What's in your bag?

[MeHere2PlayTennis]

At a tournament recently, I was short on some stuff that I needed during the match. Without packing excessively, what and how many do you pack in your bag.

I currently just pack:

rackets (of course)
over grip
bandaids
towel
water

Thanks

[Relinquis]

Always in my bag:

• 1-2 sticks max
• Over grips
• Can of balls from previous session
• Clean small towel
• Clean wristbands
• Clean plain T-shirt, shorts and socks
• Ankle brace (usually don't wear it, but pack it just in case)
• Athletic tape for right thumb

I like to have my bag ready so i only need to pick it up and put on my tennis shoes. I'll grab a couple of bottles of water as i head out to the courts.

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by Relinquis

Always in my bag:

• 1-2 sticks max
• Over grips
• Can of balls from previous session
• Clean small towel
• Clean wristbands
• Clean plain T-shirt, shorts and socks
• Ankle brace (usually don't wear it, but pack it just in case)
• Athletic tape for right thumb

I like to have my bag ready so i only need to pick it up and put on my tennis shoes. I'll grab a couple of bottles of water as i head out to the courts.

Shouldn't it be 1-2 sticks minimum?

[Francis27]

- racquet
- tennis ball cans x4
- energy drink
- hat
- clothes, socks
- sun screen
- sun glasses
- tennis shoes
- strings, overgrip, stencils and ink

[iradical18]

I always carry extra overgrips, dampeners, water, a towel, an extra shirt, knee brace aaaaand I think that about does it.

[MeHere2PlayTennis]

Thanks. I never need everything at one time, but it seems like I take something out to make my bag lighter and I end up needing it. So either its in my bag or in the trunk of my car. Trying to find the right mix.

[TroutSc]

insect repellent. even in feb.

eye drops. extra contact lens.

[Fuji]

Depends on where I'm going really.

Casual hit?

2-3 sticks depending on length of session
shoes
extra change of clothes (shirt/shoes/socks/boxers)
Towel
Water

Tournaments?
4-10 sticks
Shoes
Two extra sets of clothing
3+ Bottles of water
Snacks
Towel
KT Tape
Athletic Tape
Band-Aids

I used to travel with a lot more stuff, but I really only take what I need now.

-Fuji

[EastAngels2014]

1:2 racquets (need a few more).
2: extra shoes and socks
3: extra clothes with a warm up jacket on (conditions chamge quick here in Denver)
4: water bottel
5: strings, over grips, dampeners
6: band aids, athletic tape, asprin
7: semi old balls for practice
8: two new cans of balls
9: towel
10: hats
There maybe more but cant remeber at the moment.

[SwankPeRFection]

2 Racquets
2 Small Towels
1 Mid Towel (this is the one I usually use)
Cans of balls (2-old 1 or 2 new)
Swimming Trunks (yes, swimming trunks for the odd occasion we're playing on a court next to a pool in the summer and decide to jump in after, lol)
Wrist Bands
OverGrips
Couple of caps for summer and one winter hat (for when it's 40 out, lol)
Long pants (warmups, again in case it gets cold)
Bug spray
Small tape measure
Tape
3 16oz water bottles (1 water 2 mix) - Winter
4 16oz water bottles (2 water 2 mix) - Summer

Things I usually have on from home but can be in the bag if I'm not going home to change first (ASO braces, shoes, shorts, compression shorts, 2 pairs of socks, shirt).

[Andyroo10567]

Just out of curiosity, why would anybody carry strings in their bags? It would get kinked if you shuffle around your bag. And just generally a bad place to put them in. I would understand if it was just 1 set of strings though. But 2,3+.... Why?

[SwankPeRFection]

Originally Posted by Andyroo10567

Just out of curiosity, why would anybody carry strings in their bags? It would get kinked if you shuffle around your bag. And just generally a bad place to put them in. I would understand if it was just 1 set of strings though. But 2,3+.... Why?

I carried my reel with me when I went to state because I knew nobody carries the string I played with at that time. It didn't unravel or anything. I've also sometimes had 1 or 2 sets of strings in one of the pockets, but that's been mostly because I bought them, put them in there after purchase and forgot to take them out. lol

I don't carry string around if I'm in town. If I break both my racquets, it's probably time to stop playing anyway. I usually keep pretty close tabs on when to alternate so that this doesn't happen.

[Andyroo10567]

Originally Posted by SwankPeRFection

I carried my reel with me when I went to state because I knew nobody carries the string I played with at that time. It didn't unravel or anything. I've also sometimes had 1 or 2 sets of strings in one of the pockets, but that's been mostly because I bought them, put them in there after purchase and forgot to take them out. lol

I don't carry string around if I'm in town. If I break both my racquets, it's probably time to stop playing anyway. I usually keep pretty close tabs on when to alternate so that this doesn't happen.

Reels are fine but single sets and hybrid pieces just shouldnt be in a bag 24/7 unless you have a stringing guy and you give him your racquets frequently.

[kdang]

In my bag:
2-3 sticks
3 can of balls
Change of clothes
Swimming clothes
Towel
Water
Energy snacks
Some FANCY FANCY clothes
Sunblock, repelent, bandaids, etc

[yellowmatter]

Is there a "show your bag topic" ? It could actually be useful as people could see how much stuff certain models can carry.

[MeHere2PlayTennis]

Originally Posted by yellowmatter

Is there a "show your bag topic" ? It could actually be useful as people could see how much stuff certain models can carry.

That's a great idea. I just don't know how to do it. Is it just a regular thread? I'd like to see how big a bag and what you can get into it.

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by yellowmatter

Is there a "show your bag topic" ? It could actually be useful as people could see how much stuff certain models can carry.

For absolute biggest size from my experience, has been the past Monstercombie from Head, especially the Murray ones. A couple travelling guys I know use them for flight and long distance travel, and it seems to be one of the best "luggage" style tennis bags.

-Fuji

[Relinquis]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Shouldn't it be 1-2 sticks minimum?

i only restring when they break. i play multis* so they don't go dead like poly. Not much of a string breaker to be honest and i'm not too particular about tension loss. Would add another racquet, or use natural gut, if breakage was an issue, but i don't understand people who carry 9 sticks, but 'push' the whole match.

Bag check including a few pros (Nishikori, Berdych, Ivanovic, etc...).
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAF3DFC3F42A8D08


* Might try natural gut soon.

[mikeler]

Pretty much what everyone else said plus deer antler spray.

[babyhagrid]

Bag: Babolat Aeropro 9 bag
3 Racquets (as per sig)
Overgrips
Athletic tape
Warm-up jacket
Grip finishing tape
Spare damps
Scissors
Mosquito repellent
2-3 cans of balls
Large towel
Micropore tape
Sunglasses
Silicone spray
Lead tape
Energy gels
2ltr bottle of water