Head Metallix 130 Squash Racket [Misc.]

I bought two of the best reviewed racquets, Head Microgel CT 135 and Head Metallix 130 to compare them. Both of the are excellent racquets. I had an inexpensive Prince F3 Agile (around $30) before these. Compared to the Prince F3, these racquets are amazing. I and my friend could clearly feel the difference in our games from switching to these. The differences between these racquets seem minute in the beginning but they start to become visible the longer you play. Although the difference is only 5g, it is surprising how different they feel, Metallix feels much lighter compared to Microgel. With Metallix you get a better control over your shots and it has a good maneuverability, but the Microgel has better power. For drop shots Metallix shines, but for volleys or back of the court shots Microgel is better; the shots have much better feel. I had a difficult time deciding between the two, but I tend to hit the ball harder to the back of the court, so I finally chose Microgel, my friend who has a touch game, needs more control, so he prefers Microgel.

I’ve got the racket for junior player, the weight is good. However the strings could be a bit more tighter cause they keep displaced making some gaps which affect the shots.finally I would like to say that it is a bit over priced.In general, it is good for beginner player.

Purchased this racquet on January 2014, have used it at least once a week; during the winter 2-3 times a week.Still works great, and everytime I pick up someone else's racket I think, "you use this??"It's light, well balanced, good sweet spot, works like a charm!

Please do not buy this racquet and save your money for something better. I bought two of these racquets thinking the deal was great and all. In a less than 6 months, the racquet frame of both racquets has failed at the exact same spot. I have only been playing squash for six month, once a week, and although the racquet was sweet while it lasted, it didn't last very long. I expect a good racquet to be able to handle the occasional brush/contact with the side-walls when the ball gets tight, and not snap in half like this one did. I understand now why there is a such a deal on this racquet. There is NO way the racquet should be valued at $200. Given, the racquet is light, precise, and fun to play with. However, it WILL BREAK.

Racquet broke after less than a month of play. I don't play TOO rough, and expect a racquet to last much longer than that.

Nice racket but broke very easily

I've played with this racket for about 20 hours of court time now and I like it a lot. I would recommend it to anyone who is starting squash and wants to get a solid entry level racket without compromising completely (i.e. don't bother with the $30 racquets, start with this one!!!).

I am very happy with this racquet. I'm a recreational squash player and a petite female for what it's worth, so the lightness and relative cheapness of this racquet are great for me. It's not too stiff and offers good control and power (my serves are way better). I'd mostly bought pretty cheap crap racquets before this one, and the difference is obvious (I don't feel the force of hitting the ball radiating up my arm anymore or feel sore after playing). I'm also very happy with the handle on this racquet, which is wide enough that my grip doesn't slip as much as with others I've tried.