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Choosing the right squash racket for you can be a difficult task. Which one to select? Save the money and buy a cheap one or invest in a more expensive equipment? What brand to choose?
I’d like to make it easier for you: share all the tips I’ve learned during that time and help you select the best racket for you. Trust me, it’s not difficult at all.
1. First of all, start with the price range
You can find rackets that are very cheap and also extremely expensive. It mainly depends on your budget, how much you feel comfortable spending on your equipment.
While it’s best to invest in a high-quality racket, you have to remember that it’s just a tool – it’s your skill and how you enjoy the sport that matter. So do not rush to buy the most expensive equipment if you are a beginner.
- The beginner racket will cost you between $25 and $50. If you’re just trying to squash and don’t want to spend a lot of money, go for this one.
- The advanced class comes in a higher price range, of course, but it will give you much better performance, so if you want to play more often, look into advanced gear right away.
2. Characteristics of the racket
There are many attributes that affect the behavior and characteristics of each racket, the main ones being the weight, the balance, the material from which it is made (graphite, titanium,…) and the size and shape of the head.
Of course, it is not necessary for you to fully understand all the parameters with all the details: just having an overview of what a particular variable affects is completely enough.
Weight
This one is really easy to understand. The weight of squash rackets is on a scale from about 120 grams to over 200. Lighter ones tend to be more expensive as they require higher quality materials.
Heavy rackets (180 grams and over) are ideal for beginners. You can focus only on controlling the stroke because the weight works for you and provides enough power. The downside is that you can never achieve control like you can with a lighter racket.
The medium weight ones (140 – 180 grams) are more suitable for experienced players. Because? Because it is more difficult to hit the ball hard, a player must combine his own strength with correct ball control to achieve adequate power, which can be really difficult for players still learning the sport. These are also more expensive.
Light rackets (120 – 140 grams) – for very experienced players.
So my advice is: if you are just starting out with squash, try a cheaper and heavier racket and switch to a more expensive and lighter one after you gain some experience and skill.
material
Many types of various materials and alloys are used, for example:
Aluminum – Cheaper squash rackets are often made of aluminum. They are heavy (around 200 grams) but also very durable and hard to damage. Its disadvantage is the vibrations generated when hitting the ball.
Graphite Compounds – Titanium and carbon are often added to the graphite base. These rackets are lighter and better for playing, but when used carelessly they can break.
Balance
Gold – weight distribution. We distinguish three types:
Head Heavy: The weight is more towards the head and the racket feels heavy in the hand, making it easier to hit powerful shots.
Front light: more towards the handle to allow better control of the ball.
evenly balanced
Keep in mind that this is really a matter of personal preference, some people like rackets head heavy, others prefer an even balance…
Head shape and size.
Larger heads (500cm2) give you a larger sweet spot, making it easier to hit the ball with them, and they also offer more power.
Smaller heads offer you more control.
3. Brand
And finally – the brand. Many gamers have their favorite that they stick with, others closely compare each manufacturer’s assortment and then decide which one has the best deal for them. It depends on you.