What's in Your Racquet Bag?
Racquet Social Stories
Racquets
Most club players carry at least two racquets to ensure they have a spare in case a string breaks.
The Honolulu Story
A can of tennis or squash balls goes into the bag. Club players typically take turns bringing new balls.
Balls
The Los Angeles Story
Court Shoes
Purpose-built tennis shoes and non-marking squash shoes become part of the racquet bag.
The Las Vegas Story
Whether you choose compression socks or regular sports socks is up to you.
Socks
The Peru Story
Spare Clothes
A set of spare clothes ensures you stay dry after the game.
The Dublin Story
Wrist bands
Wristbands keep your palms dry. Most players carry around a few in their racquet bags.
The Havana Story
Headband/Bandana
Headbands keep sweat off your squash goggles and face and keep your hair in place.
The Kolkata Story
Squash Goggles
Goggles are an essential component of club squash. Most clubs strongly encourage players to wear safety glasses on the court
The Maui Story
Replacement Grip
A slippery racquet handle is not something you want to deal with in a competitive squash or tennis match.
The Manhattan Story
Kinesiology tape
Kinesiology tape or sports tape help players manage temporary muscular discomfort.
The Tokyo Story
Braces
Seasoned players often braces to support joints that have taken a beating over the years.
The New Orleans Story
Vibration Dampeners
Throw a spare one into your racquet bag. They tend to fly off when you least expect them to.
The Toronto Story
Hand Towel
Your club may provide towels. If they don’t, a hand towel in your bag will ensure that you get to wipe down between games.
The Chinatown Story
Lock
For club players, a lock for your locker is a must-have to keep your valuables under lock and key.
The Kauai Story
Water Bottle
Make sure you stay hydrated. Pack a bottle of water.
At a tennis tournament
Foam Rollers & Massagers
A few club players have started throwing foam rollers and massagers into their racquet bags.
At a tennis tournament
Granola bars, bananas and other substitutes can come in handy when playing drawn-out matches.
Granola bars
The Glasgow Story
So, What's in Your Racquet Bag?
Racquet Social Stories