How do you measure a squash racket head?
The length of a racket is measured from the bottom of the handle/grip to the top of the racket head. Squash rackets typically have a length around 680mm. A maximum length of 686 mm is set by the World Squash Federation (WSF).
How do I choose a squash racket?
How To Choose The Right Squash Racket?
- Racket shape. There are 2 different types of throat shapes: Open throat (also called teardrop-shaped) and Closed throat.
- Frame weight. The 2nd point that you need to think about is frame weight.
- Balance of the frame. The balance indicates how the weight is distributed.
What is the most powerful squash racket?
The best squash racket for hitting the ball hard
- =5. Prince Pro Beast 750 – 135mph.
- Karakal Tec Gel 120 – 133mph.
- Prince EX03 Pro Rebel 950 – 131mph.
- Harrow Custom Spark – 123mph.
- Tecnifibre Suprem 130 – 119mph.
- Wilson Whip 145 – 112 mph.
- Dunlop Evolution 130 – 109 mph.
- Head Graphene Xenon 135 – 105mph.
How do you pick a good squash racket?
How heavy should my squash racket be?
135 grams to 170 grams
Squash racquets range in weight from 135 grams to 170 grams. The appropriate weight of the racquet typically depends on personal preference, however there are advantages to both a lighter racquet and a heavier racquet.
How heavy should my squash racquet be?
What is a good weight for a squash racket?
The optimum weight range is usually seen as spanning 110 to 150 grams. 125 to 135 grams is the most common weight used by squash players.
What is the lightest squash racket?
Karakal SN-90ff
The Karakal SN-90ff is the Worlds lightest squash racket. To keep the weight of this racket down the design is kept very simple, with minimal decals and no paintwork.
What is the lightest squash racquet?
Are lighter squash racket better?
A lighter racket, about 110 to 125 grams, is more manoeuvrable and so can be moved faster making it better for attacking play. By contrast heavier framed rackets, starting from 140 grams, are at their best when used by a player with a slower racket swing who perhaps favours a more defensive traditional style of squash.