Xamsa FBO 110 (former VBO 135) Squash Racquet - XamsaSquash

Xamsa FBO 110 (former VBO 135) Squash Racquet

$110.00 CAD

Sold out. Replaced by Xamsa Onyx.

Some players prefer bridged rackets while others rather a teardrop shape. It's a matter of personal preference. There are many arguments defending both types of rackets.

Typically though, lightweight teardrop rackets are considered best suited for an attacking style of play while bridged rackets are more popular among players seeking increased control or finesse.

Since there are many ways to measure the weight of a squash racket, we have specified the most commonly used standards.

Weight: 110 grams (frame only), 135 grams (frame and grommets), 155 grams (frame, grommets, strings and grip)
Balance: Neutral
Strings: Xamsa PM18, 18 gauge. Xamsa PM18 is constructed using a thousand microfilaments as a center core then wrapped in braided fibers. The rough surface and resistance gives good control of the ball, and the elastic coating provides extra power.
Tension: 26-27lb

Because of our tendency towards lightweight rackets, we made the frames quite stiff using first grade carbon fibre for added durability. We tried to achieve a perfect blend of power and agility with no traces of vibration. With a net frame weight of only 110 grams, the power and control will surprise most players. Give it a try with no risk involved as we have an unconditional 30-day money back guarantee on Xamsa rackets.

Check out the video review made by Pierre from Squash Source

Here is some videos of Xamsa FBO 110 in action:

Pranav Sharma (playing with FBO 110) vs Bern Ard (playing with PXT 110) (3:0),

Club Atwater Championships 2017, Men's A finals

Check out Xamsa Racquet Comparisons review by Tim (co-founder of Xamsa Squash)

	PNT 110	PXT Incognito	PXT 110	PXT 115	Crucible	Duro 120	Onyx	Obsidian

Power
Control
Durability
Key features	Classic shape	Feels flexible with even balance	Feels flexible with head light balance	Feels stiff with even balance	Feels stiff with even balance	Great intermediate level racquet Feels stiff and a bit head heavy	Powerful teardrop shape	Excellent control without compromising maneuverability
Part of the demo program	✔	✔	✔	✔
Construction	Carbon	Carbon hotmelt prepreg	Carbon + basalt	Carbon + basalt	Carbon + basalt	Carbon + fiberglass	100% Toray Japan Carbon Fiber, Diamond shaped edges	100% Toray Japan Carbon Fiber, Diamond shaped edges

Net Frame Weight	110 g - 120 g	110 g	110 g - 120 g	115 g - 120 g	115 g - 120 g	120 g - 125 g	109 g - 113 g	110 g - 114 g
Gross Weight	150 g - 160 g	150 g	145 g - 155 g	150 g - 155 g	150 g - 155 g	160 g - 165 g	148 g - 154 g	150 g - 156 g
String pattern	14x18	14x18	14x18	14x18	14x19	14x19	14x18	14x18
Balance	365mm ± 5	365mm ± 3	355mm ± 5	365mm ± 5	365mm ± 5	365mm ± 5	365mm ± 5	365mm ± 5
Surface area, cm2	493	500	500	500	500	500	500	500
Retail, $CDN	$110	$120 Unstrung	$110	$110	$110	$75	$110	$110

All orders are shipped from Montreal, Canada within 1-2 business days.

Regrettably, shipping costs are expensive on large items like racquets and bags. However, we do our best to offer reasonable prices, subsidizing the shipping cost when we can, in order to offer an affordable online solution to your racquet sporting needs:

Shipping method/zone	Canada	Contiguous USA	Non-Contiguous USA	Rest of the world
Free shipping	on small items, orders $20-$60, orders over $94.99	orders over $199.99	Not available at this time	Not available at this time
Lettermail / Airmail no tracking information provided products ships in OEM packaging to fit 2 cm height small items only, 4 items max (grips, bumper guards, strings sets)	$3 (on orders up to $20) free (on orders $20 - $60)	$10
Courier services, such as: Canada Post, UPS, DHL, Purolator, Canpar, Aramex	Deeply discounted calculated shipping rates based on your location. Please add products to your cart to estimate various shipping options. You will be able to review shipping options before placing an order.

Taxes/Duties	No import duties to worry about! Federal and provincial taxes are applied at checkout as per the Canadian province being delivered to.	No import duties or taxes!	No import duties or taxes	Any import taxes or duties which may be assessed upon customs clearance into your country are the responsibility of the buyer.

If you have any questions, please do contact us.

Dear fellow squash players, my name is Tim Burganov and I will be taking care of warranty issues. The following is information about the Xamsa Warranty Program. If you have any concerns after reading, please send me an email and I will get back to you shortly.

The idea behind creating Xamsa Squash is to promote squash and to offer high quality racquets at fair prices. We do our best to avoid any manufacturing defect however if there is a problem, we are here to resolve it. Due to relatively high cost compared to selling price, we cannot afford a no-fault warranty program.

You are the only person who knows exactly what happened to your racquet therefore we leave it up to you to decide.

