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The following items are a must have for those who want to enter the world of Tennis…

Racquet: The standard length for an adult racquet is 27inches. Experts recommend you buy a racquet in accordance with your ability i.e. the better you get, the higher up the price range you should travel!
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Ball: Typically have a 2.5 to 2.7inch diameter and weigh around 2oz. Rubber-surfaced, filled with air and encased, most often, in yellow felt.
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Shoes: Most training shoes will do but if you’re out to win game, set, match, you can invest in specialist tennis shoes which can include, among other features, herring-bone style tread (for slower wear/greater traction), reinforced toe-caps (for shoe longevity) and added side-support (for foot stability).
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Cushioned Socks: A must-buy if you want to protect sensitive heels and balls of feet, absorb sweat, and avoid nasty blisters!
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Clothes: Any clothes that you feel comfortable moving in will do, but there are so many different kinds of tennis outfits out there specialised for the movements involved in tennis.
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