The best tennis bags

Updated Dec 2024.

Some players put a lot of thinking into their choice of tennis bag and some just use “whatever”. Here are some of the best tennis bags on the market.

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 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 new 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 RF RH15 tennis bag can fit a lot of stuff for racquet testing sessions where I bring a tripod and many different racquets.

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 10% 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.

Geau Sport Bags

Geau Sport is another brand offering different type of tennis bag. I review their 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.

You can check out their official website here or buy their Axiom racquet bag from Tennis Warehouse here.

Buy them here and use the code TENNISNERD10 for 10% off.

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 Geau duffle bag, that is an excellent choice for this type of tennis bag.

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.

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.