What a great pro shop. We live in SoCal and wanted to gift our Chicago based Father in Law with balls and stringing. I took care of everything on the phone and had a driver pick up the gift and certificate to deliver. It was a seamless experience, thanks Martin! read more

Excellent. Helpful, Friendly, Local. Shoes and apparel. Racquets strung onsite. This is the place to come and learn. They know the coaches, courts, and where to be. This is a neighborhood gem. 6/17/19 All the staff is helpful. Whether it is rewrapping a grip, or finding the name of a teaching pro; Ballerz is awesome. This is love of the Game meeting commerce. We will be doing business again... read more

Great selection of court shoes (in a pretty tight space!) and nice, knowledgeable staff although they are mostly busy stringing racquets so they aren't helping with fittings, etc. They did answer all my questions though - i.e. which shoes were best for stability, which shoes ran small, etc. My husband and I both found court shoes we like (Wilson) but they do have a 30 day return policy for unworn shoes (hopefully we won't need to use that!). Retail prices. Overall a good find. read more

Great customer service. The gentleman educated my son on the different types of tennis racquets and showed him various models to fit his style of play. He gave us a great deal on a racquet that my son absolutely loves. read more

Nice staff that service you until you're happy! Great selection of anything tennis related items!

What a great find! Tennis shoes, over grip, strings, racquets, and more. Curtis, the owner, is so nice and will give you the best price possible. He has a large stock of strings priced well below retail if you're willing to buy it off the reel. In addition to buying Luxilon poly strings for $10 I was able to get a 30 pack of Wilson over grip for $25! I will be buying from him exclusively from now on. Goodbye tennis warehouse hello Tennis Ballerz. read more

Tennis Ballerz - Sporting Goods Near Me - Darien, Illinois

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Visited the store when I came to Chicago on vacation. Very nice staff and knowledgeable. Curtis was very helpful and knew his stuff. They have a lot of inventory and the prices are very competitive. Went to a few other stores around the area and it doesn't compare to Tennis Ballerz. Will deferentially come back the next time I am in town. read more

Best tennis store around! Great selection of racquets, shoes and tennis gear (balls, hoppers, bags, grips). Curtis is all about customer service and a true pleasure to deal with. I was interested in buying the Blade 98 based on online reviews, but instead of making the immediate sale, he insisted I demo the racquet first. I wound up loving the racquet and purchased it, but appreciate that he wanted me to be sure! They have a generous racquet trade in program and same day stringing. Love this place and so happy it's around! read more

Great tennis shop run by great people. I got my racket here after they let me demo several for a few days. Good selection and prices.

This place is a tennis heaven. A wide variety of racquets for every player for great prices. 12 out of 10 coming back for anything and everything tennis related! Great staff and service. read more

I was headed towards having a negative experience and Curtis stepped up in a big way to change my mind completely. I appreciated his efforts to make me feel satisfied and I will be back again. read more

Great service, above and beyond. Owner saw that I had horribly re gripped my racket and he re gripped it for me and added overgrip free of charge. read more

Excellent place to get your racquet strung. The staff is very accommodating and Curtis knows his stuff. Because I drove 40 minutes to get there, it was very important for me to have them string it while I waited which they did. As I waited, I chatted with Curtis about strings, what to try next time, pre-stretching gut, string tensions (lower is the trend), etc. It was worth the drive to get here! read more

I recently purchased a Blade 98 18x20 at Tennis Ballerz. Curtis was very helpful with stringing, and the pricing was great. Overall, it is a great little tennis shop. read more

Curtis, the owner, is a great guy to work with when it comes to choosing a new tennis racquet. Some places will only let you try demos one at a time but Curtis will let you demo more than one racquet at a time, which I like to do. And talk about the deals! Because Curtis is the owner he will try very hard to give you the best price on a racquet and it will be strung for you that same day, usually within a hour or 2. I play at a nearby tennis club but we don't have a pro shop so that goodness we have Tennis Ballerz nearby! If you play tennis you must try this store. read more

So much better than the big box stores. Knowledgeable staff and eager to size you with the right racket.

