Get more out of time spent on the tennis court this summer with friends and family with these fun and practical gadgets.
A Watchful Eye
PlaySight GoHaving a coach watch as you play is a good way to greatly improve your game. But what if you live in Denver and your coach is in Dallas? That isn’t a problem with this system, which allows you to livestream the action so that your coach can offer live feedback. It also offers tips and advice from a roster of top coaches. Additional cameras can be added to capture every angle.
Spin Master
TopspinPro
One of the essential skills required to transform a good tennis player into a great one is mastering topspin—being able to impart a spinning action to the ball as you volley—which allows you to keep it in bounds, even when you hit it hard. The compact system can be used anywhere to practice forehand and backhand shots in order to develop this critical aspect of the game. When you see the ball spinning, you know you’ve done it right.
Roger’s Bag
Wilson Sports Fed Team BackpackRather than trying to juggle a tennis racket, several cans of balls, a small towel, and a water bottle, stash them all in this bag—approved and signed by tennis great Roger Federer. It holds two racquets, with an additional separate pocket that’s a perfect place to hold balls, sports drinks, car keys, and other items. A top-mounted grab handle and padded backpack straps make it easy to carry to and from the court.
There’s no better way to get better at tennis than by practicing serves and groundstrokes over and over again, making this hopper a favorite of coaches and hardcore players. Holding 75 balls, the hopper’s handles invert to form a stand, so you can focus more on hitting the ball and less on chasing them. With its clever design, it “picks up” the balls when pressed on them, so there’s no need to bend over 75 times.
A Helping Hand
Pop-iT Tennis Ball Pick-Up AccessoryFor those who haven’t quite mastered the art of bopping the ball to make it bounce up to be caught, this is a must. Attached to the handle of the racket, it isn’t noticeable during play, but it’s a back-saver between sets, allowing one to collect the balls without bending over. This is a great accessory for any player who wants a dignified way to retrieve tennis balls.
