The Region’s Pro Shop: Why JG Rackets at The Cube is Your Racket Sports Home
Whether you’re stepping onto the tennis court, gearing up for an intense squash battle, smashing winners in badminton, or joining the booming padel and pickleball scenes, one thing is certain: the right gear, proper string setup, and expert advice make all the difference to your game.
Welcome to JG Rackets—proudly serving as The Region’s Pro Shop right here at The Cube in Richmond.
1. The Ultimate Location: Less Than 1km From Every Court
Convenience matters when you need a quick restyle, a fresh can of balls, or a test hit with the latest frame before your weekend match.
Our modern, purpose-built showroom at The Cube features safe, easy off-road parking and sits less than 1 km from Richmond's premier tennis (Richmond Tennis Club, squash (Waimea Squash Club) , badminton (Nelson Badminton Centre), pickleball (Badminton centre, Saxton and Richmond Tennis Club), and padel (the mighty Padel Centre) facilities.
Extensive Demo Fleets & Dedicated Padel Centre Store
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Try Before You Buy at The Cube: We house a comprehensive demo fleet across Tennis, Squash,Padel and Pickleball, allowing you to test frames on court before making an investment.
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On-Site at the Padel Centre: In addition to our flagship Cube showroom, we run a dedicated retail presence directly inside the Padel Centre, stocking over 40 racket models alongside a full padel demo lineup.
2. Built Around Your Schedule: 6 Days, Free Delivery & After-Hours Access
We know court schedules don’t always fit into standard retail hours. We’ve designed our service to be as flexible as possible
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Open 6 Days a Week: Pop in throughout the week and on Saturdays for fittings, gear advice, and regrips. Monday to Thursday 9-4, Friday 9-3, Saturday 10-2 and by appointment nay day anytime!)
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Free Local Pickup & Delivery: We offer complimentary pickup and drop-off service across the greater Nelson/Tasman area to keep your rackets match-ready without the hassle.
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24/7 After-Hours Lockbox: Drop off a broken string or collect your freshly strung frame at any time of day or night with our secure on-site lockbox.
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Individual After-Hours Appointments: Need a one-on-one consultation, custom fitting, or spec-matching session outside regular shop hours? We are happy to meet by appointment to fit your timetable
3. Tour-Level Precision: Don't Trust the "At-Home Cowboys"
Your racket is only as good as the string job inside it. Do not trust your precious racket to a home stringer with a cheap, outdated machine. We see far too many local players suffering from arm pain or poor performance because they were sold the wrong string type (and generally overcharged) or tension by amateur stringers, not to mention the structural damage caused to rackets by inferior machines with poor frame support.
At JG Rackets, we do it the right way:
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No Inferior Machines (Only Electronic Constant Pull): Manual or drop-weight machines often lack proper multi-point frame support, which can severely warp and damage your racket under tension. We string exclusively on state-of-the-art Wilson and brand-new Tecnifibre electronic constant-pull machines, ensuring exact tension accuracy and zero frame distortion.
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The Right String for Your Game: The "at-home cowboys" usually only carry a very poor range of three or four basic strings. We stock a massive variety of premium strings to match your specific play style—whether you need spin, power, or arm-friendly comfort.
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The Heritage: Backed by 35+ years of experience and a track record of stringing on the ATP Tour for four World No. 1 players, we bring tour-level consistency to every local club player.
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Diagnostic Spec Matching: Using advanced Head diagnostic technology, we accurately measure static weight, balance, and swing weight to match duplicate frames down to the exact gram.
4. Consumables, Next-Gen Tech
We are continuously expanding our range to keep local players and clubs fully equipped:
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Consumables & Club Bulk Supply: High-turnover essentials—from single tins of balls and performance overgrips to bulk ball cartons and full string reels for coaches and clubs.
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Smart Ball Machines: Revolutionizing solo practice with next-generation AI ball machines, including Pusun and 2 more exciting brands to come this summer!
Drop in and See Us
Next time you’re heading to training, need a fast restring, or want to demo the latest frame, visit The Region's Pro Shop.
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Main Showroom: The Cube, Richmond (Ample safe off-road parking)
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Padel Retail: On-site at the Padel Centre - Coman Drive (40+ models in stock)
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Hours: Open 6 Days a Week (Individual after-hours appointments & 24/7 drop-off lockbox available)
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Online Store: (Free NZ shipping over $99)
JG Rackets — Dedicated to your game, right in the heart of the region.