Karakal Squash Rackets
Buy a Karakal squash racket: the racket of Joel Makin
Looking for a Karakal squash racket? At Squashpoint you'll find a wide range of Karakal squash rackets from the brand that has been known since 1978 for ultra-light frames and an independent take on racket design. Karakal was founded in Belgium and grew from its base in Bristol, England, into an international racket sports brand that is active in more than 55 countries today. Where many brands copy each other, Karakal deliberately takes its own path: extremely light frames, a distinctive head shape and smaller racket heads. The result? A Karakal squash racket feels different from any other racket: faster in the hand, sharper in placement and designed for players who want to dictate the pace.
Karakal squash rackets: Joel Makin as figurehead
The face of Karakal on the PSA World Tour is Joel Makin. The Welshman has been among the world's best for years and is notorious for his exceptional physicality, relentless pace and tactical discipline: a player who puts opponents under pressure rally after rally. Together with Makin, Karakal developed the Raw Pro, his personal signature racket, built to his exact specifications. Alongside Makin, PSA players such as Greg Lobban, Emyr Evans and Kaitlyn Watts also play with Karakal on tour. That tour experience feeds directly into every Karakal squash racket you buy at Squashpoint.
What makes Karakal squash rackets unique?
Karakal stands out from almost every other squash brand in three ways. First, weight: Karakal builds the lightest squash rackets in the world, with the SN-90ff and its frame weight of just 90 grams as the ultimate outlier. Less weight means more racket head speed, faster reactions in the front corners and less fatigue in long matches. Second, the head shape: Karakal uses its own compact head shape that differs from the classic teardrop and the traditional closed-throat frame. Third, size: with head sizes from 455 to 480 cm², Karakal squash rackets are deliberately smaller than the usual 500 cm². A smaller head gives a more stable string bed, more direct feedback and more precision: ideal for tight lengths down the side wall and controlled drops.
Technology in every Karakal squash racket
Karakal's top models are built with Nexgen Fast Fibre graphite. This material lets the frame spring back to its original shape up to 15% faster after ball contact, giving you more power with less effort. The Groove Power System and the 'A' Power Shaft add stability and energy transfer, while the one-piece frame with a constant taper profile (18-16 mm) keeps the racket crisp and direct. On top of that, every Karakal squash racket comes strung as standard with Hot Zone 120 string and fitted with the world-famous Karakal PU Super Grip, so you're ready to play from the very first shot.
The Karakal Raw Pro: Joel Makin's signature racket
The Raw Pro is the racket Joel Makin plays with on the PSA World Tour. With a frame weight of 120 grams, a balance point of 345 mm and a compact 480 cm² head, this Karakal squash racket combines power with an exceptionally balanced feel. The 14 x 18 string pattern provides a tight, controllable string bed, the extra vibration dampener in the frame protects your arm and the oval handle is ergonomically shaped to Makin's personal preference. Want to play with genuine tour equipment? Then the Raw Pro is your racket.
The Karakal SN-90ff: the lightest squash racket in the world
With a frame weight of just 90 grams, the SN-90ff is the lightest squash racket in the world. Karakal deliberately kept the design minimalist, with minimal decals and no lacquer, to save every gram. The mid-size 455 cm² head with a fan-shaped string pattern (14 x 19) and a balance point of 365 mm ensures you still get enough mass behind the ball despite the extremely low weight. The result is unrivalled racket head speed: perfect for players who want to react quickly, volley and speed up the game.
Raw Pro, T Pro, S Pro or SN-90: which Karakal squash racket suits you?
In short: choose the Raw Pro if you want to play with Joel Makin's signature racket, with a well-balanced feel and a compact string bed for power and control. Choose the T Pro, Greg Lobban's racket, if you're looking for a stable 120-gram frame with plenty of control. Choose the S Pro or the S 100FF if you want a light, manoeuvrable racket for a fast, attacking game. And choose the SN-90ff 2.0 if maximum racket head speed comes first for you. Whichever Karakal squash racket you choose: you'll be playing with a light, precise frame that has proven itself on the PSA World Tour.
Why buy a Karakal squash racket at Squashpoint?
- Official Karakal dealer with a wide range of Karakal squash rackets
- From Joel Makin's signature racket to the lightest squash racket in the world
- Sharp prices across the extensive Karakal range
- Fast delivery across the UK
- Expert advice from real squash players
- Easy, free returns within 30 days
Order your new Karakal squash racket today and play with the same light, fast equipment as Joel Makin!