Nike has always set the bar when it comes to memorable sports commericals—forget the scandal for a moment; how great is this Tiger Woods clip? And surely you remember this classic ad from the mid-1990s, featuring Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras:
The Oregon-based monolith tapped into its pool of tennis talent once again (along with some other athletes) for this funny spot about "the secret behind Nike Air." Watch—and listen—for Maria Sharapova:
Not to be outdone is Head, the racquet company that recently signed Novak Djokovic to an endorsement deal. This video is over three minutes in length, but in my opinion, it's time well spent:
What's next, a seven-minute short film featuring Roger Federer that gets nominated in Cannes? I'll buy a ticket.
—Ed McGrogan