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The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Into Tennis
By John A. Paradiso
I Lead a Run Club at My Bar. Here’s What I Wear.
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I Lead a Run Club at My Bar. Here’s What I Wear.

We road-tested the best casual running gear to wear—solo, with friends, or at the brewery post-jog.

By John A. Paradiso
Hit the Court in Style With the Best Tennis Gear from Nike
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Hit the Court in Style With the Best Tennis Gear from Nike

Get in the spirit of the U.S. Open later this month with Nike’s best tennis apparel and equipment.

By John A. Paradiso
The Gear You Need to Get Started in Tennis, From Shoes to Rackets to Training Apps
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The Gear You Need to Get Started in Tennis, From Shoes to Rackets to Training Apps

As with any sport, getting into tennis has a learning curve. The right gear and training tools makes that curve a little shorter.

By Brett Braley
Gear
Off the Course Umbrella

The inspiration for the Off the Course Umbrella came when designer Sebastian Errazuriz found himself carrying his golf club and umbrella through the rain during golf outings. Designed strictly for looks, it functions much better as an umbrella than a golf club. Although that's not to say it wouldn't be…

By Cool Material Guest
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Entertainment
UFC Undisputed 2009

UFC Undisputed 2009 lets you step into the most intense ring in fighting history without actually suffering serious injury. The game, available for Xbox 360 and PS3, allows you to create a custom character with unique attributes, physical appearance and (of course because we're talking about the Ultimate Fighting Championship)…

By Cool Material Guest
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Gear
Reebok Vector O Baseball Bat

You don't usually think of things like drag and aerodynamics when thinking about baseball, but luckily Reebok did. They aimed to make a better, faster bat and the result was the Reebok Vector O Baseball Bat. Three holes between the handle and the head allow wind to pass through easily…

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Gear
Shadow Caddy

Unlike your current caddy, this one will always follow you at the same pace (and never flip you off behind your back). Named for the fact that it follows you effortlessly (rather than some kind of sinister purpose) the Shadow Caddy ditches the remote and uses completely hands free technology.…

By Cool Material Guest
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Gear
Garmin Waterproof GPS Watch

Afraid of the water? The Garmin Forerunner 310XT isn't. This GPS-enabled, swim-proof trainer - waterproof to a depth of 50 meters - will be your new best friend under the sea and on land since it also tracks bike and run data then sends it wirelessly to your computer. The…

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