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.

Best Tennis Balls in 2026: Which Balls Last the Longest?

7 minutes

Best Tennis Balls in 2026: Which Balls Last the Longest?

Tennis balls are the most purchased and least researched item in most recreational players’ kits. You buy whatever’s on sale, open the can, and wonder ... Read more

May 11, 2026

Peter Wong

Best Tennis Bags in 2026: Backpacks, Totes and Tour Bags Compared

6 minutes

Best Tennis Bags in 2026: Backpacks, Totes and Tour Bags Compared

A tennis bag is one of those things you don’t think about until you’re cramming a racket into a gym duffel and wondering why your ... Read more

May 11, 2026

Peter Wong

How to Stop Double Faulting Under Pressure: A Club Player’s Honest Guide (2026)

8 minutes

How to Stop Double Faulting Under Pressure: A Club Player’s Honest Guide (2026)

Double faulting under pressure is the universal recreational tennis nightmare. You serve fine in warmup. You serve fine in the first game. Then it’s 4-5, ... Read more

May 10, 2026

Peter Wong

Best Tennis Gifts for Players Who Have Everything (2026 Gift Guide)

7 minutes

Best Tennis Gifts for Players Who Have Everything (2026 Gift Guide)

Buying a gift for a tennis player who already has all the gear? Here’s the thing — there’s always something a tennis player needs. We ... Read more

May 10, 2026

Peter Wong

How to Fix Your Tennis Backhand: The Recreational Player’s Complete Guide (2026)

6 minutes

How to Fix Your Tennis Backhand: The Recreational Player’s Complete Guide (2026)

The backhand is where recreational tennis careers go to suffer. Most players hit it fine in warmup and then inexplicably forget how to use it ... Read more

May 10, 2026

Peter Wong

Tennis Warm Up Routine: How to Prepare Properly Before Every Match (2026)

6 minutes

Tennis Warm Up Routine: How to Prepare Properly Before Every Match (2026)

The warm-up is the part of tennis that recreational players skip most often. You show up five minutes late, hit a few balls, and wonder ... Read more

May 9, 2026

Peter Wong