Junior tennis sun protection apparel is critical equipment for players spending 6-10 hours on outdoor courts during sectional and national weekends. Sport-Tek Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88) provides practical UV protection equivalent to UPF 30+ while staying cool enough to play in. Combined with a quality embroidered rope hat ($29.86), most junior tennis programs cover the full sun-protection wardrobe through Bear Grips Pro Shops.
Junior tennis families are increasingly aware that skin cancer risk is cumulative across childhood. Tournament weekends in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and Southern California expose players to peak UV for 8+ hours per day. Sunscreen alone is insufficient for that exposure window.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends UPF-rated clothing as primary sun protection for outdoor sports. Wicking polyester naturally provides UPF 30+ equivalent without the chalky residue of high-SPF sunscreen.
Layer a wicking long sleeve under a polo for match play, or wear alone for practice. Both work.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Most well-equipped junior tennis players wear:
The long sleeve + polo combo handles full-day events.
| Item | VIP base | Common retail | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicking long sleeve | $29.88 | $45 | $15.12 |
| Rope hat | $29.86 | $42 | $12.14 |
| Youth wicking long sleeve | $29.88 | $42 | $12.12 |
Wicking long sleeves, embroidered hats. Custom academy logo, no minimum, ships in a week.
Start FreeProvides practical UPF 30+ equivalent UV protection, not formally certified UPF rated.
Wicking long sleeves are often cooler in direct sun than bare skin because they shade your skin. Cotton long sleeves run warmer.
Yes. Common combination for full-day tournaments. The long sleeve acts as the sun layer, the polo as the match shirt.
Yes. Youth Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88) is available for 10U through 14U.
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