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Tennis gear our coaches use

Grips, balls, rackets and at-home training picks from Big NC coaches. Think Big. Elevate Your Game.

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Grips & overgrips

Fresh grip, better hold. Swap it when it gets slick or shiny.

Coach's pick

Overgrip · 3-pack

Tourna Grip XL Original, 3-pack

The grip our coaches use. Dry feel for humid North Carolina summers.

Overgrip · 15-pack

Tourna Grip XL Original, 15-pack

Bag staple for frequent players and coaching bags.

Overgrip · 12-pack

Wilson Pro Overgrip, 12-pack

High-volume overgrip for players who change wraps often.

Dampeners

A small add-on that changes how the strings feel.

Coach's pick

Dampener

Wilson Pro Feel Dampeners

Inexpensive add-on with racket buys. Softens string vibration feel.

Balls

Single cans only. Every link below opens one 3-ball can, not a case.

1 can · 3 balls · Extra Duty

Wilson US Open Extra Duty, single can

One 3-ball can. Extra Duty felt is made for hard courts.

1 can · 3 balls · Extra Duty

Wilson Championship Extra Duty, single can

One 3-ball can. A low-cost everyday practice ball.

1 can · 3 balls · Extra Duty

Dunlop ATP Championship Extra Duty, 3-ball can

One 3-ball can of Extra Duty balls.

At-home training

Footwork, hands and timing. Things kids can use in a driveway or backyard.

Coach's pick

Hands & eyes

SKLZ Reaction Ball

Its odd bounces train quick hands and eyes.

Footwork

SKLZ Quick Ladder, 15 ft

Quick, light feet and rhythm, the small steps that set up every shot.

Targets & lines

Disc cones with carry bag

Flat, so they're safe to step on. Good for targets and court lines at home.

Footwork

9-inch agility cones, 30-pack

Taller multi-color cones for agility, footwork lanes, and camp stations.

Strength

Fit Simplify loop bands, set of 5

Light hip and shoulder strength work (ages 8+).

Timing

Supertrip soft beaded kids' jump rope

Timing and footwork. The soft beads don't sting.

Solo hitting

Hikeen solo string trainer, metal base

Solo rebound string trainer with a metal base for at-home hitting.

Mini court

Aoneky mini portable net, 10 ft

Portable 10-ft net for backyard or driveway setups.

Beginner & junior rackets

Pick the junior size by height. Ask a coach if you're between sizes.

Junior size guide
SizeAgeHeight
19"Ages about 2–4Under about 3'6"
21"Ages about 4–6About 3'6"–3'10"
23"Ages about 6–8About 3'10"–4'4"
25"Ages about 8–12About 4'4" and up
Coach's pick

Junior · 19 / 21 / 23 / 25 inch

HEAD Speed Junior

The junior line on our Action Park recommended racket lists.

Junior · 19 / 21 / 23 / 25 inch

Wilson Ultra Power Junior

Pink, white and blue frame in every junior size.

Junior · 19 / 23 inch

Babolat B'Fly Junior

Starter size in blue and pink, or a white and pink 23 inch.

Adult beginner

Wilson Hyper Power

Aluminum, comes pre-strung. A first adult racket. Not made to be restrung.

Adult beginner

Wilson Federer Adult

Aluminum, comes pre-strung. Not made to be restrung.

Adult beginner

HEAD Ti. Conquest

Titanium and graphite. Can be restrung as you play more.

Adult step-up

HEAD Geo Speed

Graphite frame. Can be restrung.

Stringing

We don't send you to Amazon for strings. Restrings go through Mobile Racket.

Restring with Mobile Racket

Big NC's own stringing service. Book a restring online.

Go to mobileracket.com

Diadem rackets and strings

We carry Diadem directly. Email us and a coach will help you choose.

Email us

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