Established in Adelaide in 1980, Rackets & Strings has been helping players find the right gear for more than 45 years.

We’re a specialist racquet sports retailer with stores in Mile End and Somerton Park, South Australia, as well as our online store shipping to players across Australia. Whether you play tennis, squash, badminton, pickleball, padel or table tennis, you’ll find a wide range of racquets, shoes, bags, strings, grips, apparel, balls and accessories from leading brands.

But having plenty of gear is only part of what we do.

Rackets & Strings is owned and operated by Matt Hobba, who brings decades of industry experience and a deep knowledge of racquet sports.

That experience shapes the way we do things. We stock the latest ranges from leading brands, but more importantly, we help you find equipment that suits you, your level, your playing style and what you want to get out of your game.

Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or have no idea where to start, just ask. We’ll talk you through the options without making things more complicated than they need to be.

Along with our extensive product range, racquet restringing has always been an important part of what we do. Our experienced team offers professional tennis, squash and badminton racquet restringing with fast turnaround times, helping you get the best feel and performance from your racquet.

Whether you need a fresh set of strings, advice on tension or help choosing the right string for your game, our team can point you in the right direction.

More about racquet restringing services.

Choosing a tennis, squash or badminton racquet can be a personal thing, so sometimes the best way to decide is to actually hit with it.

You can demo selected racquets before you buy at both of our Adelaide stores:

• Mile End: Test them out on our onsite squash courts.
• Somerton Park: Try them against our hitting wall.

Want to give them a longer test? For $15, you can take a selection of racquets away to try in your own time and return them within 48 hours. If you decide to purchase a new racquet, we’ll put the $15 towards your purchase.

If you’re in Adelaide, come in and see us at Mile End or Somerton Park. If you’re further away, you can shop our range online and have your order delivered across Australia.

And shopping online doesn’t mean doing it alone. Our team is here to offer the same expert advice and personalised service you’ll find in store. If you have a question about a racquet, need help choosing between products or simply want some advice, give us a call during business hours or send us an email anytime.

We’re always up for a chat about racquet sports!