What size tennis bag do I need?

If you carry one or two racquets, a backpack. Two or three, a 6 pack. Only tournament players carrying four or more frames really need a 9 or 12 pack.

What does a 6 pack tennis bag mean?

It is rated to hold about six racquets. In practice most people fill it with two or three racquets plus clothes, balls and a water bottle.

Do I need a thermal tennis bag?

It helps if your bag sits in a hot or cold car. Thermal lining protects string tension and the racquet frame from temperature swings.

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Quick answer & tips ▾

Start with how many racquets you carry. A tennis backpack holds one or two racquets plus shoes and is the easiest choice for most club players. Racquet bags are sized by pack: a 3 to 6 pack suits players with two or three frames, and 9 to 12 packs are for tournament players who carry several racquets, clothes and food.

Look for a thermal-lined racquet compartment if you leave your bag in a hot car, since heat costs strings tension. A separate vented shoe pocket, a fence hook and a padded strap are worth having. Beyond that, buy for the space you actually need; a big bag you never fill is just heavier.

Key tips

1 to 2 racquets: a tennis backpack.
2 to 3 racquets: a 3 to 6 pack bag.
Tournament player: 9 to 12 pack with a thermal compartment.
Vented shoe pocket keeps the rest of your kit clean.

FAQ

What size tennis bag do I need?: If you carry one or two racquets, a backpack. Two or three, a 6 pack. Only tournament players carrying four or more frames really need a 9 or 12 pack.
What does a 6 pack tennis bag mean?: It is rated to hold about six racquets. In practice most people fill it with two or three racquets plus clothes, balls and a water bottle.
Do I need a thermal tennis bag?: It helps if your bag sits in a hot or cold car. Thermal lining protects string tension and the racquet frame from temperature swings.