.
Balance: Whether the racket is weighted towards the head (“head-heavy”), weighted towards the grip (“head-light”), or evenly balanced.
String pattern: How many cross and main strings it has.
Throat shape: Whether there’s a bridge across the throat of the racket (“conventional” head shape, as in the first picture above) or the strings go all the way down (as in the picture below).
Graphic Design: How cool it looks.
Durability: This can be a bit subjective, because it depends on how often you smack the wall with your racket, but it’s a factor.
Squash Racket Reviews
Squash Source has a growing collection of squash racket reviews.
- Squash Source readers have left valuable comments around the site.
- I’ve personally done a number of video reviews over the years — check out my YouTube channel for the latest videos
- I try to also include reviews done on other squash equipment sites.
Do you have any feedback on your current squash racket? Please search for your racket and leave a comment about it!
Here’s a video from the Squash Source YouTube channel that delves into some of my favorite rackets from the past few years. These are all rackets that worked for ME personally and (unsurprisingly) they are all pretty similar so don’t worry if you like different types of rackets or don’t have access to these particular models. The point is you should try and find what works for YOU:
Why Trust My Opinion
My name is Pierre and I’m the founder of Squash Source. I’ve been playing squash since I was a teenager, starting out in US junior tournaments and continuing on to play in college at Princeton and more recently in squash leagues and masters tournaments.
I’ve been reviewing squash rackets for Squash Source since about 2012, and over the years I’ve tried dozens, perhaps hundreds of squash rackets. The opinions on this page are based on the rackets I’ve actually tried, and are also informed by the hundreds of comments that have been left on Squash Source over the years by readers (thank you all!).
If you made it all the way down here, I want to leave you with one closing thought. The best squash racket is the one that gets you playing squash. That’s the most important thing. So grab a racket and go play!
MS says
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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!
Lawrence says
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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!
Patrick says
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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
Lawrence says
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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!
Henry Shefflin says
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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!
DJ Carey says
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Henry, try out the Head Liquidmetal 125 . Around 40 pounds or so at PDH Sports.
DJ Carey
Niklas says
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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).
Ibrahim says
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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.
william handley says
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The factory specs are without strings?
Jason says
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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!
Lawrence says
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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!
Naveen Kumar says
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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
kkc88 says
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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.
Pierre says
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I liked the Neon 130 and Cyano 120. The Carboflex 135 S not so much.
Andy says
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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
Chris says
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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.
Rodney Foster says
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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.
Michael says
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Do you have a problem with punctuation too?
I’m just getting into the sport and have found this information very helpful. Thanks!
Ben says
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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
Lloyd says
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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.
Pierre says
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Haven’t tried the Karakal. The Titan Vendetta was a racket I liked when I was in a similar situation to you.
pisces says
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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
Pierre says
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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.
Rodney Foster says
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lol
bwahahawhwahaha
Candace says
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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?
Pierre says
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Suggest you look at one of the lighter Eye rackets like the Eye V.Lite 110 Control.
David says
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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!!
Pierre says
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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.
Jeff Neustaeter says
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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
Andy says
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Ship it to Cliff at Stickfix, in Calgary AB CAN. Fixes them just like new without adding weight. Restringing master as well.
Pierre says
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Interesting, never knew you could fix a broken squash racket like that
Pierre says
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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.
Yvo says
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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!!
Victoria McCloskey says
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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???
Yvo says
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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
Rodney Foster says
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have you looked into more recent prince racquets or eye rackets?
dunlop or harrow are always a solid choice too 😉
Yvo says
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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…
Rod Foster says
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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.
Yvo says
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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!
Rodney Foster says
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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!! 😉
Sherif Gehad says
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Thanks Pierre for your feedback regarding Ali Farag’s dunlop squash racket, let us wait the new Aerogel Max .. maybe in 2017.
ryan says
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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,
Pierre says
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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.
Carlos says
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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.
Ahmed says
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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?
Pierre says
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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.
lloyd says
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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.
Nathan says
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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.
Lloyd says
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Hi,
What do people think of the prince team ignite 600? Is it a good racket for its price?
Cheers
Pierre says
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I had never heard of that one. Is it this?
http://www.sportsdirect.com/prince-team-ignite-squash-racket-733136
Lloyd says
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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?
Murray says
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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.
Pierre says
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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.
colin says
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Hi what you recommend for a racket with high control for advanced player.thanks
Pierre says
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My longtime favorite control racket is the Dunlop Precision Pro 130 and its predecessors