Sports Playbook - Instasport (Page 24)

Fitness

Lifting and running in the same week is the fitness trend of 2026. Here's how hybrid training works and the gear to start at home.

Tennis

A simple rule tells you how often to restring your tennis racket — plus which strings to choose and what it costs in India.

Cricket

With the Duleep Trophy 2026 kicking off India's red-ball season on 23 August, here's the gear that actually matters for leather-ball cricket.

Golf

Low compression or high? Here's what golf ball compression really means and how to match it to your swing speed.

Swimming

The right kids' goggles mean happy pool time, not tears. Here's how to choose the fit, lens and strap, plus top picks by age.

Tennis

Thin strings for spin or thick strings for durability? Here's what tennis string gauge means and how to pick the right one.

Running

Signed up for your first 10K? Here's the no-nonsense gear list for Indian conditions, starting with the one thing that matters most.

Badminton

Great badminton doesn't need a Rs 5,000 racket. Here are the best value rackets under Rs 1,500 in India and how to choose one.

Pickleball

A ready-made paddle set or individual paddles and balls? Here is the smart way for Indian beginners to buy their first pickleball gear.

Cricket

Short Handle, Long Handle, Harrow or size 6? Here is how to pick the right cricket bat handle and size for your height and reach.

Fitness

Humidity is your treadmill's worst enemy. Here is how to keep the belt, deck and motor healthy through the Indian monsoon.

Table Tennis

1-star or 3-star? Poly or celluloid? Here is what the numbers on a table tennis ball actually mean and which to buy for practice or matches.