Excellent tennis bags for beginners and experts alike

A place for all your things.

A place for all your things. (Prashant Gurung via Unsplash/)

When it comes to getting your equipment from your home to the court and back again safely, there’s no adequate alternative to a proper tennis bag. With padded zip compartments that keep your fragile, lightweight tennis racquets secure and airy ventilated pockets for sweaty shoes and clothes, tennis bags come in a variety of convenient shapes and sizes and are all designed to help your game flow and keep your commute worry-free. Keep track of all your prized gear and every other essential and make sure you play your best every time.

Here are some of our favorite tennis bags currently available.

Laptop sleeve inside, racquet handle cover on top.

Laptop sleeve inside, racquet handle cover on top. (Amazon/)

Free up your hands and stay balanced with this Maxi Tennis Backpack from Babolat. The main compartment easily holds up to three racquets at once, and there’s even a separate laptop sleeve inside. There are two accessory pockets on the front for any easy-to-lose items you have, plus two more on the sides. The vented shoe tunnel below is the perfect place to store your footwear and it keeps the smell away from your other belongings after a game.

Complete with a resilient polyester base. (Amazon/)

This large Wilson duffel is a super organized and stylish way to travel to and from the court. It has interior dividers that can hold between three and four racquets plus clothing and accessories, keeping them separate and allowing for quick access. There’s also a side zip pocket for shoes and a side zip accessory pocket with fleece lining. Carry it by your side or use the included shoulder strap and you’ll be sure to turn a few heads.

Super versatile for the avid player. (Amazon/)

The Super Tour bag from Wilson is a complete solution for experienced athletes and traveling tennis aficionados. Hold it like a duffel or use the backpack straps to tote around up to 15 of your snugly stored tennis racquets, apparel, balls and other accessories. The dual air vents within one of the interior pockets is perfect for shoes and other apparel that needs airing out, and there are four external pockets for accessories as well as one hidden interior pocket for your valuables.

Compact with multiple carry options. (Amazon/)

This tennis bag from HEAD carries up to three tennis racquets or one racquet plus a can of balls and tennis shoes. Carry it like a duffel bag or use the adjustable strap to throw it over your shoulder. There’s also a little zip compartment on the front for your keys, phone and wallet. For a versatile and utilitarian bag option, this can’t be beat.