Hey guys,
Here are the Dunlops
http://www.dunlopsport.com/gb/catalog/2010/squash/rackets
Here are the wilsons
http://ns.wilson.com/squash/catalog/09_10_SquashCatalog.pdf
http://www.wilson.com/wilson/racquet/index.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673996854&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=9852723697226445
Any recommendations ?
Thanks tojours for replying. I’m an intermediate player, I play once or twice a week within my university, so I’m not an amateur yet not a professional.
My priorities in a racket is that it doesn’t break easily, big enough headsize, shots are strong and have control. I don’t worry about the weight, price, etc.
I like the Dunlop Aerogel 4D Ultimate, but I heard it breaks easily. I also like the Wilson K Factor Blade FX, and the Wilson K Factor Sonix FX, Are the BLX ones better for me ?
I’ve had both Dunlop and Wilson. I actually prefer Head and Prince better than the formers. I play and compete with Head’s Cyano 115. It’s one of the lightest racquets out there and I have a lot of control in my play. I’ve previously owned Wilson’s One20 BLX. Dunlop’s Aerogel 4D Elite is another good racquet. I highly suggest all of those.
It all really depends how advanced you are in squash. If your a beginner, you don’t need an expensive racquet. I suggest going with the Prince Starer Pack because it comes with a racquet, goggles, blue ball, and carrying case. If your a beginner, look for a heavier racquet >155grams. If your more advanced look for a lighter racquet <140grams.
edit: All lighter racquets do break easier, but they are the only type of racquet that will give you the necessary amount of control. I suggest you buy two of the same racquets, that way if a racquet does break, you have a spare. I didn’t have a Dunlop Aerogel 4D Ultimate, but I did own the 4D Elite, and it seemed sturdy. The strings broke on one occasion, but that was simple enough to fix. I have a friend who has the Ultimate and hers did snap in half, but it was because she was being careless.
My preference over the ones you mentioned is the Dunlop Aerogel, but the others you mentioned are fine. I’ve never played with the Wilson K Factor Sonix FX, but I have demoed the Blade FX and it was a good racquet, the Sonix is also an FX series racquet, so it probably preforms around the same level. FX racquets are stiffer, which I really liked because they gave me more control. I really preferred the BLX over the FX, though, because my shots felt a lot smoother and the grip has more shock absorption.
I suggest demoing each racquet and hit yourself rails for an hour or so to get a feel for each racquet. If you have a friend around, play a match and see which you prefer. I still say that the Head Cyano is still the way to go, but the ones you named are very good racquets too.
I’ve had both Dunlop and Wilson. I actually prefer Head and Prince better than the formers. I play and compete with Head’s Cyano 115. It’s one of the lightest racquets out there and I have a lot of control in my play. I’ve previously owned Wilson’s One20 BLX. Dunlop’s Aerogel 4D Elite is another good racquet. I highly suggest all of those.
It all really depends how advanced you are in squash. If your a beginner, you don’t need an expensive racquet. I suggest going with the Prince Starer Pack because it comes with a racquet, goggles, blue ball, and carrying case. If your a beginner, look for a heavier racquet >155grams. If your more advanced look for a lighter racquet <140grams.
edit: All lighter racquets do break easier, but they are the only type of racquet that will give you the necessary amount of control. I suggest you buy two of the same racquets, that way if a racquet does break, you have a spare. I didn’t have a Dunlop Aerogel 4D Ultimate, but I did own the 4D Elite, and it seemed sturdy. The strings broke on one occasion, but that was simple enough to fix. I have a friend who has the Ultimate and hers did snap in half, but it was because she was being careless.
My preference over the ones you mentioned is the Dunlop Aerogel, but the others you mentioned are fine. I’ve never played with the Wilson K Factor Sonix FX, but I have demoed the Blade FX and it was a good racquet, the Sonix is also an FX series racquet, so it probably preforms around the same level. FX racquets are stiffer, which I really liked because they gave me more control. I really preferred the BLX over the FX, though, because my shots felt a lot smoother and the grip has more shock absorption.
I suggest demoing each racquet and hit yourself rails for an hour or so to get a feel for each racquet. If you have a friend around, play a match and see which you prefer. I still say that the Head Cyano is still the way to go, but the ones you named are very good racquets too.
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