Tennis

Hard, clay and grass tennis shoes explained: outsole types, grip and durability. Choose the right court shoe and protect your feet, knees and ankles.

Pressurised vs pressureless tennis balls compared, plus how long tennis balls last and when to change them. A clear UK 2026 buying guide.

From spare strings to overgrips and the right bag to carry it all — the complete tennis kit checklist our club players swear by.

Yonex's three tennis families — Ezone, Vcore and Percept — explained and compared, so you pick the right line before the right model.

Dead strings cost you more matches than old shoes. Our stringing team on how often to restring a tennis racket — and the signs it is overdue.

Grip 1, 2, 3 or 4? How to measure your tennis grip size, why it matters for your arm, and the overgrip trick the pros use.

The best tennis rackets of 2026 for club players, improvers and competitors — picked by racket specialists, not marketing departments.

How many rackets do you actually need? A UK guide to tennis bag sizes - backpack, 6-pack, 9-pack and duffel - plus five in-stock picks from Central Sports.

Which tennis balls should you buy? Compare club, match, coaching and mini-tennis balls, plus cost per hour, with in-stock picks from Central Sports.