Cycling
September is puncture season on Indian roads. Here is the minimum roadside repair kit \u2014 levers, tube, patches, inflation and a saddle bag \u2014 and how to use it.
Tennis
Overgrip or replacement grip? The difference in thickness, adhesive and replacement interval, plus how wrapping affects your grip size \u2014 an India buying guide.
Cycling
A hands-on buying guide to the COROS Dura Solar GPS bike computer in India \u2014 who the solar battery actually helps, and which cheaper head units do the same job.
Badminton
Why running shoes fail on a badminton court \u2014 lateral support, non-marking soles, heel drop and cushioning \u2014 plus affordable Indian court shoes to buy instead.
Pickleball
A ₹4,999 matched two-paddle set for players who already have a court and a partner. How it compares with ₹1,311 and ₹1,999 alternatives.
Table Tennis
A ₹8,649 pre-assembled carbon racket for club players. What the Stiga Royal Carbon does well, and who should buy the Royal Crystal instead.
Cricket
A ₹10,049 Grade 3 English willow bat built for power hitters. What the SG Liam Thrash does well, how to size it, and who should buy something else.
Badminton
A ₹2,999 court shoe with a non-marking sole and a wide toe box. Who the Li-Ning Ultra III suits, how it fits, and when to spend more.
Cycling
An entry-level Marin hardtail for dirt roads and easy trails. What the Bolinas Ridge 1 gets right at ₹36,199, and who should buy something else.
Fitness
One frame instead of a rack, cables and attachments. When a home multi-gym is the right buy in India — and when a bench and plates beat it.
Fitness
A rugged, long-battery training watch in a smaller case. Where the Garmin Instinct 2S earns its price in India — and where it does not.
Cricket
PVC, PU or sheep leather? A plain-English price guide to cricket batting gloves in India, and where the extra money actually goes.