Dunlop Squash Balls

Squash balls are unlike any other sports ball. The ball doesn't bounce until it is warmed up by hitting it hard 50-100 times. After that the ball reaches an equilibirum temperature and is quite bouncy. Unfortuntately you have to continue to hit the ball hard to keep it warm and lively.

Since beginners and intermediate players can not hit hard and have long rallies, Dunlop offer four different type of squash balls. The difference among them is that they will bounce the same without having to hit them hard.

These are the four balls offered by Dunlop:
•  Pro - double yellow dot
•  Competition -single yellow dot (for club players and/or cool courts)
•  Progress (for intermediate players)
•  Beginner - blue color and slightly oversized


So start with the beginner ball since it has an instant bounce and will be bouncy even if you don't hit it hard. As you start to hit the ball harder with consistency and accuracy then work on up to the next level ball. This way you can achieve the same bounce even though you are hitting the ball harder. 

Also make sure you wash your balls after every match, particularly if you notice it slides a lot. This is because it picks up fine dust which makes the surface shiny. A quick wash will restore the surface to its original grippy feel. Always play with the balls till they break!