The costs of getting started playing squash
| Item | Cost | Description |
| Pair of indoor trainers | £10-£30 | Look out for high part at heel to give extra support for the ankle and indoor sole. If using for other sports bare inmind that a good level of cushion in the sole for jumping is a good idea although there is very little jumping involved in squash. |
| Racquet | 30+ | Provided by club for begginners once they have played for a year and are wanting to continue then you can consider buying a racquet. For juniors avoid heavy racquets 160g+ and avoid heavy headed racquets too as it does not help their technique. Look out for balanced or light headed on the racquet frame. A reasonable price to pay for a decent racquet. If they play alot there are two for one deals around and you should never pay the RPR price for a squash racquet you can normally get it at between 10% to 30% of the RPR. Amore detailed guide to racquet choice can be found here: http://www.squashtalk.com/html/whatsqu/racquet1.htm |
| Goggles | £10-£30 | Provided by club however again if they are playing squash alot and are keen to continue after a year then it is worth considering getting them a pair of goggles to fit them. They have to be careful not to scratch them as this can affect their visibility. |
| Perscription Goggles | £90-£120 | You can get goggles that fit over glasses if you do not have perfect vision or use contacts underneath your goggles. However some people opt for perscription goggles. Take into account what other sports you might use them for before purchasing some I would also suggest getting an eye test before purchasing them too. |
| Squash Balls | £3 | For training and competitions these will be provided. The RPR for a squash ball is around £3. For beginners that are struggling to hit the ball on a regular basis then they should purchase a blue ball for practising outside training times. Other players should purchase a black double yellow dot ball. The easiest way to buy them is in a pack of three. Discounts are available but most are sold at RPR rates. |
| Grips | £1-£5 | Depending on make, thickness and length of the grip. Again discounts available. Juniors will typically not need to replace their grip often maybe once a year if they play alot. The grip is replaced when the players hand keeps slipping on the racquet to the grip be worn and no longer "gripping". Some players use thicker grips to increase the area of the hand gripping the racquet. However most professionals use a very thin grip on the racquet. |
| Crash Tape | £2 | For a roll or section of tape that tearings when the racquet hits the wall, reducing the impact on the racquet and reduces scratches which could make the racquet dangerous after a time. |
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