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Our Squash Advice & Support

Choosing the Right Racket and String

At ESSOR DORE Squash, we do more than simply sell products.

We support you at every stage of your decision, helping you choose a racket and string setup perfectly suited to your level, playing style, and feel on court.

The right equipment is not everything, but the wrong equipment can hold back your progress. That is why we put our expertise at the service of your game.

🏸 How to Choose Your Squash Racket

Choosing a squash racket is about much more than a brand or design. Several key factors directly influence your performance and comfort.

1️⃣ Racket Weight

Weight affects manoeuvrability and power:

  • Lightweight rackets (90–115 g)
    ➜ More manoeuvrable, ideal for a fast and technical playing style.
    ➜ Suitable for intermediate to advanced players.
  • Medium-weight rackets (120–130 g)
    ➜ A good balance of power and control.
    ➜ Recommended for most players.
  • Heavier rackets (130 g and above)
    ➜ Greater stability and natural power.
    ➜ Suitable for powerful players or those looking for greater forgiveness.

2️⃣ Balance

  • Head Heavy: provides greater power on shots.
  • Even Balance: offers excellent versatility.
  • Head Light: provides greater control and manoeuvrability.

👉 The right balance depends on your playing style: attacking, technical, or all-round.

3️⃣ Head Size

  • Larger head size (Midplus / Oversize)
    ➜ Larger sweet spot and greater forgiveness.
    ➜ Ideal for developing your game.
  • More compact head size
    ➜ Greater precision and control.
    ➜ Popular with advanced and competitive players.

🎾 How to Choose Your Squash String

Strings are often underestimated, yet they play a major role in feel, power, and control.

1️⃣ String Type

  • Power-oriented strings
    ➜ Greater elasticity for easier power generation.
    ➜ Ideal for attacking players or players looking for additional power.
  • Control / feel-oriented strings
    ➜ Greater precision and a more responsive feel.
    ➜ Suitable for technical players.
  • Durable strings
    ➜ Better resistance to wear and repeated hitting.
    ➜ Perfect for frequent and intensive players.

2️⃣ String Gauge

  • Thin (1.20–1.25 mm)
    ➜ Greater feel and power.
    ➜ Wears more quickly.
  • Thicker (1.30 mm and above)
    ➜ Greater durability, with slightly less feel.

3️⃣ String Tension (kg)

String tension is a key factor:

  • Low tension (9–10 kg)
    ➜ Greater power and comfort.
  • Medium tension (10–11 kg)
    ➜ An ideal balance for most players.
  • High tension (11–12 kg)
    ➜ Greater control and precision.
    ➜ Recommended for advanced players.

👉 An unsuitable string tension can reduce feel or cause unnecessary arm fatigue.

🤝 Our Commitment at ESSOR DORE Squash

✔ Carefully selected high-performance rackets and strings
✔ Advice tailored to your level and goals
✔ Personalised support to help you make the right choice
✔ Equipment selected for the demands of modern squash

Our goal: to help you play with greater precision, efficiency, and enjoyment.

Need Personalised Advice?

Feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you find the equipment best suited to your game.