How to find the best squash racket
Whether you are just starting out as a beginner at squash, or you’re a seasoned pro, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the best squash racket for you.
We offer countless options and styles available, to accommodate varying grips, level of control, your hitting style, etc. It’s worth your time to do your research, and to pick the best squash racket for fit, playing style, and experience level, to maximize your performance and boost your game!
Here are the top 3 factors to consider, to find the best squash racket:
1. Racket Shape
When we talk about racket shape, we’re speaking of the racket throat shape. There are two kinds of throat shapes: an open throat, also sometimes called a teardrop shape and a closed throat. Open throat rackets have larger string-bed areas because the main strings run all the way down to the shaft. This construction method lets the string bed move more freely. Their frames are typically more forgiving, and there’s a larger region of good ball control, on-contact. For these reasons, these rackets can be useful for less experienced players, who may not have developed precise control in their hitting, over exactly where the racket’s spring bed will come in contact with the ball.
By comparison, classic, or closed throat squash rackets, have smaller string-bed areas, which is ideal for more experienced players who demonstrate greater control of their swing.
2. Balance
Rackets range from head-light, to head-heavy, and/or evenly balanced. The balance of your racket is mostly a matter of what feels best to you. In a head-light frame racket, most of the weight is located at the bottom. This increases the racket’s maneuverability, so things like flick shots or switching direction quickly, are easier. Head-heavy rackets though, can be simpler to control. A lot of professional squash players opt for head-heavy rackets for the control factor.
3. Racket Frame Weight
The average racket weight ranges from 110-145g, though some manufacturers have been trending toward constructing lighter rackets for players who prefer the lightness for speed. Weight is dependent on the quality of materials. All Feather Sport rackets are constructed of the highest quality graphite. Typically, the weight shown on a racket, is the weight of the frame only, without strings, paint, grip, or grommets have been added. While a heavier racket is optimal for a traditional player, and/or players with a slower swing, a lighter racket is ideal for players who move fast on the court and maneuver aggressively – for instance, a light racket is a wise choice for strong offensive players. A lighter racket can also suit smaller or young players, allowing them to gear up with a full-size racket, without being weighed down on their swing.
Now that you’re ready to start looking, check out our available rackets for the best choice to up your game!
