1HEAD Ti.S6 tennis racket, strung, grip 4
The Ti.S6 is one of the best-selling recreational rackets of all time. It's light, with a big head and a head-heavy balance that gives easy power and a large sweet spot, so it suits club players with compact swings. It comes strung and ready to play. Grip 4 is a standard adult size.
Pros
- Light, with easy power.
- Big sweet spot.
- Strung and ready to play.
Cons
- Not for advanced players with big swings.
- Check their grip size.
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2Wilson Pro Overgrip 12-pack
Regular players change their overgrip every few matches once it gets slippery. Wilson's Pro Overgrip is the thin, stretchy felt grip lots of tour players use, and a pack of 12 keeps them going for months. It's a cheap gift they'll use every time they play.
Pros
- Used by many tour pros.
- Thin, so the racket still feels right.
- Twelve grips in the pack.
Cons
- A small gift on its own, so pair it with something else.
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3Babolat Custom Damp
Players are surprisingly fussy about how their racket feels on contact. Babolat's Custom Damp lets them choose. With the clear centre piece in, it soaks up more vibration, and with it out, they feel more of the ball. It's a small upgrade they'll notice on every shot.
Pros
- Two settings for feel.
- Fits any racket's strings.
- Cheap upgrade.
Cons
- Pack size varies, so check the listing.
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4Wilson Super Tour backpack
Club players carry rackets, shoes, water and a change of clothes to every match. Wilson's Super Tour backpack has a padded racket compartment, a separate shoe section, an insulated pocket for drinks and snacks, and a padded laptop sleeve, so it works for the office and the court on the same day.
Pros
- Padded racket compartment.
- Separate pocket for shoes.
- Insulated drinks pocket.
Cons
- Holds two rackets, so a big kit bag suits players with more.
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5Wilson US Open Extra Duty balls
Fresh balls make every match better, and tennis players never have enough. Wilson's US Open ball has been used for every point at the US Open for more than 40 years. The woven felt keeps its bounce over three sets, and Extra Duty suits hard courts.
Pros
- The official US Open ball.
- Bounce lasts through a match.
- Always useful.
Cons
- They'll go flat within weeks once opened.
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Wilson product page ↗
What to buy someone who loves tennis
Keen players are loyal to their racket, but a forgiving all-rounder like the HEAD Ti.S6 suits a casual player or a spare. The best gifts for tennis players are the things they use up, like balls and grips, plus kit that makes match day easier. A bag or a racket makes a bigger gift. Grips and balls are always welcome.
How we picked these gifts for tennis players
We picked each product for what tennis players enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.
