From the counter
The advice a good sports shop gives across the counter: what to buy at your level, how it should fit and what lasts. Buying guides for running, racket sports, team sports, golf, cycling, home gym and kids’ gear.
Buy for the player you are this season, not the pro on the box.
What to buy for your sport, at the level you play
The advice a good sports shop gives across the counter, written down: what you need when you start, what to add once you play every week, and what earns its price when you get serious.
Newest first. Each guide says who a piece of gear is for, who can skip it, and how it should fit before you pay for it.
All 60 guidesAisle 4 · GolfNewest
Golf swing speed training builds power through better mechanics, overspeed drills, and fitness, with practical ways to measure gains and choose speed aids.
Golf swing speed training is a way to increase how fast the club moves through targeted practice
How to throw a disc golf disc: start with the backhand, add forehand shots, and use focused practice tips to build control on the course.
Throwing a disc golf disc means sending it toward the basket with a controlled release
Skateboard safety gear should fit your head, joints and riding style. Compare helmets, pads, shoes and replacement timing to choose protection that works.
Skateboard safety gear includes a helmet
What is a handicap in golf? See how the number evens out a match, how it’s calculated, and where your score stands among golfers on the course.
A golf handicap is a number based on your recent scores that estimates your playing ability relative to par
Cycling helmet replacement starts with checking crash history, age, and hidden damage. Know when yours is unsafe and what to check before buying a new one.
Cycling helmet replacement means retiring a helmet that may no longer protect your head reliably and choosing a sound
Padel sport keeps rallies alive with playable walls. Get the rules, court and gear basics, plus clear comparisons with tennis and pickleball to start.
Padel is a doubles racket sport played on a small
Max cushion trail running shoes soften rocky descents. Compare picks by foot type and terrain, and learn when thick foam helps most or hurts.
Max cushion trail running shoes have thick foam midsoles that soften impact on long
Start with your sport, or with your kid’s. Care & Repair is for the gear you already own.
Walk the aislesA piece earns its place by fitting as it should, lasting a season of real use, costing a fair price for its level and coming from a maker that stands behind it.
All 36 on the Gear pageRunning
$145
Visit SauconyRacket sports
$200
Visit SelkirkTeam sports
$99.95
Visit WilsonGolf
$24.99
Visit SrixonCycling
$94.99
Visit LezyneHome gym
$990
Visit Concept2Care and repair
$12.95
Visit Park Tool