DragonNeedSpank
Rookie
the title says it all!!!! answer!! i am deciding if i should play in the cold or in the winter outside.... i dont know any indoor tennis courts... i live in baltimore maryland and kow some indoor tennis courts tell me! 
Do you play tennis in the cold or in the winter?!?!?
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Columbia, MD has two indoor tennis facilities. I know that there is at least one that is closer to you in Baltimore, I just don't know where or the name of it. The problem with indoor courts during the winter is that so much of the court time is bought or reserved for lessions and events and its really hard to find open court time that is not either real early in the morning or real late at night.
Baghdatis72
Hall of Fame
I play in any condition as long as it doesn't rain outdoors and the court is wet.
varuscelli
Professional
When I'm playing regularly, I play year round. But I also "cheat" by living on the Texas gulf coast where it hardly ever goes below freezing. Tennis is pretty much year round here.
DragonNeedSpank
Rookie
O_O!! lol wut kind of clothes u all wear wen playing in the cold??
tennis-skater
Semi-Pro
i used to live up in bethesda 3 years ago (i was 12) and they had some indoor courts a couple miles from me so thats about a 30-45min drive. too bad i wasnt really into tennis then =( but now im in florida and winter tennis is so nice, 65degrees blue sky its perfect except for the wind gusts every few days
varuscelli
Professional
DragonNeedSpank said:
When it gets below 50 degrees here, I dress like Kenny from South Park or like the little brother in A Christmas Story. I have to sort of waddle around the court with my racquet sticking straight out and hope I can somehow make contact with the ball (and also hope that the other players can hear the muffled line calls from beneath my tightly closed jacket hood).
Today's Weather Report: 65 degrees F and sunny skies.
sharapovalover
Rookie
I live in north louisiana and we get snow every 10-14 years so i wear normal tennis clothes but some times when it gets into the 30-45 degree weather i wear a tennis shirt and not sweat pants but heavier pants
mentalgameofmarat
New User
Western Pennsylvania here, and I definitely play in the cold. As long as snow isn't on the court, it's all good. Normally, I wear T-Shirt, hoodie, pants, and (on occasion) gloves. Thinking about playing today (before the Steelers game @ 4:15) and the high is in the mid-40s, with the only problem being a possible wind advisory.... :\
SoBad
G.O.A.T.
If this winter is mild like last winter, you could probably pretty much play outdoors through the winter. Here's a few indoor facilities in Baltimore I see on USTA website:
Twin Lakes Racquet Club
3700 Twin Lakes Court
Baltimore, MD 21244
Orchard Indoor Tennis
8720 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21286
Perring Athletic Club
7501 Oakleigh Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
Twin Lakes Racquet Club
3700 Twin Lakes Court
Baltimore, MD 21244
Orchard Indoor Tennis
8720 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21286
Perring Athletic Club
7501 Oakleigh Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
9000tennis
Rookie
Here in Denmark 99% of tennis club has clay courts, but when it gets below zero, the courts gets impossible to play on. In the fall, like now, it has a tendency to rain alot, and furthermore when it starts to freeze, the courts gets very very soft and the clay is "dead". In my club we are closing down our outdoor courts very soon. But then it's nice that we can go play in the nice heated indoor court 
I remember when I was younger, my friend and I played outdoors all the time a couple of winters. The club had a mini tennis court on asphalt. That was great fun. In winter clothing, one glove on the right hand for me, and then giving it all we had. Even in the dark.... Happy days
I remember when I was younger, my friend and I played outdoors all the time a couple of winters. The club had a mini tennis court on asphalt. That was great fun. In winter clothing, one glove on the right hand for me, and then giving it all we had. Even in the dark.... Happy days
DragonNeedSpank
Rookie
dang u all warm states/countries!! t.t!! if i play in the cold with antoehr person, that person better not be lazy cuz i want to always move!! t.t...
