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Independent advice on buying cricket bats, rackets, balls, shoes and fitness kit in Kota, with checks for quality and genuine products.

An indoor basketball hall with a wooden court, hoops at both ends and spectators along one side

Gear and buying guides Basketball size by age: choosing a size 5, 6 or 7 ball Basketball size by age explained: when to use a size 5, 6 or 7 ball, indoor vs outdoor balls, how to check grip and bounce, and what to buy for a child in Kota. October 16, 2026

A batter preparing to play a shot during a friendly cricket match

Gear and buying guides Buying your first cricket bat: a Kota buyer's guide How to buy your first cricket bat: English vs Kashmir willow, bat sizes by height, weight and pick-up, knocking in, plus gloves, balls and checks in the shop. October 16, 2026

An artificial-turf sports ground enclosed by nets under floodlights at dusk

Gear and buying guides Football boots for turf: how to choose the right soleplate Football boots for turf: FG, SG, AG, TF and indoor soles, which suits Kota's artificial turfs and grass grounds, fit, sizing, care and when to replace. October 15, 2026

Students playing a football match on a large grass field lined with trees

Gear and buying guides Football size by age: choosing a size 3, 4 or 5 ball Football size by age explained: when to use a size 3, 4 or 5 ball, futsal balls, match vs training balls, ball pressure and how to spot a poorly made football. October 15, 2026

Close-up of a green badminton racket head with white strings

Gear and buying guides How to choose a badminton racket: a beginner's buying guide How to choose a badminton racket as a beginner: weight classes, balance, shaft flex, grip size, strings and tension, buying for children and avoiding fakes. October 15, 2026

Two players in a rally at a table tennis table inside a large hall

Gear and buying guides How to choose a table tennis bat: a beginner's guide How to choose a table tennis bat: ready-made vs custom bats, blade speed, rubber types and sponge thickness, handle shapes, competition rules and care tips. October 15, 2026

Close-up of a green badminton racket head with white strings

Gear and buying guides Sports shops in Kota: how to choose a shop and buy the right kit Sports shops in Kota: types of shop, how to spot fake branded goods, checking MRP, bills and warranty, trying gear before buying, and your rights as a consumer. October 15, 2026

Two pairs of well-worn running shoes side by side on a wooden floor

Gear and buying guides How to choose sports shoes: a buying guide for players in Kota How to choose sports shoes that fit: running vs court vs cricket and football shoes, trying them on properly, buying for children and when to replace a pair. October 14, 2026

A white shuttlecock lying on a green badminton court

Gear and buying guides Buying sports gear in Kota: a practical guide How to buy sports gear in Kota: choosing rackets, shuttles, footballs, shoes, fitness kit and team jerseys, checking quality and avoiding fakes, sport by sport. October 14, 2026