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Wilson Super Tour Pro Staff Backpack Bag

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The perfect backpack to carry your Pro Staff racquets and court essentials! 

Carry the essentials as you head to the courts with the  Wilson Pro Staff Super Tour Backpack . Just the right size, there is a racquet specific compartment that is padded and will hold 2 racquets. Then, a large main compartment holds the rest of your gear and has to padded flaps perfect to store a laptop or tablet. In front of that, there is one more pocket with venting which is ideal for carrying shoes or sweaty gear. On one side of the backpack there is a small pocket with Thermoguard lining which is perfect to keep snacks or drinks cold while the other side has another small pocket to keep those accessories easy to get to. 

• Dimensions: H20" x W14" x D10"
• Large main compartment with padded dividers within
• Padded racquet compartment holds 2 racquets without covers
• Vented pocket ideal for shoes or sweaty gear
• Side pocket with Thermogaurd to keep drinks and snacks cool
• Side accessory pocket for small accessories
• Padded backpack straps and back panel
• Quick grab handle on top
• Color: Black 

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Wilson Super Tour Back Pack Pro Staff Tennis Bag

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Marrying a design that pays tribute to the iconic Pro Staff franchise with top-tier functional performance, the Super Tour Pro Staff Collection is designed for tennis purists worldwide. This Pro Staff Backpack holds up to two rackets in a padded compartment with locking zippers for added security. Additional features include an additional compartment sporting a sleeve for laptops or tablets, a ventilated pocket for dirty shoes or clothing, and a side zip pocket lined with Thermoguard to keep water or snacks cool.

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• Padded compartment with locking zippers holds up to 2 rackets
• Additional compartment with padded laptop / tablet sleeve
• Ventilated pocket accommodates shoes or dirty clothing
• Side zip pocket lined with Thermoguard to keep water or snacks cool
• Zip side pocket for personal effects
• Adjustable sternum strap for convenient transportation
• Webbing loop for hanging

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Wilson Super Tour Pro Staff Backpack Review

The Pro Staff franchise presents its Super Tour backpack to add to the family of products that we’ve come to know and love from Wilson. The simplicity of the all-black design does not aim to stand out or catch your eye the way the Roger Federer DNA line might. Instead, the bag stands out with how practical and easy it is to carry from home to court. The bag can follow you to school or work before going to practice without requiring much storage space or raising the eyebrows that a 12-pack bag might do when it’s outside of the tennis sphere. 

The Wilson Super Tour Pro Staff Backpack is a nice compact product that has the room and compartments to store all your necessary equipment. The smooth black design will look fresh on your back without commanding attention.

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Specifications

Dimensions: 12”L x 9”W x 18.5”H Racket Capacity: 2 Rackets Compartments: 2 Main Compartments Pockets: 2 Side Pockets and 1 Front Ventilated Pocket

Storage Capacity

The Pro Staff backpack has enough space to store the necessities on your way to and from the court, as well as being practical to carry around with you in your off-court life. The bag’s racket compartment has space for two rackets to fit comfortably, and the padded back means that you won’t be feeling the frame of the rackets while you have the bag secured on your back.

The main storage compartment features a padded panel perfect for a laptop or tablet if you have to go to school or work before practice. Also in the main storage compartment is a smaller back pocket great for fitting some of your personal essentials. The compartment has sufficient space for balls, a change of clothes, and a few other accessories. 

The front of the bag is a large ventilated pocket perfect for storing your shoes and/or your clothes post-match. Keeping this pocket separate from the main compartment allows the unpleasant odor of your tennis gear to avoid the rest of your belongings. The ventilation also helps your gear breathe and reduce any mold build-up should you forget to air out your bag after practice.

Lastly, the bag has two exterior side pockets adding storage for some of your smaller items. One of these pockets has a thermal lining, great for keeping a water bottle or snacks cool while your bag sits on the side court. The other side pocket is not thermally lined but is a good spot for your wallet, keys, phone, or other personal items. 

