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Authored by Mike Dale. Published Squash Player Magazine October April 2026 Since the dawn of the game, squash has been played with a black ball on a white court with red lines. But, until now, no-one has really thought to ask a simple question: why? Since the 1970s, squash has battled with the problem of a fast-moving black ball being virtually invisible against a white background when broadcast on a TV screen. Various solutions have been tested over the preceding decades and

Authored by Mike Dale. Published Squash Player Magazine October 18th 2024 Brian Hammett’s eyesight was so bad that he was unable to drive a car or ride a bike for over a decade – but six months ago, his world became clearer and an opthalmologist deemed him safe to get back behind the wheel. The secret behind this miraculous breakthrough? Playing squash. Not only is the 67-year-old now able to enjoy rallies and compete with other members at his home club Hibiscus in Brisbane,

For over a century, squash has been played with a black ball on predominantly white courts. It’s a tradition rooted not in science or performance - but in history. Today, as squash evolves into a more visual, digital, and broadcast-driven sport, that legacy choice is being challenged. A growing body of evidence suggests that the future of squash isn’t black - it’s yellow. The Problem With Traditional Black Squash Balls Squash is widely regarded as one of the most exciting spo