Be honest, you still have a ton of Christmas shopping to do, right?
I know I’m certainly the kind of person that mulls over options until the last second. Luckily for me Amazon has two day shipping and stores are still open on Christmas eve. If you want to rid yourself of that feeling of anxiety, get your Christmas shopping for that tennis fan in your life done today. Even if you’re blanking on a gift for a friend, parent or child that doesn’t play, a tennis gift could kick-start a lifetime obsession with the sport. Check out what we’ve pinpointed as great gifts this Christmas.
Gifts For Beginners
Wilson Federer Adult Racquet
If you’re a junior or adult who has never picked up a racquet before, this is a great starter racquet for you. Affordable, durable and backed by tennis legend Roger Federer (even if you’ve never played you know who that is) this makes a great gift for someone who simply needs the right nudge to get on the court.
Le Petit Tennis Racquet 17 Inches (Ages 2-3-4)
As any parent knows, the sooner you get your child started with an activity the more proficient they will be in the future. The best way to impose your own tennis interests on your child is to get a racquet that is curtailed specifically for their little impressionable hands. With a smaller racquet head and bigger ball, it gives a child more control and less frustration.
Le Petit Tennis Net 10ft Portable
Well if you’re going to buy the racquet for your child you’re going to need a net. A Quickstart net is what every new player under the age of 6 should be playing on first. Whether you set it up on the driveway or in your living room, it’s the quickest way to get set up to play no matter where you are.
Gifts For Seasoned Tennis Players
Wilson Juice 100 Tennis Racquet
This is the tennis racquet that will help you take the step from casual to competitive. The added power and control will help any player feel more confident on the court. Even if you’re gifting it to someone whose game is still raw, they’ll feel good about themselves while putting in the work.
adidas Performance Men’s Barricade Court Tennis Shoe
A proper pair of tennis shoes is a must for a serious or intermediate tennis player. You can only get away with playing in running shoes for so long before discomfort creeps in and holes appear. Adidas is a brand you can trust and the Barricade is the Air Jordan of the tennis world.
Penn Championship Extra Duty Tennis Balls Value Bulk Pack of 12 Cans
Any tennis player knows that you can never have enough tennis balls, and in this case Amazon is dishing out a deal ($29.99 for 12 cans). I don’t care if you’re buying them for your dog or your the tennis fanatic in the family, this is the great way to stockpile tennis balls for the next few months.
Gifts For Any Tennis Fan or Player
Platinum-Plated Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet, 7.25
In a match at the 1987 US Open America’s sweetheart Chris Evert lost her bracelet and asked for play to be stopped. From this day forward this type of bracelet has always been referred to as the tennis bracelet and remains a fan favorite. Get this gem for your the off the court love.
Zepp Tennis Swing Analyzer
Join the 21st century and the technology age with this handy gadget that analyzes ones swing. Kids will actually have a good reason to be glued to their phone once they have all their tennis lesson data in one app.
Tennis 2016 Wall Calendar: The Official US Open Calendar
If your mom is anything like my mom then everything from dentist appointments to 2nd cousin birthday’s will undoubtedly be added to a calendar. There is no better person to look at every day of October than Roger Federer, which makes this calendar the perfect gift for your tennis fan mother.
