{"id":73920,"date":"2016-09-09T03:49:28","date_gmt":"2016-09-09T01:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=73920"},"modified":"2019-02-06T09:12:36","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T08:12:36","slug":"tennis-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tennis-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to buy tennis gear in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you planning to start playing <strong>tennis<\/strong>? Great choice! <strong>Tennis<\/strong> is a fun sport that\u00a0will improve your body coordination and cardio, gift you with quick tactical thinking and boost your self-esteem. There are many places in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> where you can easily find everything you need to start playing, but before we get there \u2013 let\u2019s do a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/shop-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping<\/a> list of the items needed to practice the sport.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/paddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Playing paddle tennis in the Sarri\u00e0 neighborhood<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tennis-gear\/#What_youll_need_Clothing\" title=\"What you\u2019ll need: Clothing\">What you\u2019ll need: Clothing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tennis-gear\/#What_youll_need_Match_gear\" title=\"What you\u2019ll need: Match gear\">What you\u2019ll need: Match gear<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tennis-gear\/#Where_to_buy_all_of_it\" title=\"Where to buy all of it\">Where to buy all of it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_youll_need_Clothing\"><\/span><strong>What you\u2019ll need: Clothing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_73930\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73930\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-73930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Tennis-gear-in-Barcelona-woman-practicing-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-73930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>For men &#8211;<\/strong> Avoid 100% cotton shirts, as they tend to stick to the body, and opt instead for modern <strong>synthetic fabrics<\/strong>. The same applies for shorts, but remember it\u2019s also important for them to have <strong>pockets<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s where you\u2019ll store <strong>tennis balls<\/strong> when it\u2019s your time to serve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>For women &#8211;<\/strong> Whether you prefer a pair of shorts, a skirt or a <strong>tennis dress<\/strong>, keep in mind that the most important thing to look for is <strong>freedom of movement<\/strong>. To provide support and comfort, a <strong>sports bra<\/strong> is essential to have.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Footwear &#8211;<\/strong> Moving around quickly is the most important part of <strong>tennis<\/strong>, so it\u2019s advised\u00a0that you buy specific <strong>tennis footwear<\/strong>. These offer greater ankle support and have superior ventilation, among other factors that will increase your mobility. A cushioned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/socks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pair of socks<\/a> is also recommended.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Accessories \u2013<\/strong> Bands. Sweatbands, wristbands \u2013 even a hair metal band, if you want to get all hyped up before a match. Except for the latter, these will help <strong>keep sweat off<\/strong> your eyes and hands, helping your performance greatly. Also, look to get a <strong>cap<\/strong> or a visor for when the sun is low.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_youll_need_Match_gear\"><\/span><strong>What you\u2019ll need: Match gear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Obviously, a <strong>tennis\u00a0racquet<\/strong>. As you become more serious about the game, you might also want some accessories that will increase the durability of your racquets, such as overgrips, vibration absorbers, and lead tape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will also need something to hit\u00a0with your racquet, won&#8217;t you? It&#8217;s advisable to buy <strong>tennis balls<\/strong> suited for different surfaces and to always take a bunch of them with you to the court &#8211; otherwise, you&#8217;ll spend more time retrieving them than actually playing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You&#8217;ll also need a <strong>racquet bag<\/strong>. This will serve to carry not only your racquet but also the <strong>tennis balls<\/strong> and any other spare equipment you need to have handy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-for-sports-fans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcelona for sports fans<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_all_of_it\"><\/span><strong>Where to buy all of it<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_73931\" style=\"width: 207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73931\" class=\"wp-image-73931 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/where-to-buy-tennis-gear-in-Barcelona-clothes-for-tennis-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Pixabay\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-73931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/matchballshop\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Match Ball<\/a>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong> Specialized in racquet sports, this franchise has several stores spread all over <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>. The one close\u00a0to the center is located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/match+ball+TENIS+-+SQUASH-+PADDLE\/@41.3844355,2.1552732,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8c2553d312ba2ec1?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiJ6qmV7O3OAhUD7BQKHYiPBFYQ_BIIezAK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Carrer de Comte d&#8217;Urgell, 109<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.miraqueta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Miraqueta<\/a> \u2013<\/strong> When it comes to racquets, you won\u2019t find a wider array of options anywhere in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>. The store is located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Ronda+del+General+Mitre,+150,+08006+Barcelona\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4980c8f2a6b6b:0x5eaffedc90d5d100?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj2jP6l7O3OAhXIPhQKHcF0CZgQ8gEIHTAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ronda General Mitre, 150<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Decathlon \u2013<\/strong> With over 10 stores in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, this major sports gear retailer is also a great choice. There are several\u00a0<strong>Decathlon<\/strong> stores in Barcelona.\u00a0The most central one is located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Decathlon+Ciutat+Vella\/@41.384757,2.1702703,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2f723eabf95:0xab224f7a5c35894a!8m2!3d41.384753!4d2.172459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Carrer de la Canuda, 20<\/a>, just off Las Ramblas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That\u2019s it, you\u2019re ready to follow in the footsteps of Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer, and Serena Williams. Deck yourself out in your preferred <strong>tennis gear<\/strong> and go get those match points. Have fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking to move? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShBarcelona<\/a><\/strong> can help you find the perfect new home.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"73920\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 132.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">4.5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">2<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to start playing tennis? 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There are many places in Barcelona where you can easily find everything you need to start playing, but before we get there \u2013 let\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":73929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4350],"tags":[5052,5050,5049,5053,5051],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73920"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/84"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73920"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110653,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73920\/revisions\/110653"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}