October 30, 2007
The Tennis Fix – Everyone’s Racquet
The tennis section of a big box department store might be one of the most depressing places you might shop. Typically, it will consist of a few cans of balls (some lying on their sides), a collection of beginner’s racquets, and some grip tape dating back to 1975 when Jimmy Connors was in his heyday. Even the swanky sporting goods stores in town seem to forget that selling a tennis racquet is an art form that can save hours and hours of frustration for the Federer/Sharapova wannabe.
With a resurgence in popularity, tennis is the new golf. It is cheaper, better for you, and you’ll never smoke a cigar on the court. Locations from FDR Park to Seger playground to Fairmount Park fill up on a regular basis while USTA league teams seem to crop up all over town. So where do you turn if you don’t want to play with a wooden racquet, John McEnroe’s short shorts, and your old Chuck Taylors?
Well, maybe old is new after all. Everyone’s Racquet is back. 33 years in the business of outfitting Philadelphia’s tennis addicts has made him a most trusted voice for the game. And heck, you can spend an hour or two getting caught up in the enthusiasm of his pitch because he really knows what he is talking about. Sure, the ball is round, but did you know it spins too?
Joe is a South Philly guy through and through. A real throwback to a time when service, a smile, and customer satisfaction really mattered. He’ll set Uze guys up.. so fuggetabout it. Everyone’s Racquet carries all things tennis from shoes, racquets, bags, socks, tape, strings, and court supplies. And while you are there inquire about a lesson from Joe. Be prepared to run. There isn’t a more highly regarded racquet stringing service in the entire city as well. He’ll finish it when you need it. The store has racquetball, squash, and badminton supplies too. But most of all, go in there to talk tennis. The guy loves to talk. So will you.
So fear not tennis zombies, you can relax now. There is a place where you can go and get your fix. Everyone’s Racquet is like your favorite neighborhood bar for a tennis player. Only in this place, the only drink they serve is a Slice.
Everyone’s Racquet
130 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
(267) 250-8900
www.everyonesracquet.com
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October 30, 2007, 9:02 am
Brennen says:
It just might be time to trade in my gigantic neon yellow Jimmy Connors classic racquet. My only fear is that I will lose the advantage I had when opposing players were blinded by the paint.
October 30, 2007, 9:02 am
stefan says:
Hahaha, at least it isn’t the T-2000 steel racquet. Those things were dangerous.
October 30, 2007, 9:02 am
craig says:
Great to see that one of the countries best tennis stores is going strong, Joe is a legend in the tennis business & has forgotton more than most know.
October 30, 2007, 9:02 am
John Sharp says:
Great article! By the way, it’s ‘Seger’, not ‘Seeger’ plsyground. :-)
Sincerely,
John Sharp
Webmaster/Administrator
Seger Park Tennis Club
http://www.segerparktennis.com
October 30, 2007, 9:02 am
stefan says:
my mistake. By the way, it is playground, not plsyground.
Couldn’t resist.
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