As with all Wilson products, we can expect this bag to be well made from quality material that is built to last. This bag features a polyester shell fabric with a polyurethane coating that will keep your equipment safe and secure while in transit. The exterior design of the bag is a perfect complement to the Pro Staff rackets. As well, the backpack straps feature a red and yellow heritage nod to the Pro Staff line – a subtle but nice touch.

• Two-toned Red Canvas weave polyester with TPU coating shell material and White logo Screenprint on front

The zippers of the racket compartment lock in place once you’ve zipped them up to the handle of your rackets. There’s no need to worry about the compartment re-opening while it’s on your back and exposing your prized possessions.

The backpack has ample padding for maximum comfort as well as an adjustable sternum strap for added support. The bag can be hung from locker room hooks using the webbing loop atop the bag. 

Final Thoughts

The Wilson Super Tour Pro Staff Backpack is the perfect accompaniment to your Pro Staff rackets if you don’t need to carry more than two to the court. The storage compartments and pockets give you the space to carry the essentials with you wherever your day takes you. The padded laptop/tablet pocket is a great addition if you have to go to class or work before you can start trading groundstrokes. 

Having a dedicated, ventilated pocket is always a nice touch so that your sweaty gear can keep to itself and not mingle with the other contents of your bag. The thermal lining of the external side pocket is ideal for keeping a drink cold on a hot summer day. 

• 2-Racket compartment with locking zippers and an additional compartment with laptop and tablet sleeves
• Thermo guard zip compartment on side for water bottle
• Side zip pocket for personal effects
• Fleece-lined accessory pocket on front and shoe pocket on bottom

In sum, this bag is a great option for hauling your gear to practices or matches in a smooth, compact package. Being able to comfortably rest on your back and store your tennis essentials, the Wilson Super Tour Pro Staff Backpack is a premium backpack option, and a welcome addition to the already renowned Pro Staff line.

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Wilson Super Tour Pro Staff Tennis Backpack - Black

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Wilson Super Tour Pro Staff Tennis Backpack Black

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Marrying a design that pays tribute to the iconic Pro Staff franchise with top-tier functional performance, the Super Tour Pro Staff Collection is designed for tennis purists worldwide. This Pro Staff Backpack holds up to two rackets in a padded compartment with locking zippers for added security. Additional features include an additional compartment sporting a sleeve for laptops or tablets, a ventilated pocket for dirty shoes or clothing, and a side zip pocket lined with Thermoguard to keep water or snacks cool.

• Created Season 202006
• Sub-Department Racketbag
• Sub Department Racketbag
• Model Type Standard
• Bag Dimensions 12 x 9 x 18.5" / 30.5 x 23 x 47 cm
• Fabric Composition 95% Polyester / 5% PU
• Thermoguard Accessory Compartment Thermoguard lining helps protect snacks and smaller personal effects against extreme temperatures.
• Laptop Sleeve Interior sleeve designed to house and protect laptop, tablet or similar device.
• Partial Racket Compartment Compartment features locking zippers to enclose the racket head.
• Large Accessory Pocket Pocket serves up additional space for gear, equipment and personal storage.
• Small Accessory Pocket Pocket holds space for smaller personal effects and valuables.
• Ventilated Pocket Pocket allows sweaty clothes to breathe and air out during travel.
• Backpack Straps Adjustable, padded backpack straps for convenient carrying.
• Locking Zippers Zippers lock together to keep bag contents dry and prevent spills.
• Durable, finely woven polyester shell fabric with PU coating
• Padded compartment with locking zippers holds up to 2 rackets
• Additional compartment with padded laptop / tablet sleeve
• Ventilated pocket accommodates shoes or dirty clothing
• Side zip pocket lined with Thermoguard to keep water or snacks cool
• Zip side pocket for personal effects
• Adjustable sternum strap for convenient transportation
• Webbing loop for hanging
• Design complements Pro Staff v13 performance rackets

Wilson Super Tour Backpack Pro Staff Black WR8010801001

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Marrying a design that pays tribute to the iconic Pro Staff franchise with top-tier functional performance, the Super Tour Pro Staff Collection is designed for tennis purists worldwide. This Pro Staff Backpack holds up to two rackets in a padded compartment with locking zippers for added security. Additional features include an additional compartment sporting a sleeve for laptops or tablets, a ventilated pocket for dirty shoes or clothing, and a side zip pocket lined with Thermoguard to keep water or snacks cool.

