How To Choose The Right Tennis Racquet and Tennis Equipment

Articles By : Dan Kester
I PLAY TENNIS, Atlanta GA

GETTING STARTED IN TENNIS

Atlanta has the largest registered public tennis community in the United States. There are over 150,000 active players in several leagues across metro Atlanta. The USTA season is in full swing. The ALTA Mixed Doubles season starts the beginning of January. The registration deadlines for K-Swiss, T2Tennis, Visionary Tennis, and Peach Tennis are fast approaching. Are you ready to play? If you are a new player or just coming back from a long retirement, here is a small list of equipment that you will need to make your tennis experience enjoyable.

CHOOSING A TENNIS RACQUET

The average price for a new tennis racquet is about $180. However, all manufacturers have a beginners racquet at $100. And if appropriate, there are discontinued racquets as low as $70. Racquets are made to help the player with power or control, depending on your skill level and athletic abilities. Strings will add an additional $4 - $20.

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WEARING THE RIGHT TENNIS SHOES

The two main differences in tennis shoes and cross trainers are the level of lateral support and the shank system on the bottom of the shoe to stabilize the foot on flat services. All tennis shoes have some level of both. The high stability shoes tend to be all leather and slightly heavier. The lightweight shoes have a minimum level of support, but have the added benefit of being ventilated to cool the foot. Shoes can range from $40 - $110, with the average price around $80.

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PICKING THE RIGHT TENNIS CLOTHING

Sure, you can wear that old holey cotton t-shirt and sweatpants. But, there is clothing that will help make your playing more enjoyable. Shirts are made with wicking fibers that pull the moisture away from the skin and release that moisture quicker to keep you cooler and drier. All tennis shorts have deeper pockets to hold the tennis balls. Skirts generally have tennis panties under them to hold tennis balls as well. Socks made for tennis have extra padding on the soles and are made with similar wicking fibers. Wear what you have for free, or buy a new outfit for under $75.

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TENNIS BALLS

You can buy $1.99 cans of balls at the grocery store or the major sporting goods chains. But, those balls are made with rubber with fillers (sand, sawdust, and air pockets). They are acceptable balls for casual hitting, but will not last as long during competitive play. The $2.99 balls that are for sale at I PLAY TENNIS, are made with a solid rubber, air filled core. They will bounce longer and are made with a more durable felt. Most players use a new can for one or two matches. So, make it a New Year's Resolution to get on the courts. Whether it is to begin a new sport, or pick back up an old one, I PLAY TENNIS is your one shop stop in town for your tennis needs.

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