Xamsa Obsidian Squash Racquet Strung

$110.00 CAD

Excellent control without compromising maneuverability. Classic control frame.

Power	Control	Durability

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This model is replacing the PNT 110.

Limited quantity. First batch is only 200 racquets.

You can check out Video review of this racquet by Pierre from Squash Source.

Construction	100% Toray Japan Carbon Fiber Diamond shaped edges for better aerodynamics Removable top bumper (makes the racquet 7 g lighter and 15 mm more head light)
Net Frame Weight	112 grams ± 3 g
Strung Weight	150 grams ± 5 g
Surface area	500 cm²
Length	686 mm
Balance (strung)	365 mm ± 5mm (with top bumper)
String	14x18 pattern, Xamsa Multifilament PM 18, Black multifilament strings for an excellent touch
Grip	Xamsa Tacky Grip, Black

	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
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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

Great racquet but questionable durability

I really like the racquet and really want to continue to like the racquet, but I am starting to question the durability of this one. I have had 2 now that have cracked across the face, each lasting only 30 days. I am not a crazy power hitter, and my game is good enough that I don't have bone crushing wall impacts, however I do play everyday. I hope a racquet should last more that 30-45 hours of play. Tim has been great and we are working through the problems.

Thank you for the review. We only had 6 warranty claims on this model which is less than 2% of the racquets sold but it's very unusual that your two racquets broke so fast. We will find a solution for you. I will be in touch. Thanks again, Tim

Really Satisfied

Love the racquet, feels very comfortable and smooth. Xamsa provides exceptional customer service and went above and beyond to give me advice with selecting the right strings for the racquet.

Good racquet, great price

The obsidian is a really solid choice for a bridged racquet. Good feel and good power for half the price of anything equivalent.

Love Xamsa Obsidian

I've said it time and time again, the minute I tried a Xamsa I never looked back. It its a great balance of agility/finess and power. Its durability is also a huge selling point for me.

Would buy again!

string and balance

string too soft and become lose real fast. head heavy as it is.

Great Racquet

This racquet is beautiful. It feels very comfortable and balanced when I hold it. The all-black style is cool. And, I liked how they put an arrow at the bottom (people always ask me to spin for the first serve).

My squash mates tried it out and they liked it. One of them hit the ball for 2 minutes with it and bought it on the same day.

It is my top favorite or, at least, in the top 2 favorite racquets that I have used so far.

110%👌

Met & exceeded expectations including service & speedy international delivery

Control and tons of power too!

Very precise. I'm relatively new to this racquet, but I did some figure of eights (amateur version with a bounce) with it while waiting for a match and everything just clicked. Actually stopped the solo drill myself after a while and not because of a mishit (guess I need to ditch the bounce...). Clean hits with sweetspot, and the racquet simply feels right. Absolutely no trouble with the swing or the timing. I have been using the Inkognito (which is also a great racquet) up until recently but wanted something more accurate. I need some more time to get fully accustomed to it, but none the less: Very satisfied!

Great feel, great balance, a very nice racquet overall

Over the years, I have played with nearly every brand of racquet available-- e.g. in addition to the Xamsas, my bag currently holds a Karakal, a Dunlop, a Tecnifibre, and a couple of Salmings. I have to say the Xamsa Obsidian is the equal or better of anything I have tried. I have a fairly well-rounded game in that I combine control and accuracy with touch, as well as a great deal of changing the pace and power. The Obsidian suits all facets of that game well. Compared to other closed throat racquets I use-- the Eye 120 Shabana model and the Dunlop series used by Gaultier-- I prefer the weight and balance of the Xamsa. It is solid on off center hits, and feels great volleying all around the court. While it is rated a bit lower for power, I have no trouble generating pace with the frame. I would also add that this racquet is in no way a step down from any frame on the market. The only thing you are getting less of is a deduction from your account.

Top performance racquet at affordable price

Having played with a couple of different Xamsa racquets and most top racquets from other manufacturers, I can say that there is no difference in performance and quality despite the price. My most recent racquet was the Harrow Vapor, and the Tecnifibre Carboflex before that.

With the Obsidian, I was able to compare it side by side with the BK Hex Phenom and the Harrow Vibe before deciding. All three racquets have large head size and less stiff frames. My observations:

- Obsidian vs BK Hex Phenom: both have a very similar hex frame, shape and size. The Obsidian's lighter weight makes it easier to snap while still giving better control and the same amount of power. The Phenom is heavier which may suit those preferring more weight but it comes at the cost of maneuverability and doesn't offer better power.

- Obsidian vs Harrow Vibe: even though the Obsidian is a bit heavier, being more head light makes it more maneuverable. I also find the Obsidian to be more consistent and have better control. Playing with the Vibe demands a particular swing to produce consistently straight balls. It takes some getting used to while the Obsidian was easier for me to "get".

