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Drop the Racquet logo with crossed racquets inside a green and purple circle

South Burlington, Vermont

Play more.
Worry less.

The local shop for racquets, paddles, expert stringing, and the kind of advice that gets you back on court with confidence.

Drop the Racquet owner helping from behind the shop counter
The local advantageGood gear. Real advice. Zero posturing.

What we do

Everything you need for your next good game.

01

Shop the right equipment

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.

02

String with intention

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.

03

Get advice that fits

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.

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A shop with a point of view

The best gear is the gear you’ll actually use.

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
Racquets, paddles, and stringing supplies arranged across the Drop the Racquet counter

Tips & drills

Small habits. Better sessions.

Read the tips

Restring before the snap

Regular play wears down strings before they break. A fresh set can bring back comfort, control, and a more predictable feel.

Tension is a feel choice

Lower tension can add comfort and depth; higher tension can feel more controlled. Your arm, swing, and sport all matter.

Warm up the way you play

Start with easy movement, soft contact, and a few relaxed swings before asking your gear—or your body—to do more.

Rooted in the community

The shop is part of the local game.

We believe a good local shop should show up beyond the counter. We connect with the people and places that keep racquet and paddle sports moving through sponsorships, support, and donations.

We also help gear find its next good use. When a racquet, paddle, or piece of equipment still has life in it, recycling and passing it along keeps more play in the community—and a little less out of the landfill.

Worth the trip

Your court-side headquarters in South Burlington.

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.

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