Christmas gifts for squash players are easiest to get right when you stick to the kit every player goes through, rather than trying to guess the exact racket they like.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 1 November 2026.
Christmas gifts for squash players are easiest to get right when you stick to the kit every player goes through, rather than trying to guess the exact racket they like. Squash is played indoors all year, and winter is when many club leagues and boxes are in full swing, so practical extras such as fresh grips, a tube of balls, protective eyewear or a bag to carry everything in tend to be used straight away. Rackets are more personal, because players get used to a certain weight and balance, so we have included one beginner racket and one lighter performance racket with their weights and head sizes from the listings to help you choose. For fans of the game there are also two squash books and a fun mug. Whether you are buying for a beginner who has just joined a club, a regular league player or someone who coaches juniors, the comparison table shows the type, key feature, size or weight and material of each gift from its Amazon UK listing, and the FAQ covers what people most often search about squash kit. We found 10 gifts for squash players in stock on Amazon UK with a live buy-box price when we checked on 1 November 2026. Our overall pick is the Dunlop Squash Eyewear for Club Players, Black at £14.99, the budget pick is the HEAD Wristband, 2.5 Inch, Red at £4.49, and our pick for keen club players is the Karakal PU Super Grips, Box of 24, Assorted Colours at £69.95. Prices and stock change often, so check both on Amazon before you buy.
Quick comparison
| Product | Price | Best for | Type | Key feature (listing) | Size / weight (listing) | Material (listing) |
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| Dunlop Squash Eyewear for Club Players, Black | £14.99 | Safer play for any level | Squash protective eyewear | WSF-approved; elastic headband; microfibre pouch | One size; 0.11 kg | Polycarbonate frame and lens |
| HEAD Wristband, 2.5 Inch, Red | £4.49 | A low-cost stocking filler | Sweatband wristband | Keeps sweat off the face on court; stretchy | 2.5 in; one size | 90% nylon, 10% elastane |
| Karakal PU Super Grips, Box of 24, Assorted Colours | £69.95 | Keen club and league players | Replacement racket grips | Box of 24 PU Super Grips; assorted colours | 24 grips | PU |
| Dunlop Pro Squash Balls, Double Yellow Dot, Tube of 3 | £7.99 | Regular and advanced players | Squash balls | Double yellow dot; lowest bounce in the Dunlop range; for advanced players | Tube of 3; 40 mm | – |
| Raquex Racket Bag for 1 to 3 Squash or Badminton Rackets | £16.99 | Carrying rackets to the club | Racket bag and cover | Holds 1-3 rackets; zip closure; adjustable shoulder strap | Holds 1-3 rackets | Polyester |
| HEAD Nano Ti Spector 2.0 Squash Racket | £23.18 | Beginners and casual players | Squash racket (beginner) | Nano Titanium; head-light balance; 14 x 19 string pattern; headcover included | 195 g; 485 cm² head | Nano Titanium and graphite |
| Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 135 Squash Racket | £69.95 | An upgrade for regular players | Squash racket (performance) | Airshaft frame; 12 enlarged string eyelets; 16 x 19 string pattern | 135 g; 500 cm² head | 100% carbon frame |
| Hippowarehouse Born to Play Squash Forced to Work Mug | £8.95 | A fun office gift | Novelty mug | Printed squash slogan; dishwasher and microwave safe | 10 oz | Ceramic |
| Jahangir Khan 555 by Rod Gilmour (paperback) | £16.99 | Fans of squash history | Book (sports biography) | Jahangir Khan's unbeaten run, 1981-1986 | 296 pages | – |
| Double Yellow: The Ultimate Guide to Levelling Up Your Squash Game by Chris Diprose | £11.99 | Club players wanting to improve | Book (tactics guide) | Tactics and mindset for club players | 152 pages | – |
Specs from each Amazon UK listing (– = not stated on the listing); prices checked on Amazon UK on 1 November 2026.
