New Nike Tennis Bag
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I put the picnic bag’s strap underneath, folded the closure flap down the back, and tucked the bag into the tennis bag’s insulated racquet pocket. Although it compresses quite a bit in that space, it should still hold plenty for my son, and the double insulation along with the frozen gel should ensure his drinks stay cool:
Thanks. I really like the Packit Freezeable Bag concept.
That's the Picnic Bag, measuring 4.8 x 11.8 x 13.1 inches. It might be a bit large for this use.
http://www.amazon.com/PackIt-Freeza...=1409539391&sr=8-1&keywords=packit+picnic+bag
The Lunch Bag, at 5 x 8.5 x 10 inches may be adequate but most likely wouldn't fill the bottom of that pocket.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ8DF...lid=3EITMQAWE83AI&coliid=I378Y9XJ1ENA63&psc=1
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Wow, you either got a hold of a sales rep who was having a really really really good day, or Nike really don't give a s***.Nike issued a full refund for the bag due to the faulty zipper. I have a new replacement on order.
Because I'm sure those 4 zipper teeth aren't worth $150... congrats man!
millicurie999
Semi-Pro
But that means it will continue to break every few months unless they change the zipper design or supplier.
maxpotapov
Hall of Fame
Great bag, great customer care!
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Gotcha, thanks. Realizing that in crowded New York, especially in rush hour subway traffic, a medium size bag is just much nicer than hauling a monster around. I like the upright locker aspect to this one. Also thinking of one of the Tecnifibre bags with the separate shoe and wet clothes compartments on both ends of the bag, which I like.
808
Professional
Yes, the size of the Nike bag is still quite manageable. I don't really miss a separate shoe compartment, though a slightly larger drink compartment would be nice, as my 1l Nalgene bottle just fits. And perhaps some additional small pockets for things like keys, phone etc. Overall I think it's probably the best designed tennis specific bag on the market right now. Its strap system is good and it's comfortable to carry.
As for the Tecnifibre bags – I have the Pro ATP Monster and took a look at the 10-pack, one size smaller than the Monster. These are very, very well made bags and not too big. No separate shoe compartment there either, so I take it you're looking at the Team ATP or Tour ATP line, right? I think these are pretty much the same as their older VO2Max bag range, just with different branding. These bags rule! The best strap system of any tennis bag I tried to date (and I tried and still have quite a few) – much better than the straps of the Pro ATP by the way – good size, super comfy to carry and great for cycling with it. I have the red/black 12pack as I prefer bags with three main compartments for their symmetrical layout. Best value all around. Two thumbs up!
As for the Tecnifibre bags – I have the Pro ATP Monster and took a look at the 10-pack, one size smaller than the Monster. These are very, very well made bags and not too big. No separate shoe compartment there either, so I take it you're looking at the Team ATP or Tour ATP line, right? I think these are pretty much the same as their older VO2Max bag range, just with different branding. These bags rule! The best strap system of any tennis bag I tried to date (and I tried and still have quite a few) – much better than the straps of the Pro ATP by the way – good size, super comfy to carry and great for cycling with it. I have the red/black 12pack as I prefer bags with three main compartments for their symmetrical layout. Best value all around. Two thumbs up!
JGads
G.O.A.T.
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Exactly. It's the Tour ATP 12 I'm thinking of, along with the Nike. I like how both fit a good amount of frames without being overly huge bags.
Nike has the upright locker aspect, looks like it's more resistant to water, has climate control. The Tec has two separate compartments on both ends for shoes and wet clothes (big plus for me), doesn't have the climate control (still not sure if this really matters), is cheaper.
Curious if I can make the bottom "shelf" of Nike a shoe compartment without getting things too messy and having enough room for other things. Will be hauling this bag around a lot around New York and putting it through the ringer in terms of dirt/rain/etc, so trying to decide what's best. Thanks for the input, 808.
Exactly. It's the Tour ATP 12 I'm thinking of, along with the Nike. I like how both fit a good amount of frames without being overly huge bags.
Nike has the upright locker aspect, looks like it's more resistant to water, has climate control. The Tec has two separate compartments on both ends for shoes and wet clothes (big plus for me), doesn't have the climate control (still not sure if this really matters), is cheaper.
Curious if I can make the bottom "shelf" of Nike a shoe compartment without getting things too messy and having enough room for other things. Will be hauling this bag around a lot around New York and putting it through the ringer in terms of dirt/rain/etc, so trying to decide what's best. Thanks for the input, 808.
808
Professional
I think both bags are fairly sturdy and well made, but I'd rate the Nike slightly higher. Making the bottom shelf a shoe compartment as you suggest wouldn't work for me, as I play on clay most of time so things would get messy quick. I use a separate shoe bag and keep smaller items like overgrips in 2 or 3 small pouches (travel stuff from Muji).
