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The Tennis Courts Are Calling 🎾
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items My essentials and recs for tennis gear & the best products to keep in your bag for all levels— from recreational to high school to college and up.
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Bag Essentials
Helpful things to keep on hand in your tennis bag for matches, pratice, or recreational play.Â
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Love this all-around racket. I've used the Pure Strike for years.
Pure Strike | Babolat Official Website
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It's always a good idea to have a new can or good balls when you're going to play for fun or competition.
Wilson US Open Tennis Balls - 3 Ball Pack
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It's nice to have a travel-sized deodorant in my bag just in case. It gets hot on the courts!
Dove Beauty Advanced Care 72-Hour Cool Essentials Mini Antiperspirant & ...
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I like keeping an extra pair of socks in my bag for those really hot days or if I'm playing multiple matches in one day. Shoes can get sweaty really fast. Crew socks are usually my preference.
Women's Nike Socks | Best Price Guarantee at DICK'S
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From blisters on hands or feet to minor cuts, you never know when you might need a band-aid. The flexible fabric ones are top-tier.
Band-Aid products at Target
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There are so many uses for KT tape anywhere you might be sore or need some support for muscles and joints to help with healing or pain. One time I either jammed or broke my finger at a match, I stinted it by taping the hurt one to another finger with...
KT Tape
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Electrolytes are great to have when you're going to be sweating a lot, and the packets are super convenient. I always keep these on me--my favorite is the Propel Berry flavor.
Propel Powder Variety Pack | Gatorade Official Site
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If you prefer no-show socks, I like these too. The extra padding on the back keeps shoes from rubbing your ankles.
Nike Multiplier Running No-Show Socks 2-Pack
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Keep an extra shock absorber / dampener with you, because sometimes they get lost or you just wanna change things up. This sparkly heart is one of my favorites, it's so cute I have like 3. One time I basically screamed for joy in the store when I fou...
NEW* 2X WILSON "CLEAR SPARKLING HEART" VIBRATION ...
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I also have this panda shock absorber, I'm obsessed with it. sometimes dampeners get lost or you just wanna change things up, so it's a good idea to have an extra or two.
Gamma Zoo Damps Vibration Tennis Dampener ( Panda/Giraffe ) Cute Animal Themed
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Wilson  hands down has THE best tennis grips with that provide the perfect tackiness. It's a good idea to always have at least one with you!
Wilson Pro Comfort Overgrip for Tennis Rackets, White - 3 Rolls
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You're definitely gonna want some comfy shoes to slip into after a long match or practice. I like Nike slides for this.
Nike Victori One Women's Slides
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If you know, you know. Soreness or aches can hit at any time, keep some ibuprofen with you just in case.
Advil Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Tablets - Ibuprofen (NSAID) - 200ct
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Obviously you need a good water bottle for tennis! I use this 40 oz Owala Dreamy Field bottle. Not only is it beautiful, but it holds a lot of water, doesn't leak, and has a spout and a straw.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw for Sports and Travel, BPA-Free, 40oz, Dreamy field
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A hand towel is great when you need to wipe your hands or face on breaks. This one has a convenient carabiner for easy storage or hanging on the fence. It technically says it's a golf towel, but this would make a great tennis towel as well.
Nike Performance 2.0 Towel
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I never leave without a hat. My go-to is a simple Nike hat--it goes with anything and they last for years. I've washed mine in a mesh bag many times in the washer, and it looks new each time.
Nike Dri-FIT Club Unstructured Featherlight Hat
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Sunscreen is necessary for outdoor tennis. I prefer sport spray sunscreen, because you can't feel it much and it isn't greasy!
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30 Spray Sunscreen, 8.3 oz
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Adding my favorite face sunscreen here--non-greasy Korean sunscreen with no white cast. Again, sunscreen is a MUST in general, but especially for outdoor sports like tennis.
ROUND LAB BIRCH JUICE MOISTURIZING SUNSCREEN 50ml ...
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Helpful article about tennis essentials
Helpful Article: Essential Items To Keep In Your Tennis Bag
Prep and Recovery
Recovery after exercise is super important for your body!
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A foam roller like this is great to warm up or massage your muscles before and after exercise.
13" Deep Tissue Foam Roller - Aqua Blue - All In Motionâ„¢: EVA Material, Whole Body Use
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If you know, you know. Soreness or aches can hit at any time, keep some ibuprofen with you just in case.
Advil Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Tablets - Ibuprofen (NSAID) - 200ct
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There are so many uses for KT tape anywhere you might be sore or need some support for muscles and joints to help with healing or pain. One time I either jammed or broke my finger at a match, I stinted it by taping the hurt one to another finger with...
KT Tape
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Obviously you need a good water bottle for tennis! I use this 40 oz Owala Dreamy Field bottle. Not only is it beautiful, but it holds a lot of water, doesn't leak, and has a spout and a straw.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw for Sports and Travel, BPA-Free, 40oz, Dreamy field
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Electrolytes are great to have when you're going to be sweating a lot, and the packets are super convenient. I always keep these on me--my favorite is the Propel Berry flavor. I use these before, during, and after a practice or match!
Propel Powder Variety Pack | Gatorade Official Site
Apparel
Essential tennis clothes. Good thing tennis has the cutest outfits!
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My favorite tennis skirts, very flattering! I have this in black and white.
Pace Rival Mid-Rise Skirt | Women's Skirts
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I like keeping an extra pair of socks in my bag for those really hot days or if I'm playing multiple matches in one day. Shoes can get sweaty really fast. Crew socks are usually my preference.
Women's Nike Socks | Best Price Guarantee at DICK'S
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If you prefer no-show socks, I like these too. The extra padding on the back keeps shoes from rubbing your ankles.
Nike Multiplier Running No-Show Socks 2-Pack
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You're definitely gonna want some comfy shoes to slip into after a long match or practice. I like Nike slides for this.
Nike Victori One Women's Slides
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I never leave without a hat. My go-to is a simple Nike hat--it goes with anything and they last for years. I've washed mine in a mesh bag many times in the washer, and it looks new each time.
Nike Dri-FIT Club Unstructured Featherlight Hat
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I have this in multiple colors. They are very breathable material and are flattering with the skirts. I also recommend plain black and plain white tank tops — they don’t show sweat haha
Swiftly Tech Racerback Tank Top 2.0 *Hip Length | Women's Sleeveless & ...