Golf
How Many Golf Clubs Do You Need? Building a 14-Club Bag in India
The rules allow 14 clubs. Most beginners score better with ten. What belongs in a bag, where the wasted slots are, and what package sets cost in India.
Sports Playbook
Football
How Footballs Are Made: Stitching, Bladders and Covers Explained (India Buying Guide)
Why two footballs at the same price behave completely differently. Stitching, bladders and cover materials, and what each means on an Indian ground.
Tennis
Tennis Racket Weight, Balance and Swingweight Explained (India Buying Guide)
The three specs that decide how a racket feels — and that most buying guides skip. Weight, balance and swingweight, matched to your swing.
Sports Playbook
Asian Games 2026 Starts 19 September: Five Sports You Can Actually Start Playing in India
Padel makes its Asian Games debut this month. Five sports from the Aichi-Nagoya programme you can genuinely take up in an Indian city, and what starting costs.
Cycling
Cycling Shoes and Cleats Explained for India: SPD vs SPD-SL and Going Clipless
Going clipless, without the jargon. Which cleat system suits Indian roads, how float protects your knees, and how to set cleats up so you don't topple at the signal.
Swimming
Post-Monsoon Swim Season in India (2026): A Back-to-the-Pool Kit Refresh
Pools reopen after the rains and two months of unused gear comes out of the bag. A practical September swim kit refresh for India.
Padel Sport
What Padel Actually Costs in India in 2026: Court Fees, Racket and Kit Budget
Court fees, racket, balls and bag — a straight breakdown of what it costs to start playing padel in India in 2026.
Football
Post-Monsoon Football Season in India (2026): Boot and Kit Refresh Guide
Grounds firm up fast after the rains. Here is how to pick boots for India's post-monsoon football season, plus a three-week pre-season kit checklist.
Cricket
Left-Handed Cricketers in India: Buying Gloves, Pads and Thigh Guards That Fit
Batting gloves, thigh pads and legguards are all handed. Here is what a left-handed batter actually needs to buy differently.
Sports Playbook
Buying Second-Hand Sports Gear in India: What Is Worth It and What to Avoid
Some used gear is a bargain. Some is a hidden repair bill, and a couple of categories are a genuine safety risk.
Sports Playbook
Flying with Sports Gear from India: Baggage Rules for Bats, Rackets, Bikes and Golf Clubs
Cricket bats, rackets, bikes and golf clubs all fly — but under different rules, and a few common items will be pulled at security.
Cycling
BRM Season in India (2026-27): Kit for Your First 200 km Brevet
Brevet season opens as the monsoon clears. A 200 km BRM is less about fitness than about lights, bags and not stopping for 40 minutes at every control.