Another thing to consider is that the Nike bag keeps its shape even when empty, the Tec not so much.
Another thing to consider is that the Nike bag keeps its shape even when empty, the Tec not so much.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Oh yeah, does the Tec stretch outward a lot? I'm playing on clay a lot, not always, so if I did the shoe compartment thing with the Nike I'd have a shoe bag in there to keep the clay from getting all over the place, but who knows, maybe the shoe bag wouldn't even be full proof from that happening.
What do you use that very top compartment for? Feel like maybe that'd be a good wet clothes spot?
What do you use that very top compartment for? Feel like maybe that'd be a good wet clothes spot?
tennisfanatic2424
New User
Oh man! Now I kind of want to get one as a backup!
808
Professional
Yeah, the Tec stretches outward a bit. It needs a couple of rackets inside to hold its shape IMO, when empty it more or less collapses unto itself (not really, but you get the idea). Keep in mind I have the red/black Team ATP bag, not the yellow/black Tour ATP one, though I guess they are more or less the same.
The small compartment on the very top of the Nike bag is rather shallow, I usually keep my phone, keys, club membership card, some tissues and maybe a wristband in there. The pic in the TW product description may make it look bigger than it really is, but it's definitely not intended to be used for wet clothes IMO. You can fit maybe 3 or 4 tennis balls in there, just to give you an idea of its size.
I put my wet clothes in a drawstring bag and store this in the middle compartment. Or just use the right compartment for that if I'm only carrying 2 or 3 frames.
BTW, I use a rather plain Nike shoe bag with zippers. Works fairly well, no clay accidents in the bag so far.
808
Professional
HellsBells
Rookie
^ Is that real grass?
http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.c...h_1_Wimbledon/descpageBGNIKEA-NCTWRAB-EN.html
Not convinced by the silver color - looks like something from an astronaut's spacesuit.
http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.c...h_1_Wimbledon/descpageBGNIKEA-NCTWRAB-EN.html
Not convinced by the silver color - looks like something from an astronaut's spacesuit.
808
Professional
Yes.^ Is that real grass?
That's exactly why I ordered one.
Hello. I am from the future.
d3tennisbro
New User
also interested to know if they are actually numbered individually from 000-500, or all just say "000/500"
d3tennisbro
New User
808
Professional
Well, yes, and kinda funny. Anyway, I sent them (the german Nike Store that is) an email to find out wether it is indeed supposed to be a limited edition or whatever. I will let you know if I get an answer.
808
Professional
To be fair they do not say that it's a limited edition anywhere in the product description... Curious which number you get.
Of course. The automatic reply stated that they (try to) reply wihtin 3 business days, so stay tuned.
808
Professional
Here is the response from Nike:
Thank you for your email to Nike.com. I checked the product information regarding the NIKE COURT TECH 1 SW19 and it is a limited edition. You got the number 000/500 by chance.
Now let's see what zagalab's bag says.
Since I gather that most of you won't understand German here's my rough translation of the relevant part:Nike Customer Service said:
Thank you for your email to Nike.com. I checked the product information regarding the NIKE COURT TECH 1 SW19 and it is a limited edition. You got the number 000/500 by chance.
Now let's see what zagalab's bag says.
808
Professional
zagalab, could you do me a favor and post a picture of your bag, showing the number? The Nike customer service rep said he could start an investigation provided he had two photos of different bags showing the same number. Thanks!
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
It's probably limited edition in the sense that it would be available for purchase beyond like say July 15th or some random date post Wimbledon, but I don't believe for a moment that they only have 500 for sale. You can get this bag on many different online retailers including, but not limited to TW, ******* Sports, The Nike store and **************.
bigdaddyps
Semi-Pro
150 bucks for a shiny lady like tennis bag?? No way dawgs. None!
@wt888usa - yeah - basically that it's comically large, even on me at 6'3. Still, I'm a bit of a racketaholic, so it's fun to easily pack 8 rackets, 6 cans of balls, 3 gatorades, shoes, and a change of clothes, and not worry about running out of space.
I also have a friend who gets 40% off Nike everything, so got mine for $90 which helps.
wt888usa
Rookie
Care to share a few photos? Want to get a sense of how the exterior really looks.
the_faceless_player
Professional
Anybody with a connection at Nike know if the Court Tech 1 with hot lava trim is going to be carried by Nike US? I know TW is slated to get it but I have a Nike voucher to use. Right now it's only in the UK
gino
Legend
Not sure, it's a gorgeous bag though. I really like the use of more black on it
