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...

String R&D: Turning Wishes into Winners

By Steve Crandall Vice President, Sales & Marketing Ashaway Racket Strings We got pretty good feedback last year when we did a couple of columns on how to make string. But a number of people wanted more: They...

Ashaway AMPS 301: The latest all-weather traction device for squash

On the squash court, the last thing you want to think about is what’s going on with the shoes on your feet while you move around the court. A short checklist would be: traction, comfort,...