We asked coaches for the best tennis gear for beginners, including racquets, balls, and accessories. Our list includes brands like Wilson, Nike, Babolat, and more.
Has watching the Paris Olympics and the US Open gotten you hyped about tennis and itching to pick up a racquet? The cute outfits, the workout you get during the match…what’s not to, um, love? But getting out on the court can be intimidating if you’re new to the sport. We chatted up tennis coaches to find the best tennis gear for beginners so that you can confidently focus on your backhand, not your gear.
More great tennis balls Once you’ve played with low-compression balls and are ready for yellow ones, Eric Davidson, a tennis supervisor at Midtown Athletic Club and a member of the Wilson Select Team, recommends Wilson’s US Open Tennis Balls. “They last the longest and the material on the outside doesn't rub off and fade as quickly as other brands do,” he says. “I can teach consistently for six months, three times a day, and my Wilson balls will still be okay.
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