Our picks
Dunlop Squash Eyewear for Club Players
Dunlop Squash Eyewear for Club Players
£14.99
Best overall
HEAD Wristband
HEAD Wristband
£4.49
Best budget
Karakal PU Super Grips
Karakal PU Super Grips
£69.95
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
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The products
Buying advice
Our top picks
Best overall: Dunlop Squash Eyewear for Club Players, Black (£14.99). Protective eyewear is a gift that looks after them on court, and England Squash strongly recommends it for all players, not just juniors. The Amazon UK listing describes a moulded polycarbonate frame and lens, polycarbonate side arms, an elastic headband and a microfibre pouch, and says this Dunlop pair is WSF-approved. It is one size, the listing gives a weight of 0.11 kg and a 2-year manufacturer warranty, and it is made for adult players. If they wear prescription glasses, check with them first, as squash eyewear may need to fit over their glasses.
Best budget: HEAD Wristband, 2.5 Inch, Red (£4.49). The cheapest gift here and an easy stocking filler, because squash is a sweaty game and sweatbands get washed often. The listing describes a 2.5 inch wristband made to keep your face dry on court when there is no towel nearby, made from 90% nylon and 10% elastane for stretch. It is one size and is sold singly, and the listing says it comes in other colours, so pick one they will like.
Best for keen club players: Karakal PU Super Grips, Box of 24, Assorted Colours (£69.95). Grips wear out with sweat and regular play, which is why a big box of them makes a good gift for someone who plays every week. This listing is a box of 24 Karakal PU Super Grips in assorted colours, enough for many re-grips over the year. It is the priciest gift in this guide alongside the performance racket, so it suits a keen league or club player, and squash-shop gift guides often mention a box of Karakal grips as a present for regular players.
More Christmas gifts for squash players
Dunlop Pro Squash Balls, Double Yellow Dot, Tube of 3 (£7.99). Balls are a classic squash stocking filler. The listing describes these as the double yellow dot competition ball, the official ball of the WSF, PSA and WSA, with a standard 40 mm size and the lowest bounce of Dunlop's range, made for advanced, tournament and club players. It is a tube of 3. For a beginner, a bouncier ball is usually a better choice, so check what they normally play with (see the FAQ below).
Raquex Racket Bag for 1 to 3 Squash or Badminton Rackets (£16.99). A simple bag is handy for a player who still carries their racket loose or in an old cover. The listing describes a polyester bag that holds 1, 2 or 3 standard squash or badminton rackets, with room for balls, keys and a wallet, a zip closure and an adjustable shoulder strap, and says it can also be used as a full-length racket cover. The colour shown is blue and black.
HEAD Nano Ti Spector 2.0 Squash Racket (£23.18). A good starter racket for someone new to squash or a friend you want to bring along to the club. The listing describes it as ideal for beginners and recreational players, with a Nano Titanium and graphite frame, a weight of 195 g, a 485 cm² head, a 14 x 19 string pattern and a head-light balance for quicker reactions. The box contains the racket and a headcover.
Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 135 Squash Racket (£69.95). A much lighter racket for a player who wants an upgrade. The listing gives a weight of 135 g, a 500 cm² head and a 16 x 19 string pattern, with a 100% carbon frame, Airshaft frame geometry and 12 enlarged string eyelets that the listing says give a bigger sweet spot. Weight and balance are personal choices in squash, so this is best bought for someone who has told you they want a lighter racket, or with a gift receipt.
Hippowarehouse Born to Play Squash Forced to Work Mug (£8.95). A fun desk gift for the player who would rather be on court. It is printed with "Born to play squash, forced to work", and the listing describes a 10 oz white ceramic mug that is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Jahangir Khan 555 by Rod Gilmour (paperback) (£16.99). A great read for squash fans. The book description says it tells the story behind Pakistani squash great Jahangir Khan's unbeaten run from 1981 to 1986, from his upbringing to the pressure he faced. The listing shows a 296-page paperback second edition from Pitch Publishing.
Double Yellow: The Ultimate Guide to Levelling Up Your Squash Game by Chris Diprose (£11.99). A practical book for a club player who wants to win more league matches. The book description says it is a tactical squash companion for club players, covering mindset under pressure, tactical principles for rallies, and shot selection, movement and momentum. The listing shows 152 pages, independently published in July 2025.
