Thoughts on Warm Up Clothing during a match?

[Ronaldo]

Usually players are not offended by what you wear but guys drop a remark on how nice you look. Always wonder why clothes that match are taboo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zrgc2aocnM

[SwankPeRFection]

^^^ lol

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Usually players are not offended by what you wear but guys drop a remark on how nice you look. Always wonder why clothes that match are taboo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zrgc2aocnM

That was too perfect! Hahaha!

-Fuji

[omega4]

Personally, I think those who are concerned enough about what others wear to get offended or upset by it need to find something else that's actually important enough to worry about.

Suggestions include the economy, taxes, retirement investment portfolio strategies, and what to get for dinner.

Originally Posted by Fuji

Hey all,

Figured I'd get your opinion here! Just sort of a funny situation I was talking about with some of my friends recently.

What's your opinion on an opponent who plays with warm up clothes on the entire match? Do you get offended, or do you just leave it alone? We know a very good player who doesn't take off his warm ups for a match, regardless of it's indoors, hot or cold, etc. Always wears a hoodie/jacket and sweats to play. Would you be offended by this type of behaviour?

Honestly, it doesn't bug me at all one bit, but we've noticed some people get quite upset when their opponents "don't even need to take off the sweater" to play.

Curious to hear your guys thoughts on this!

-Fuji

[blakesq]

only an idiot could be offended by an opponent wearing warmups.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by blakesq

only an idiot could be offended by an opponent wearing warmups.

Not to throw shade but noticed teaching pros would fill-in our doubles practices and never remove their warm-ups. Keep the ball moving and never break a sweat.

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Not to throw shade but noticed teaching pros would fill-in our doubles practices and never remove their warm-ups. Keep the ball moving and never break a sweat.

I've noticed this locally as well!

-Fuji

[bethany2]

I played my first USTA match (mixed) on Friday and since my tennis clothes are still packed away in a box somewhere, I just wore running shorts (with pockets) and a college T-shirt. You would have thought I showed up in a suit and tie from the reaction I got! My captain (who I just met) looked me up and down and slowly asked me if I had ever played tennis before! Luckily I played fine and nobody said anything after my match, but wow I had NO idea that anybody would/could care what other people were wearing to play in a match!!

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by bethany2

I played my first USTA match (mixed) on Friday and since my tennis clothes are still packed away in a box somewhere, I just wore running shorts (with pockets) and a college T-shirt. You would have thought I showed up in a suit and tie from the reaction I got! My captain (who I just met) looked me up and down and slowly asked me if I had ever played tennis before! Luckily I played fine and nobody said anything after my match, but wow I had NO idea that anybody would/could care what other people were wearing to play in a match!!

Hahaha! That's pretty funny how even your captain gave you the up and down!

-Fuji

[Ronaldo]

Our club has a night devotad to modeling clothes for USTA League members. Matching ootfits. Guess there are attitudes.

[slowfox]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Usually players are not offended by what you wear but guys drop a remark on how nice you look. Always wonder why clothes that match are taboo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zrgc2aocnM

Halle Berry so hot in Boomerang.

[slowfox]

Originally Posted by bethany2

I played my first USTA match (mixed) on Friday and since my tennis clothes are still packed away in a box somewhere, I just wore running shorts (with pockets) and a college T-shirt. You would have thought I showed up in a suit and tie from the reaction I got! My captain (who I just met) looked me up and down and slowly asked me if I had ever played tennis before! Luckily I played fine and nobody said anything after my match, but wow I had NO idea that anybody would/could care what other people were wearing to play in a match!!

I'm wearing full-length jeans to the courts one day. Will report back.

[bethany2]

Originally Posted by slowfox

I'm wearing full-length jeans to the courts one day. Will report back.

Definitely let us know how that goes! After seeing the reactions I got, I'll be surprised if they even let you on the court!

[Relinquis]

This is such a great thread.

I remember playing squash for the first time against a friend of mine who was a college level player. I had just moved to a new city so got new gear from the sport shop. I looked like a pro with the new, coordinated/matching, branded equipment and clothing; Looked as if i was sponsored by Nike and Wilson... My opponent was intimidated... Until i hit my first serve that is... then he burst into laughter! He must have lay there on the court floor for 2 minutes straight convulsing uncontrollably. I had hit a full motion tennis style serve*!

It's amazing what affects people's perceptions.

The really funny thing is that when i go to my regular tennis club everyone is dressed like mini-federers, mini-nadals (including knee bands and finger tape) or mini-djokovics/murrays. I really stand out with my plain black shorts and solid coloured unbranded t-shirts.


* Serves in squash are underhand.

[beernutz]

Originally Posted by Fuji

Oh I totally agree with you. How this came about is sort of a funny story. Mate was playing a match, and left his sweater on because it was cold indoors, and his opponent got pretty snarky with comments regarding how he didn't have to even take off his sweater to beat him, or something along those lines. Just funny how people get it into their heads that it's a sign of dominance or something.

-Fuji

If I said this to an opponent who was beating me it would be meant as a compliment.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by slowfox

Halle Berry so hot in Boomerang.

Who knew only the Cuyahoga River was hot BITD?

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by slowfox

I'm wearing full-length jeans to the courts one day. Will report back.

Jordache, eh?

[Ronaldo]

Will not even mention playing dubs against a team in fully Agassified gear with hair to match. Jean shorts. Had to win just to keep our Man Cards. Warm-up Gear? Fogetaboutit! Don't Hate The Player

[omega4]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Will not even mention playing dubs against a team in fully Agassified gear with hair to match. Jean shorts. Had to win just to keep our Man Cards. Warm-up Gear? Fogetaboutit! Don't Hate The Player

What's with the angst towards the old Agassi "wild hair" look and gear?

There were quite a few players in the late 80s who dressed like Agassi in high school tennis competitions. While the look wasn't my thing personally, I didn't find it offensive or worthy of ridicule either.

If you're going to make fun of the "Agassi" look, why stop there? Let's hear your thoughts on old balding seniors or players who haven't seen their shoes for over a decade or always have to ask for seatbelt extenders on airplanes.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by omega4

What's with the angst towards the old Agassi "wild hair" look and gear?

There were quite a few players in the late 80s who dressed like Agassi in high school tennis competitions. While the look wasn't my thing personally, I didn't find it offensive or worthy of ridicule either.

If you're going to make fun of the "Agassi" look, why stop there? Let's hear your thoughts on old balding seniors or players who haven't seen their shoes for over a decade or always have to ask for seatbelt extenders on airplanes.

Never made fun of it. Just motivated us a bit more. Btw, those balding seniors that play USTA League matches hired trainers, play more than they did twenty years ago.