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Squash, a game of strategy and endurance, is played with a racket and a round ball in a four-walled rectangular court. Players attempt to hit a small synthetic rubber ball in such a manner that their opponent cannot return it. Invented in England early in the 19th century, squash came to North America in 1885. English-speaking countries have tended to dominate championship play.

Historically, from the 1930s through the 1980s, squash racket frames were made from glued wood, and had a fairly small round head, but modern racket frames are made from graphite composites, and they have larger heads with synthetic strings. These rackets offer greater hitting power and a larger "sweet spot" than the older style rackets. Hollow, rubber squash balls weigh 24 grams and measure between 40 to 45 millimeters in diameter. Blue dots designate "high-bounce" training balls; yellow dots designate "low-bounce" competition balls. Squash shoes have a light-colored sole to avoid scuffing the floor of the court; some players wear protective goggles.

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Charlie Johnson's Squash Shop

Ohio-based squash Pro Shop has a large selection of squash racquets, footwear, apparel and accessories available at discount prices.
www.CJSquash.com