Apparel
January 11, 2010
Stick It Wear Tshirts - Part 2, John McEnroe "Being Serious"
We can't talk about Jimmy Connors' design from Stick It Wear without taking a look at the other American tennis bad boy, Johnny Mac. I've come to really love the older McEnroe, but in his younger days, with the wild afro, headband and horrendous attitude, I had trouble rooting for him. This younger persona, though, is nailed in this 100% cotton t-shirt.
McEnroe may not have thought the line judges were being serious, but this shirt is seriously cool. Ok...that was a lame play on words but what can I say...?
January 11, 2010
Stick It Wear T-shirts - Part 1, Our Savior JC
Jimmy Connors, that is...what did you think we meant? :)
There are few tennis strokes as distinctive as the straight-armed, lefty, two-handed backhand of Jimmy Connors. Which is exactly what the newest Stick It Wear design captures perfectly. Add to that the Dutch boy haircut, the Wilson T-2000 racquet and the short-shorts, and you've got the persona nailed.
As with all the Stick It Wear items, the stick figure graphic is augmented by the dates of the player's most noteworthy accomplishments. In this case, Connors' U.S. Open wins, when one of the original bad boys of tennis was dominating the sport. Not to mention, Connors is the only player to win the U.S. Open on all three of its surfaces - grass, clay and hard.
You can get the JC shirt on a variety of apparel items, but the image shown is a 100% cotton t-shirt. Its soft and not overly thick cotton. That coupled with the reasonable cut (not too slim, not too baggy) makes it a very comfortable shirt.
November 28, 2009
Holiday Tennis Gift Picks: Bjorn Borg Stretch Black Tennis Ball Trunk
Bjorn Borg Fun Stretch Black Tennis Balls Trunk - Black
We haven't done a lot of men's underpants posts, but we're big Bjorn Borg fans, and hey, these are a pretty fun gift idea.
Combining innovative Swedish design and craftsmanship, this trunk sports a hip and happening design that will wow everyone who is lucky enough to catch a glimpse. This boxer-brief has an all-over print of black tennis balls against a white background. The front features a comfortable contour pouch for a snug fit. The beautiful waistband highlights the 'Bjorn Borg' logo in a semi-embossed print. Proclaim your fun and exuberant personality to everyone with this eye-catching boxer-brief! Specifications: Made of 95% cotton and 5% elastane. The sides measure approximately 9" from the top of the waistband to the bottom hem. The double-lined front pouch has a centre seam and a seam on each side. The back has full coverage with a seam on each side.
Check out our Holiday Tennis Gift Guide for more gifting ideas.
January 8, 2009
2008 Products in Review - Solfire
This new performance apparel brand has its roots in art and tennis. Artist Brendan Murphy is a tennis player and applied his creations to activewear with Dryfit that works on- and off-court. Last March Murphy's large-scale, multimedia art was featured in a gallery event in tony Boca Raton, Fla., just as the Solfire apparel was going into production. By September, the full line was launched.
Check out Solfire's website.
Via HelloTennis
August 26, 2008
Tennis Apparel That Helps Circulation and Blood Oxygenation
Draper Body Therapy yesterday announced the release of what it calls "the most advanced therapeutic sportswear for tennis players of all levels." The new apparel line uses oxygen-increasing textile technology to help with therapeutics and circulation. Here is more from the press release:
Proven to increase levels of oxygen in the blood and improve circulation in the body, this line features no-nonsense shirts and performance sport socks designed to accelerate muscle recovery and help players explode to the ball.
The therapeutic benefits of the US-made Draper Body Therapy line include: increased oxygenation and circulation levels; relief from pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling; increased energy; and accelerated muscle recovery after exertion or injury. Recent clinical studies have also proven the beneficial effects of the material continue hours after wear. These benefits help serious athletes prepare for their best game.
Continue reading: "Tennis Apparel That Helps Circulation and Blood Oxygenation"
August 12, 2008
Athleta - Uber-cool Women's Tennis Apparel & Accessories
My wife got this catalog from Athleta, it is all women's athletic apparel. But the designs and styles are very cool, so here are two of my favorites from the tennis section.
Summer Bloom Chase Skort
Passing the guys on your run is hard enough for them, but imagine their surprise when you cruise by in a skirt and bikini top. Made from our favorite ultra-breathable, wicking Power mesh fabric, the semi-fitted Summer Bloom Chase Skort has a self-fabric fitted short underneath. Comfortable elastic waistband sits flat and invisible zip pocket has a reflective Athleta chi graphic. Skirt outseam: size medium 14", short inseam: 4". The Summer Bloom Chase Skort has a placement Summer Bloom print that matches back to the bikini and tankini tops.
