The 10 Best Squash Racquets

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in November of 2018. Finding the right squash racquet can be overwhelming for beginner and experienced players alike. With all of the new models being released in a variety of price ranges, it can be difficult to know which will best suit your needs. We've cut through all the noise for you and listed the top options across every budget. The right one of these will help you up your game on the court. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Harrow Vapor

The Harrow Vapor (appx. $150) generates a lot of power, while still providing a high level of ball control, turning you into an unstoppable force on the court. It has a very large sweet spot, making it forgiving of mishits, and doesn't transfer too many vibrations to your hand.

Carbon graphite construction
Prestrung at the factory
Shaft is nice and stiff

2. Black Knight Bandit 3

The Black Knight Bandit 3 (appx. $79) is a reasonably-priced option that has a moderate level of stiffness in the shaft. While we wouldn't necessarily recommend it for competition play, it is a great choice to help improve your game because of the small sweet spot.

Comfortable grip
Feels balanced in the hand
Extremely durable

3. Tecnifibre Carboflex

The Tecnifibre Carboflex (appx. $119) is available in three weights, all of which can transfer a lot of power to the ball. This is most likely due to the head-heavy design that seems to enhance your swing speed and having an Isomorph shaft.

Explosive sweet spot
Comes with high-quality strings
Good choice for advanced players

4. Head Micro Gel

At 145 grams, the Head Micro Gel (about $100) is a heavy option that can really help you build up strength in your swinging arm. It features a poly filler in the frame to make it stiffer and reduce a lot of the shocks that would normally transfer to you when hitting the ball.

Creates a nice rebound effect
Center of mass is close to the butt
Low string density

5. Prince Textreme Pro Warrior 600 X

The Prince Textreme Pro Warrior 600 X (about $129) Ramy Ashour Signature series has a 16 by 17 string pattern that provides a lot of control for experienced users, though some beginners may feel it gets away from them a bit during their swings.

Can take a beating
Designed to reduce twisting
Head size is a little small

6. Graphene XT Cyano

The Graphene XT Cyano (around $120) is an extremely low-weight, head-heavy model that offers incredible maneuverability and should, hopefully, help you reach a few more of those difficult balls. Despite this, it doesn't seem to sacrifice much power.

Long corrugated rails in the shaft
Open string pattern
Frame is too brittle

7. Black Knight C2C

The long main strings of the Black Knight C2C (appx. $136) feature a power channel that adds a lot of punchiness to your hits if you connect with the ball on, or close to, the sweet spot. Canadian players will appreciate the cool maple leaf graphics.

Evenly balanced at the midpoint
Comes with a slightly ridged grip
Includes a full cover

8. Head Xenon 135 RKT

The Head Xenon 135 RKT (about $110) has a small 460-square centimeter surface area that can help you improve your hit accuracy, but may be difficult for beginners to play with. It does have a large sweet spot, though, so when you connect, it usually produces a nice shot.

Absorbs a lot of vibrations
Used by many professionals
Takes a while to get used to

9. Head Nano Ti

The Head Nano Ti (about $75) has been a popular choice for a long time due to its balance of power, control, and durability. It can help to improve your shot consistency and comes in at a wallet-friendly price that everybody can appreciate.

Good for almost any skill level
Included strings break easily
Feels heavier than advertised

10. Prince TT Sovereign

The Prince TT Sovereign (about $79) is built with tungsten in the frame to increase its stability as it makes contact with the ball during your swing. This also reduces its flexibility, allowing you to transfer every ounce of power from your arm as you hit.

Long shaft provides good reach
Feels very light in play
Not durable enough

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