Holiday Gear Gift Guide (Part 2): Awesome Accessories

Babolat Pure Aero 12 Pack Bag

Price: $145

With three main compartments—two with Isothermal Protection from extreme temperatures—each capable of holding up to five frames and plenty of gear this bag can accommodate all your storage needs. A large accessory pocket with internal organization and a smaller molded one, offer space for additional items. A separate tunnel can keep shoes or dirty clothes isolated, as can the included removable storage sack. Padded, adjustable shoulder straps as well as grab handles on the top and end of the bag allow for numerous carry options. It’s a perfect complement for users of this generation’s Aero racquets, but would still suit the needs of any discerning player.

Courtgirl Play All Day Bottle

Price: $40

Embossed with a colorful ball design, this 26 oz. bottle is a sporty answer to your hydration needs. With double-wall insulation it keeps drinks hot for 12 hours, and cold for 40 hours. A parachute-grade bungee loop allows for easy transport, or to hang on a hook during play. Dishwasher safe in delicate cycles means it’s also easy to clean between matches.

Functional Tennis Saber

Price: $150

If you struggle to consistently find the sweet spot at contact, this training aid is the cure. With a 25-inch length, standard handle and a strung weight of 312 grams, the Saber feels and plays like a conventional racquet. So you can swing away with your normal strokes and apply the usual amount of pace and spin. However, its 37 sq. in. head size makes centering the ball in the string bed much more of a challenge. Whether using it as a warm-up tool (check out pros such as Stan Wawrinka and Hubert Hurkacz practicing with the Saber) or to refine technique, it’s a worthwhile addition to any racquet bag.

Hyperice Venom Go

Price: $119

Hyperice is currently running Black Friday deals on many of its recovery and wellness products, including the Venom Go. The targeted heat and vibration therapy offered by this wearable provides a great warm-up for achy joints and muscles. Attach the adhesive pad to an elbow or shoulder—or wherever the body needs treatment—and choose one of three temperature settings and vibration patterns for a standard 10 minute session. Weighing less than 0.2 lbs. the unit can transport easily in any tennis or gym bag. It comes with three pads that are good for up to 20 uses. 3-pack refills are available for $29.

RIA Reflex Sunglasses

Price: $199

Made in Italy in collaboration with optics specialists, ZEISS, RIA’s Reflex sunglasses have shatterproof polycarbonate lenses that offer 100% UVA/B protection and premium coatings to lessen fogging, scratching and smudging. The Cobalt Blue Mirror look covers the brown-amber coloring of the lens, which makes the ball pop against the court background. The frame weighs 33 grams, has an interchangeable lens system—clear replacement lenses are available—and adjustable temples for a contoured fit. It comes in three core colors options: carbon black, midnight blue and oxygen white. Two limited-edition pop models with teal accents are also currently available.

SwingVision

Price: $150/year

Whether you’re after comprehensive automated stats, detailed video playback or simply want to create your own highlight reels, the SwingVision app is a one-stop shop. All it takes is mounting an iOS device on the back fence or curtain while playing and you can have access to pro-level match tracking and data. Points played, ball speed, shot placement and distribution, rally length, court positioning—just about every valuable measurable is covered. Apple Watch wearers can even challenge line calls. Newbies can start out at no cost with the basic plan, but the Pro membership offers access to all the unique features. A free 30-day trial is available for a test run.