Material Suggestions

1. Racket

The most important material in tennis, the racquet. There are numerous manufacturers, models and colors. Some of the shapes are even different. You can manipulate the weight of the clubs and even change the length. You can modify a racket a lot.

This has already cost some players their careers because they went crazy and always wanted an even better racquet. “The man makes the shoe” and the player makes the stick, that is my opinion on the matter. If you feel good with a racket, then you don't need to change anything about it. It is much more important to continue to improve your skills.

2. String 

Here too, the selection is almost endless. Not every string plays the same, and a string can also behave differently depending on the racket being played. When it comes to strings, it is essential to know how to adjust them depending on temperature, height and surface. As a rule of thumb, the warmer it is and the higher you play above sea level, the harder you should string. There is no ideal hardness, but you have to adjust your own normal tension hardness.

3.Clothing

“If you look good, you feel good, if you feel good, you play good.”

I'm definitely not going to give any fashion tips, but play in things that YOU feel comfortable in. As a teenager I loved playing with the Rafa Nadal 7/8 pants, today you would have to pay me a lot of money for them. Also very important are hats and sweatbands, in case the sun shines or your hairstyle doesn't fit, and sweatbands as accessories and against sweat. 

4.Shoes

Personally, I think it's one of the most important materials in tennis, after the racket. Anyone who saves money on shoes will soon have to pay the doctor or physiotherapist. Good shoes are the basis for playing tennis without injury. For example, if you find a good pair of shoes at the beginning of sand season, buy 5 of them straight away. There are discounts in quantity and you don't have any stress. Sometimes the manufacturers change the models and suddenly you want to order the old shoe and realize it is no longer available.

5.Grip tape

I have one for this Reel on Instagram made, I am convinced of wrapping a fresh grip tape for every new match. It's better to invest in comfort so you can concentrate on what's important.