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.
The Recreational Tennis Player’s Gift Guide for 2026 — Every Budget Covered
Recreational tennis players have specific, predictable needs that repeat every season. If you know one of them — a partner, friend, parent, or colleague — ... Read more
July 4, 2026
Tennis Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Club Player Should Know
Tennis has more unwritten rules than almost any other sport. The formal rulebook is available from the ITF and runs to dozens of pages. But ... Read more
July 1, 2026
10 Things Every Recreational Tennis Player Has Said Out Loud (At Least Once)
Tennis is a sport where talking to yourself is not just accepted but practically mandatory. After 25 years on the court, I’ve said all of ... Read more
June 25, 2026
Why Tennis Is the Best Sport for Adults Over 30 — The Evidence
I’m biased. I’ve played tennis for 25 years and I think it’s the best sport in the world. But I also have significant evidence to ... Read more
June 23, 2026
What Recreational Tennis Players Can Learn from Jannik Sinner’s Game
Jannik Sinner is the most instructive professional tennis player for recreational players to watch right now. Not because he hits the hardest — he doesn’t. ... Read more
June 19, 2026
Best Tennis Ball Machines for Home Practice in 2026 — Are They Worth It?
A tennis ball machine is the one piece of gear that transforms how recreational players improve. No partner needed. No scheduling conflicts. No one feeding ... Read more
June 16, 2026
How to Find a Tennis Partner in Canada (2026): The Complete Guide
Finding a reliable tennis partner is, genuinely, one of the harder parts of recreational tennis. You need someone at a similar level, available at similar ... Read more
June 11, 2026
Tennis Racket Grip Size Guide: How to Find the Right Grip Size (2026)
Tennis racket grip size is the most important specification most recreational players never check. You buy a racket because it’s on sale, because it looks ... Read more
June 10, 2026
Best Tennis Dampeners in 2026 — Do They Actually Do Anything?
Tennis dampeners are the most hotly debated $3 accessory in sport. Half of recreational players swear by them. The other half think they’re placebo. The ... Read more
June 4, 2026