Squash gifts by level
For a beginner, the HEAD racket (£23.18), the eyewear (£14.99) and the bag (£16.99) together make a starter kit. For a regular league player, grips (£69.95), balls (£7.99) and the Double Yellow tactics book (£11.99) are things they will use all season, while the Tecnifibre racket (£69.95) suits someone ready for a lighter frame.
Stocking fillers for squash players
The wristband (£4.49), the tube of balls (£7.99) and the mug (£8.95) are all under £10, so they work well as stocking fillers or Secret Santa gifts for a teammate. The Jahangir Khan book (£16.99) is a good pick for a fan of squash history.
What to look for in a Christmas gift for a squash player
Match the ball to their level. Dunlop balls run from bouncier balls for beginners to the double yellow dot Pro ball with the lowest bounce, and the squash tour (PSA) points out that many newer players struggle to warm a pro ball up. If you are not sure, ask what they usually play with or which dot is on their balls.
Be careful with rackets. Weight, balance and head size are personal, so a racket is safest as a gift for a beginner, or for someone who has said exactly what they want. Keep the gift receipt, and check returns on the listing before you buy.
Think about safety. England Squash says eye protection must be worn by under-19s in competition and by all players in doubles, and strongly recommends it for everyone. It advises looking for the British Standard BS EN 18527-2:2021 when buying, so check the listing of any eyewear you choose.
Consumables are always useful. Grips, balls and sweatbands wear out, so they are rarely wasted, even for a player who already has all the kit.
Check the price and delivery. Every gift here cost between £4.49 and £69.95 when we checked on 1 November 2026. Prices change often, so check the total and the delivery date on Amazon before you order, especially close to Christmas.
How we chose these picks
We only included products that were in stock on Amazon UK with a single live buy-box price in pounds when we checked on 1 November 2026, read with a UK delivery address. We skipped listings showing low stock, no stock line or unclear details, and we avoided repeating products already featured in our other guides. Specs in the comparison table come from each product's Amazon UK listing, and a dash means the listing does not state that detail. Descriptions are based on what each listing says; we have not tested these products ourselves, and we have not used star ratings or review counts.
Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 1 November 2026 and can change at any time. Check the current price, details and delivery date on Amazon before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What to get a squash player?
Kit they use every week is the safest choice: grips, balls, sweatbands, protective eyewear or a bag. Squash shop gift guides suggest the same kinds of things and point out that rackets are harder to choose as a surprise because every player has their own preferences. This guide has 10 ideas from £4.49 when we checked on 1 November 2026.
Do you need goggles for squash?
For some players, yes. England Squash says eye protection must be worn by all junior players (under 19) in any competition, and by players of all ages in doubles competitions. It strongly recommends eye protection for everyone in training and practice too, says standard prescription glasses are not designed for squash, and advises looking for the British Standard BS EN 18527-2:2021 when buying.
What squash ball should a beginner use?
A bouncier ball than the one the pros use. Dunlop's range goes from the blue ball for beginners and the red ball for improvers to the single yellow dot for club players and the double yellow dot Pro ball, which has the lowest bounce. The PSA says many beginners struggle to warm up a pro-grade ball, and using a ball that suits your level makes rallies longer.
What is the difference between single dot and double dot squash balls?
The bounce. In Dunlop's range the double yellow dot Pro ball has the lowest bounce and the shortest hang time, and is made for advanced players, while the single yellow dot ball bounces a little more and is aimed at club players. Both are a standard size, and the Pro ball is the one used in professional competition.
Why do you have to warm up a squash ball?
Because a cold squash ball hardly bounces. The PSA says a pro-grade ball barely bounces at room temperature but bounces more than twice as much once it is warm, and research in the American Journal of Physics found that the bounce increases as the ball's rubber warms up. That is why players hit the ball for a few minutes before a match.
What shoes to wear for squash?
Indoor court shoes with non-marking soles. England Squash says some clubs and providers require non-marking rubber soles, and its competition rules say players must wear suitable clothing including non-marking soles. Shoes are a size-specific gift, so they are best bought with the player or with a gift receipt.
