Squash equipment retail serves a dedicated club-based player community. The UK has a strong squash participation base, and specialist squash retailers operate both online and through club pro shops. The category is relatively focused — rackets, balls, shoes, strings, and accessories — making migration to Shopify straightforward once specifications are properly set up.

Product categories

Squash rackets: Beginner, club, performance. Weight, balance, frame shape, string pattern.
Balls: Competition (double yellow dot), club (yellow dot), beginner (red/blue dot). Temperature-dependent selection.
Squash 57 (Racketball): Larger ball, different rackets and court. Growing participation.
Footwear: Non-marking indoor court shoes. Lateral support, cushioning.
Strings and stringing: Gauge, material, tension. Stringing service.
Eyewear: Protective eyewear mandatory in many junior competitions. EN 166 or ASTM F803.
Accessories: Grips, overgrips, vibration dampeners, wristbands, racket bags.

Racket specifications

product.metafields.squash.racket_weight_g = "125"            // typically 110-180g
product.metafields.squash.balance = "Head-heavy / Even / Head-light"
product.metafields.squash.frame_shape = "Open throat / Teardrop / Classic"
product.metafields.squash.string_pattern = "16x18 / 14x19"
product.metafields.squash.head_size_cm2 = "500"              // typical 490-530 cm²
product.metafields.squash.shaft_flex = "Stiff / Medium / Flexible"
product.metafields.squash.frame_material = "Graphite / Carbon / Composite"
product.metafields.squash.grip_size = "Standard"             // squash grips are universal
product.metafields.squash.level = "Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced"

Ball dot grading

Squash ball dot colour indicates bounciness — critical for correct ball selection based on player level and court temperature:

product.metafields.squash.ball_type = "Squash / Squash 57 (Racketball)"
product.metafields.squash.dot_colour = "Double yellow / Yellow / Red / Blue / Orange"
product.metafields.squash.level = "Competition / Club / Beginner"
product.metafields.squash.bounce = "Low (double yellow) / Medium / High (blue)"
product.metafields.squash.temp_min_c = "25"                  // double yellow needs warm courts
product.metafields.squash.wsf_approved = "true"              // World Squash Federation approved

Ball selection guide for product pages:

Double yellow dot: competition grade, very low bounce — for experienced players in warm courts
Yellow dot (single): club grade, slightly bouncier — beginners and cold courts
Red dot: junior and beginner, most bounce — easier to rally
Blue/orange dot: very high bounce — children and complete beginners
Squash 57 balls: larger, bouncier ball for Squash 57/Racketball variant

Protective eyewear

Squash is a high-risk sport for eye injury due to the pace and enclosed court. Many clubs mandate eyewear:

England Squash mandatory eyewear policy: all junior players under 19 must wear WSF-approved protective eyewear in competition
WSF approved eyewear: meets ASTM F803 standard — note compliance on product page
Adult players: strongly recommended but not always mandatory at club level — note safety benefits in descriptions

product.metafields.squash.eyewear_standard = "ASTM F803 / WSF approved"
product.metafields.squash.lens_type = "Polycarbonate"
product.metafields.squash.fogless = "true"                   // anti-fog coating

Squash 57 (Racketball)

Squash 57 (formerly Racketball) uses a larger ball and wider racket than standard squash. Growing participation, especially among older players and squash beginners:

Rackets: wider head, similar frame to squash but optimised for larger ball
Balls: single colour coding (not dot system): blue or yellow depending on manufacturer
Note clearly whether a product is for Squash or Squash 57 — beginners may confuse the two

Club and leisure centre wholesale

Ball bulk orders: clubs buy ball packs (tubes of 3) by the case — repeat order system
Club pro shop supplies: stocking rackets, balls, strings, and accessories for club member purchase
Trade pricing: 15–20% below RRP for verified club pro shops and leisure centres

Post-migration checklist for squash stores

Rackets: weight (g), balance, frame shape, and level as metafields
Balls: dot colour, bounce level, WSF approval, and temperature recommendation as metafields
Ball selection guide: dot colour explanation on product pages or category description
Squash 57: products clearly distinguished from standard squash with tags or separate collection
Eyewear: ASTM F803 / WSF compliance noted; mandatory status for juniors highlighted
Stringing service: configured as a product if offered
Club wholesale: trade account pricing for pro shops and leisure centres

Migrating a squash equipment store from WooCommerce to Shopify (2026)