HEAD EXTREME 145 Squash Racquet

The HEAD Extreme 145 is a highly durable, power-focused squash racket tailored for beginners, casual recreational players, and improving club players.

Serving as the heaviest and most forgiving full-graphite entry model in HEAD’s Extreme teardrop family, this racket is engineered to make power generation entirely effortless while offering a structurally stable build that easily handles the learning curves of the game.

Core Performance Description

1. Heavy-Hitting Baseline Momentum: Carrying an unstrung frame weight of 145 grams, this racket packs plenty of physical mass. While advanced pros often favor hyper-light frames, this higher weight class is a massive advantage for starters. The extra weight acts as a built-in stabilizer, generating excellent "plow-through" that lets you drive the ball deep into the back corners using a slower, smoother swing.
2. The Power-Focused 12x17 Layout: To help developing players generate deep baseline drives without needing perfect, high-speed pro technique, the racket utilizes an open 12 x 17 straight string pattern. This open grid allows the strings to stretch and snap back effectively, creating an explosive "trampoline effect" that adds easy velocity and gives you extra bite on the ball.
3. Head-Light, Comfortable Handling: To prevent the 145-gram frame from feeling heavy or causing early arm fatigue, HEAD engineered it with a distinct head-light balance. Shifting the center of mass closer to your hand makes the racket feel surprisingly nimble, allowing beginners to react quickly to volleys on the T.
4. Premium Graphite Construction: Unlike cheap alloy starter frames, the Extreme 145 is built from a high-quality graphite matrix. It provides excellent energy transfer from your swing to the ball, combined with a clean, responsive feel that helps you develop your touch and short-game placement.

Key Technologies

1. Innegra Technology: High-performance, ultra-tough crystalline fibers are integrated directly into the carbon structure. On ball contact, Innegra works as an exceptional internal shock absorber, reducing harsh, high-frequency vibrations by up to 17% to maximize control, protect your arm, and heavily increase frame durability.
2. Teardrop Geometry: The open-throat structure completely removes the traditional horizontal bridge, extending the vertical strings deep down into the shaft. This layout dramatically widens the sweet spot, minimizing frustrating mis-hits.

Summary: The HEAD Extreme 145 is a reliable, high-utility companion for finding your footing on the squash court. By combining a shock-absorbing Innegra build with an ultra-forgiving teardrop sweet spot and an open 12x17 string pattern, it gives new players all the power and comfort needed to enjoy long rallies and build early confidence.

Specifications

• Series: Extreme Series (Entry-Level / Club Power).
• Player Level: Beginner / Starter / Casual Recreational.
• Frame Weight: 145g (Unstrung).
• Balance: Head Light.
• Head Size: 495 cm² (76.7 sq. in.).
• String Pattern: 12 x 17 (Open / Power-oriented).
• Frame Shape: Open Throat / Teardrop (V-Shaft).
• Beam Profile: 19.5 - 20.5 - 21.5 mm (Tapered).
• Composition: Full Graphite / Innegra Hybrid Composite.
• Factory Grip: HEAD Synthetic Padded Grip.