How to Buy Tennis Under Garments
Tennis undergarments are an important part of a tennis player's apparel. Undergarments that are comfortable and supportive will help the tennis player feel more confident on the court. Ill-fitting tennis undergarments can lead to awkward movements, which may be detrimental to the player's game.
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Make a decision on the type of tennis undergarments you need. You might choose sports bras, panties, tennis shorties or leggings.
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Take your tennis apparel with you when you go shopping for undergarments. You may be allowed to try the undergarments under your clothing to check the fit. This will also help you pick leggings and shorties that match the color of your outfit.
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Choose from a variety of styles when buying tennis panties. This undergarment is available in thong, bikini-cut, French-cut and boy-cut styles. Make sure the panties you choose are comfortable and won't show or bunch up under your tennis outfit.
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Buy panties with or without pockets. Panties that have pockets provide convenient spots for storing extra balls while on the court. There are usually two ball pockets per pair.
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Buy tennis panties that have been designed for control if you need a little more firmness. Body-control undergarments help to shape your body instantly for a more streamlined look. Some classic-cut and sport panties have tummy-control panels.
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Select undergarments made from fabric that will dry quickly and prevent uncomfortable clinging, such as blends that include nylon. For instance, you can find sports bras made of a nylon and spandex mix and tennis panties made of nylon and Lycra fabric.
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Select tennis shorties if you want an alternative to tennis panties. Shorties look like a longer version of boy-cut underpants and are form fitting. They are available with or without pockets, in low rise or original cuts and with wide-band waists or regular waists.
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Choose tennis leggings for warmth. Tennis leggings are typically worn underneath tennis skirts. They are available with or without pockets.
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Buy a sports bra for good upper-body support on the court. Unlike regular bras, sports bras are made for rigorous activity, with straps that don't limit your arm motion and fabric that helps to keep you cool and dry. Popular manufacturers of sports bras include Bolle, In between and Marika.
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Look for tennis undergarment sellers on the Tennis Confidential website (see Resources below).
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Tips & Warnings
It is best to wash your tennis undergarments with cold water and then hang them out to dry after washing instead of using the dryer. Due to the nature of the type of fabrics used for them, heat will cause them to weaken quickly.
