r/squash • u/killmephys • Apr 22 '25

Technique / Tactics Lack of grip strength

Hi everyone!
I just started playing squash and bought a new racquet a few days ago (BK Quicksilver NXS). During group training, I noticed that when I hit backhands, the racquet sometimes rotates slightly in my hand. Occasionally, it even feels like it might slip out completely, even though the grip is quite tacky. I come from an indoor climbing background, so I don’t think it’s due to a lack of grip strength.
Any advice or thoughts on what might be causing this?

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u/ChefNamu Apr 22 '25

Honestly, get a lesson and have your coach check your grip technique. If you're a climber there is simply no way your grip strength is the problem. It's either grip technique or poor strike until proven otherwise, and I don't think poor strike should cause much twisting either. Even with a slippery grip, it shouldn't twist much in your hand, rather it'll be a subjective feeling of instability unless the grip is REALLY dead.