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The kit

Gear guide

Real products, honest prices, easy links to buy.

Rackets

Nine frames covering every style, level and budget.

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Babolat Pure Aero
Babolat

Pure Aero

The go-to spin machine. Its stiff, aerodynamic frame launches heavy topspin — the racket behind a generation of baseline bullies.

Topspin baseliners
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Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14
Wilson

Pro Staff 97 v14

A control-first classic with a thin beam and gorgeous feel. Rewards clean technique and precise, flat hitting rather than free power.

Advanced control players
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Head Speed MP
Head

Speed MP

The all-court all-rounder. Balanced, manoeuvrable and forgiving — comfortable at the baseline and quick at the net.

All-court, all levels
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Babolat Pure Drive
Babolat

Pure Drive

The most popular club racket in the world. Effortless power and a big sweet spot make it an easy, confidence-building frame.

Club players wanting free power
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Yonex EZONE 98
Yonex

EZONE 98

A famously comfortable frame with a soft, arm-friendly feel and surprising pop. A great pick if your elbow or wrist gets sore.

Comfort + power
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Wilson Blade 98 v9
Wilson

Blade 98 v9

A players’ favourite for flat, precise hitting. Flexible and stable, it turns clean ball-striking into pin-point placement.

Flat, precise hitters
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Head Radical MP
Head

Radical MP

A control racket with a softer, comfortable feel. Precise and manoeuvrable without the harshness of a stiff frame — an easy one to live with.

Control with comfort
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Babolat Pure Strike 98
Babolat

Pure Strike 98

A crisp, connected frame for flat, attacking hitters. Enough control to swing hard with confidence and take the ball on early.

Flat, precise attackers
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Head Ti.S6
Head

Ti.S6

A super-light, extra-long beginner frame that hands you easy power for very little effort. The classic first racket for new and returning players.

Beginners wanting easy power

Strings

The biggest upgrade after the racket itself — and the cheapest way to change how it plays.

Luxilon
Luxilon ALU Power 125
Luxilon

ALU Power 125

The gold-standard co-poly: tour-level control, spin and durability for big hitters. If you break strings or swing fast, start here.

Control & spin
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Babolat RPM Blast
Babolat

RPM Blast

The spin string behind a generation of heavy topspin. A slick, firm co-poly that bites the ball and lets the strings snap back.

Heavy topspin
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Wilson NXT Power
Wilson

NXT Power

A soft multifilament that plays close to natural gut — comfortable and arm-friendly. The go-to if a stiff poly leaves your elbow sore.

Comfort & arm health
Solinco
Solinco Hyper-G
Solinco

Hyper-G

A cult-favourite spin poly that punches well above its price. A soft, grippy string that suits aggressive baseliners on a budget.

Spin on a budget
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Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut
Babolat

VS Touch Natural Gut

The most comfortable, most powerful string there is — real natural gut. Expensive and less durable, but nothing feels better on the arm.

Ultimate comfort & feel

Shoes

The most important buy in tennis — the right shoe saves your knees and ankles.

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Nike Air Zoom Vapor 12
Nike

Air Zoom Vapor 12

A fast, low-profile speed shoe with Zoom Air heel cushioning and a grippy herringbone outsole for quick hard-court movement.

Fast, low-profile
Asics
Asics Gel-Resolution X
Asics

Gel-Resolution X

A supportive, stable baseline shoe with GEL cushioning and a tough outsole built for grinding out long hard-court rallies.

All-court stability
adidas
adidas Barricade 13
adidas

Barricade 13

A durable, stable all-court shoe with Torsion support built for aggressive, hard-hitting baseliners who wear shoes out fast.

Durable stability
New Balance
New Balance Fresh Foam X Lav v2
New Balance

Fresh Foam X Lav v2

A cushioned, supportive shoe with Fresh Foam X underfoot and a durable outsole — comfort that locks in aggressive movers.

Supportive cushioning
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K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2
K-Swiss

Hypercourt Express 2

A comfortable, no-break-in all-court shoe with plush cushioning and a roomy fit — strong value for recreational players.

