A closed throat or bridge racket has shorter strings, which means it gives greater control, a smaller sweet spot and reduced power See the Dunlop Aerogel 4D Pro GT-X.
A more skilled and stronger player will usually favour a closed racket. Beams range in thickness from 16mm to 21mm with thinner ones offering more manoeuvrability and so being best suited to the more advanced player Such as this Dunlop Force Evolution Grips come in a standard size and are the easiest thing to alter whatever your racket choice.
You can buy replacements and add on overgrips to suit the size of your hand, how you hold the racket and your style of play. Like all sports, the advances in technology have made for a confusing and sometimes costly marketplace. You can pick up a basic racket for very little but it will most likely prove a false economy in a short space of time. Now you know a bit more about the different elements of a squash racket and what to keep in mind when selecting your new weapon of choice click here to check out the range of squash rackets in our online store.
We also have a racket expert in our London Showroom who will happily advise you and answer any questions you may have about rackets. We also provide a world-class stringing service for players of all levels, just give our showroom a call or email Brad for more information.
So if you wish to see a particular model please do call us or drop us an email before coming into the showroom. Choosing a squash racket can be a little overwhelming for anyone new to squash. Most modern racket frames weigh between — grams, with only a small handful sitting outside of those parameters. Most rackets actually tend to way grams heavier than their advertised weight.
Low and behold, after a few bad games with his g racket, he decided to try a g racket and instantly played better squash. His ultra-light rackets are now sat in his garage gathering dust. Picture this : A two pence piece weighs just over seven grams. Squash is an unforgiving sport for rackets. Some rackets will come pre-strung with higher quality, more expensive strings, whereas some will come with cheaper ones as standard. Better strings will give you either more power, control, feel or a combination of any of those three different attributes.
Probably the least important attribute on the list of things to consider, some rackets come with higher quality grips than others. You might find some stock grips to wear away quickly and become slippery at the first sign of sweat, whereas others retain their tackiness over longer periods of time.
You can fit these yourself with ease too. Squash rackets can vary significantly in price. You might immediately assume that the more expensive rackets are the best, however as with most things, clever marketing the law of diminishing returns comes into play.
The best advice I can give is to try out a rackets before you buy it. Notify me of new posts by email. The million dollar question: Which squash racket should I buy? Shape Traditional Hybrid Teardrop The first thing to think about is the shape of the racket.
These rackets tend to be made with control in mind, generally suiting players who aim for accuracy over power. Teardrop — These rackets started to appear in the s and have grown in popularity since. The longer stringbed theoretically increases the size of the sweet spot, giving you more power, even from slight miss-hits. The majority of players now appear to be using this shape of racket.
All of Harrow's Squash Racquets are made of high-end carbon graphite, recognized for the performance quality and consistency it delivers. Racquets can last years if they are properly maintained and we recommend restringing your racquet every couple of months with regular play. Our frames come factory strung at pounds using our premier lineup of strings but, ultimately, string tension is also a personal preference and can be different for softball versus hardball.
The general rule is that lower tension gives more power while tighter strings provide more control. We have multiple string packs and reels available at 17 or 18 gauges in both multifilament and polyurethane coating. Search Close. Left New Additions! Squash Squash. Racquet Construction There are two primary types of composition in a squash racquet; the open throat design and the single post, teardrop or closed throat construction.
Open Throat:. Squash racquets come with a standard handle size, but the handle shape can change among manufacturers. The shape that you decide to use is going to come down to personal preference. Grip size and shape can also be altered with an overwrap or replacement grips.
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