Thoughts on Sponsorships
By Steve Crandall
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Ashaway Racket Strings
Players and tournament organizers are always interested in sponsorships. As this is a subject that is often talked of, but seldom written about, I thought it...
Head 135CT and 150CT
Head’s new line of CT (Corrugated Technology™) racquets feature one thing consistently—stiff frames with excellent feel for the ball. Two of their latest sticks, the 135CT and 150Ct, are prime examples.
While their strung weights...
Wilson (K)Sting and (K)Sonix
Wilson’s new line of racquets features some subtle changes along with the introduction of the “K” factor into their carbon frames. But what exactly is the “K” factor anyway? At the risk of getting...
Natalie Grainger Talks Hardball Doubles
By Steve Crandall
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Ashaway Racket Strings
In our July/August column, we talked with WISPA great Natalie Grainger about her game and her stringing preferences. In that same conversation, we got the distinct impression...
Light and Powerful Head 115 CT™
The evolution of the squash racquet has taken a new shape for Head which is introducing the 115 CT™—as in Corrugated Technology™. Head describes the stick as having “corrugated rails incorporated into the shaft...
Black Knight ion Storm and Drive
A year after signing David Palmer to headline its stable of sponsored professional players, Black Knight has released two David Palmer signature racquets—the ion Drive and the ion Storm.
Both the Drive and Storm share...
Ashaway AMPS 512
Ashaway’s latest addition to their line of AMPS (translation: Anatomic Multi-Performance System) is the new 512 that “incorporates a new Anatomic Stability and Cushioning System.” According to Ashaway, the 512 provides “increased cushioning and...
Prince 03 Speedports
So you wanna play like James Willstrop or Nicol David? Or how about Peter Nicol, you know, the guy who topped the World rankings for something like five years? While Prince Sports can’t turn you...
Natalie Grainger Talks String
By Steve Crandall
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Ashaway Racket Strings
Natalie Grainger is one busy woman. In addition to playing a full professional circuit—she won the US Nationals in March, is currently ranked No. 1 in...
Prince Appoints Peter Nicol As Squash Ambassador
Peter Nicol, MBE, arguably Britain’s most successful squash player of all-time, has been appointed as Squash Ambassador by Prince Sports Europe.
Through his company, Peter Nicol Squash, the former World No. 1 will manage the...