Wigmore Sports

If it’s got strings and it swings, you can buy it here. The most impressive racket sports specialist in London, Wigmore Sports has a whole room stacked full of tennis, squash and badminton rackets. This is high-end gear so don’t expect to find more than a dozen tennis rackets among the hundreds on display for much under £50; most are over £100. All the extras are here, plus specialist clobber like tennis-specific sunglasses with teal tinted lenses that mute all light except optic yellow. The footwear choice is also extensive, with something for every surface. There’s a 24-hour stringing service and an in-store practice wall so you can try before you buy. There’s also a concession in Harrods.