Your Lifestyle Destination For Racquet Sports and Travel


Uncover a unique blend of sports, lifestyle, and personal perspectives at Racquet Social.

Tennis

Celebrate the love of tennis with engaging articles, gear reviews, and captivating stories.

Pickleball

Join the pickleball craze! Find tips, reviews, and stories from the growing pickleball community.

Squash

Rekindle your love for squash with articles that celebrate the history, strategy, and athleticism of the sport.

Google Gemini for Pickleball

After some experimentation, I found a simple prompt that effectively generates pickleball paddle recommendations from Google Gemini. Read more…

Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz to win the 2024 US Open title! With the 2024 Grand Slam season wrapped up, Alcaraz, and Sinner are the only Grand Slam title-holders in this list. Read more...

Jannik Sinner wins US Open 2024
A close call on the tennis court

A Close Call on the Tennis Court

It was a tennis match that became a matter of life and death. Had I known what I know now, I might not have been nonchalant during the ordeal. Read more…

Travel

Embark on exciting journeys and explore captivating destinations with our travel articles and guides.

Anecdotes

Explore a mix of humorous, insightful, and thought-provoking anecdotes from everyday life.

Stories

Unfold captivating narratives and explore new perspectives through our unique web stories.

Richardson 112 Trucker Hat
  • 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester
  • Snap closure

Top ATP Tennis Clothing Sponsors

From established tennis brands to lifestyle and fashion brands, the list of current and past tennis clothing sponsors contains over fifty brands. Read more…

#ad
Tennis clothing sponsors

โ€œThere are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.โ€

Robert Louis Stevenson.

Top 20 Squash Racquet Brands 

If you look at PSA playersโ€™ racquet preferences, rarely would you find two players using the same squash racquet model in a tournament. Read more…

Popular-squash-racquet-brands
Pickleball-Training-Aids-Worth-Your-Attention

Pickleball Training Aids Worth Your Attention

Pickleball is easy to learn. Getting super good at it is another matter. Pickleball training aids are a great way to improve your skills Read more…

#Ad
Evo Pickleball Paddle from SLK
  • Increased spin consistency with the innovative SpinFlex surface.
  • Light-weight Carbon Fiber Face enhances shot precision and control.
  • Increased thickness for control and power.
  • Ultra Comfort Grip – 4.25″ grip circumference and 5.25″ length. 

Disclosure: Racquet Social participates in Amazonโ€™s affiliate advertising program and may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.

Getting hit by a pickleball is no picnic. If youโ€™ve had near misses, itโ€™s time to consider protective eyewear for pickleball. Read more…

Womens-pickleball-shoes

Pickleball Shoes for Women

According to recent stats, 40% of the pickleball players in America are women. While most focus on their paddle and attire, players often overlook the right pair of pickleball shoes. Read more…

Ever Wonder If Kinesiology Tape Works?

For a product that has not been scientifically proven to be effective, kinesiology tape has done very well. Read more…

kinesiology tape
Presidio Tunnel Tops Trails, San Francisco

San Francisco Redux: Tech, Trails, and Tapas

From driverless taxi rides to scenic hikes and some incredible food, here are some highlights from my tech-fueled, trail-walking, and tapas-tasting adventure in the Golden City.  Read more…

Luxury for Less – A Cruise Experience Napa and Sonoma – Experiencing Wine Country Honolulu – The Urban Hawaii Experience