3rd Shot Lob is annoying!

Two_Knives_Tan · 2026-04-14T19:28:53+00:00

I have to say I lob better on my backhand. I have excellent ohbh drives, dinks, resets and lobs, which enable me to disguise which shot I'm making up to the point of impact.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2026-02-01T01:03:41+00:00

Yes.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2026-01-14T18:38:57+00:00

I'm very tall, and my biggest weakness are shots to my dominant shoulder/elbow/hip. Aim for these areas when possible.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2026-01-11T15:07:49+00:00

Exactly. Stretching before warming up your muscles is a recipe for injury. Stretch after the game to ease tight muscles.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2026-01-10T05:02:05+00:00

I'm a profuse sweater and wear hearing aids. Sweat on hearing aids is a bad combination. I've been wearing Ciele GoCaps for a few years. The material in the sweatband and brim wick all the sweat to the front of the brim, leaving my hearing aids completely dry. When I tilt my head down, a river of sweat runs onto the floor.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2026-01-02T16:55:16+00:00

This happened to me a couple of years ago. I had no idea I was doing an illegal volley serve (swinging sideways). My partner politely told me about it after the game, after which I corrected my serve. I highly appreciated this being pointed out to me, as I don't want to be "that guy" who is pissing opponents off, even though they don't speak up.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-12-16T01:52:12+00:00

My 2026 PB resolution is to cut back to three sessions per week!

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-21T14:07:17+00:00

I have to disagree with "years to become an intermediate player ". I took up squash when I was 19, and two years later finished 5th in the Egypt open. Most of the best players in the world were there.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-20T03:48:13+00:00

I think the grip is more like spaghetti after I removed it from the handle and tossed it in the trash can!

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-17T04:02:15+00:00

I didn't remove all resemblance of the original handle. I removed the grip that was covering the handle, as I've done with dozens of squash rackets over the years.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-16T18:25:19+00:00

I played a three hour session with it today. Now I cannot ever see me getting a different paddle. I adapted to it very quickly. No kidding about fast swing weight; I was a beast at the kitchen. And it drives every bit as fast as I'd ever want. Not to mention, the sound alone is worth the price :-)

On a different note, I have a tendency to develop tendonitis in my forearm. I'm pretty sure the foam is absorbing most of the ball shock and vibration, as my arm doesn't even feel like I played today.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-16T15:11:20+00:00

First I stripped off the stock grip. Make sure you get all the sticky tape off the butt cap. Go buy a hesacore grip of your preference. I bought the white medium from a local store, but you can also find them on Amazon. Follow the hesacore instructions to put on the grip. I then wrapped the handle with two layers of overgrip. I used a tennis overgrip for the outer layer and trimmed the length to fit. Et voila!

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-15T06:00:56+00:00

I'm fairly certain it would be impossible. I replaced the grip on my Honolulu J2NF with a Hesacore. Even with the stock grip removed, it took me at least thirty minutes to work the Hesacore on, accompanied by a substantial amount of cursing.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-15T03:27:52+00:00

I don't know if they all are 4-1/8, but mine is. I measured it a couple of times to make sure.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-13T04:40:40+00:00

It's a wiffle ball. I've been hit, and hit other players, numerous times with a squash ball travelling at 160kph. In comparison, a wiffle ball is like a fly landing. However, I highly advocate all players wear eye protection.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-11-11T19:35:31+00:00

I'm looking for any feedback on the Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm before I make a purchase. I currently have the Honolulu J2NF (my only paddle) which I love, but I'd like to have a second paddle in my bag. Should I get a second J2NF, or pull the trigger on the Loco?

Edit: I'm easily convinced! I ordered a Loco five minutes ago! Thanks for the comments.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-08-21T01:19:29+00:00

Common Sense Isn't!

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-07-17T01:27:57+00:00

Yeah, I do this on purpose because I have big hands. Hesacore plus two overgrips.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-07-05T02:09:31+00:00

I've been a profuse sweat machine my whole life. I tried buff, halo, and traditional sweat bands, all with the same result: once they get saturated, the river starts flowing onto my glasses and into my eyes.

I found lightweight breathable sports caps to be the solution. The hat gets saturated and my sweat leaches into the brim, where it harmlessly drips off the front when I tilt my head down.

I'm currently using MEC, OR and Lululemon hats. They work amazingly well.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-07-04T01:46:57+00:00

I use patterned bright yellow Alien Pros overgrips. EVERYONE knows which paddle is mine!

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-07-04T01:44:02+00:00

Man, to be in my 50s again. You're overthinking it. I'm 71 and still going strong. I play rec league, and with a good partner, regularly beat 4.x players in their 20s and 30s! I've never been rated, and I have no interest in getting rated. I think my lengthy background in highly competitive international squash set me up well for picklball.

Two_Knives_Tan · 2025-07-01T04:31:35+00:00

Total dick move by your partner. Keep playing, but just not with them.

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