Do I need a tennis bag?

Not to start, but a bag protects your racquet from heat and knocks and keeps balls, grips and shoes in one place.

What size tennis bag should I get?

Pick a backpack for one or two racquets, a 6 pack for two or three, and a 9 or 12 pack if you carry several racquets plus extra gear.

Can a tennis backpack hold two racquets?

Most tennis backpacks hold one or two racquets in a padded sleeve, along with shoes and a few cans of balls.

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Pick by how many racquets you carry, then by pockets and comfort.

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If you carry one or two racquets, a tennis backpack is the easiest choice: it fits racquets, shoes and a water bottle and frees your hands. Players who bring three or more racquets, spare strings and a change of clothes do better with a 6, 9 or 12 pack racquet bag.

Look for a thermal-lined racquet compartment to protect string tension in heat, a vented shoe pocket, a padded strap and a small valuables pocket. Bigger is not always better; an oversized bag that sits half empty is just harder to carry.

Key tips

One or two racquets: get a backpack.
Three or more racquets: get a 6 to 9 pack bag.
A thermal sleeve helps protect string tension in hot cars.
A separate vented shoe pocket keeps clothes clean.

FAQ

Do I need a tennis bag?: Not to start, but a bag protects your racquet from heat and knocks and keeps balls, grips and shoes in one place.
What size tennis bag should I get?: Pick a backpack for one or two racquets, a 6 pack for two or three, and a 9 or 12 pack if you carry several racquets plus extra gear.
Can a tennis backpack hold two racquets?: Most tennis backpacks hold one or two racquets in a padded sleeve, along with shoes and a few cans of balls.