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If you're looking to get Christmas gifts for the Tennis Guy in Your Life. Check out Racqix's Christmas Gift Guide - 2025 Edition “Because every time he says he doesn’t need a new racquet… five minutes later: ‘But this one… it just feels different.’ 🎾”

Starting tennis at 30 or later? Here’s why it’s the perfect time to begin and how to improve fast with smart technique, gear, and community play.

Your Guide to Tennis String Tension: Unlock Your Full Potential on the Court! These fluctuating temperatures can mess with your string tension, and that's where our tension calculator comes in handy. Let's say you're playing at Parc Jean-Drapeau on a typical Montreal summer day. You'd input the temperature, the humidity, and the court type, and it'll give you a recommended string tension. You can then take your racquet to your local sports store (I recommend Canadian Tire or Local mom and pop shops!) and have them adjust your strings accordingly.

If you’re shopping for a tennis-loving woman, here are five gifts. They're accessible, affordable, and perfect for holidays.

At Racqix, wellness isn’t just about staying active on the court. It’s about taking care of your mind and body off the court too. One of our favorite rituals? Tea time. Whether it’s winding down in the evening or energizing in the morning, tea has become a staple in our daily routine.

Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced game that demands a certain level of fitness and health awareness. As a seasoned tennis coach, Sarah Mitchell shares essential hydration tips for pickleball players, emphasizing the importance of pre-game hydration, post-game rehydration, and the warning signs of dehydration.

Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced game that demands a certain level of fitness and health awareness. As a seasoned tennis coach, Sarah Mitchell shares essential hydration tips for pickleball players, emphasizing the importance of pre-game hydration, post-game rehydration, and the warning signs of dehydration.

In this comprehensive guide, seasoned tennis coach, Sarah Mitchell, shares her insights and tips on joining table tennis groups in Ottawa. From understanding the basics to the benefits and how to join, Sarah covers it all with personal anecdotes and expert advice.

In this comprehensive guide, tennis coach Sarah Mitchell shares her insights on creating a winning nutrition plan for badminton players. She breaks down the key nutrients required, how to incorporate them into your diet, and how to build a sustainable plan that works for you. She also shares her personal anecdotes and experiences from her coaching career across Canada.