By Caitlin Thompson
[vc_empty_space height="35px"]If you’ve found yourself wandering into the tennis section of a sporting goods store anytime in the past decade, you’d conclude that pickleball is hot on the heels of tennis as the de facto racquet sport, and you’d be forced to do so while some guy mansplains string patterns to you. Pro shops aren’t where the action is anymore, and back by popular demand, we’ve compiled a Summer Gear Guide to help you wayfind through the obvious to deeper cuts—both brand new and curated from the archives—that you’re not likely to see in a brick-and-mortar retail experience. From equipment to lifestyle, let us take you on a journey—of gear.[vc_empty_space height="45px"][vc_custom_heading text="Style" font_container="tag:h5|font_size:36px|text_align:left"][vc_empty_space height="25px"]Let’s start where most folks—especially the ones you see playing pro tennis on your tvs—get it terribly wrong: Style. If you’re not familiar with the many, many, many new direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands who’ve either launched their wares in a hot tennis market or have seized on the moment and released themed collections this season, let’s walk through the must-haves for anyone who wants to look their best on or off court—isn’t that everyone?[vc_empty_space height="35px"][vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content"]