What will the Program provide for me?
- one pair of eyeguards per year **Important Note**If you wear glasses at any time (eye infection, etc.) we will need to make special accomodation for you, so notify Tim ASAP.**
- squash string to restring your racquet
- one uniform shirt and skort (skirt with spandex shorts) for team matches (laundered after each match)
- one Boathouse top and bottom for team matches (for top 10 varsity players)
- one Smith travel bag (for top 10 varsity)
- one racquet bag (for top 10 varsity)
- squash balls
- overgrip
What must I purchase myself?
- two identical squash racquets (one to try out for the team – the second once you make and decide to stay with the team – so by second week of November).
- one pair of squash shoes (gum-soled tennis or volleyball shoes might be acceptable)
- one pair of running/jogging shoes
- you must pay for the actual labour involved in the stringing of your racquet: Mike Pinard 413-529-0529) is our recommended stringer. If you leave your racquet and some string (see Tim for the string) in the team racquet bag in the back of the equipment both (along with cash or a check made out to Mke Pinard), Mike will pick up your racquet and drop it off, usually within 48 hours.
What other items might I want to obtain to play squash?
- headbands, wristbands, towel (obtain from equipment booth prior to matches/trips)
- second pair of squash shoes if you sweat a lot
- sports watch to time training activities
- skipping rope for interval training
Are there recommended products available at discounted prices?
- The racquet recommended for the team is the Prince Sovereign TT – durable, light, and suitable for various styles of play. Tim plays with this racquet and it has been the most popular choice on the team for the last 5 years. Available from Tim for $55 at start of season – you can order yourself from Prince or Henri Salaun sports for about $60 including shipping during the season.
- There are two recommended squash shoes: the Adidas Stabil 7 for women which is for normal or narrow width feet; and the Prince NFS II 1.0 which will accomodate a wider foot. The Stabil can be ordered from Fromuth’s for $45-$62 (plus shipping) and the NFS II 1.0 can be ordered from Prince for $32.80 (plus shipping). See below on how to order.
What if I want to buy non-recommended products?
- Several companies offer discounts because of your association to Smith College Squash. Henri Salaun has free next day shipping and very good prices; Squash Gear is run by my friend Ben, and Fromuth’s has a large selection of racquet sport products at wholesale prices.
- Stores at the Holyoke Mall are a local possibility as is Jonathon’s in Hadley but it is difficult to find squash shoes and racquets at decent prices outside of the world’s major cities.
How do I order from Fromuth’s or Prince?
- Contact Smith Coach Tim Bacon at tbacon@smith.edu
