Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle old squash balls?

By: sometimes something

sometimes something — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:51:18 +0000

@ tracy: squash balls don’t bounce well if they are not hot, you are likely using pro balls (double yellow) which generally has a very low bounce, pick a ball that bounces more (blue) for the children. Please note, most non-novice use double yellow (professional ball), and using them won’t be good young children who haven’t developed the right form (it’ll be even more difficult for spent balls). Teaching children the right form will help them hit balls like a pro (i’ve seen kids as young as 7-8 play way better than most adults at my club). squash balls aren’t expensive, it’s worth the $1.50 for a new ball which will bounce well and improve the quality of your student’s experience.

By: HuntingWabbits

HuntingWabbits — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:53:58 +0000

Tennis balls are supposed to massage towels in the wash so that they are fluffier, but I’m not sure how.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:11:02 +0000

I co-run a mini squash club (Free of charge & no pay!!!) for children at the primary school were i work. We are having trouble with the bouncyness of our balls and would greatfully receive any old balls. and some advise on how to make balls bouncy for the children who can’t hit them very hard.

By: kerin

kerin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:44:36 +0000

I need used squash balls to put under some chairs that are scraping my floor. I would pay for shipping to NY. I can use as many as you have.

Kerin

By: surfin' bird

surfin' bird — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:28:56 +0000

Construct them into a bench!: http://www.superuse.org/story.php?title=Tennis-Ball-Bench

By: kareem

kareem — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:38:26 +0000

washing the balls makes them last a lot longer.
u dont need to wash them in the machine and risk staining your clothes.
just run some water over them and rub them with your hands. ull see the dust start to come off. when u dry them ull notice how grippy they are. and ull find they’re as good as new once u start playing.
u should wash them after each game.
then u can play with each ball till it pops! enjoy

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:59:16 +0000

You may be able to donate them to someplace like the SPCA or a dog kennel for the dogs to play with.

By: Monique

Monique — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:22:00 +0000

You could donate them to a physical therapy office which uses them for therapy of hands and feet.

By: Cannon

Cannon — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:22:24 +0000

Simon -

Currently we, at Rebounces, are only recharging tennis balls in bulk for resale, however our technology also works (from what we’ve tested) on squash balls.

Hopefully we will have a solution for you in the future.

Cheers

- Cannon
http://www.rebounces.com

By: yogahz

yogahz — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:58:35 +0000

My tennis club recycles tennis balls – ask your club to look into recycling options.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:17:51 +0000

A popular hi-fi tweak is to cut squash balls in half in half and use them as isolation feet for your hi-fi seperates. I haven’t tried it but am assured it works.

By: Delusion

Delusion — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:18:22 +0000

I don’t know how heavy squash balls are but if they float it’s recommended you keep a ball in your waterbutt. It moves around the surface stopping “crud” from settling.