What weight squash racket should I get?

Most players use something between about 110 and 150 grams. Lighter rackets are quicker to swing and good for volleying; heavier ones give more power and stability.

What is the difference between a head-light and head-heavy squash racket?

A head-light racket has its balance towards the handle, for fast hands and control. A head-heavy one has more mass in the head, for extra power on each swing.

What is the best squash racket for beginners?

A mid-weight, evenly balanced racket with a larger head. It forgives off-centre hits and is easy to swing.

How often should I restring a squash racket?

A common rule of thumb is as many times a year as you play each week. If the strings have gone soft or frayed, restring sooner.

Squash · Guide

Squash rackets explained

Weight, balance and head size are what change how a squash racket feels. There is no single best racket, but there is a best one for how you play.

Weight

Most rackets are between about 110 and 150 grams unstrung. Lighter rackets are faster through the air and easier to volley and flick with; heavier ones feel more solid and add power with less effort.

Balance

Balance	Feels	Suits
Head-light	Quick and manoeuvrable	Attacking players who volley a lot and play at the front
Even	A bit of both	Most players, and beginners
Head-heavy	Powerful and stable	Players who hit from the back and want easy length

Head size and shape

A bigger head gives a bigger sweet spot and more forgiveness. Open-throat rackets, where the strings run into the handle, tend to have a larger hitting area; closed-throat rackets have a more traditional teardrop shape.

Strings

Thinner strings give more feel and spin but wear out faster.
Lower tension gives more power; higher tension more control.
A common rule of thumb: restring as many times a year as you play each week.

What to buy first

A mid-weight, evenly balanced racket with a larger head. Once you know whether you are a hitter from the back or a player who lives at the front, move towards head-heavy or head-light. And whatever you buy, check you are using the right ball.

Quick answers

What weight squash racket should I get?: Most players use something between about 110 and 150 grams. Lighter rackets are quicker to swing and good for volleying; heavier ones give more power and stability.
What is the difference between a head-light and head-heavy squash racket?: A head-light racket has its balance towards the handle, for fast hands and control. A head-heavy one has more mass in the head, for extra power on each swing.
What is the best squash racket for beginners?: A mid-weight, evenly balanced racket with a larger head. It forgives off-centre hits and is easy to swing.
How often should I restring a squash racket?: A common rule of thumb is as many times a year as you play each week. If the strings have gone soft or frayed, restring sooner.