Black Friday tennis: the complete gear

Why wait for Black Friday to gear up

Because it's the first big promo highlight of winter, before the holidays and then the tennis sales. Brands of rackets and shoes showcase their models, and the site pages mix new references and tried-and-true options. If you already know what you need, there's no need to wait until the end of winter to make a move.

Six categories of equipment, one page for each

The easiest way is to start from the right sub-page, each filtered for one type of product.

• Tennis shoes for Black Friday are sorted by surface, clay or all surfaces, and by size.
• Discounted tennis rackets can be filtered by weight, balance, and playing level.
• The tennis apparel includes t-shirts, shorts, skirts, polos, and sweatshirts, for men, women, and juniors.
• Tennis balls range from tubes for the Sunday match to beginner balls for children.
• Strings include reels and sets, both monofilament and multifilament.
• Accessories complete the bag: racket bags, grips, dampeners, caps.

The right order to renew your equipment

Start with the shoes if yours are over a year old from regular play: a smooth sole can cause you to lose grip long before you realise it. Next is the racket, which should be changed if your arm gets tired or your shots lack depth. The strings come last, but they're often the ones that most affect your hitting sensation: when relaxed, they make the ball unpredictable.

Head, Asics, Tecnifibre: who does what on the court

These brands cover the essentials of tennis equipment on the site, each with its own strength.

• Head is everywhere: Speed and Radical rackets, Sprint Pro shoes for speedy players and Revolt Pro for those who need good foot support.
• Asics has made a name for itself in shoes, with the Gel-Resolution, stable and durable for long rallies from the baseline, and the Solution Speed, lighter.
• Tecnifibre focuses on comfort with the TF-X1 and on maneuverability with the Tempo, and also dresses many club players.
• Babolat contrasts the Pure Aero, designed for spin, and the Pure Drive, for more direct power.
• Wilson offers the Blade, valued for its feel, and the Rush Pro shoe, stable without being heavy.

Padel, badminton, squash: the other racket promos

If you also play another racket sport, Black Friday has a page for each: padel, badminton, squash, and table tennis. For kids, the page Black Friday junior groups the sizes and models suited for them, and all offers can be found on the page Black Friday.

Other good tennis deals throughout the year

Outside of Black Friday, the tennis clearance sells off end-of-line products, and the page tennis dispatched in 24h gathers ready-to-go items. For the latest models, check out the new tennis arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap tennis rackets during Black Friday?

On the page tennis rackets for Black Friday, filter by skill level to avoid overly demanding frames. A recreational player aims for a weight of 270 to 285 grams, while a ranked player typically prefers 300 grams and more.

Do I need special shoes for clay courts?

Yes, if you mainly play on clay: their chevron sole drains the dirt and provides better grip when sliding. All-court models are suitable for hard and carpet surfaces. Both can be filtered on the page tennis shoes for Black Friday.

What’s the difference between pressurised and pressureless balls?

Pressurised balls bounce better but lose their liveliness after a few matches. Pressureless balls last much longer and are suitable for training or wall practice. Both can be found on the page discounted tennis balls.

What inexpensive tennis clothing should I choose?

A technical fabric t-shirt or short that dries quickly and doesn't stick during serves. The page tennis apparel for Black Friday is filtered by gender, age, and type of clothing.

When should I change my strings?

A common guideline: restring as many times a year as you play times a week. Strings that have lost their tension send the ball longer and less accurately. Reels and sets are available on the page strings for Black Friday.