If your racquet broke within 30 days of purchase, we kindly ask you to assess the damage and choose one of the following options:

Manufacturing defect. If you believe that your racket broke due to manufacturing defect, please let me know and I will arrange for a replacement at no charge.
Contributed damage. If you do not think it was a manufacturing defect, but believe the racquet was nonetheless a little too fragile, let's meet half way. We will be happy to sell you a new racket with 50% discount.
Significant impact with the wall causing the racket to break. This is not a warranty case however we understand how frustrating it can be to break a racquet so quickly. We will gladly give you a 25% discount if you would like to buy a new racquet.

Please note: the custom stringing is not covered by warranty. There is a $15 shipping fee for the replacement racquet (Canada and the US). For other countries, the shipping fee will depend on your location. To avoid the shipping expenses for the replacement racquet, you can buy any racquet and we will enclose a replacement racquet at no extra shipping fee. If we need the broken racquet back, we will let you know and will provide a pre-paid return shipping label.

If your racquet broke after 30 days of purchase but you only played with it a couple of times, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. Please rest assured that we will find a satisfactory solution.

Warranty related inquiries:

Tim Burganov
Tel.:1(514)880-9311
Tim@XamsaSquash.com

excellent

excellent racket, has the balance between great control and power, totally recommendable!!

VBO 135

Solid powerful racquet - comparable to the Tecnifibre racquets I have played with in the past but more affordable

I love the brand, I love its products - the Xamsa FBO 110 is in a class of its own. You folks are awesome - thank you for doing what you do.

Had this racquet for a few years now and it's one of the best balanced racquets i've ever used. definitely plays better than the $100 price tag suggests. i often pick it over other $200+ racquets. the weight is very nice for all skill levels. its very sturdy and took many hits to the walls without cracking.

Xamsa FBO 110 (former VBO 135) Squash Racquet

XAMSA FBO 110 good performance average durability

I took a chance and bought the XAMSA FBO 110 when it first came out, and it had a good combination of balance, feel and power. It benefited greatly from an upgrade to Ashaway Ultranick 18 strings as well. However, it didn’t last very long, I had it for a few months and the racquet cracked through regular play.

I really enjoy playing with the Xamsa 135 gm teardrop. The weight and the balance I feel best fits my game. With a light head I feel I get more snap on the ball and this really helps with my attacking game and my front court game. Since the weight is really balanced, I feel more comfortable while executing volleys even while I am trying to volley from a defensive position. From back off the court, I can easily push the ball up and this helps me to get out of stress positions. Overall, I enjoy the touch that the racquet gives as well. I would continue to play with the model that I currently play with.

I went into Tim's new store looking for a decent well priced racket for my kid. He suggested the VBO 135 and I purchased it. I have been playing with a BK Quicksilver for many years and broke my last one and only had the VBO 135 in my bag. The first thing I noticed, that with the same effort I got significantly more power. Also the racket felt very similar to my previous racket so the switch over was very easy. This is an amazing racket at any price, and a great buy for $100.

I bought the VBO 135. It's a fantastic racquet, the best I've ever used. I'd been playing with a Technifibre Carboflex 125, and this racquet is superior in every way (and at about 60% of the price). Amazing control and huge sweet spot. Looks great too.

I broke my racquet and Tim was extremely fair in providing warranty coverage. It made me doubly happy that I ordered this racquet.

You can't go wrong with this racquet.

After trying a demo a few times, I chose to play with Xamsa VBO 135 because I like the balance of the racket. All my life I’ve been playing with a very light racket.
Even though the racket is 135 grams, it feels much lighter than that. I feel the weight is toward the shaft instead of the head of the racket and that makes the shots more accurate.

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Spreading the word in Ottawa

Durable and responsive

Great touch on the ball. I string about 1-2 lb less than normal to get the power I want out of the strings.

Great Squash bag.

I was looking for a bag that I could put all my stuff in, and it also holds four rackets—lots of pockets. The fit is excellent and comfortable. I would recommend this bag to anyone looking for a good all-around bag.

great stuff

Definitely more power than the previous racquet I was using. I also really appreciate the complete lack of shock and vibration because of a previous wrist surgery. Great customer service.

Excellent racquet for beginners

I bought this racquet after reading a review on Squash Source as I wanted something lightweight and forgiving but which could give me a little more power as a beginner. This is perfect - I play much better and it looks fabulous too. All the players in my club admire the stylish, all black design. Highly recommended!

The only squash bag you'll need

I used to have the larger bag but I'm happy with the condensed size as it still has the shoe compartment and the two pockets inside and fits two racquets and your clothing really well. It feels well made and has great [minimal] branding!

Love the demo program

This is the first opportunity I have had to demo different racquets and I really liked it. Having the racquets for a few weeks gave me a chance to learn each racquet and how it affects my play. I was surprised how each racquet was noticeably different despite similar specs.

Great racquets

I tried two racquets on their demo program and kept both. They have performed great for me and I and happy with the quality.
Only small comment is one racquets grip is a bit loose so I ended up rewrapping it but not a big deal.
Great value

Incognito 6R Bag

The bag is a little smaller then I expected, however, having the racquet's in a smaller compartment allows for more items to go in the larger main compartment. The small pockets help keep things organized. The shoulder straps are a bit far apart but manageable. Overall, a good buy.

Crucible

Great racket.. would love to help Xamsa distribute these and other modes in London, UK. I used to live in Alberta where these rackets were quite popular and think they would do very well in the UK market. Will send a follow up email.

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