Updated 3 July 2026
Some players put a lot of thinking into their choice of tennis bag and some just use “whatever”. There are surely a lot of options, depending on your needs. Here are some of the best tennis bags on the market right now. We will update this post with new releases when we can.
I tend to have an issue with terms like “the best tennis bags”, as most of these things (like the best tennis racquets for example) are depending on your personal taste and preferences. Some players want a small, light bag and some (like me), bring lots of stuff to the court and therefore need a so-called monster bag.
Bags are usually labelled as RH6, RH9, RH12, or RH15 meaning the number of racquets you can squeeze into the bag.
Let’s first look at the different types of tennis bags you can choose from and some excellent examples.
Types of tennis bags
The most common tennis bag is one that looks something like this:
This is the Rafa Nadal racquet bag that works really well with the Pure Aero Rafa racquets. I use different bags for different purposes, but this bag and the larger RF RH15 tennis bag can fit a lot of stuff for racquet testing sessions where I bring a tripod and many different racquets.
All racquet manufacturers offer similar styles of bags and often release new designs to match their latest racquet collections. So if you just got a new racquet, maybe you want a matching bag? Let us know if that is important to you in the comments.
Most regular racquet bags are full of logos, but some release more discreet tennis bags like the ADV Pro, which in its matte black design (you can choose color) is sleek and slick and compact. You can get that one or their ADV backpack at 10% off using the code TENNISNERD (check out other DEALS here).
Another type of bag that is compact and different is the Cancha Pro racquet bag (use our link for 15% off). It comes with a modular approach where you can add other types of bags to suit your needs using the Molle clip system. Check out my podcast with the Cancha founder, Jack Oswald, here. Or our Cancha Pro racquet bag review.
Geau Sport Bags
Geau Sport is another brand offering different type of tennis bags. I review their Axiom bag here. This bag is standing up and has an shelving system which can organize your bag better. I use their backpack as carry-on luggage when I fly and their racquet bag is pretty cool too, but I simply need a bigger bag for my tennis racquet testing adventures.
On July 24th 2026 they are launching the new Verve Tennis Backpack (image above) and pre-orders are now open from their website. We will post a review on this new backpack shortly on the site.
Make sure you use the code NERD26 for 10% off when ordering!
The Rocket Bag
The Rocket is made by a company called Tennis C Williams. It’s an excellent tennis bag with good quality and loads of pockets. In short, it’s a bit pricey and a bit different look-wise from many other tennis bags, however it’s real quality with great functionality and durability.
Read our full review of the Rocket Bag.
You can buy it through their official website. Get a discount code of 30% if you use TENNISNERD30 at checkout.
Rackpack and Duffle bags
One type of bag for players who want more of a “treasure chest” solution with a good overview of the bag’s contents, can check out the so-called rackpack or duffle tennis bags. The pictured bag is the Nordicdots duffel bag, that is an excellent choice for this type of tennis bag. You get 15% off on your purchase of Nordicdots products using the code TENNISNERD15.
You can also go for a smaller duffel, like the Restring duffle, where the racquet handles will jut out a bit, but it will be compact and easy to carry. Use the code TENNISNERD10 for 10% off your purchase of Restring strings and accessories.
Toroline also offer an excellent duffle bag (and very colourful), now with a discount for Tennisnerd readers. You get 10% off using the code TENNISNERD.
Tennis Backpacks
If you’re not going to carry a lot of stuff to the court, a tennis backpack is usually enough for two racquets, balls, shoes and some water. We like the Geau and ADV backpacks a lot as mentioned before, but another favorite is the Tecnifibre Tour Endurance bag.
Summary
These are some of the best tennis bags at the moment and my personal favorites. Depending on your style, racquets, usage and preference, I’m sure you will find something that suits you.
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How important is the tennis bag to you? Do you want it to match your racquets, do you care more about style or is durability the most important factor? Let me know in the comments below.
I’m not a label matcher when it comes to tennis gear. I’m currently using a “rackpack” style bag from ProKennex [Q Gear Pro Bag] that has waterproof movable dividers, is very sturdy, and a bit smaller than some other similar bags. You can easily keep stuff organized and find it without having to dig around. Not sure if it’s still in production, but it’s currently on sale at TW Europe:
https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/ProKennex_Racket_Bag_Black_Grey/descpageBGWESTGUT-PKRBBG-EN.html?from=tennerd