1. Bodyglide Anti-Blister and Cha?ng stick
The best way to handle blisters is to avoid them in the ?rst place. Use Bodyglide, a non-greasy wax roll-on, for trouble spots on your hands or feet to prevent the friction and rubbing that causes blisters. $6, bodyglide.com
2. 2nd Skin QuikStik
Cuts and scrapes are part of the territory in sports. These ultrathin, medical-grade adhesive dressings have hydrogel pads that help speed up the healing process. $10, spenco.com
3. Lip Trip
With SPF 15, this balm of 100 percent beeswax protects your lips from the sun, wind, and any other extreme conditions on the court. $4, mountainocean.com
4. Nalgene N-Gen water bottle
Outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers and cyclists have long toted these bottles. They’re long-lasting, dishwasher safe, and come with measurement gradations molded into the bottle for added ease in making sports drinks. $10.25, nalgene-outdoor.com
5. Under Armour Movement jacket
A lightweight jacket with good ventilation that keeps you warm on your way to your match, and after it’s over. $60, underarmour.com
6. Revo Sports sunglasses
Nobody likes to get blinded when an opponent’s lob goes right into the sun. These Revo shades protect your eyes from the bright sun and all UV rays. The snug ?t prevents them from sliding. $149, revo.com
7. TechnoMarine Sport Abyss 10.900 watch
You’ve got to know how much court time you have left, and this watch tells you with style. Plus the durable rubber band will stand up to any Western forehand. $550, technomarine.com
8. Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist sunblock 45
The continuous spray is absorbed quickly so there’s no need to rub anything in (and then lose your grip). And because it’s water-proof and sweatproof, it doesn’t need to be reapplied often. $10, neutrogena.com
9. ZYM Portable Electrolyte Drink tablets
In a tough match, drinking plain old water simply isn’t going to keep you at your best. Drop one of these ZYM tablets in your water bottle to replace your lost electrolytes and B vitamins—without the sugar rush of a sports drink. $8, gozym.com
10. Thorlo socks
When you play, nothing gets sweatier than your feet. A dry pair of Thorlos will wick away excess moisture, and the trademark cushioning (lite, moderate, or maximum) protects your feet from all those sudden starts and stops. $11, thorlo.com
11. Mueller Kold Instant Cold Pack
Lots of serving can give you a sore shoulder, and a wicked slide on clay can leave an ankle tender. This disposable cold pack—just squeeze the contents to get your freeze on—provides instant ? rst-aid. $2, muellersportsmed.com
12. Sansa e270 MP3 player
Need some music to pump yourself up before a match? This compact MP3 player holds up to 1,500 songs, can access the millions of tunes on Rhapsody’s music subscription service, display photos and videos, and has a built-in FM radio. $220, sandisk.com
13. 2nd Skin Blister Kit
Whether before a match to protect a blister or during play if one should bubble up, this dressing kit provides relief to allow you to continue competing. $10, spenco.com