The Variety Of Men's Tennis Gear

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The Variety Of Men's Tennis Gear It's hard to believe that white tennis outfits used to be the standard apparel for male players when you look at tennis games today. They used to wear pants that were full-length, which made movement difficult and a sweater vest or cardigan was worn over their shirts. Today, men’s tennis apparel has been altered with styles that are comfortable and bold in a full range of fabrics and colors. The change from long pants to shorts began in the 1930’s when male tennis players began to choose shorts over the long flannel pants. The color of choice was still white, until more recent years when colors became more bright to match current styles. Another change has been in the kinds of fabric utilized for modern apparel. Performance fabrics like spandex, polyester and nylon will be more breathable than cotton. Even though cotton is a natural in relation to absorbing moisture, it'll also make the clothing feel heavier and will cling to the skin. Technologies have brought about new fabric treatments and weaves that are designed to breathe. They'll provide coolness to the skin and will wick moisture away so it can evaporate more easily. Many of these fabrics will even have UV protection and have a built-in SPF of 50 or more. Another advantage of these fabrics is better color and shape retention. The major challenge in men's tennis apparel is that at an intense level of play, it must be very functional. Shorts need to stretch in all positions, giving a 360 degree of motion and still retain their shape. Lightweight stretch polyester enables air flow and regulation of temperature and moisture. Another fabric that is comfortable and will wick moisture away is double pique knits. Men's performance shorts will need to be comfortable too, providing breathable fabrics and ventilated gussets. Men's tennis shirts are available in a range of high-performance synthetic knit fabrics that offer free movement and range from T-shirts to crews to polo shirts. Sleeveless tops or muscle shirts make it easy to swing away at an oncoming ball. Mesh materials can help players feel cool when playing hard. The colors offered in tennis shirts could be bright and intense or more subdued. You may still find white apparel and is still the favorite color chosen by some tennis players. There aren't many sports that can compare to tennis when it comes to the speed, endurance and also agility that is required of players. A proper tennis shoe needs to be equipped to handle the constant movement of running and jumping as well as the back and forth motions and quick pivots that occur during a tennis game. Tennis shoes are made with the additional required lateral support, due to these rigorous movements. They provide stability for movement from side to side and are made with materials that are heavier and stiffer than other athletic shoes. There are a variety of brands and styles for shoes created only for tennis. These shoes in many cases are stylish, sleek and very colorful. Made out of materials that are lightweight, they also promise stability and sturdiness for the active man. Along with the ideal shoes, also look for highperformance tennis socks that are synthetic blends which help to wick away moisture to keep feet cool and dry. In recent years, men's tennis apparel has come a long way in regards to functionality and Cruise Control Gear

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The Variety Of Men's Tennis Gear comfortable styles in performance fabrics. It is much easier to play hard in tennis gear that is created for the game. It's hard to believe that white tennis outfits used to be the standard apparel for male players when you look at tennis ...

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