If you like to play squash, of course, the right racket can not be missing. It is important when choosing one, how regularly you already play or whether you are still a beginner. These are criteria that you should consider before buying a squash racket.
But other factors also play an important role before buying a squash racket. We have compiled these for you in a checklist. Our product recommendations will also help you find the right squash racket for you.
- As a rule of thumb, the more advanced the player, the lighter the racket may be. In the beginning it is advantageous to use a racket with a little more weight.
- For beginners, heavier rackets with a weight of up to 200 g are suitable.
- Advanced players can use medium-weight racquets that weigh between 150 g and 200 g.
- Professional rackets usually weigh less than 150 g, sometimes even as little as 125 g.
- There are racket blades with open and closed necks.
- Open neckblades are teardrop-shaped and offer a wide impact area where you can control the ball well – also called a sweet spot. Choose such a club as a beginner.
- With a closed neck blade, the sweet spot is smaller. The strings are shorter and you have a firmer impact. These rackets are suitable for advanced players.
- Cheap beginner’s rackets are often made of aluminum. As a result, they vibrate comparatively strongly when hit and tend to have a shorter lifespanin the long term.
- If you want to avoid these negative side effects, then go for a squash racket made of carbon, boron, eplon or graphite.
- The highest quality and most durable rackets on the market are made of titanium or metacarbon.
- Beginners and slightly advanced players should go for rackets with a heavy grip (less than 360 mm). These are stable in the hand and allow more maneuverability, especially at the beginning.
- Advanced players or professionals who want to play an aggressive attacking game should get a head-heavy racket (more than 370 mm). This enables an offensive and at the same time agile game.
- For the indecisive, there are also so-called universal rackets with a well-balanced head (less than 365 mm). They offer a good average in terms of weight and balance and can be played by beginners and advanced players alike.
- If your racket has not been used for a long time or is visibly worn out, you should have it restrung.
- The diameter of the available strings varies between 1.00 mm and 1.25 mm.
- The thinner the string, the faster the acceleration. So, for an offensive style of play , thin strings less than 1.18 mm in diameter should be chosen.
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FAQs About Squash Rackets
In squash, two players take turns hitting a ball against the wall. When the ball reaches the floor the second time and the opposing player can’t play it against the wall, the other player gets the point. As a rule, 9 sets are played. However, the winner must be in the lead by two points.
Immensely important is the balance of the racket, because especially beginners must first get used to the racket. That’s why a squash racket with a good grip should be chosen at the beginning. For advanced players, on the other hand, a head-heavy racket comes into question, with which fast and precise strokes can be executed.
The price depends on whether you buy the racket in a set, individually or with accessories. A single and especially high-quality racket can cost around 40 euros, while a set is priced at 40 to 80 euros.
High-quality rackets are made of carbon, boron, eplon or graphite. For beginners, a racket made of aluminum is sufficient at first. Note, however, that these usually do not have a long life. If, on the other hand, you want to play like the pros, a racket made of metacarbon or titanium comes into question.
The size of the blade is crucial. Racket blades with a so-called open neck offer a relatively large surface area, which is why the ball can be hit back more easily on this. As a beginner, these rackets are therefore ideal. For advanced players, a club face with a closed neck is suitable. With such a racket, fast and targeted strokes are possible.
You can have a squash racket restrung at a specialist shop. You should do this after a certain time if you want to use the racket regularly. The diameter should be relatively thin and lie between 1.00 mm and 1.25 mm.
To ensure that your squash racket is always well protected, a suitable bag is suitable for the racket. But also the matching squash balls or grip tapes, you can purchase separately.
A squash racket should be light if you have been playing squash for a long time. It may then weigh about 150 g. For beginners, a slightly heavier racket may be considered, which can have a weight of 200 g.
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