Where do the tennis balls go?

Every tennis bottom on this page answers the same question: where do you keep the spare ball between points? Here is how each style does it:

• Nike Victory Dri-FIT Flouncy and Straight skirts: built-in shorts with drop-in pockets on both legs, which Nike says fit most phones.
• Nike Dri-FIT Advantage skirt: a low-profile pocket on the right side of the inner shorts, angled forward for easy access.
• adidas Club Tennis Climacool skirts: built-in inner leggings for coverage.
• Men's shorts: ball pockets on the Nike Court Advantage shorts and on the adidas Club Tennis Climacool and Heritage shorts.

How long are tennis shorts?

The length is in the name. Nike gives the Court Advantage shorts as 15 cm (about 6 inches) or 18 cm (about 7 inches), and the Court Victory shorts as 7 inch. The adidas Club Tennis Climacool Shorts come in sizes marked 7 or 9 inches, so pick the length with the size.

Dri-FIT or Climacool: what keeps you cool?

The two big brands here each name their own fabric. Nike Dri-FIT helps wick sweat away for faster evaporation. adidas Climacool manages sweat to keep you cool and dry. Both brands use them across polos, t-shirts, tank tops, skirts and dresses for men and women. The adidas Heritage shorts are different: soft French terry with 52% cotton, inspired by tennis history.

For a first match outfit, pair a Club Tennis Climacool Polo T-shirt with the Club Tennis Climacool Shorts in the length you like. Then add tennis shoes, or browse tennis for men and tennis for women.