I play indoors more often, but also outdoors if I can find someone to play with who realizes you can comfortably play tennis in most any temperature above freezing IF it's not very windy out. (Wind is the killer and can make it feel so much colder. I'll take 35 degrees and calm wind over 45 degrees and blustery any day.) Played the other night and when I walked off the court it was 39 degrees, and while my hands were cold throughout the match, I felt totally fine otherwise in sweatpants and long sleeve T with a short T over that.
But a lot of people have a pyschological block to playing tennis in the cold -- even some platform ("paddle") tennis players I know who only play that game in the winter. Drives me nuts that they complain it's too cold for tennis but have no problem playing paddle.
But a lot of people have a pyschological block to playing tennis in the cold -- even some platform ("paddle") tennis players I know who only play that game in the winter. Drives me nuts that they complain it's too cold for tennis but have no problem playing paddle.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
i love playing in the cold, i hate to sweat.
that and i have a thing for long sleeves and pants
that and i have a thing for long sleeves and pants
GRANITECHIEF
Hall of Fame
I regularly brave the harsh elements and play through the winter here in Santa Barbara. As the winter approaches you can feel the wicked bite of the changing seasons. I played in the finals of a small club dubs tourney yesteday, which my partner/I lost 7-5 6-2, @#$!%%@#$, in 80 F. no clouds/wind weather. It was brutal!!
Seriously though, i've played in lake tahoe during the winter and at night no less. The tube on my camel back froze during the "warm up". But after a while, i didn't notice the cold and had a scorching session.
Seriously though, i've played in lake tahoe during the winter and at night no less. The tube on my camel back froze during the "warm up". But after a while, i didn't notice the cold and had a scorching session.
varuscelli
Professional
ucd_ace said:
And we have a winner...
Is that with or without wind chill?
varuscelli
Professional
heycal said:
You guys are insane! And I mean that in the best possible way...
But, how do you keep the balls warm? I mean the Wilsons. How do you keep your Wilsons warm?
And don't tell me that you store 'em in your pants.
On second thought, don't even attempt to answer that question.
varuscelli said:You guys are insane! And I mean that in the best possible way...
But, how do you keep the balls warm? I mean the Wilsons. How do you keep your Wilsons warm?
And don't tell me that you store 'em in your pants.
On second thought, don't even attempt to answer that question.
Gonna handle this question seriously, because it came up the other day. A friend was insisting that the balls won't bounce in cold weather, rendering the game pointless. I think others believe as she does.
Well, I can report that in my match the other night, with the temperatures about 40 degrees and playing on a hard court with a fresh can of balls, they bounced a bit less than in summer but still very acceptable. I just hit a little harder/further/higher than normal, and it ain't a problem. It takes you about one minute to adjust to the cold weather bounce, in my non-expert opinion.
DragonNeedSpank
Rookie
lool me and my friend was thinking about playing strip tennis!! for each point we earn the other player has to take something off!! !!!
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dozu
Banned
-22F is a bit extreme.... I think the coldest I ever went was about -10F.
usually if it's above 25F, it's quite playable, just warm up for 10minutes and the rest of the session no problem at all. Below 25F, gloves are definitely needed... the cheapo $4/pair cotton work gloves are the best. Hat is certainly needed also.
talk about playing in bad weather... we've got red clay around here and playing in a shower doesn't even count as bad weather... on the cement if it rains then basically we'll just hit back to each other without side to side running.
One of my hitting partner is a big tennis nut.... last year after the 1st snow storm, he showed up at the courts with 2 shovels, so we cleaned up the courts and it was good until the next snow.
On days when the court is absolutely covered and frozen, this guy hits against the wall, on the street ! The big secret here is that he does this at a multi-lane highway underpass where there is little traffic.
There is an indoor court 5-minutes from my home, but it's just not in good condition, certainly not worth the $50/hour court fee.
