There may be a chill in the air, but the call of the tennis and pickleball courts doesn’t wait for clear skies. Luckily, you can stay courtside year-round with cold weather tennis outfits. Here are a few tennis clothing essentials you’ll need to stay warm while you play without overheating.
Breathable Pants/Leggings
While tennis skirts are a go-to in women’s tennis clothing and tennis shorts are a men’s tennis clothing favorite, the winter weather may have you thinking otherwise with your apparel. Tennis pants or a pair of leggings will prevent you from feeling too much of a chill and keep you comfortable without restricting your movement or slowing you down on the court. We recommend looking for pants that have a wide waistband to prevent slippage, have ample stretch, and are made of a sweat-wicking material.
Remember: Layers are your friend with your tennis clothes in the winter. You can wear pants over your shorts or over your women’s tennis skort for a warm-up, or on their own as you play!
Layerable Jacket
Warmth, breathability, and layering are key for creating your cold weather tennis outfits. Enter the tennis jacket. This versatile piece of tennis attire is perfect whether you’re walking to and from the court on a chilly morning or practicing your serve. Layer it over your short-sleeved tees, long-sleeved shirts, or even tennis tank tops, depending on the temperatures and your playing comfort. Look for jackets in lightweight fabrics like polyester to keep you comfortable post-match – you can always take it off if you get too warm.
Socks
Don’t forget your extremities with your tennis clothes for the winter months! Tennis shoes are a must, but so are socks. Besides providing extra cushioning, socks offer all-weather foot protection and insulation. Keep your feet warm while maintaining breathability, get added support for each jump, and play in confidence in the cold.
Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirts
It's important for your winter tennis clothes to keep your torso warm as you play. However, there’s a fine balance you want to achieve here – you don’t want to get so warm that you’re uncomfortable and your game is impacted.
Long-sleeved tennis shirts are designed to keep you comfortable in the winter without sacrificing your performance (or style!). What’s the secret? The added sleeve length warms your arms, while moisture-wicking technology and breathable fabrics make it easy to cool off after your game. Add in features like stretch to maintain your range of motion and UV protection to safeguard against the winter sun, and you’ve just found your way to play all season long.
Take Advantage of Layers
Don’t let the cold weather keep you away from the court. By wearing cold weather tennis outfits that utilize light layers, you can stay warm and still ace your game. Shop winter tennis clothes, tennis gear, and pickleball gear for every season at Courtside Tennis & Pickleball. Plus, get fast, free shipping on orders $50+!
