Squash

Squash is a racket sport played with two players (singles) or four players (doubles) on a squash court. Squash balls of varying hardness and squash rackets are used. The object of the game is to hit the ball so that the opponent cannot reach it before it touches the ground a second time. Squash is one of the few racket sports in which opponents share the court and the side walls are also involved in the game.

Speed ​​– the squash ball
The squash ball is made of rubber and usually weighs between 23.5 and 24.5 grams. Because the ball is hollow and contains liquid gas, excess pressure builds up when heated during play. Therefore, the ball should be warmed up beforehand so that it can reach its full potential. Fast squash balls are recommended for beginners; more advanced players can use slower ones, which bounce less off the ground and are therefore harder to reach. Professional players are capable of getting even slower balls up to speed. In competitions, only slow balls are used, usually marked with two yellow dots. Squash balls can reach speeds of 200 km/h (!) and more in matches. Therefore, wearing eye protection in the form of squash goggles is mandatory in some official competitions. Also recommended for beginners or very powerful players :).

Firm Grip – The Squash Racket
The ball is hit on the court with special rackets that are slightly heavier than badminton rackets, but lighter than classic tennis rackets. They usually weigh around 120–160 grams. In the past, rackets had an almost circular head and were mainly made of wood. Later, an oval head shape became more common, and as quality improved, the material became mainly graphite/carbon.

Well-strung
Similar to badminton, the stringing has a major impact on the quality of the racket.

The string is a commodity that will loosen slightly after just a few hours of play and lose its properties over time.

Squash offers play, excitement, and a high training effect. Even beginners can progress quickly. There's no chance of boredom during the game, and the calorie burn is higher than in almost any other sport. Rackets, accessories, and fashion – including shoes – can be found clearly arranged in our shop.