Bags
You’ve got stuff. Big stuff. Small stuff. In-between stuff. And you need it with you. But here is the problem: you need different stuff for different places at different times. There is no one size fits all solution to this dilemma. So you might as well just give in and get multiple bags. And for that you need a place that sells lots of different bags. Tennisracquets.com is that place.
Ladies have been way smarter about this than men. Men try to jam everything they need into their pockets and wallets. It’s only when it is time to go to the courts, gym, or the club that they discover they have just as much stuff (maybe more) as the ladies but they don’t have the right bag to carry it all in.
Bags consist of three major parts:
The bag itself: does it have compartments? Does it have the right kind of compartments? Example: after your really tough match, those sweat bands, towels, and not to mention your clothing is sopping wet. Do you have a waterproof compartment to keep the moisture off the expensive gut strings you just installed on your racquet? Do you have a compartment for your valuables like your cell, wallet, and keys? Are you aware how expensive it is to replace your car’s key fob if it gets smashed? Do you have the right shaped compartment to shield your racquet from the elements?
The enclosure: often a zipper but may be a draw string, clasp or a flap. Perhaps there are pockets made of mesh with elastic holding the contents. Sturdy zippers mean your valuables stay safe and secure. They also will stand up to years of opening and closing. Drawstrings make for easy access and can hold odd shaped objects. Clasps mean speedy opening and closing. For those items you need to access over and over, a flap may be all you need. What is most important to you?
The handle or straps: Look. You’ve got to carry your bag somehow. Do you want a handle? How about straps for slinging it over your shoulder? Do you want to wear it as a back-pack? Will you carry it for quite some time requiring padding so your shoulders don’t give out?
What type of bag do I need?
Several factors to consider all built around how you will use the bag:
Know what you will be carrying. Example: if you have six racquets you use, have a multi bag big enough to carry them all. Example: going right from work to the gym? You must have enough room in the bag for all your competition apparel and shoes and maybe another outfit for after play socializing. Check out our casual clothing for the post game fun too.
Think about how much and how far you will need to carry your things. Backpacks free up your hands for other bags like duffels you can use for balls, sweat bands and other accessories.
Heading out for a tournament? Step up to luggage designed to withstand the rigors of the road.
What about designer bags?
Oliver Thomas, SportsChic, Oakley and all the major racquet companies make good looking bags. You have to decide what looks good for you. And can carry all your stuff. And make sense wherever you are going. You really don’t want to carry your tennis racquet bag into the restaurant do you? Consider having totes or other small bags to go inside your bigger bag. This will keep you organized and will protect smaller, more fragile items like sunglasses or a cell.
When should I buy a new bag?
Certainly every time you take up a new sport. Example: your pickleball gear might fit into your tennis bag, but you don’t want to risk scratching up the face by having it sliding around. Just buy a pickleball bag. That plastic bag from the grocery store just won’t work.
When you buy new equipment. Because equipment is often slightly different in size and shape, you will probably need a new bag to protect your latest investment.
When your old bag breaks. Sounds obvious, but if your zipper rips out or no longer works, you do not want to risk your cell or wallet flying out. A non-functional zipper also exposes your attire or racquet to the elements.
With dozens of choices from all the big names, Tennisracquets.com is the perfect place to find the perfect bag for you. We also carry the full line of accessories to go into that bag. And of course, all the racquets to make your game as good as it can be. We are here to help if you need us.