Best Tennis Shoe of 2016 - My Vote: Nike Vapor 9.5

Best Tennis Shoe of 2016

Nike Vapor 9.5 Tour

For those who value lightweight shoes (under 14 ounces) and rely on quick foot speed/mobility in your tennis game! I can recommend this shoe without hesitation. Put them on and give it about 1 week to wear them in.

They come in many different great colors, including the Federer's Gold / White edition pictured.

Nike Vapor 9.5 Tour

You will notice that they feel low to the ground, provide good lateral support with a very nimble push-off response.

Receiving a 4.7 out of 5.0 stars; review on Amazon; #1 tennis shoe for men.

Nike Vapors

The Nike Vapor shoes are generally designed for those light on their feet and not designed for heavy serve-and-volley style players who stop and start, forward and back often.

Battle-tested "Performance" Shoes

I have won championship titles with these shoes in the past with good results. My game depends on great footwork and I NEED my shoes to perform when it counts.

Although the Nike Vapors are not cheap, I tend to be able to find them on sale for around $85-$100. They will last generally 5-7 months from regular usage and still stay very comfortable.

Beware the "Team" and "Advantage Ace" - discount versions of Vapor. These are priced lower than the "Tour" editions but tend to wear out much sooner and have lower-quality materials.

Many pros, coaches and players on tour wear the Nike Vapor 9.5 today.

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USTA membership signup bonus: Wilson & HEAD promo code discounts

Free USTA membership promo special gifts

Updated for 2024:

USTA annual memberships are now $44 per year.

However, the tennis companies Wilson and HEAD will offer a $44 discount code to purchase merchandise from their sites. So you can get more than $88 of value back using these tips.

Best value for redemption
From Wilson, you can get a case of quality tennis balls shipped for less than $3 per can!

On certain American Express cards, cardholders may add the following promo:
Wilson - "Spend $100 or more, get $20 back" to save even more!

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Best products to combine with the $44 discount - sign up for tips via email.

Many item regularly go on sale, especially in the Fall to Winter seasons.

Make sure you use the code before it expires (some still work after the expiration*)

We will share extra unused codes, if available, via email.

From HEAD, a new racket or bag is usually your best option.

Also, from Tennis-Point, you can get a free USTA t-shirt if you pay for shipping.

Extra money-saving tip
Get 30 extra days extended on your membership for free simply by joining USTA at the beginning of next month.

Example:
If it is April 2024 and you wait to sign up on May 1st, your membership good until May 31st, 2025. Get an Extra 30 days for free!

Join before the 2024 US OPEN -  get a complimentary $15 Meal Card!

From 8/19 - 9/8, locate the USTA Membership Booth (near Court 16).

USTA adult and senior members can pick up a complimentary $15 Meal Card!

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Note: For some membership renewals, you must be considered a "lapsed member" (not a current member). Sometimes you let your USTA membership lapse and then use a new code.

Plus, limited member deals at the US Open are available.

Lastly, USTA puts your dues to good use - you'll be helping them build and maintain tennis courts all across America. I recommend you try it out if you're interested in getting into tennis! Post a comment below if this has helped you.

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For Tennis rackets, balls and other equipment for kids, there is a Tennis Express Coupons page with lots of great savings (and easily overlooked)!

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