The undertaking of describing the best and worst tennis kits of 2019 in 500 words was entered into knowingly, willingly, and enthusiastically. An assignment! Vantaggio's progress in year 2 of the 5-year plan is inspiring. To be in the middle of the tennis tug of culture war is not a random development. It is an intentional assault on anything static and lame in the game. And there is plenty of issues, methods, attitudes, fashion mediocrity, and lameness to confront. We are merely at the middle of the beginning. The 15-year plan must be established and committed to soon. Running simultaneously with the 5-year plan, the longer plan is more visionary, and more ambitious. The establishment competition is entrenched, not progressing, not retreating. Arrogant apathy. The worst kind of apathy. Offensive and smug. It will backfire on them. Which seems a fine segway to the The Junkyard Court's Best And Worst Tennis Kits of 2019. We'll begin with the worst.
Worst Tennis Kit of 2019: Street Tennis To- Go Kit
A real loser and major embarrassment. The poorly written advertisement indicated this pile of trash could be played at the beach, camping, or "even on the grass in your own backyard." Like tennis is Jarts or some other frolicking recreational activity. Hard to believe Street Tennis Inc. would put these features in writing:
The Street Tennis To Go Kit comes complete with:
- 1 Portable Street Tennis net system, with high quality 12′ nylon net and a lightweight metal frame, designed for easy assembly
- 3 Street Tennis balls, 2 Match Balls for regular play and 1 Rally Ball for faster play
- 2 One piece, 100% Aluminum, lightweight, Street Tennis rackets
- 1 Durable nylon Street Tennis carry bag, for easy transport
- 1 Box of white chalk, to mark your court area
Where to start? Perhaps the 12 foot long portable net. No mention of the height. Literally, basic diminsions. Also, would rather have 3 match balls over 2 match balls and a rally ball. The aluminum tennis racquets looked like trash found in the garbage at the city dump. All this worthless piece of tennis dung for $99.99. Chalk this kit up as an F-minus. Of course, they are "recognized" by the USTA and the International Tennis Federation. Wonder what they charge for "endorsed" or "certified"? Probably some under the table action, but maybe not. Leery of the Quality Guarantee referred to numerous times. This kit also won the Most Embarrassing Kit and Most Worthless Kit for 2019.
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Best Tennis Kit of 2019: Court Crate Box
Available as one time box or monthly subscription, this is a kit worth your attention and money. For only $78 a 3-month subscription can be purchased. The website was informative, enticing, and clean. The contents are dynamic and are chosen based on recipients profile. True AI, algorithms, intent. Also, appreciate the fact that 10% of your payment goes to support Emily's Place, which helps domestic violence survivors permantly escape abuse. Don't just take it from The Junkyard Court, take it from real subscribers. The Crate Court Box is a winner:
The box, roughly the size of a large shoebox, is filled with 6-8 items and shipped free of charge. Anything from super absorbant grips, shirts, tennis balls, hydration tools, sun screens, concentrated electrolyes, socks, strings, and wristbands. It could be almost anything, all meant to potentially improve tennis performance and style. Currently, the Court Crate Box features the Vantaggio Rainbow Wristbands. The colors of tennis look dashing, they are a standout item for Court Crate Inc. Our Texan tennis alliance is formidable. Vantaggio Bandanas could add even more edge to the box in 2020.
Only because they asked, I've informed by daughters that the 3-month subscription would be choice for Father's Day. Only because they asked. Fingers crossed. Shipping is free and it's sent next day. Could arrive in time for a morning match the Saturday prior. No biggie, I am lucky to be a father. Don't really need anything, but would be cool. They asked.
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