This is a sponsored post by Doubletake, a fab tennis bag brand located in California. We were given this Melbourne Backpack/Tote to sample and review, but all opinions in this article are my own 🙂 And stay tuned for the announcement of our giveaway of one of these amazing bags with matching wristlet and stainless steel insulated water bottles!
Part of the fun of tennis as a recreational player is the fashion — from watching professional tennis players model the latest styles to shopping for cute tennis apparel. But where are the tennis bags with a contemporary look that complements our many outfits, the pockets to keep all of our personal and tennis stuff organized, and at a price that won’t break the bank?
That’s the question Dale Breen and Shawna Gwin Krasts kept asking, and after years of searching and coming up empty-handed, in 2016, they decided to put their creative heads together and design their own — the Melbourne Backpack/Tote… and the rest is herstory!
Before the Melbourne, that bag didn’t exist. We know. We looked everywhere for it! Even the most expensive bags lacked the quiet ease-of-use and uncluttered design we were looking for. Since we couldn’t find it, we made one ourselves. In 2016, after three years of cutting and taping together prototypes of the ideal racquet bag, we achieved perfection—a bag that tennis and pickleball players are crazy about. — #TeamDoubletake
Since its inception, Doubletake has been guided by two simple design principles: clean lines and uncompromising functionality. The Doubletake Melbourne is a medium-sized, tote-to-backpack convertible tennisbag made for life on the go. If you carry an average amount of gear, this bag is for you. It’s perfect for tennis, pickleball, and even going to the gym!
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Here is the complete 4-1-1 on what I feel makes the Doubletake Melbourne Backpack/Tote the must-have, perfect tennis bag!
EXPERTLY DESIGNED
- Three-way carrying: in your hand or over your shoulder as a tote, or on your back as a backpack
- Lightly padded adjustable shoulder straps
- Easily holds one or two tennis or paddle racquets
- Stays standing upright; doesn’t tip over
- Zips open so wide you can see the bottom AND sides at the same time
- Metal fob to clip your keys or pouch
POCKETS GALORE
Need organized storage? The Doubletake Melbourne tennis bag has a pocket for everything!
- 11 interior pockets of all sizes for all your stuff
- Plush-lined phone pocket keeps your phone handy and safe
- Plush-lined protective sunglasses pocket
- Stretchy mesh pockets
- Large stink-proof, wet-dry compartment
- Exterior water bottle pocket
- BONUS: a hidden exterior plush-lined slip pocket for quick phone access
DURABILITY
- Water and fade-resistant materials
- If necessary, it can be machine washed in the gentle cycle
- High-quality aluminum hardware and zippers
- Protective feet
DETAILS THAT MATTER
- Lightweight – ONLY 2.1 pounds!
- Extremely fade-resistant dyeing method that uses 90% less water vs. traditional yarn dyeing and doesn’t pollute air and water
- Made by hand from eco-friendly, OEKO-TEX and Prop 65-certified materials
- Biodegradable plastic from cassava plants is used to protect their bags during shipping
- All materials are 100% recyclable
- Awesome accessories: matching wristlets and stainless steel insulated water bottles that keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours
The Melbourne and all Doubletake tennis bags and accessories are available at www.shopdoubletake.com and at certain retail locations and clubs (check here for location near you). You can also follow them on Instagram and Facebook. They love hearing from happy customers and seeing them with their Doubletake bags, as well. You can reach them here with questions and/or by sending them a photo of you with your Doubletake tennis bag!
And be sure to subscribe to all of our tennis awesomeness, including our upcoming HOT SUMMER GIVEAWAY: (1) Doubletake Melbourne Backpack/Tote in the Grey & Teal (as in this review) with (1) matching wristlet and (1) Swig stainless steel insulated water bottle!
I just discovered this bag and can’t wait to receive mine. Of course, it is back-ordered until September, but I’m happy to wait.
That’s awesome! When it arrives, please come back and share a snap of you with your bag, or better yet, if you’re on Instagram, share a pic there and tag us so we can see too!