Best Squash Racquets for Victorious Games

This squash racket is unique thanks to a peculiar combination of special technologies. All strings of the racket are wrapped around the inverted ring that makes the head solid and durable; this technology is patented under the Power Ring name. Also, the racket employs the Triple Threat Tungsten™ technology that places titanium, copper, carbon, and tungsten in three racket areas. GraphitExtreme™ creates a bigger sweet spot and strengthens the area bearing the highest load during a hit. In addition, we'd like to mention the Power Scoop technology. This is a unique handle design owing to which the racket absorbs the power of a ball when it bounces off the wall or floor; it ensures the racket frame stiffness for maximum striking power.

Summing up, we can say that the Prince Airstick 130 is meant for a victory. Each part of this squash racket is designed to be efficient and convenient, down to the Air Handle with its 4 quadrants filled with air. These quadrants move independently within the handle and provide shock absorption and air circulation, delivering maximum comfort while playing.

Certainly, a quality squash racquet is a key to a comfortable playing. This racquet feels nice during a hit and your serve will be confident and powerful. The credit for that must be given to the amazing original strings. They are similar to BioPhase strings that gained wide recognition among professionals. A lot of players also complimented the racquet control and said it is really easy to swing in aggressive playing conditions. As a side benefit, the racquet comes with the branded case that will remind your competitors that you own a prestigious model.

There are some curious facts about squash, of course. For example, few people know that the world-known passenger liner Titanic had a Turkish bath, a swimming pool, and also a squash court. The passengers could get the services of a professional squash coach that cost 50 cents per half-hour (a ticket to a swimming pool cost 1 USD).  The coach also sold squash balls and rented racquets. According to the ship prescriptions, the court could not be occupied for longer than 1 hour if passengers queued for playing. Unfortunately, the Titanic squash court has one of the saddest endings the history has ever known.

This squash racket has broad and flexible string bed, so it's suitable for novices. The 14 x 20 string pattern enables excellent ball control and reduces kickback at each strike. Heaviness is the only thing that may disappoint about this racket (its weight is 6.3 oz). Yet, some players like weighty models, so the Blaze pro may be beneficial in this regard. After all, heavy rackets deliver more power.

There are several versions as to when squash was first created but the most widespread one places this sport in the 19th century England. The first mention of squash is dated 1807, it was a picture in a book describing the everyday life of Londoners. The illustration features prisoners hitting a ball against a wall with rackets. Back then, this game was called "rackets", the word "squash" appeared at the end of the 19th century when the game spread beyond jails and was somewhat modified. First, the wall was supplemented by side fences and four-walled squash courts appeared later. Eventually, squash reached other countries and continents. In the USA, squash differed from the British version by the court size and form. Squash fully developed in the 70s of the 20th century; it was played in more than 100 countries by the 90s. In 2000,  the World Squash Federation listed 143 countries and today, squash championships are held worldwide.

If you're worried that the Flexpoint™ holes will make the racket less sturdy, don't be! Head also applied the Metallix™ technology here. Under this technology, carbon fibers and crystalline metal alloy are used for creating the racket, where the alloy grain size is 1000 times finer than that of common metals, making the racket really strong. So, you can get the squash racket that is dependable, lasting, lightweight, and flexible. The racket is suitable for men, women, and teenagers alike.

Sometimes being good is just not enough for winning. However, some tricks can raise your odds.

• It's good to warm up and make a few strikes before the set. If your opponent agrees to warm up, you'll have an opportunity to evaluate his/her gaming skills, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Start the game somewhat slowly to save your energy. The energy is vital in squash and players with more endurance are more likely to win. So, try to exhaust your opponent before you yourself get tired.
• It's important to focus on playing and avoid distraction. Inattention may lead to missing even a simple volley. Watch the score and the point gap. This will help you customize tactics depending on the situation and spend energy rationally. 

As for playing qualities of this racquet, it's hard to find any downsides. No doubts, the Harrow Junior squash racquet is one of the best models for shaping future champions. The racquet feels great in hand and doesn't slip. Despite being short, it has a pretty large sweet spot, so your kid will make and return shots easily. Although it is heavier than some adult models, we've heard no complaints from either children or their parents. Moreover, the weight makes this Harrow squash racquet more powerful and efficient.

All in all, we say the Harrow Junior deserves being the first squash racquet for your kid. Victories aren't gained easy, but a fittingly chosen gear increases the chances to lead. The power, convenience, and a large sweet spot of this junior squash racquet offer everything needed to learn the game. Be careful, though. Before you know it, your child will take you down.