
Tennis / racquets
ULTRA 100UL V5 FRM
$279.99
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Thoughtfully chosen racquet and paddle gear, expert stringing, and advice for wherever the next game takes you.
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Tennis / racquets
$279.99
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Paddle / pickleball
$249.99
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Tennis / balls
$5.99
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Paddle / padel balls
$7.49
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Racquets, paddles, shoes, apparel, balls, bags, and the best new gear for tennis, pickleball, squash, racquetball, platform tennis, and padel—including kids’ and junior racquets.
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Choose your string color and preferred tension. Our certified technician strings tennis, racquetball, and squash racquets, and helps you find the right gear for every game—including padel.
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Tom and the team know the equipment because they know the game. Bring your questions, your level, and your current setup—we’ll take it from there.
A shop with a point of view
We’re here to make the choice easier—not louder. Start with what you play, how you play, and what you want to feel on court. Then we’ll help you find the equipment to match.
Meet the people behind the shop
Regular play wears down strings before they break. A fresh set can bring back comfort, control, and a more predictable feel.
Lower tension can add comfort and depth; higher tension can feel more controlled. Your arm, swing, and sport all matter.
Start with easy movement, soft contact, and a few relaxed swings before asking your gear—or your body—to do more.
A little more play, please.
We believe the right gear makes it easier to focus on the fun: one more point, one more rally, one more reason to get out and play.
As a local shop, we show up for the people and places that keep racquet and paddle sports moving through support, sponsorships, and donations. We also help usable gear find its next good use.
In their words
“After a 10 year hiatus, I was hesitant about trying to step back onto a tennis court. I walked into Drop the Racquet to have my racquet restrung where I was fortunate to meet owner Tom Twitchell. After realizing his knowledge and enthusiasm for the game, I decided to take private lessons. Once a week, Tom patiently and encouragingly helped me rebuild my skills from the ground up and enabled me to develop a solid foundation. He brought me to a level where I was able to play and enjoy the game again in a matter of months. He broke the game down into simple components and core skills, and then built on these as my game improved. He was able to provide constructive feedback while making me feel like I was doing pretty well. Tom is an exceptional tennis instructor and has definitely brought the enjoyment of tennis back for me!”
“I really enjoyed my lessons with Tom this summer. We played once a week, and I felt like I gained confidence in my tennis abilities and understanding of the game overall. It was cool to get into a new sport - I had not played much growing up. It's a great workout and there is a whole tennis community here in the Burlington area so I got connected to lots of other players. Tom is an awesome instructor - he is very encouraging and got me to stretch my goals. I highly recommend Drop the Racquet and, of course, Tom.”
“I used Drop the Racquet's Demo Program last time I needed a new racquet. There is a lot of variety in the brands these days, as well as in each racquet model. There was no way I could choose something without actually taking it on to the court. In my opinion, the fee to try a demo racquet is extremely reasonable. And the money gets put towards the racquet that you end up buying. Anyway, after trying out three racquets I found my favorite and it is perfect!”
Worth the trip
The shop is located inside The Edge sports and fitness facility at
142 W Twin Oaks Terrace
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Tuesday–Friday: 9am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–2pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Times are subject to change. Please call first if uncertain.