Cricket
Puma Future 1.2 English Willow Cricket Bat Review & Buying Guide (India)
Puma's flagship Future bat lists at ₹31,967 against an MRP of ₹54,999. Who the 1.2 is actually for, how it compares with the 1.3, 2.2 and 4.1, and how to knock it in.
Instasport
Football
Football Construction Explained: Hand-Stitched vs Machine-Stitched vs Thermal-Bonded
Two balls at the same price can behave completely differently in the rain. How panels are joined — stitched or thermal-bonded — decides shape, flight and lifespan.
Squash
Squash Grips and Grip Size: A Buying Guide for Indian Players
Grip size is the cheapest performance upgrade in squash and the one nobody adjusts. How to check your fit, choose between replacement grips and overgrips, and pick a material.
Golf
Golf Iron Shafts Explained: Steel vs Graphite for Indian Golfers
Steel or graphite iron shafts? A practical comparison of weight, feel, cost and durability, who each material suits, and why the mixed set is often the smart answer.
Cricket
October Cricket Tournament Season in India: A Kit Bag Refresh Checklist
Club and corporate cricket restarts in October. Work through this six-step kit bag refresh — bat, protective gear, bag and the small things — before your first fixture.
Badminton
Badminton Racket Balance Point Explained: What That mm Number Means
285mm, 295mm, 305mm — the balance point tells you more about how a racket feels than its weight rating does. Here is how to read it and pick the right one.
Running
Asics GT-2000 13 Running Shoes Review & Buying Guide (India)
A full review of the Asics GT-2000 13 stability trainer at ₹11,699 — what version 13 changes, who it suits, and how it stacks up against the rest of the Asics range in India.
Fitness
Recovery Scores Are Everywhere in 2026: What Indian Athletes Should Actually Track
Every watch now hands you a readiness number out of 100. Here is what it is built from, why the composite score is less trustworthy than the raw data, and what to track instead.
Cycling
What to Carry in Your Bicycle Saddle Bag: A Ride-Repair Kit Checklist for India
The five things every rider should carry, three India-specific additions for glass-strewn roads and monsoon grit, and the two items most people pack and never use.
Swimming
Post-Monsoon Pool Reopening in India (2026): How to Get Back to Swim Training
Indian pools reopen in September and October. Here is a three-week return-to-swim plan, the kit checks to run before your first session, and the goggles and caps worth replacing.
Badminton
Yonex Astrox Nextage Badminton Racket Review & Buying Guide (India)
The Astrox Nextage is Yonex's mid-range head-heavy racket for intermediate players. Here is how it plays, what tension to string it at, and whether it is the right upgrade.
Fitness
Grip Strength Training Is Trending in India (2026): Do Hand Grippers Actually Work?
Grip trainers are one of 2026's fastest-growing home fitness categories. Here is what a hand gripper actually trains, how to program it, and what to buy in India.