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Best Squash Rackets for Beginners in India

New to squash? These forgiving, large-sweet-spot rackets help beginners in India learn faster, with honest ₹ picks across budgets.

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Teloon Tour 170 Tornado composite squash racket for beginners in India

Best squash rackets for beginners in India: how to choose your first one

Squash is one of the most demanding and rewarding indoor sports, and it is enjoying a quiet revival in Indian clubs and apartment complexes. If you are picking up your first racket, the temptation is to grab whatever is cheapest or whatever a pro uses. Both are mistakes. The right beginner squash racket is forgiving, comfortable and built to help you learn, not to win the British Open. Here is what to look for, and which rackets fit the bill.

Weight: lighter helps, but not too light

Squash rackets are light to begin with, typically between 110 and 190 grams. For a beginner, a slightly heavier racket in the 140 to 170 gram range is actually easier to control and more stable through contact, which helps you middle the ball more often. Ultra-light pro rackets are less forgiving and demand precise technique you have not built yet. Start middleweight and you will progress faster.

Head size and shape: bigger sweet spot, fewer mishits

Head size is the beginner's best friend. A larger head, around 105 to 115 sq in, gives a bigger sweet spot so off-centre shots still go where you intend. A teardrop or open-throat shape, where the strings extend further down towards the handle, enlarges that sweet spot further. New players should avoid the small, traditional teardrop frames favoured by advanced attackers. The Teloon Tour 170 Tornado (₹2,399) is an affordable, forgiving composite frame that ticks these boxes.

Balance and material: even balance, graphite composite

An even balance suits almost every beginner and intermediate, offering a blend of control and manoeuvrability without feeling clubby or whippy. For material, graphite composite is the practical minimum for proper squash; cheaper aluminium rackets flex too much and rob you of feel. Stepping up slightly, the Head Cyber Pro (₹4,729) is a reliable graphite-composite option from a brand with deep squash heritage, and it will see you well past your first year.

Do not forget the right ball

Squash balls are graded by a coloured dot that indicates bounce and speed, and beginners must not start with the professional double-yellow-dot ball, which barely bounces until expertly warmed up. A higher-bounce single-dot or blue-dot ball keeps rallies alive while you learn. Grab the Dunlop Intro Single Dot Squash Ball (₹378) or the Dunlop Blue Dot Intro (₹380) to get longer, more enjoyable rallies from day one.

Where to go next

Once you are hooked and ready to understand the finer points of frame choice, our complete guide to choosing a squash racket goes deeper. When you are ready to upgrade, our reviews of the Head Graphene 110 and the Tecnifibre Carboflex 125 X-Speed cover popular step-up frames.

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Frequently asked questions

What weight squash racket should a beginner buy?

A middleweight racket of about 140 to 170 grams is ideal for beginners. It is more stable and forgiving through the ball than an ultra-light pro racket, helping you make clean contact while you build technique.

Which squash ball is best for beginners?

A single-dot or blue-dot ball with a higher bounce is best for beginners. Avoid the professional double-yellow-dot ball, which barely bounces until warmed up by advanced players and makes learning frustrating.

How much should I spend on a first squash racket in India?

A good beginner squash racket in India costs roughly ₹2,000 to ₹5,000. A forgiving composite frame like the Teloon Tour 170 Tornado at ₹2,399 or the Head Cyber Pro at ₹4,729 covers most new players well.