Ship tennis equipment internationally and domestically
Do you need to ship your tennis racket and equipment but are not sure what is the best way to pack it? Or you might have an online store that sells new and second-hand tennis bags online and can’t find the right shipping partner. Find here how to pack and safely ship tennis rackets and other equipment by mail or courier.
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International shipping for your tennis equipment-specialized store
Whether you sell new or second-hand tennis rackets and equipment, you can benefit from our international shipping solutions. By organizing the transport with us, you will be able to offer your clients a cheap and efficient shipping for their tennis gear regardless of which country they live in.
By registering on our platform, you will be able to set up your own digital logistics department where you can easily access all your transactions and shipments, control all your logistics processes form one place and book faster and easier multiple shipments.
Things to know before you ship your tennis racket and equipment
- Start with preparing the racket and other tennis equipment for transportation and pack them for shipping. The guidelines for packaging are provided below. Usually, tennis equipment can be easily shipped with our standard service. If you wish to ship other items as well and the package will be too big or heavy, just ask for an individual offer.
- Some couriers will require you to print the label and attach it to the package. You will receive this information by email.
- Make sure you ship your equipment on time. Check our estimated delivery tool to know how many days in advance you should book the transport of your tennis equipment.
Your equipment is insured
A standard order includes insurance with coverage of up to €200. To add extra protection to your equipment, we offer additional insurances at very low rates.
How to prepare and correctly package your tennis equipment?
To successfully ship a tennis racket and equipment internationally, the first thing you need to do is prepare and pack them properly. The correct packaging will guarantee that your items are safe during transportation regardless of a chosen courier service provider.
The best packaging materials for a tennis racket and equipment protection are:
- Cardboard boxes and the tennis racket case or bag
- Cardboard scrap
- Foam and bubble wrap
- Cushioning materials (packing peanuts, crumpled newspapers)
- Adhesive tape
How to pack a tennis racket for shipping?
The racket is the most important but the most fragile part of tennis equipment. Thus, it should be packed properly in order to avoid any damages during transportation. The following recommendations apply for safely packing either tennis, badminton or other rackets.
- Take two pieces of cardboard scrap and cover strings on each side of the racket head.
- Cover the entire racket with two layers of bubble wrap.
- If you have the original bag or case, put your tennis racket inside it.
- Take a slim cardboard box and put a racket head inside it.
- Prepare a bigger box and protect the walls by using taking cardboard scrap pieces. Nest the smaller box with the tennis racket inside it fill the voids with packing peanuts.
- Seal the box with adhesive tape and attach the label if needed.
Pack and send tennis shoes, clothes or nets internationally
- Prior to packing your tennis shoes, clean them properly.
- Put some pieces of crumpled paper or newspaper inside each shoe and cover them with foam wrap.
- Put your tennis shoes inside their original box (if possible) or any other suitable cardboard box.
- Prepare a bigger box with pieces of cardboard scrap or packing peanuts on the bottom and nest the box with your tennis shoes inside it.
- Seal the box after making sure that all empty spaces are filled with cushioning materials. Label it if needed.
If you need to pack other tennis equipment such as tennis clothes, balls or nets, please check our dedicated articles with packaging instructions about these specific items.
The reasons to ship a tennis racket abroad with courier services
We have already helped many people to ship tennis equipment internationally for many reasons.
- Going on vacation. Playing tennis is a popular hobby, but the regulations related to the bus and airline baggage allowance sometimes make it difficult to ship tennis equipment internationally. Instead of taking your tennis racket in the plane with you, you can easily ship it with courier services through Eurosender platform at affordable shipping costs.
- Selling a tennis racket or equipment. If you decide to sell your used tennis racket online via eBay or Facebook, you should know how to pack a tennis racket for shipping it to the buyer.
- International competition. Travelling with your tennis equipment to the tournaments may be really exhausting. To make things easier, just book shipping services on Eurosender platform and pack tennis equipment for transportation.
Do you have any questions about packing and shipping various pieces of tennis equipment? Contact our team of logistics professionals: they will gladly assist you and help to resolve any related issues.