You’re ready to play the game and you of course want to have a fantastic tennis match. What’s the difference between a frustrating game and a great one? Being prepared with all the essentials and tennis gear. The tennis pros at Ridgeland Tennis Center are here to share with you what they consider to be the essentials that enhance your game and keep you winning every time.
Stop by Ridgeland Tennis Center pro shop and pick up the must-haves for your game! What should you be sure to include in your tennis essentials kit?
Your Favorite Tennis Racket and a Back Up
It’s important to have at least two tennis rackets for every match to make sure that you’re never without one. Often during matches, strings break, grips wear out, or something unexpected occurs. Having an extra racket is simply a good habit.
Tennis Balls
While the main make-or-break of your match is always going to be you, having fresh, high-quality tennis balls on hand, can impact your game. An inadequately filled ball or one that is wearing unevenly will affect your game more than you may imagine.
Tennis Shoes
Similar to a tennis racket, it’s not a bad idea to pack a second favorite pair of tennis shoes. Of course, your shoes will need to be matched to the type of surface you are playing on. Oftentimes, after a long heated battle, you may develop blisters or sore spots on your feet. Having a fresh pair of court shoes to change into can help alleviate some troublesome and painful areas. It’s also helpful to bring a change of socks so that you have fresh, dry socks to put on when you change your shoes.
Comfortable Tennis Clothing & Apparel
Moisture wicking tennis clothes, a hat or visor, sunglasses, sunscreen, and other changes of clothes can help you remain comfortable for the entire match. You may want to refresh your clothing between matches as you become sweaty, and a dry shirt can make all the difference for your comfort.
Water
Of course one of the most important aspects of playing your best is to be properly hydrated. In Mississippi’s hot, humid climate, having a back up water bottle is a must. Towels, sweatbands, and other methods of keeping you dry or whisking away perspiration as you play can help keep you as comfortable as possible. Lastly, it’s vital to have a tennis bag with the right cubbies for all your items. You don’t want to waste valuable time, searching through your bottomless pit of a tennis bag to find what you need at any given moment during a tennis game. Instead, find a bag that has proper compartments for all your essential tennis match gear. Some of the newer tennis bags fit multiple rackets and also have compartments with specialty features, such as a hidden compartment for a wallet, area with ventilation for wet clothing, shoe compartment, designated ball areas, and other such helpful features.
Ridgeland Tennis Center is your go to tennis facility in Jackson, Mississippi. We host tennis tournaments, tennis mixers, kids camps, tennis lessons, fun tennis drills, and every other tennis activity in Ridgeland, MS you may possibly want to enjoy. Our community is more like a large tennis family, filled with entertainment and plenty of exercise. The tennis pro shop at RTC is packed to the brim with every tennis gear essential you may require to perform your very best. With a helpful and knowledgeable staff, you can rely on our tennis pro shop to help you get properly equipped! Swing on by the Ridgeland Tennis Center, and discover a world of healthy entertainment, competition, instruction, and an amazing tennis community. We hope to see you at the next match!