The owner, Curtis, is extremely knowledgeable about tennis racquet and string technology. And he's as honest as he is knowledgeable. I live in the city and travel out of my way to the burbs because he's the best in the business. If you're looking for a tennis racquet and stringing, Curtis is the man to see. read more

If you are looking for a new racket, then you need to go to Tennis Ballerz. The owner, Curtis, will let you try a variety of different demos until you absolutely find the one you love. I've demo'ed over 14 rackets the past 6 months and found a couple that I love. His staff will string the racket right there and he has a HUGE variety of strings. If you are unsure about types of strings or tensions, he will ask you about your game and budget and offer you a few options. The store also carries a big variety of women's and men's tennis shoes and tennis accessories. Whether you are a 2.0 beginning player or a 5.0 and above player, you need to check out Tennis Ballerz! read more

Curtis is awesome. He has been stringing my rackets for years. He is very knowledgable and provides great service at a very fair price.

This store and the family who own and operate it are the very best! I became a customer 3 years ago after the grand opening. Being very gentle with my tennis racquets I just now had my first restringing by them. Competitively priced, I could not be more pleased with the quality and speed of service. With the restringing I got a fancy, labeled damper and new handle grip. If you need anything "tennis" I'd highly recommend Tennis Ballerz. read more

Curtis is plain awesome! He's all about customer service, and he KNOWS his stuff. He never rushes me. He instinctively knows when to step in and assist me and when to just let me browse. He'll listen to your play style to recommend racquets and strings. He can actually tell you the differences between each racquet and how it will affect your play. He can do the same with string. He'll string racquets quickly with high quality. He strung 4 of my racquets within an hour and I could tell the difference between those string at 60 and those at 65. No other retailer or services compares. As long as he's open, he's my guy. He has a very wide selection of equipment and accessories. Other places claim to specialize in tennis. Curtis just simply loves the game. read more

Was looking for a shop to make my tennis HQ. Tennis Ballerz offered a perfect experience. Curtis and his staff were great, as was their stringing and grip work. read more

Love the service and knowledge this shop provides AND the quick service (same day if you need it for re-stringing). When I purchased my new racquet from Curtis a couple years ago, he let me take five different racquets with me and keep them for three days - didn't change anything to try out the racquet and not even a deposit. Like another review mentioned, he saw what a mess I'd made of my overripe and he replaced it - free of charge. First time restringing was also half-price. My only problem has been that a few times I've had to sit there and wait since the store was locked during normal hours b/c he had to leave for a short while. But there's always been a note and a number to call and a drop off slot for rackets. read more

Owning my own business I can appreciate another business that shows great care with their customers. I met Curtis and explained my tennis elbow problem and he sold me a racquet which he restrung and increased the grip size. His recommendations were spot on. My tennis elbow has disappeared!! Thank you very much. read more

I drive 40 mins from the SW suburbs for Tennis Ballerz! I've bought rackets, shoes, bags, and get my rackets strung there. Curtis and his staff are very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly every time I go in to the store. They have a great selection of rackets and they will always beat an online price from other stores--plus you can demo the racket to make sure you love it before buying. I highly recommend Tennis Ballerz. **I do wish they had more ladies tennis clothes as it's really hard to find tennis skirts at stores that I can try on. read more

Curtis is the real deal. His shop has a great selection at affordable prices, knowledgeable staff, and a welcoming vibe. He knows A LOT about tennis and gives good tailored advice--something that you won't necessarily find in other stores. Within minutes of talking with Curtis, I could tell that he genuinely enjoys what he does and that he really cares about his customers. His shop is conveniently located near Oakbrook Mall, and a hidden gem that I will refer all of my friends and family to. If you are a tennis player or just someone who is interested in becoming involved with the sport, definitely check out Curtis at Tennis Ballerz! read more

Everything others have said is true, very knowledgable, great deals...even lower than online. Fast service, hope they stay around for a long time. read more

Tennis Ballerz is awesome! You will not find another store around here with the selection of racquets, strings, shoes, and accessories that they have. Need a racquet? They offer an extensive demo program so you can find the right racket for your level and style of play before you invest in a new racquet. Need to restring your racquet? They can get it done for you the same day. Curtis is extremely knowledgeable and provides great customer service along with great deals. It's no wonder that so many recreational and competitive players come here for their tennis needs. Before you order anything online, do yourself a favor and visit Curtis at Tennis Ballerz first - you'll be glad you did. read more

You won't find a better place to receive expert tennis consultation and the best prices for rackets, strings and other tennis needs in the Chicago area. I've known Curtis, the owner, for many years and can attest to his knowledge and sincere care in helping out his customers. Always a pleasure to do business here and it's truly a treasure trove if you love tennis (and all kinds of rackets) like I do. Check this place out! read more