Best Squash Balls AI pick
Chosen by an AI model from its trained knowledge, with its reasoning.
AI pick: Dunlop Pro Double Yellow Dot
The official professional and club-match ball, with the lowest bounce for the truest game once properly warmed up.
Not for: Beginners and casual players, who will find it too dead to keep rallies going.
AI picks by need
For beginners and juniors
Dunlop Intro Blue Dot
The largest, bounciest ball in the range, giving new players more time to reach it.
Not for: Intermediate and better players, for whom it bounces too much.
For improving recreational players
Dunlop Progress Red Dot
A mid-bounce ball that bridges the gap between the beginner ball and competition balls.
Not for: Club league players, who should move to yellow-dot balls.
For club players in cold courts
Dunlop Competition Single Yellow Dot
Slightly more bounce than the double yellow, which helps in cold courts or for regular club play.
Not for: Advanced players on warm courts who want the standard match ball.
What the AI looks for in Squash Balls
- Dot colour equals bounce
- Double yellow (lowest bounce) > single yellow > red > blue/larger intro ball (highest bounce) Using a ball too slow for your level kills rallies; too bouncy and the game gets too easy.
- Warm-up
- Yellow-dot balls need a few minutes of hitting before they bounce properly A cold double yellow ball barely bounces, which is normal and not a defect.
- Court temperature
- In cold courts, go one step bouncier than you would use otherwise Temperature changes ball bounce a lot.
- Sport match
- Squash balls and racquetball balls are not interchangeable Racquetball balls are hollow and far bouncier.
Brands that matter
- Dunlop: The standard ball for professional and club play worldwide.
- Head: Makes a dot-coded range as an alternative.
- Tecnifibre: Squash-focused brand with its own balls.
What to avoid
- Buying double yellow balls for beginners
- Using racquetball balls on a squash court
Questions
Why does my new double yellow ball barely bounce?
It has to warm up. Hit it hard for a few minutes and it will reach its proper bounce.