This article features the best brands of tennis clothing and my own experiences of their quality and fit.
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Le Coq Sportif
Le Coq Sportif is a French sports brand founded in 1882. The brand is famous for the Gallic rooster as its logo and the blue, white, and red colors of the French flag.
In my experience, Le Coq Sportif is a high-quality brand with clothes that fit well and are durable. After washing many times, the clothes retain their shape and print. In addition, the clothes do not fray in use like cheaper sportswear.
Le Coq Sportif is mid-range in terms of price, with shirts and shorts costing between $35 and $60.
Tennis Clothing
Le Coq Sportif tennis clothes are minimalist in design compared to, for example, Nike’s. Le Coq Sportif clothes usually come in one color and feature the distinctive Gallic rooster logo. Its colors often vary between blue, white, and red, mimicking the colors of the French flag.
The materials used in Le Coq Sportif clothing are of high quality and breathable. The clothes are comfortable to wear and do not become noticeably damp during the game.
Le Coq Sportif clothing designs are more fitted, so T-shirts, for example, do not sag. However, the clothes are not too tight and are easy and comfortable to play tennis in. Personally, I prefer sportswear to fit more snugly, so that flappy garments don’t interfere with the game.
Tennis Shoes
Le Coq Sportif also makes tennis shoes, but in very small quantities and I haven’t had a chance to test them yet.
Le Coq Sportif Athletes
Le Coq Sportif is used by tennis players such as Richard Gasquet, Yannick Noah Lucas Pouille, and Chloe Paquet.
Where Should I Buy Le Coq Sportif Clothing?
From online stores such as:
Asics (A
Asics is a Japanese sports brand founded in 1949. The brand is known for the letter “a” and its stripes logo. Besides sportswear, Asics is one of the largest and most popular manufacturers of tennis shoes.
Asics’ clothing designs are on the looser end of the fitting spectrum, so their designs have more room compared to, for example, Le Coq Sportif. Asics t-shirts have slightly longer sleeves than other tennis brands.
The quality and durability of Asics clothing are very good. They keep their shape and remain in good condition even after several washes. The exception is the basic Asics t-shirts, whose fabric wears out after a few years.
In terms of price, Asics tennis clothes are a little on the expensive side, with shirts and shorts costing between $40 and $80
Did you know the name Asics comes from a quote from Roman satirist Juvenal meaning Anima Sana In Corpore Sano” (“You should pray for a healthy mind in a healthy body”
Tennis Clothing
Asics tennis clothes are minimalist in design, just like Le Coq Sportif’s clothes. Their basic color is often blue or white, which is the same as the Asics logo. Asics also offers more colorful clothing and a variety of prints.
Asics clothes are made of high-quality materials and feel comfortable to wear. The materials breathe well and stay dry during tennis sessions.
From my experience, I’ve noticed that Asics tennis shorts tend to have very good sizing. Many tennis shorts are either too short and tight or too long and loose, but Asicse shorts have just the right balance between length and fit.
Tennis Shoes
Asics also manufactures tennis shoes in addition to tennis clothing. I have been wearing Asics tennis shoes for several years, as they are the best-fitting model for my foot and are durable and comfortable.
Asics offers many different models of tennis shoes for different types of players and you can read more about them here.
Asics Athletes
Asics sportswear and shoes in particular endorsed by many tennis players, including Alex de Minaur, Novak Djokovic, and Matteo Berrettini.
Where Should I Buy Asics Clothing?
Other online stores:
Nike
Nike, Inc. is an American sportswear brand founded in 1964. The brand is known for its iconic “Swoosh” logo.
In my own experience, Nike tennis clothing has a very similar fit to Le Coq Sportif clothing. They fit well and don’t sag. Nike’s tennis clothes are of good quality and can withstand heavier wear and tear. The prints do not wear off in the wash and the size of the clothes does not change. However, Nike’s white clothes are not of the same quality as Le Coq Sportif’s, as they turn yellow more easily.
Nike’s tennis clothing is a little on the expensive side, with shirts and shorts costing between $45 and $80. The NikeCourt collection is even slightly more expensive, ranging from $50 to $200.
Tennis Clothing
Nike’s tennis clothes are versatile in design. They are available in single colors and multi-colors. They are made of high-quality materials and feel comfortable to wear. The materials breathe well and stay relatively dry during tennis sessions.
Nike Court
NikeCourt is Nike’s more expensive and slightly higher quality tennis collection. Its clothes are designed in a vintage style, giving them a slightly more relaxed overall fit. From my own experience, NikeCourt clothes are of better quality compared to Nike’s basic sportswear and retain prints, colors, and sizes well.
Tennis Shoes
Nike is also a popular tennis shoe manufacturer, offering many different models. I have not yet had the chance to try out Nike tennis shoes myself.
Nike Athletes
Nike sportswear and shoes are endorsed by top tennis players such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka.
Where Should I Buy Nike Clothing?
Online stores such as:
Wilson
Wilson is a US sports brand founded in 1913 and could be said to be the most popular tennis brand in the world, producing not only clothing and shoes but also tennis racquets.
Wilson’s clothing designs have a wide range of fits. Some designs can be very relaxed, while others are very tight. Some styles are very long and narrow, while others are short and wide. The quality of the clothes also varies between collections. In my experience, the cheaper Team collection wears out faster and the prints come off over time.
Wilson’s sportswear is on the cheaper end of the scale, with shirts and shorts costing between $25 and $50.
Tennis Clothing
The quality of the clothing varies quite a bit, and in my experience, as mentioned earlier in the paragraph, the Team collection tends to be of slightly lower quality.
Wilson also sells a better quality ”American collection”. The clothes in this collection fit and last better than the basic Wilson collections. However, this collection is exclusively available mostly only in the US.
Despite the varying quality of the materials, Wilson’s clothes feel comfortable, and breath well during tennis sessions.
Tennis Shoes
In addition to sportswear, Wilson also manufactures tennis shoes. I myself have played with the Rush Pro model for a few years and it has proven to be a good model. In my own experience, Wilson tennis shoes are very comfortable to play in and are excellent value for money.
However, Wilson tennis shoes vary more in size compared to other tennis brands and I always go for one size up from Wilson shoes.
Wilson Athletes
Wilson’s clothes and shoes are worn by players such as Otto Virtanen and Reilly Opelka.
Where Should I Buy Wilson Clothing?
Online stores such as:
Wilson’s official online store