Comfy all-court value
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Wilson Rush Pro 4.5
Wilson

Rush Pro 4.5

A balanced all-court shoe with responsive cushioning and a grippy Duralast outsole — Wilson’s stable, durable flagship.

Balanced all-court
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Babolat Jet Mach 3 Clay
Babolat

Jet Mach 3 Clay

A light, fast clay-court shoe with a full herringbone sole that bites into the dirt and sheds it, so you can slide and recover with control.

Clay-court movement
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Head Revolt Pro 4.5
Head

Revolt Pro 4.5

A comfortable, hard-wearing all-court shoe at a friendly price — a sensible first proper tennis shoe for club and social players.

Budget all-court

Clothing

Sixteen pieces for men and women, in every price range.

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Nike Court Advantage Top
Nike

Court Advantage Top

Sweat-wicking match top.

Match play
adidas
adidas Heritage Polo (Legend Ink)
adidas

Heritage Polo (Legend Ink)

Classic club-style polo.

Classic style
Lacoste
Lacoste Core Raglan Polo
Lacoste

Core Raglan Polo

Quick-dry, full swing range.

Classic style
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Babolat Play Crew Neck Tee
Babolat

Play Crew Neck Tee

Breathable training tee.

Practice
adidas
adidas Gameset Ergo 5" Short
adidas

Gameset Ergo 5" Short

Light, stretchy, hot-day short.

Hot-day play
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Babolat Play Shorts (Dark Blue)
Babolat

Play Shorts (Dark Blue)

Lightweight match shorts.

Match play
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Babolat Exercise Padded Jacket
Babolat

Exercise Padded Jacket

Warm, packable court jacket.

Cold-weather warm-up
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Babolat Hooded Sweatshirt
Babolat

Hooded Sweatshirt

Cosy hoodie, unisex fit.

Off-court warmth
adidas
adidas Gameset Dress
adidas

Gameset Dress

Breathable dress, built-in shorts.

Women’s match play
adidas
adidas Club Tennis Dress (Black)
adidas

Club Tennis Dress (Black)

Club dress, built-in shorts.

Women’s match play
adidas
adidas Women's Club Skirt
adidas

Women's Club Skirt

Skirt with ball pocket.

Women’s match play
adidas
adidas Women's Club Skort
adidas

Women's Club Skort

Skort with inner short.

Colour on court
adidas
adidas Women's Match Short (Black)
adidas

Women's Match Short (Black)

AEROREADY match shorts.

Women’s match play
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Babolat Women's Play Tank
Babolat

Women's Play Tank

Cool racerback tank.

Hot-day play
Ame & Lulu
Ame & Lulu Love All Sweatshirt
Ame & Lulu

Love All Sweatshirt

Cosy club sweatshirt.

Chilly changeovers
adidas
adidas No-Show Socks (3-pack)
adidas

No-Show Socks (3-pack)

Cushioned everyday socks.

Everyday comfort

Bags

Carry your rackets, shoes and kit the tidy way.

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Babolat Pure Aero 6-Pack
Babolat

Pure Aero 6-Pack

An insulated six-racket thermal bag with padded straps and accessory pockets in signature Pure Aero styling.

Club players
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Wilson Tour Ultra Backpack
Wilson

Tour Ultra Backpack

A two-racket tennis backpack with a padded laptop sleeve, ventilated shoe pocket and ergonomic straps.

Commute to courts
Head logo
Head Pro X Duffel L
Head

Pro X Duffel L

A large duffle holding up to 12 rackets, with a CCT+ thermal compartment and an integrated shoe tunnel.

Tournament travel
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Yonex Pro Backpack M
Yonex

Pro Backpack M

A sleek two-racket backpack with a dedicated shoe compartment and padded straps — tidy enough to double as your everyday bag.

Everyday two-racket carry
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Wilson RF Tournament 15-Pack
Wilson

RF Tournament 15-Pack

A full tournament racket bag that swallows up to 15 frames across thermal compartments — the one for players who travel with a full kit.

Serious tournament kit

Balls

Match the ball to your surface and budget.

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Wilson US Open
Wilson

US Open

Durable, consistent and made for hard courts. The most recognisable can in the game and a safe all-round choice.

