Play Like the Pros
Surge Sports News breaks down the best equipment, used by the best athletes.
Have you ever wanted to truly play like the pros? Sure, you could pick up any old racquet to play a game of tennis. But imagine if you could hold the same racquet Serena Williams uses…or the same bat as Aaron Judge. The equipment you use can make all the difference. If you want to get good, taking the splurge on quality equipment might just be what you need to push you that much harder! Let’s take a look at some of the unique pieces of equipment used by your favourite athletes, and readily available for purchase!
Serena Williams
Starting strong with the queen of tennis – Serena Williams. Serena is one of the most decorated female athletes ever and has won more grand slam titles than any other woman in history. Her drive and motivation to get her to those milestones are impressive, but the equipment she uses may also play a part in her success. Serena uses a custom Wilson Blade SW104 racquet created just for her that no other players use. Serena is incredibly strong, so her racquet is very similar to the weight of some of the male players, which makes her racquet not suitable for a lot of women. She also has a custom grip size that is so unique that it isn’t available for purchase. Her racquet also includes a print of her signature and costs about $245. The racquet is available for purchase on the Wilson website.
Aaron Judge
Breaking a record this year for the most home runs in a season, Aaron Judge has quickly risen to fame as one of baseball fans’ favourite players. But did you know you could purchase the style of bat that he uses to create moments in history? For $229, you can own the AJ99 maple bat made by Chandler bats, as well as customize it to your preference f finish, colour, and logo. We recommend you order yours well before baseball season approaches, as it can take up to 4 weeks to make the bat. You can purchase a bat directly from the Chandler Bats website.
Lebron James
LeBron James is on pace to beat the all-time scoring record in NBA history. Since he entered the league, he has become an icon and is known as one of the greatest basketball players. In his basketball performance, shoes make a huge difference. His most recent performance shoe is the LeBron XX. LeBron created his shoes with Nike with performance in mind, not just looks. The shoes feature a lightweight Zoom Air Cushion design and will run you about $270. Look good while experiencing the performance of shoes created by a legend. Find them at Foot Locker, Nike stores, or online at either retailer.
Available for Purchase
Don’t forget! All of these items could be yours…visit the retailers below to find these items and many more top quality sporting goods!
- Wilson
- Chandler Bats
- Nike
- Foot Locker
References
Adame, T. (2023, January 14). Tennis Rackets Used by the World’s Top Pro Players. Stadium Talk. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from Tennis Rackets Used by the World’s Top Pro Players | Stadium Talk
Chandler Bat. (2019). Aj99 Custom pro Aaron Judge Model Wood Bat Chandler Bats. Retrieved from https://www.chandlerbats.com/products/aj99
Jonathan. (2021, April 8). Serena Williams’s racquet. Perfect Tennis. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://www.perfect-tennis.com/serena-williams-racquet/
Serena autograph racket. The Serena Williams Autograph Tennis Racket – Blade 104 – Wilson Tennis. (2018, May 24). Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://www.wilson.com/en-us/explore/tennis/serena-autograph
