SIZE & GRIP
- Racquets with a narrow profile, or beam width, are flexible with a maneuverable feel.
- A wide-profile racquet offers increased power and a larger sweet spot.
- Novices should choose a mid-profile racquet that balances power and control.
- Every player has an individual preference for grip feel.
Secondly, what is the best racket for squash?
Top 5 Squash Racquets in 2020
| Squash Racquets | Technology | String Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Tecnifibre Carboflex Cannonball 125 | Graphene Tech | 14/18 |
| Dunlop Hyper Fiber XT Revelation 125 | Hyper Fibre | 14/18 |
| Head Graphene 360 Speed 120 | Graphene 360 | 12/17 |
| Tecnifibre Carboflex X-Speed 125 | Graphene Tech | 14/18 |
Then, how do you size a squash racket?
Squash Rackets have an overall maximum length of 27” (68.6 cm), maximum width of 8.46” (21.5 cm), and common depth of 1.125” (28.6 mm). The length of the handle between is 7”-7.25” (177.8-184.2 mm) with a typical grip circumference of 3.875” (98.4 mm). The weight of a Squash Racket is between 3.9-5.1 oz (110-145 g).
Is a lighter squash racket better?
A lighter squash racket is generally the best choice if your style of play is aggressive, fast and involves snapping through the ball in order to make directional changes (Such as the Dunlop Aerogel 4D Pro GT-X).
What is the best squash racket for beginners?
Top 9 Squash Rackets for Beginners
- Head i110 Squash Racket.
- HEAD MicroGel 145 Squash Racquet.
- Wilson Hyper Team 500 Squash Racket.
- WILSON Hyper Hammer 120 Squash Racquet.
- Head Cyano115.
- Dunlop Aerogel 130.
- Prince Team Inspire 200 Squash Racquet.
- HEAD Nano Ti 110.
How much should I spend on a squash racket?
Price Ranges
New, low-end squash racquets are pre-strung and are priced in the $30 to $60 range. New mid-range squash racquets are usually pre-strung and are priced in the $70 to $100 range. New high-end squash racquets cost more than $150. Stringing costs another $20 to $50, depending on the type of string you like.
Is squash a dying sport?
“Data from Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the sport has suffered year-on-year declines in adult participation rates, from over 300,000 participants in 1998 to just over 100,000 in 2013,” Squash Australia reported. Mr Yeend said there were many reasons for squash’s demise.
Is squash easier than tennis?
While both the games bring a high level of difficulty and excitement to players, Tennis edges out squash as the harder sport to learn. A tennis player who gets on a squash court for the first time will be able to keep a few rallies going.