Deuce Bra Cup Racerback Dress
Designed to offer the ultimate in real support built to your real size when you're bounding back and forth across the court or across town, this semi-fitted dress features a fully constructed inner floating underwire bra with molded cups and hook-and-eye adjustability for lift and separation. It offers high impact support for B-C cups and medium impact support for D cup. The racerback design allows for full range of motion while the wicking fabric and airy scoop neck keep you cool. Body length in size medium: 31".
Check out more at the Athleta website.
August 11, 2008
Review: Prince Aerotech Trend Crew
When you hear about the new technologically advanced tennis apparel these days, even if you've worn them before, you wonder if its hype or real. This is exactly what I thought when I received my Prince Aerotech Trend Crew. Would the 100% polyester fabric, called "Aero Extreme" provide the comfort and moisture wicking it claims? Would it really provide UV protection? There was only one way to find out in my mind - go play. Duh, right? But when I say "go play" I mean go play on a hard court in Arizona in July, when its 115 degrees outside and so sunny you think you are playing underneath the space shuttle when it takes off.
How did it perform, you ask? Extremely well. I sweat a lot under normal conditions, I sweat a disgusting amount when its 115 degrees outside. When I play in a normal polo or t-shirt, I soak through and the shirt clings to me, forcing me to change multiple times.
I'm not going to say the Prince Aerotech Crew didn't soak through, it did. However, the big difference is that it doesn't cling to you - allowing you to keep moving freely and feel less uncomfortable in general.
The material itself is very light - you barely know its on. And the design is modern but clean. Readers of this blog will know I don't like all the over-designed tennis apparel. This has nice pops of color and design, but not overwhelming and not cheesy.
Check out the Prince Men's Trend Crew here.
Wilson Jumps Into the Tennis Apparel Game
Looks like Wilson plans is jumping into the apparel market in 2009 with threads for men and women. The apparel will sport UV protection (UPF 30+) plus moisture, stain, and odor management.
From Tennis Served Fresh
August 8, 2008
Review: Prince Aerotech Trend Shorts
These are hands down the most comfortable shorts I have ever worn. I tested these in Phoenix, AZ in July, so if there were any flaws in comfort, moisture wicking or ventilation, you know I would have found them. They are made from an anti static material which, as the name implies, reduces static cling that provides a smooth surface next to the skin for all day comfort. And there are cooling zones in all the right places (if you know what I mean) that give truly superior ventilation.
Here is the one beef I have with these - my sample did not have pockets. This forced me to tuck my second ball (no pun intended) into the bottom of my briefs, which is a suboptimal playing situation. That is a serious design flaw in my opinion. However, I have seen pics of the shorts (like the one in this post) recently that look very much like they do have pockets. I may have received an earlier version of the shorts, in which case we're all good and these are awesome shorts.
Check out the Prince Men's Trend Short here.
Olympics Start Tonight - Check out the Ralph Lauren U.S. Tennis Threads
August 6, 2008
Review: Prince Aerotech Comp SS Polo
We've had the opportunity to test-drive several of the Prince Aerotech apparel recently, the first of the series will be the Aerotech Comp SS Polo.
Stylistically, we like this polo very much - it is all one color (a rarity these days) - in this case Blue. There are also two-toned versions as well. The cut is narrow, but not in a constricting way - I found it very easy to move in while playing. And the collar is a hair longer and straighter that some polos - giving it more structure while subtlety hearkening back to the 70s when collars used to me much stiffer and straighter. The result is a clean, comfortable, updated classic.
The "Aero extreme-MulitFunctional," technical fabric provides UV and anti-bacterial protetion as well as moisture management for a comfortable, dry feel. When I first put the shirt on, I was concerned that the mesh vents under the arms and across the back would be uncomfortable - I could feel the seams quite noticeably. However, they are not noticeable once you start playing, and definitely not when you're sweating. The shirt's technology does a great job wicking the moisture (of which there is a lot in my case).
Check out the Prince Men's Comp SS Polo here.
May 25, 2008
French Open green polo-shirt - Roland-Garros
We like the earth tones, the embroidered, classic emblem, and the fact that its pique - you don't see too many tennis polos these days like that.
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May 20, 2008
Youth Tennis Apparel: LMT Boys Tennis Shorts
Lots of colors (White, Black, Navy, White with Black Side Stripes, White with Navy Side Stripes) and 100% micropoly. These short rock - I want a pair for adults!
May 19, 2008
Nike Sportswear (NSW) Tshirt
Cool Hunting clued us in on this cool Nike t-shirt. It is double layered--Nike's high tech Dri-Fit is used on the inside to wick away sweat and odor and 100% organic cotton on the outside. The logo is "soft-hand inks" that will become softer and more comfortable with each washing. And it has a new cut provides a modified more comfortable fit. Good fit, cool materials, better technology...what could be better?
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