Do not Overlook Your Tennis Gear!
Your tennis gear is probably one
of the most important aspects of building a success foundation in the sport.
Think of your
racquet as a craftsman thinks of
his tools he uses as a part of his livelihood. Would he use tools that were
poorly or cheaply made? Of course not.
He would seek out only the best in order to make the job easier and to
do his
very best. So, you want to play tennis? Well, the first thing that I want to ask
is, what took you so long?
Let's get you started for your best tennis experience by looking
at the tennis gear that you will need.
The
Racquet
The first thing that you will need is a
racquet. These come in various
lengths, weights and head sizes.
Children's racquets come in 19 inch, 21 inch, 23 inch, and 25 inches. You may also
however, find some 26 inch racquets.
Adult racquets are 27 inches long and can be up to 29 inches according to
International Tennis Federation rules. The ITF is the governing body for tennis.
The
Right Shoes
Choosing the
correct shoes is no easy task today, but it is a very important part of your
tennis gear. Which manufacturer, what style, what
color. While those choices are personal ones I do recommend that you choose a
quality
"tennis" shoe. I have seen individuals come out and play tennis with
running shoes or other types of shoes and sustain ankle injuries which can
sideline them for months.
Tennis Balls
I can always tell a beginner when I see them. They come out with a racquet
with manufacturers cardboard advertisement still attached and a "bag" of
tennis
balls. Now I'm not poking fun at these individuals because they just didn't know
any better.
They probably always wanted to play tennis and found themselves caught up in
the frenzy of one of the televised pro tournaments and decided to go to their
local department store and
make a purchase.
|
*Update*
- After
doing
research
on this
"bag of
balls"
concept,
I have
learned
that
these
balls
while
not
suitable
for
tournament
play,
are in
fact
pressureless
tennis
balls.
These
pressure-less
balls
are
perfect
for ball
machines
and also
for
camps
and
clinics.
They
last
about
three
times
longer
than the
traditional
balls.
What
that
means
for me
is that
I can
save
money
and
trips to
the
store
and
focus
more of
my time
teaching
and
developing
games
for my
students. |
They
have the
same
weight
and are
the same
size. I
started
purchasing
these
balls
for all
of my
tennis
clinics
and
tennis
camps
and they
have
saved me
time and
money
due to
their
lasting
qualities.
These
pressure-less
balls
are a
good
purchase
for
anyone
who is
just a
casual
player
and they
are
excellent
for
using in
ball
machines.
Tennis Apparel
While one the most expensive parts of the game, your
clothing does not have
anything to do with your performance on the court. Well, let me clarify that.
In the general sense I would not go and play a match in a tuxedo. Does that
make my skills any less, no. But, if I want to play like a tennis player I want
to look like a tennis player. As I heard one person say "fake it until you make
it".
Okay, now that you have all your tennis gear in hand don't forget the next
thing. Learn the game the right way first and don't try and teach yourself or
worst don't think that you can learn everything by watching on television or
computer. Go out and take a
lesson or two
and learn from a certified professional.
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Table
Of
Contents
Don't
Forget
Your
Tennis
Bag
A place
for
everything
while
you play
Get High
Quality
Strings
Do you
break
strings
often?
Tennis
Court
Equipment
If you
teach
tennis
or work
at a
club and
are
looking
for
court
supplies
check
this
out!
Tennis
Accessories
All the
other
items
that you
will
need
when
playing
or
competing
Tennis
Ball Machines
Don't have a partner? Maybe you're looking to improve your strokes. Find a
Ball Machine here,
Practice
hitting
lots of
balls
with or
without
a
partner
Tennis
Nets
Whether
you have
your own
court or
you buy
nets for
your
club or
facility,
find the
best
prices
here.
Tennis
Balls
Always
keep a
adequate
supply
of
tennis
balls
around
to play
tennis
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for tennis gear
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