Grays
Grays of Cambridge: History
In 1908, Grays launched the first ever laminated racquet: the Masterpiece.
In 1935, Grays presented the famous Light Blue racquet, a name still in use today.
Grays of Cambridge was founded in 1855 by Henry John Gray, the Champion Racquets Player of England and Professional at St. Johns College Cambridge. He was one of five brothers who excelled at the sport of racquets, the predecessor to squash.
In the 1990s Grays signed up squash stars Chris Dittmar, ranked 2nd in the world, and Mark Chaloner ranked 7th in the world. Paul Price and Stephanie Brind are the latest squash stars to use Grays racquets, and in 2000 the first ever live televised British Open match featured Paul Price and Mark Chaloner in an all Grays Semi Final.
The company continues to operate its original shop in Cambridge, and the 5th Generation of Grays (Nick, Neil, Jason and Richard) are all now actively involved in the business.