Overall I found the larger head and thinner beam/additional flex of the Obsidian more forgiving and allowed better control. It wasn't overly flexible as the racquet still produced a satisfyingly crisp hit. The thin beam also made for nice cut on drops. You have a larger area to brush off the ball without a thicker beam to cause an accidental frame shot. Good pop off the strings. If you're coming from a tear drop shape or a heavier racquet with head light balance, you may need some time to adjust. I'm very happy with my purchase.

Fantastic racquet

I purchased this racquet recently, and have been very happy with it, winning my last 4 intercity squash matches. It has great power, feel and touch. The stringing was done exactly as asked for, and the overgrip is perfect. For the price I cannot imagine a better racquet for the price.

Amazing Head Light Racket

I have been playing with these PXT Exposed rackets for about 6 months and love them, very head light, super maneuverable and no issues with durability so far. I play 3 times a week, probably a solid city level B player and constantly looking to improve. I used the regular PXT Incognito before this racket and the PXT 115’s and 110’s before that.

The numbers on the Xamsa website are 100% accurate, my Exposed rackets (I have 3 – I sweat a lot and have to rotate between games) weigh in at 143 grams with a regular grip and an over grip. My regular PXT Incognito racket is 154 grams so 11 grams less in the head of the racket which makes a big difference in swing weight and general feel of the racket. The only number I disagree with is the durability rating of 5, my rackets get a good amount of contact with the side wall, it takes the paint off the racket but no damage to the frame or strings, these are very durable rackets.

Firstly the 100% Toray Japan carbon fiber construction of the Incognito rackets gives them a slightly softer hit compared to the other PXT rackets, this is good as I have suffered from some pretty bad tennis elbow and forearm pain which has slowly gone away using these rackets. So, for me the zero vibration in the frame is good and important for reducing general wear and tear on the racket arm.

Pros: Maneuverability, 11 grams less in the head of the racket means you can make micro adjustments as you swing the racket, I noticed my volleys (especially reaction volleys) improved straight away and are still improving. I can also hold for longer and flick the racket at the last second often sending my opponent the wrong way. As I look to step forwards and volley more, I think this racket gives you a big advantage.

Cons: Less power and smaller sweet spot. So, I think this is Newtons second law ‘Force = Mass x Acceleration’ to get the same power with a lighter racket you have to swing it faster which means you need good swing mechanics with good racket head speed. I have worked on this for a few years and can get good power from this racket, it does take more effort to swing and at first, I found my arm would get tired fairly quickly. Also, the sweet spot on the PXT Exposed seems smaller than on the regular Incognito, if you don’t hit the smaller sweet spot the racket seems less stable and less forgiving.

Recommendations: If you like teardrops try this racket, get Xamsa to string it for you with your favorite strings and give it 30 days to adjust to swinging a head light racket. Order the regular grommet strips with your racket so if you really don’t like it convert back to a regular PXT Incognito (good all-around racket, great power with larger sweet spot).

Finally, can’t say enough about Xamsa, amazing company that is doing so much for the squash community, I have had many great email conversations with Tim who is always willing to take the time and advise on all things squash. For squash players, by squash players – spread the word :)

Great but not very durable

Probably the best racquet I ever had, even though I usually prefer traditional head shapes. I felt like I had more control and more power compared to my old Harrow Vapor, my previous favourite racquet. The racquet is very stiff, and I would not recommend to someone who likes to make use of flick shots frequently. Volleying feels excellent and the ball just pops right off without having to exert power. The ball seems to go exactly where I want it to go, especially for drop shots. I had no problem at all generating power with the racquet, even from awkward positions. I would recommend this racquet to players who favour control over power, especially those who like to volley and play very precise drop shots. I would not recommend this racquet to the pure power-player. I wanted to give this racquet 5 stars, but...

Regrettably, after only 3,5 weeks of use (about 8 times playing), I broke it after making contact with the wall with the racquet, attempting to play a boast. Admittedly, it was a pretty hard hit to the wall. Still, I think most other racquets would have survived the impact. I had been very careful with it prior to this incident. It is really sad, as I was really starting to feel the racquet and had become adapted to the non-conventional head shape. Of course, this can happen in a game like squash.

I still would like to try other Xamsa racquets now, such as the Obsidian, as I liked the racquet very much; but considering the total price (racquet+shipping to the Netherlands) I may just use my old racquet for now.

Here is the link to the full match:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtVpGhx4pYk&t=690s

I discussed the issue with Olivier. It so happened Olivier had a video of his match and agreed to upload it for others to see. Thank you! It's hard to tell. The impact with the wall was quite significant. The glass wall is particularly brutal as it's a much stiffer material. We tested this model thoroughly and it didn't appear to be fragile at all. Anyway, let's give it another try. Olivier was kind enough to pay 50% for a warranty replacement. Hopefully, a new racquet will serve you well and long! Please keep us posted.

Great racket

Really surprised how good the racket was, lightweight and fast but solid and powerful, great racket, not sending it back !

Satisfied

It was as expected. Would have gave 5 star but the grip wasn’t wrapped super well. Some seams exposed the plastic

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