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Most squash balls sold in the Netherlands come from one of these 2 manufacturers:
Each has a range whale suitable for use from junior starters to the pro game.
Why do squash balls have dots?
The type of squash ball you choose to play with depends on the speed of play and the bounce required PSA.
The larger the ball, the greater the bounce, giving players more time to complete their shots. This is ideal for beginners or players looking to develop their squash skills.
The dot indicates which a level the ball has:
- Double yellow: Extra super slow with a super low bounce suitable for experienced professionals, such as the Dunlop Pro
- Yellow Single: Extra slow with a low bounce suitable for club players, such as the Dunlop Competition
- Red: Slow with a low bounce suitable for club players and recreational players, such as the Dunlop Progress
- Blue: Fast with a high bounce suitable for beginners, such as the Dunlop Intro
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Dunlop squash balls
Dunlop is the largest squash ball brand in the world and is by far the best-selling ball in the Netherlands. The following balls are in the Dunlop range:
The Dunlop Pro Squash Ball is designed for use in the top segment of the sport.
Used by pro and good club players, the Pro ball has 2 yellow dots. The ball has the lowest bounce and has a diameter of 40 mm.
The next level of ball is called the Dunlop Competition Squash Ball. The match ball has a yellow dot and gives a slightly higher bounce, giving you up to 10% more hang time to play your stroke.
The ball measures the same as the Pro ball at 40mm. This ball is designed for regular club players.
Next up is the Dunlop Progress Squash Ball. The Progress squash ball is 6% larger, has a diameter of 42,5 mm and has a red dot.
This ball has a 20% longer hang time and is designed for improving your game and recreational players.
Finally, in the standard Dunlop range we have the Dunlop Max Squash Ball which has now been renamed the Dunlop Intro ball.
This is perfect for adult beginners, it has a blue dot and measures 45mm. Compared to the Dunlop Pro ball, this has 40% more hang time.
Dunlop also produces 2 squash balls for the junior game and they are as follows:
- The Dunlop Fun Mini Squash Ball is designed for players up to 7 years old and has a diameter of 60 mm. This has the highest bounce of all Dunlop squash balls and is part of the Stage 1 Mini Squash development program.
- The Dunlop Play Mini Squash ball is part of the Stage 2 Mini Squash development program and is 47mm in diameter. The ball was designed for players ages 7 to 10, after that they would move on to the Dunlop Intro ball.
View all Dunlop squash balls here
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Unsquashable
The other leading brand in the Netherlands is Unsquashable which is produced by T Price in the UK.
There are 3 main balls that are part of the Unsquashable range for the junior program.
The Unsquashable Mini Fundation Squash Ball is the largest and is part of the Stage 1 squash development program.
This ball measures 60mm in diameter and is very similar to the Dunlop Fun ball, except it is divided into two colors red and yellow.
This is designed to show the player spin and movement of the ball through the air.
The Unsquashable Mini Improver Squash ball is similar to the Dunlop Play ball and was also designed as part of the Phase 2 squash development program.
The ball measures approximately 48mm and has a split color of orange and yellow.
Finally, the Unsquashable Mini Pro Squash Ball is a ball designed for junior players who have progressed and are now playing matches.
The ball is split colored in yellow and green to show a flight through the air. The ball measures approximately 44mm.
View all Unsquashable balls here
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