Golf
Arm sleeves have quietly become standard kit for Indian golfers and cricketers. Here is what the sun-protection and cooling claims really mean, and how to pick a pair that fits.
Pickleball
At ₹5,599 the HEAD 2024 Radical Elite sits right where most Indian pickleball players make their first serious paddle upgrade. Here is what it does well and who should look elsewhere.
Cycling
Open-ear, bone-conduction headphones have become the default for Indian road cyclists and runners in 2026. Here is why, how the technology works, and what to check before buying.
Cycling
Wrist sensors are convenient, chest straps are accurate. Here is what actually separates them, when the difference matters for training, and what each costs in India.
Squash
The Indian squash calendar picks up from September. Here is the kit checklist that gets you match-fit for the 2026-27 season, from racket and string to balls, eyewear and shoes.
Fitness
At ₹49,999 the Reebok A6.0 Elliptical targets apartment cardio — quiet, low-impact and full-body. Here is who it suits, the space it needs, and how it compares with the A6.0FD and the Adidas X-21.
Golf
Your golf bag carries clubs; a Boston bag carries everything on either side of the round. Here is what separates a structured golf duffle from a gym holdall, and what to buy from ₹990.
InstaRelief
A mouthguard costs ₹64 and should never be shared; a head guard reduces cuts but will not prevent concussion. Here is how to fit, care for and replace your sparring protection.
Cycling
Most riders upgrade wheels when what they needed was ₹399 of bearings. Here is what rims, spokes, hubs and rim tape actually do, and the cheapest-first order to spend money on your wheels.
Sports Playbook
Festive sports gifts work best when they are things active people use up but never buy for themselves. Here are Durga Puja and Dussehra 2026 picks from ₹199 to ₹20,499, sorted by budget.
Football
FG, AG, TF, IN — the letters on the box describe the soleplate, and picking the wrong one costs grip, boot life and sometimes an ankle. Here is which stud type suits Indian pitches, and what to buy.
Cricket
At ₹25,599 the DSC Thumpa 2000 targets club batters who play leather-ball cricket every weekend. Here is what the grade buys you, how it stacks up against the rest of the Thumpa range, and how to knock it in.