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Buying a squash racket There are 3 key factors to consider when buying a racket: Weight Balance Head Size Weight Most rackets weigh between 110 - 180 grams, with most players preferring a mid-weight racket of between 140 – 160 grams. Lightweight rackets - As a general rule the lighter the racket, the more it will cost. Lighter rackets give more control and allow the player to “feel” the ball as it is hit. Lighter rackets are generally favoured by women, juniors and players with a good touch. Mid weight rackets - Most rackets fall in this category, they offer a compromise between the control of a lightweight racket and the power gained from using a heavyweight racket. Heavyweight rackets offer more power but at the expense of control. Heavy rackets are generally cheaper due to the use of less sophisticated materials. Balance The balance point is measured from the butt of the handle to where the frame pivots. This determines whether a racket is head light, mid balance or head heavy. The further the pivotal point is up the frame (or higher the number) the more head light the racket. Head light rackets aren’t as popular as the other two. Modern rackets are lightweight and it is deemed unnecessary to have a light racket with head light balance. Mid balance rackets are neutral and offer a good amount of power and control. Mid-balanced rackets generally tend to be mid to heavyweight rackets. Head heavy rackets are normally found on lightweight rackets, they give more power than mid balance rackets. Head Size Larger head size rackets give more power and are also more forgiving for shots that don’t hit the sweet spot. Smaller head size rackets tend to give more control but have a smaller sweet spot meaning power can be sacrificed. Strings Tighter racket strings give more control, looser racket strings give more power. It is therefore possible to alter the playing characteristics of a racket by specifying a certain string tension when your racket is due for restring. Please note: rackets are delivered to us pre-strung at the manufacturers recommended tension. Grip Size Grip size is the same for all rackets, but manufacturers have different grip shapes. Prince grips tend to be circular whereas Head grips are more ovular.
Buying a squash racket There are 3 key factors to consider when buying a racket: Weight Balance Head Size Weight Most rackets weigh between 110 - 180 grams, with most players preferring a mid-weight racket of between 140 – 160 grams. Lightweight rackets - As a general rule the lighter the racket, the more it will cost. Lighter rackets give more control and allow the player to “feel” the ball as it is hit. Lighter rackets are generally favoured by women, juniors and players with a good touch. Mid weight rackets - Most rackets fall in this category, they offer a compromise between the control of a lightweight racket and the power gained from using a heavyweight racket. Heavyweight rackets offer more power but at the expense of control. Heavy rackets are generally cheaper due to the use of less sophisticated materials. Balance The balance point is measured from the butt of the handle to where the frame pivots. This determines whether a racket is head light, mid balance or head heavy. The further the pivotal point is up the frame (or higher the number) the more head light the racket. Head light rackets aren’t as popular as the other two. Modern rackets are lightweight and it is deemed unnecessary to have a light racket with head light balance. Mid balance rackets are neutral and offer a good amount of power and control. Mid-balanced rackets generally tend to be mid to heavyweight rackets. Head heavy rackets are normally found on lightweight rackets, they give more power than mid balance rackets. Head Size Larger head size rackets give more power and are also more forgiving for shots that don’t hit the sweet spot. Smaller head size rackets tend to give more control but have a smaller sweet spot meaning power can be sacrificed. Strings Tighter racket strings give more control, looser racket strings give more power. It is therefore possible to alter the playing characteristics of a racket by specifying a certain string tension when your racket is due for restring. Please note: rackets are delivered to us pre-strung at the manufacturers recommended tension. Grip Size Grip size is the same for all rackets, but manufacturers have different grip shapes. Prince grips tend to be circular whereas Head grips are more ovular.