Racket Sports of the French Days
The racket sports of the French Days include equipment for tennis, padel, squash, badminton, table tennis and pickleball: rackets, strings, overgrips, balls, shoes suitable for each surface and match textiles. Club players, competitors and children starting out can find models from Head, Tecnifibre, Wilson, Asics, Dunlop, Prince or Joola.
It's time to gear up before the tournament season or the return to club.
Tennis Racket: Weight, Head Size and Grip Size
A tennis racket is first chosen based on its unstrung weight. Between two hundred and eighty and three hundred grams, it is suitable for most club players: the Tecnifibre T-Fit, offered at two hundred and ninety grams, and the Head Speed MP, at three hundred grams, target progressing players looking for manoeuvrability and arm speed. A heavier racket stabilises the hit but tires the arm. The head size, around six hundred and forty-five square centimetres for a mid-plus model, tolerates imperfect hits. Finally, the size of the grip is measured from the central fold of the palm to the tip of the ring finger, to avoid tensing the hand.
By Item Type
The offer is organised by type:
Tennis and Padel Shoes by Surface
The sole is chosen based on the surface. On clay, a tight herringbone pattern grips without picking up loose clay and allows for sliding: the Asics Gel-Resolution comes in a dedicated Clay version. On hard courts, a thicker, abrasion-resistant sole, like that of the Asics Gel-Challenger or the Head Endure Pro, with BOA system tightening, withstands repeated stops. Padel is played on a sand-filled synthetic grass that requires a specific sole: this is the case for the Head Motion Pro, designed for this sport. For children, the Head Sprint with Velcro can be put on by themselves and provides good support for lateral movements.
The Other French Days
The French Days are also organised by universe: sneakers, lifestyle, football, running, outdoor, indoor, combat sports, brands, on the French Days page.
Squash, Padel and Pickleball: Balls and Paddles
In squash, the ball is chosen based on its dot colour: the double dot yellow ball, the slowest, is for experienced players, as it needs to be warmed up to bounce, while the blue or red dot balls bounce more for learning. In padel, the balls are similar to tennis balls but with slightly lower pressure, and the solid, hole-punched racket is chosen based on its shape: round for control, diamond for power. Pickleball, created in the United States in 1965, is played with a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball, on a court the size of a badminton doubles court.
Good Deals All Year Round
Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped in 24 hours are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end of year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which racket sport is the most physically demanding?
Squash is often cited as the most demanding: rallies are played without breaks between four walls, with constant accelerations. Badminton, with its jumps and lunges, also requires a lot from the cardio. Padel, more accessible, allows for more time due to the rebounds off the walls.
Which racket sport is the fastest?
Badminton holds the speed record: a shuttlecock hit with a smash can exceed four hundred kilometres per hour initially, before slowing down quickly due to its shape. In tennis, the most powerful serves exceed two hundred and fifty kilometres per hour.
What tension for strings to choose in tennis?
A high tension, above twenty-five kilos, provides control but requires more strength; a lower tension offers power and comfort, and is easier on the elbow. A multifilament string is softer on the arm, while a polyester monofilament is more precise for hard hitters.
How often should you change your overgrip?
An overgrip wears out quickly: most club players change it every five to ten hours of play, as soon as it becomes smooth or slippery. Absorbent models, like the Wilson Absorbx, are suitable for sweaty hands, while stickier models appeal to players who like to feel the grip.
Why use a vibration dampener?
Placed on the strings, near the frame, the vibration dampener reduces the vibration and the sharp noise of the strings at impact. It mainly provides a more muted feel; it doesn’t replace a racket suited to your level to prevent tennis elbow.
