If you have put any thought into getting your tennis gear, you probably don’t want to just toss it into the backseat on your way to the court. Having a good tennis bag helps you keep your equipment together and in good shape. Choosing a good bag starts with figuring out just how much gear you have. You will need to balance durability and cost. Some players prefer a backpack style bag. Additional options are available on some tennis bags.
The amount of gear you need to pack in a bag is usually related to your skill level as a tennis player. Beginning players usually have one or at most two rackets, a few tennis balls and a water bottle. As players become more skilled, they tend to collect more rackets. Their playing style is often tougher on strings and balls, so they usually need more along for the game. The more gear you have, the roomier the bag you need.
If you come up with a tennis bag you love, then you might want it to last forever. But durability and life will come with a price. Cheaper bags may do the job for you just fine and you can plan on buying another if the first one wears out. Sometimes your gear gets dirty and sweaty and you aren’t interested in keeping a bag forever.
Tennis bags are frequently made in a duffel or gym-bag style. However, you may also come across backpack styles that might be more convenient. This is especially true if you travel by bicycle, motorcycle or mass transit.
One option you might want to look for is a separate compartment for wet, sweaty clothes. This arrangement will let you take a change of clothes along. Once you’ve played for a couple of hours, you can put on fresh apparel and stuff your dirty, sweaty socks into a pouch that’s kept separate from your rackets and water.