Hard courts
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Slazenger Wimbledon
Slazenger

Wimbledon

The official Wimbledon ball. A lively, quality ball that suits grass and fast conditions.

Grass & fast courts
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Dunlop ATP
Dunlop

ATP

The official ball of the ATP Tour — a true, all-surface ball that plays the way the pros’ do.

All surfaces
Penn
Penn Championship
Penn

Championship

The best-value practice ball. Cheap enough to buy by the case for hitting sessions and ball-machine work.

Practice on a budget
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Dunlop Fort All Court
Dunlop

Fort All Court

A long-lasting, consistent club ball that holds its bounce and pressure well — a reliable everyday choice, sold by the case for value.

Long-lasting club ball

Find your grip size

Shake hands with the racket — you want a finger’s width between fingertips and palm.

Grips run L0–L4. Most men use L2/L3, most women L1/L2. Unsure? Size down — an overgrip fine-tunes it.

Grips & overgrips

The cheapest upgrade in tennis — a fresh grip transforms how the racket feels.

Tourna
Tourna Grip Original
Tourna

Grip Original

The legendary dry overgrip. Feels tacky-free and gets grippier as your hands sweat — a must if you play in the heat.

Sweaty hands
£8–12 / 10-packMid-rangeWhere to buy
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Wilson Pro Overgrip
Wilson

Pro Overgrip

The most popular overgrip on tour. Thin, tacky and comfortable — wrap a fresh one over your base grip every few sessions.

Most players
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Head Hydrosorb Grip
Head

Hydrosorb Grip

A cushioned base grip that soaks up shock and sweat. Swap it in when your original grip goes hard and slippery.

Cushioned base grip
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Babolat Syntec Pro Grip
Babolat

Syntec Pro Grip

A firmer, tacky base grip that gives a more connected, direct feel through the handle.

A firmer, direct feel
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Yonex Super Grap
Yonex

Super Grap

A thin, tacky overgrip loved for its soft feel and colour range. A comfortable, grippy alternative to the Wilson Pro if you like a little cushion.

Thin, tacky overgrip

Water bottles

Stay hydrated between changeovers.

Chilly’s
Chilly’s Series 2 500ml
Chilly’s

Series 2 500ml

A vacuum-insulated stainless-steel bottle that keeps drinks cold for hours, with a leakproof screw cap.

All-day courtside
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CamelBak Podium Chill 21oz
CamelBak

Podium Chill 21oz

A squeezable insulated bottle with a self-sealing Jet Valve for fast, one-handed sips between points.

Quick changeover sips
SIGG
SIGG Traveller 0.6L
SIGG

Traveller 0.6L

A lightweight recycled-aluminium bottle with a leakproof screw cap — tough and easy to carry in a kit bag.

Lightweight kit bag

Practice & training

Off-court kit that makes you better between lessons.

Tourna
Tourna Ballport Deluxe
Tourna

Ballport Deluxe

A 80-ball hopper on legs: scoop balls up by rolling it over them, then feed straight from the basket. Saves your back on practice days.

Pick-up & practice
Tourna
Tourna Agility Cones (set)
Tourna

Agility Cones (set)

A set of low disc cones for footwork ladders, split-step drills and spacing targets. The cheapest way to sharpen movement on your own.

Footwork drills
Lobster
Lobster Phenom Two
Lobster

Phenom Two

The big splurge: a programmable ball machine that feeds oscillating, spin-varied shots so you can drill on your own for hours. Rentable at many clubs before you buy.

Serious solo practice

Accessories

Dampeners, wristbands and a cap for the sun.

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Wilson Pro Feel Dampener
Wilson

Pro Feel Dampener

A vibration dampener that fits between the strings to cut string ping and soften shock to the arm.

Cleaner string feel
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Head 5" Wristbands (pair)
Head

5" Wristbands (pair)

A pair of terry-cloth wristbands that soak up sweat and keep your grip dry through long rallies.

Sweaty-hand grip
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Nike Rafa Club Hat
Nike

Rafa Club Hat

An adjustable Dri-FIT cap with a sweat-wicking band and a pre-curved brim for sunny courts.

Sun & sweat

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