How much does tennis cost?
$199 buys all 2 essentials.
2 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$199
2 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Above median
Dearer than 77% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$199Everything you need to start tennis. None of it is a big commitment.
Later, if you stay
Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.
Tennis costs more to start than 77% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Tennis cost to start?
About $199 for the 2 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Tennis?
Tennis Shoes: from $100. Tennis Racket: from $99.
Is Tennis an expensive hobby?
Tennis costs about $199 to start, dearer than 77% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the pricier ones to get into.
What should I buy first for Tennis?
tennis racket, tennis shoes — $199 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to tennis by startup cost, out of 247.