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Gopher Oversized Aluminum/Titanium Racquetball Racquet

Large, wide-body head with a huge sweet spot.
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To help acclimate students with the nuances of hitting for power and/or accuracy, the oversized head of these beginner racquetball racquets is ideal. Trust strong construction and an easy handling design to help students grow their skills and raise their confidence as they learn the game of racquetball.

Enormous Sweet Spot

Thanks to an oversized, wide-body head, connecting with shots has never been easier! Longer strings and a more reactive string bed mean a larger sweet spot for more shots with power, speed, and accuracy. Plus, 23 mm head beams require less power from the player to put zip on the ball.

Rugged Design

A durable aluminum and titanium design with minimal flex lends itself to better rigidity overall, meaning strength and stability for players. A synthetic grip also allows for longevity in institutional settings. Students will be better able to grip and control their racquets, which means fewer incidents of contact with the floor or other racquets. A nylon bumper protects the head and the string bed against accidents.

Choose from 2 string options—nylon or coated-steel—to provide your players with the support they need as they learn the game. Nylon strings will offer great playability and accuracy without losing tension over time, while coated-steel strings offer unparalleled longevity for situations of extreme institutional wear.

  • Nylon Strings, 7.3 oz/210 g
  • Coated-Steel Strings, 8.0 oz/229 g

Specifications

  • Aluminum-Titanium Frame
  • Oversized, Wide-Body Head
  • O-Beam Construction
  • Synthetic Grip
  • Nylon or Coated-Steel Strings
  • 22”L

 

15 Unique Activities Using the Gopher Oversized Aluminum-Titanium Racquetball Racquet

The Gopher Oversized Aluminum-Titanium Racquetball Racquet is built for durability and forgiveness, featuring a large sweet spot thanks to its oversized head and a reinforced aluminum-titanium frame. It’s ideal for students learning racquet skills, particularly in fast-paced, indoor activities. Its lighter frame allows for quick swings while maintaining control, making it a great tool for developing fundamental movement skills like striking, reaction time, balance, and coordination. Below are 15 imaginative and skill-targeted activities designed to help students of all ages build physical literacy using this racquet in both racquetball and non-traditional PE contexts.

1. Titanium Tap-Off: In pairs, students try to outlast each other tapping a foam ball back and forth against a wall—working on striking accuracy and hand-eye coordination.

2. Racquetball Reaction Run: Students strike a ball off a wall and sprint to touch a cone before it bounces twice—practicing agility, reaction time, and striking control.

3. Oversized Wall Rally Relay: Teams rotate players for continuous wall rallies. Each player gets 3 hits before rotating—building teamwork, rhythm, and control.

4. Bash-the-Box: Tape square targets on a wall. Students aim foam racquetballs at the boxes using their racquets—teaching striking precision and spatial targeting.

5. Titanium Tag Toss: “It” players tap a ball off the wall and try to tag others with rebounds. Other students dodge—focusing on dodging, reaction time, and spatial awareness.

6. Lob Launch Ladder: Students hit the ball in an upward arc over a taped line on the wall, then step back and repeat—focusing on power control and striking consistency.

7. Titanium Twist Rally: Students hit only backhands during a rally to develop twisting, bilateral coordination, and striking mechanics.

8. Side Swing Shuffle: Students hit a ball off the wall with a forehand, then backpedal and return—repeating the sequence to enhance footwork and coordination.

9. Bounce-Balance-Bop: Students bounce a racquetball on their racquet 5x, balance on one foot, then tap it off the wall—combining balance, timing, and striking skill.

10. Crazy Catch Chaos: One student strikes the ball off the wall. The partner must react and catch it with a Gopher Soft Catch Ball Glove—building reaction speed and catching accuracy.

11. Titanium Tempo Time: Students tap a ball off the wall at an increasing tempo. Can they keep up as the pace increases? Focuses on rhythm and motor planning.

12. Racquetball Rotation Challenge: Set up stations with different striking challenges: low hits, lobs, precision taps. Students rotate every 60 seconds—reinforcing skill variety.

13. Slam & Sprint: Students strike the ball hard off the wall, then race to touch a designated spot before the ball bounces twice—combining striking power with locomotor speed.

14. Zone Hit Hustle: Assign color zones on the wall using tape. Students must hit into different zones in a pattern (e.g., red, blue, yellow)—teaching targeted striking and sequencing.

15. Titanium Trick Shot Trials: Students invent and perform creative strikes (e.g., behind the back, between legs) to hit the wall—fostering exploration and coordination.