buying guide

Choosing a Squash Racket: Weight, Balance and Head Shape

Squash rackets sit in a narrow weight band, so weight alone is a poor way to choose. Balance and head shape do more, answered question by question.
beginners

Squash Ball Dots Explained: Double Yellow, Yellow, Red and Blue

Most beginners are handed a double yellow ball, cannot keep a rally going, and blame themselves. The dot on the ball is a speed rating, and it explains everything.
beginners

Padel Racket Shapes Explained: Round, Teardrop and Diamond

Round, teardrop and diamond are not styling choices. Here is what each shape does to the balance point, the sweet spot and the power you get for free.
equipment

Squash Eye Protection: Why It Matters More Than Players Think

A squash ball is small enough to sit inside the eye socket and fast enough to do lasting damage. Eye protection is the cheapest insurance in racket sport.