Squash string for re-stringing your racket

A specific string

The squash string is different from that of tennis: it is thinner, allowing it to bite into the small, hollow rubber squash ball more to control it and impart spin, especially on drop shots and shots along the wall. It is also strung at a lower tension, suited to the small head of the racket and a ball that bounces little. A new string restores precision and power to a worn racket.

The rest of the equipment

Squash also includes:

• Rackets.
• Balls.
• Shoes.
• Accessories, grips and overgrips.
• Bags.

Everything squash-related is gathered on the squash page.

Multifilament and gauge

Most squash strings are multifilaments, made of many thin twisted fibres, like Tecnifibre: they offer feel, comfort, and good grip on the ball. The gauge, meaning the diameter of the string, changes the game: a thin string provides more sensations and spin but breaks faster; a thicker string lasts longer. Players who often break their strings choose a slightly thicker or more durable string, like the Prince Lightning, known for its durability.

Set or reel

The string can be bought in set, like the Prince Rebel Touch or Lightning, which is the length needed to string a racket, or in reel, like the Tecnifibre two-hundred-metre option, which is more economical for clubs, stringers, and players who restring often. A string loses its tension over time, even without playing: a common rule among stringers is to restring one’s racket as many times a year as they play per week. A broken string should be replaced promptly to avoid distorting the frame.

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Frequently asked questions

What tension for a squash racket?

It generally ranges from twenty-four to twenty-eight pounds, which is about eleven to thirteen kilos. Lower tension provides power and comfort; higher tension offers control for experienced players.

What gauge of string to choose?

A thin string, around 1.10 mm, bites into the ball and facilitates spin, but breaks faster. A thicker string, around 1.20 mm, lasts longer and suits players who frequently break strings.

When to restring a squash racket?

A string that has lost its tension or whose strings move lacks precision, even without breaking. Regular players restring every few weeks to a few months, depending on their frequency of play.

Why buy a reel of string?

A two-hundred-metre reel can string about twenty squash rackets. It is aimed at clubs, stringers, and players who have their own machine.

Multifilament or monofilament for squash?

The multifilament, made of many braided fibres, is flexible, comfortable, and powerful: it is the most common choice in squash. The monofilament, tougher and more durable, is mainly found among players who break strings often.