I need a tennis bag that actually fits 3 racquets...

[TennisGal]

I just returned 2 babolat bags (French open 12-racquet and Pure Drive 9-racquet) because I couldn't fit my sticks in their designated compartments. So frustrating. I loved everything else about the bags. I need a big bag because I play tennis before work and shower and change at the club. I loved the organizational features of the babolat bags - separate shoe compartment, backpack straps, etc. But: i could hardly fit my racquets in the insulated compartments.
Can anyone recommend a good bag???

 

[AeroPro Staff]

My Babolat team line 9-pack fits 5 if I squeeze em in there, and I can get three in there no problem. What racquets are you using? Are they extended length?

 

[AeroPro Staff]

Another trick you could try is placing two racquets in there first, side by side, and then put the third in between so that the grip is on top of the other two. It works for me!

 

[TennisGal]

My Babolat team line 9-pack fits 5 if I squeeze em in there, and I can get three in there no problem. What racquets are you using? Are they extended length?

I am using Head Graphene XT Instinct Rev Pro. 26.8 inches in length - they are not extended length. I need them to fit in the climate controlled compartment... Is that compartment made to fit only 1 racquet? If I put 2 in there, I have a hard time zipping it up because the butts stick out too much.

 

[AeroPro Staff]

I am using Head Graphene XT Instinct Rev Pro. 26.8 inches in length - they are not extended length. I need them to fit in the climate controlled compartment... Is that compartment made to fit only 1 racquet? If I put 2 in there, I have a hard time zipping it up because the butts stick out too much.

In my climate controlled compartment, I fit: 2 Babolat AeroPro Drives, 2 Wilson Pro Staff 95S, and 1 Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. GT
I dont see you having a problem if I dont, especially since my racquets are all 27 inches long. Just try that trick for putting racquets in the bag first before getting a new bag!

 

[TennisGal]

In my climate controlled compartment, I fit: 2 Babolat AeroPro Drives, 2 Wilson Pro Staff 95S, and 1 Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. GT
I dont see you having a problem if I dont, especially since my racquets are all 27 inches long. Just try that trick for putting racquets in the bag first before getting a new bag!

Will do. Thanks for the help.

 

[lulzprime]

Wait hold on, you couldn't fit 3 racquets in the Pure drive 9 bag? That's... weird. I just fitted 3 of mine absolutely fine in the isothermal compartment..?

 

[lulzprime]

Wait hold on, you couldn't fit 3 racquets in the Pure drive 9 bag? That's... weird. I just fitted 3 of mine absolutely fine in the isothermal compartment..?

 

[swizzy]

i have a wilson 15 pack bag.. i fit 3-4 in each side slot..and the large center portion fits clothes, shoes, towels, drinks, balls, etc.. it is not much bigger than 9 pack bags..but everything is in one place..just grab and go..

 

[TennisGal]

yup, no clue why i'm having this issue. Although, after reading the reviews on these Babolat bags, it seems like 90% of the people complain about the same thing.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/feedback-BAPDTBB9.html

I could easily fit the racquets in the large middle compartment but that's where I keep my change of clothes, towel and shower stuff....

 

[realed]

I fit 3 easily in the Nike Court Tech thermal compartment, but it is pricey.

 

[LinePainter]

The new Babolat bags have been known to have sizing issues, a lot of people have been having trouble fitting racquets. Call Babolat or TW and see if you can get a new one.

 

[LinePainter]

I just returned 2 babolat bags (French open 12-racquet and Pure Drive 9-racquet) because I couldn't fit my sticks in their designated compartments. So frustrating. I loved everything else about the bags. I need a big bag because I play tennis before work and shower and change at the club. I loved the organizational features of the babolat bags - separate shoe compartment, backpack straps, etc. But: i could hardly fit my racquets in the insulated compartments.
Can anyone recommend a good bag???

The Dunlop bags are pretty nice however, I'd say they are the best bags out right now.

 

[Seth]

In the past, the Babolat Aero bags have been very roomy. Prince Tour bags are also well-designed.

The newest line of Pure Drive bags are really slick, but as others have noted, don't easily fit three frames in the climate-controlled compartments. I ultimately sold mine for this reason. FWIW, the rest of the bag had some very practical pocket arrangements.

 

[TennisGal]

The Dunlop bags are pretty nice however, I'd say they are the best bags out right now.

Quick update:
I ordered the Dunlop 12-racquet bag and I am extremely happy with it.Thanks for recommending it, LinePainter
The bag easily fits 4 sticks in the side climate controlled compartments. It has a designated shoe compartment, an insulated compartment for a water bottle, a large center compartment to hold clothes, towels, balls, etc AND 3 smaller zippered pockets on the outside of the bag. This is by far the best bag I've found (after ordering and returning 3 HEAD and 3 Babolat bags...)
The colorway is pretty slick, too - looks better than in the picture. It's shiny black with fluorescent orange piping.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Dunlop_Performance_Bags_BlackOrange/descpageBGDUNLOP-DPERFB12.html

 

[LinePainter]

Quick update:
I ordered the Dunlop 12-racquet bag and I am extremely happy with it.Thanks for recommending it, LinePainter
The bag easily fits 4 sticks in the side climate controlled compartments. It has a designated shoe compartment, an insulated compartment for a water bottle, a large center compartment to hold clothes, towels, balls, etc AND 3 smaller zippered pockets on the outside of the bag. This is by far the best bag I've found (after ordering and returning 3 HEAD and 3 Babolat bags...)
The colorway is pretty slick, too - looks better than in the picture. It's shiny black with fluorescent orange piping.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Dunlop_Performance_Bags_BlackOrange/descpageBGDUNLOP-DPERFB12.html

Thanks, TennisGal

Glad I could be of service, hopefully this bags works out for you. Good luck with your tennis!

 

[Deleted member 23235]

I have the head 12 racquet bag... I fit 4 adult racquets in the insulated section, and up to 5 junior racquets (eg for my kids and nephews) in the non insulated section,... with room to spare in the middle for head bands, towels, sneakers, etc,.... never actually tried 12 adult racquets but I'd bet money that it would fit.

 

[TR3NT]

Another trick you could try is placing two racquets in there first, side by side, and then put the third in between so that the grip is on top of the other two. It works for me!

This is what I do. Makes it easier to pull the out too

 

[LeeD]

I used my 10 dollar Tennis Warehouse bag on Friday to carry 4 rackets, a pair of shoes, 21 spare tennis balls, one new can, one water bottle, one pair of shorts, one extra shirt, a pair of glasses, a pair of sunglasses, but no towell or change of long pants or jackets. Easy fit, I ended up putting my warmups inside and a fleece long sleeve after playing tennis.

 

[struggle]

Technifibre bag.