Last week we told you why fall is the best season to play tennis, so now you need to find some weather-appropriate gear before you reach for your racket. From striped sweaters to fleece hoodies there’s something that suits every tennis player’s style. Check out our picks for the best warm-ups to keep you cozy on the court along with the other awesome accessories you’ll need this autumn on today’s edition of Friday Finds.
The Preppy Competitor
Favorite Type of Lesson: Cardio Tennis
Favorite Shot: Drop shot
Top row: Coral Monogrammed Baseball Cap ($22, clubcontessa.com); Fila Women’s Spring Heritage Jacket ($62.97, tenniswarehouse.com); Classic Anchors Monogrammed Tennis Tote ($54, girlytwirly.com); I Love Tennis Phone Case ($25, redbubble.com). Bottom row: Fila Women’s Essenza Skirt Capri ($54.99, tenniswarehouse.com); Nylon Tennis Tote ($150, markandgraham.com); Brooks Women’s PureProject Long Sleeve Running T-Shirt ($70, sportsauthority.com); Sofibella Women’s Navigate Leggings ($73.99, tenniswarehouse.com).
The Hip Hard Hitter
Favorite Type of Lesson: Hitting Lesson
Favorite Shot: Kick Serve
Top row: Wilson HYPERion 3 Pack Tennis Bag ($49.99, Dick’s Sporting Goods); Athletic DNA Men’s Core Performance LS Top ($28, tenniswarehouse.com); Asics Men’s Thermopolis Hoodie ($76.99, tenniswarehouse.com); Nike Lunar Trainer 1 Black/Volt Men’s Shoe ($109.95, tenniswarehouse.com); Lacoste Men’s Classic Sport Hat ($29.95, tenniswarehouse.com). Bottom row: Task Performance Ankle Socks ($10.95, tenniswarehouse.com); Head Men’s Fall Feather Light Performance Pant ($45, tenniswarehouse.com); ; Vitalsox Court Sports Classic Crew Socks ($13.99, holabirdsports.com).
The Studious Singles Player
Favorite Type of Lesson: Private Lesson
Favorite Shot: Approach Shot Winner
Bag tags ($16 for a set of two, email darden.coe@mindspring.com or visit dardencoeprints.com); Tennis Racket Print Backpack ($180.91, asos.com); Tennis Water Bottle ($19.95, giftys.com); Puma Women’s Fall Sweat Capri ($32, tenniswarehouse.com); Fila Women’s Supplex Jacket ($67.99, tenniswarehouse.dot).
The All-American Ace
Favorite Type of Lesson: Semi-Private Lesson
Favorite Shot: Backhand Slice
Top row: Classic Tennis Sweater ($195, billskhakis.com); New Balance Men’s Geospeed Tennis Pant Tectonic Blue ($39, tennisexpress.com); Topo Designs Fleece Jacket ($129, tuckernuck.com). Bottom row: Boast Match Shorts ($64, tuckernuck.com); Fila Men’s Heritage Zig Zag Polo ($48, tennisexpress.com); Classic Tennis Racquet Bag ($108.99, amazon.com).
The Passing Shot Princess
Favorite Type of Lesson: Beginner Lesson
Favorite Shot: Forehand Volley
