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Updated on October 23, 2026

Tecnifibre, Dunlop and HEAD are useful starting points when comparing squash racquets, while specialists such as Harrow, Karakal and Black Knight offer alternatives worth exploring. For a smaller budget, compare Decathlon’s Perfly range and discounted models from established brands. The right choice depends on the individual racquet’s weight, balance, head shape and feel—not just the name on the frame.

A familiar logo can help you start your search, but it cannot tell you how a racquet will feel in your hand. Two models from the same brand can play quite differently.

This guide compares 20 squash racquet brands, including major tour names, specialist manufacturers and smaller brands you may encounter online. It is a brand overview, not a hands-on ranking of every racquet. The order does not imply that one brand will suit every player better than another.

Explore current options: View squash racquets and accessories on Amazon. Compare prices, shipping and seller details with specialist squash shops before buying.

Squash Racquet Brands at a Glance

Brand	What distinguishes it	What to check before buying
Tecnifibre	Strong professional-player presence and an established squash string range; known for Carboflex racquets	Compare individual weights, balances and head shapes rather than assuming all tour models feel alike
Dunlop	Extensive squash heritage, several racquet ranges and a long-running PSA partnership	Choose the model that suits your swing; the brand offers more than one style of frame
HEAD	Broad racquet-sport range, with squash models associated with players such as Paul Coll	Compare the specific model’s balance and specifications
Harrow	Specialist squash offering with both traditional and teardrop-style frames	Check playing weight and whether replacement grommets are available locally
Karakal	Known for PU Super Grips and lightweight squash frames	Check whether an advertised weight refers to the bare frame or a ready-to-play racquet
Oliver	Australian roots and an established European racquet-sport business	Look for local stock, demos and after-sales support
Wilson	Familiar multisport brand with squash lines including Pro Staff and Ultra	Squash selection varies by country and retailer
Victor	Best known for badminton, but also offers squash equipment	Check the regional squash catalogue and stock
Prince	Long squash history, with distinctive frame designs including O3 models	Check the exact frame design and availability of model-specific replacement parts
Stellar	Australian-designed squash and racquetball equipment	Compare the individual model rather than relying on a signature-player label
Black Knight	Canadian brand with roots in squash and badminton	Compare weight and balance; do not assume a frame is immune to wall damage
Eye Rackets	Squash-focused brand known for bumperless racquet designs	Consider how the frame’s protection and feel suit your game
Salming	Better known for indoor footwear; squash racquets also appear through specialist sellers	Confirm current stock and support, especially for older racquet models
Unsquashable	Squash specialist with a longstanding connection to Jahangir Khan	Compare specifications and final prices across direct and retail offers
Ashaway	Strong string heritage, with a Powerkill squash racquet range	Distinguish a racquet endorsement from a string endorsement
Decathlon / Perfly / Opfeel	Accessible squash equipment; many current Decathlon listings use Perfly branding	Product names and availability vary by market; older Opfeel listings remain
ProKennex	Racquet-sport brand with squash models sold through selected retailers	Verify the specific model’s technology and stock; avoid assuming all frames share the same features
Xamsa	Smaller brand with Canadian roots, selling squash racquets and accessories	Compare specifications, delivery costs and support in your country
Manta	Canadian racquet-sport company with squash heritage dating to 1972	Check actual availability and price rather than assuming every model is a budget option
Gracelyne	Small brand offering squash frames and strings	Confirm availability directly; the squash catalogue showed sold-out labels when checked

Availability note: A brand may have a current website or retailer listing without every racquet being available to order. This matters particularly when buying older or less widely distributed models.

Established Squash Racquet Brands

Tecnifibre

Tecnifibre is known for its squash strings and racquets, particularly the Carboflex range. Its professional player roster includes names such as Mostafa Asal, Mohamed ElShorbagy, Nouran Gohar and Nour El Sherbini.

The brand offers different frame weights and designs, giving club players several options beyond the racquets associated with its leading professionals.

Dunlop

Dunlop has a long history in squash, producing racquets, balls, strings and accessories. Its PSA partnership, extended in September 2026, covers balls, racquets, strings, grips and luggage.

Diego Elias is among the prominent players associated with Dunlop. Four-time world champion Ali Farag also played with the brand throughout much of his career before retiring in May 2025.

HEAD

HEAD brings its broad racquet-sport experience to a squash range offering different weights, balances and head shapes. Paul Coll is one of its best-known squash players, featuring in the brand’s 2025–26 season review.

Its range gives recreational and competitive players several models to compare, with the individual frame’s specifications determining how it feels on court.

Specialist Squash Racquet Brands

Harrow and Karakal

Harrow offers squash racquets in both traditional and teardrop head shapes, with different weights and balances to suit individual preferences.

Karakal is particularly known for its PU Super Grips and lightweight frames. When comparing its lightest models, check whether the advertised weight refers to the frame alone or the complete racquet with strings and grip.

