Tennis Tips, Gear Reviews & Club Life
Guides written for players who play twice a week and love every minute of it. From choosing your first racket to fixing your second serve — everything here is built for the recreational player, not the touring pro.
12 Types of Club Tennis Players — Which One Are You? (2026 Edition)
We already covered the 7 types of opponents you’ll face on the other side of the net. But what about your own side? After 25 ... Read more
May 28, 2026
Peter Wong
Best Clay Court Tennis Shoes in 2026 — What’s Different and Why It Matters
With Roland Garros 2026 underway and the clay court season in full swing, more recreational players are heading to clay surfaces for the first time. ... Read more
May 27, 2026
Peter Wong
Fitness & TrainingGear Reviews
Best Tennis Training Aids in 2026 — Solo Practice Tools That Actually Work
Recreational players who want to improve faster than match play alone allows need two things: a deliberate practice plan (see our plateau-breaking guide) and the ... Read more
May 26, 2026
Peter Wong
Best Tennis Bags for Club Players in 2026 — What’s Actually Worth Carrying
A tennis bag is one of those things you don’t think about until you’re cramming a racket into a gym duffel and your overgrips smell ... Read more
May 20, 2026
Peter Wong
Tennis for Adults: How to Start or Get Back Into the Game in 2026
Starting tennis as an adult is one of the best decisions you can make. I know because I’ve been playing since middle school and it’s ... Read more
May 19, 2026
Peter Wong
The 7 Types of Opponents You’ll Meet at Every Tennis Club (2026)
Twenty-five years of club tennis has introduced me to a very specific cast of characters. They exist at every club, in every Canadian city, in ... Read more
May 18, 2026
Peter Wong
10 Thoughts Every Recreational Tennis Player Has During a Match (2026)
Twenty-five years on the court and I still have every single one of these thoughts. If you’ve played a match in the last month, you’ll ... Read more
May 17, 2026
Peter Wong
Best Tennis Overgrips in 2026 — Reviewed by a Sweaty-Handed Club Player
Overgrips are the most underrated piece of tennis equipment most recreational players don’t think about. They cost $2–$5 each. They wear out within 2–10 hours ... Read more
May 16, 2026
Peter Wong
Best Tennis Strings for Club Players in 2026 — What’s Actually Worth Buying
Tennis strings are the most important piece of equipment most recreational players completely ignore. You spent $200 on a racket. You’re playing it with whatever ... Read more
May 16, 2026
Peter Wong