Speaking about indoor court fee, there are lots of abandoned warehouses in central NJ near where I live... I am thinking get one of places, paint the lines and stick up some posts on the cement floor there is your indoor club. How about this for an entrepreneur idea. I've seen some warehouses got converted to indoor rock-climbing place
Has anyone converted industrial facilities to indoor courts before?
usually if it's above 25F, it's quite playable, just warm up for 10minutes and the rest of the session no problem at all. Below 25F, gloves are definitely needed... the cheapo $4/pair cotton work gloves are the best. Hat is certainly needed also.
talk about playing in bad weather... we've got red clay around here and playing in a shower doesn't even count as bad weather... on the cement if it rains then basically we'll just hit back to each other without side to side running.
One of my hitting partner is a big tennis nut.... last year after the 1st snow storm, he showed up at the courts with 2 shovels, so we cleaned up the courts and it was good until the next snow.
On days when the court is absolutely covered and frozen, this guy hits against the wall, on the street ! The big secret here is that he does this at a multi-lane highway underpass where there is little traffic.
There is an indoor court 5-minutes from my home, but it's just not in good condition, certainly not worth the $50/hour court fee.
Speaking about indoor court fee, there are lots of abandoned warehouses in central NJ near where I live... I am thinking get one of places, paint the lines and stick up some posts on the cement floor there is your indoor club. How about this for an entrepreneur idea. I've seen some warehouses got converted to indoor rock-climbing place
Has anyone converted industrial facilities to indoor courts before?
I always play in the winter. Have to since winter is so long here. I just always make sure I have these with me.
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/prod...model_nbr=55101&sku=0155020&id=54709&mvp=prod
Are better alternatives, but these are all I had(sister runs in college) and they work.
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/prod...model_nbr=55101&sku=0155020&id=54709&mvp=prod
Are better alternatives, but these are all I had(sister runs in college) and they work.
DragonNeedSpank
Rookie
for me i need to wear something tight or small and light.... i cant wear something heavy!!! it is hard to play with heavy clothing.... thats one reason i believe i dont like playing in cold...
Phil
Hall of Fame
heycal said:
Ah geez...and here I thought you were some kind of Viking tennis warrior or something, limping along on damaged knees, forced to play left handed due to your cortisone-riddled right arm, playing through the bitter elements and yet, driving your enemies before you...and here it turns out, you're just a wuss...and a self-admited one at that...Frankly, I'm slightly disappointed.
Phil said:
First of all, it's my left arm that's the tenex-wearing-cortisone-riddled limb, but everything else you say is true... I am just an old wuss, but with one thing to say in my defense: come summer, I almost NEVER complain that it's too hot like so many other people do. I will take the court at midday during the dog days of August and never think twice about it and don't even notice the alleged heat. Meanwhile, others start whining if it gets over 70 and only want to play in the mornings or evenings and other such nonsense. Cowards.
Phil
Hall of Fame
heycal said:
Okay, LEFT ARM, then. Actually, I'm a "hot weather" player...I don't enjoy cold and wind, but figure, unless I want to just quit for 4 months a year, I don't have much of a choice since there's no indoor courts where I live. Layering's the key. I love 98-degree days, and I can wear down opponents who, normally, are in better shape than I am. Though there was one day last July where even I was feeling it, big time. I drank 4 liters of water and a liter and a half of Gatorade in three hours...that's a gallon and a half of fluids! Even with a hat, I felt like a chicken, slowly twisting on a rotisserie...
Tennis Man
Hall of Fame
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stormholloway
Legend
Dude, rafaello, you got style bro. It's like John Lennon meets Rafael Nadal!
Anyone know if gut string is okay in cold weather? I bet it gets pretty brittle. I'm moving to NYC in a few weeks but don't want to suspend my tennis.
Anyone know if gut string is okay in cold weather? I bet it gets pretty brittle. I'm moving to NYC in a few weeks but don't want to suspend my tennis.