Black Knight and Stellar

Black Knight has its roots in squash and badminton, while Australia’s Stellar offers squash and racquetball equipment.

Both provide alternatives to the larger multisport brands, with ranges that include different frame designs and specifications.

Eye Rackets

Eye Rackets is a squash-focused brand known for its bumperless frame designs. Removing the conventional bumper strip gives these racquets a distinctive construction that sets them apart from many competing models.

Oliver

Oliver’s history began in Australia before the brand developed a longstanding European presence. Its racquet-sport heritage spans several decades and includes squash alongside other racquet sports.

Unsquashable

Unsquashable has a longstanding connection to squash legend Jahangir Khan. According to the company’s historical timeline, Rahmat Khan founded the brand in 1977, and Jahangir joined in 1978.

Today, its squash range includes racquets and accessories sold directly and through retailers.

Ashaway

Ashaway is especially well known for strings, but it also offers the Powerkill squash racquet range.

Its strings are used independently of its frames, so a player associated with Ashaway may use Ashaway strings in another manufacturer’s racquet.

Wilson, Victor and Prince

Wilson, Victor and Prince also offer squash racquets. Wilson’s squash lines include familiar names such as Pro Staff and Ultra, while Victor extends beyond its better-known badminton business into squash.

Prince has a longstanding squash presence and distinctive frame designs, including O3 models. Selection and replacement-part availability vary by country and retailer.

Value Options and Smaller Brands

Decathlon: Perfly and Opfeel

Decathlon offers squash equipment at several price points. Its UK squash listings include Perfly-branded products, while some Opfeel listings remain.

The range includes inexpensive recreational racquets and lighter graphite options. Construction, weight and balance vary between models, so the lowest-priced option may feel quite different from a higher-specification frame.

Xamsa

Xamsa is a smaller squash brand with Canadian roots, tracing its beginnings to a collaboration involving Montreal retailer Sports Virtuoso.

It offers racquets and accessories for players interested in alternatives to the larger brands. Shipping costs and local support are worth factoring into the overall price.

Manta

Manta is a Canadian racquet-sport company with roots dating to 1972. Its squash heritage extends well beyond the entry-level market.

Models and availability vary, so compare current offers from the company and specialist retailers. Listings on Amazon.com provide another place to check prices, although stock and seller selection can change.

Salming and ProKennex

Salming is better known for indoor court footwear, but its squash racquets also appear through specialist retailers. ProKennex squash models are available through selected sellers as well.

For either brand, check the model’s specifications, warranty coverage and availability of replacement grommets—especially when buying older stock.

Gracelyne

Gracelyne is a small brand whose squash collection includes teardrop and oval frames, along with strings and accessories.

Its racquet listings showed sold-out labels at the time of this update, so check directly for restocking information before adding one to your shortlist.

How to Choose a Squash Racquet

Use the brand list to narrow your search, then compare the actual racquets:

• Weight: Check whether the quoted figure is frame-only, unstrung or ready to play. Figures measured differently are not directly comparable.
• Balance: A lighter racquet can still feel relatively heavy in the head. Balance affects the swing as well as total weight.
• Head shape: Teardrop and traditional bridged designs offer different string-bed layouts. Neither is automatically best for every beginner.
• Strings and grip: String type, tension and grip condition can alter how a familiar frame feels.
• Support: Check replacement grommets, warranty terms and access to a squash stringer.
• A trial hit: If possible, borrow or demo two or three models. Compare how comfortably you swing and how consistently you contact the ball.

For a first graphite racquet, an advertised frame weight around 130–145 g can be a useful starting point to try, rather than a rule. Choose something comfortable to swing repeatedly, and confirm how the manufacturer measures its weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which squash racquet brand is best for beginners?

There is no single best brand for every beginner. Start by comparing accessible models from Decathlon, HEAD and Dunlop, alongside discounted racquets from other established brands. Prioritise manageable weight, comfortable balance, price and local support over professional endorsements.

What racquet brands do professional squash players use?

Examples include Tecnifibre, Dunlop and HEAD. Tecnifibre’s official squash pages feature Mostafa Asal and Nour El Sherbini; Dunlop is associated with Diego Elias, and HEAD with Paul Coll.

These examples illustrate brand presence, not a live ranking of sponsorships. Player contracts and equipment can change, and older signature models may remain on sale after a player retires.

Are expensive squash racquets always better?

A higher price does not establish that a racquet will suit your swing better. Compare the actual specifications and feel. A discounted previous-generation model can also be worth considering if it comes from a reliable seller and replacement parts remain available.

Which squash racquet brands have Canadian roots?

Black Knight, Xamsa and Manta have Canadian roots or founding connections. A brand’s origin does not necessarily tell you where its current racquets are manufactured.

Do Babolat and Yonex make squash racquets?

Neither brand’s main official website presented a dedicated current squash racquet range when checked for this update. Babolat prominently features tennis, padel and badminton, while Yonex features other sports including tennis and badminton.

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