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Super Tour Backpack Pro Staff Tennis Bag - Black

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Marrying a design that pays tribute to the iconic Pro Staff franchise with top-tier functional performance, the Super Tour Pro Staff Collection is designed for tennis purists worldwide. This Pro Staff Backpack holds up to two rackets in a padded compartment with locking zippers for added security. Additional features include an additional compartment sporting a sleeve for laptops or tablets, a ventilated pocket for dirty shoes or clothing, and a side zip pocket lined with Thermoguard to keep water or snacks cool.

• Padded compartment with locking zippers holds up to 2 rackets

• Additional compartment with padded laptop / tablet sleeve

• Ventilated pocket accommodates shoes or dirty clothing

• Side zip pocket lined with Thermoguard to keep water or snacks cool

• Zip side pocket for personal effects

• Adjustable sternum strap for convenient transportation

• Webbing loop for hanging

• Design complements Pro Staff v13 performance rackets

Bag Dimensions : 12 x 9 x 18.5" 30.5 x 23 x 47 cm

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Cultural life of Moscow city is various and rich! Operas, ballets, symphonic concerts... Russian composers have created some of the most beautiful classical music. Russian classical music is very popular in Moscow. It is performed in many beautiful historical venues. Do not forget to include a visit to a concert hall in your itinerary when you are planning your stay in Moscow! And do it in advance.

There are almost no restrictions on dress code in Russian theatres. Visitors may wear jeans and sports shoes, they may have a backpack with them. Only shorts are not allowed.

A typical feature of Russian theatre – visitors are bringing a lot of flowers which they present to their favorite performers after the show.

Here are some practical advices where to go and how to buy tickets.

The Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre is the oldest, the most famous and popular opera and ballet theatre in Russia. The word “Bolshoi” means “big” in Russian. You can buy a ticket online in advance, 2-3 months before the date of performance on the official website . Prices for famous ballets are high: 6-8 thousand rubles for a seat in stalls. Tickets to operas are cheaper: you can get a good seat for 4-5 thousand rubles. Tickets are cheaper for daytime performances and performances on the New Stage. The New Stage is situated in the light-green building to the left of the Bolshoi's main building. The quality of operas and ballets shown on the New Stage is excellent too. However, you should pay attention that many seats of the Bolshoi’s Old and New Stages have limited visibility . If you want to see the Bolshoi’s Old Stage but all tickets are sold out, you can order a tour of the theatre. You can book such a tour on the official website.

If you want, following Russian tradition, to give flowers to the performers at the end of the show, in the Bolshoi flowers should be presented via special staff who collects these flowers in advance.

In August the Bolshoi is closed.

The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre

This theatre is noteworthy. On one hand, it offers brilliant classical opera and ballet performances. On the other hand, it is an experimental venue for modern artists. You can check the program and buy tickets online here http://stanmus.com/ . If you are opera lover, get a ticket to see superstar Hibla Gerzmava . The theatre has a very beautiful historic building and a stage with a good view from every seat. Tickets are twice cheaper than in the Bolshoi.

The Novaya Opera

“Novaya” means “New” in Russian. This opera house was founded in 1991 by a famous conductor Eugene Kolobov. Its repertoire has several directions: Russian and Western classics, original shows and divertissements, and operas of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is very popular with Muscovites for excellent quality of performances, a comfortable hall, a beautiful Art Nouveau building and a historic park Hermitage, which is situated right next to it. You can buy tickets online here http://www.novayaopera.ru/en .

Galina Vishnevskaya Opera Center

The Opera Center has become one of the best theatrical venues in Moscow. It was founded in 2002 by great diva Galina Vishnevskaya. Nowadays its artistic director is Olga Rostropovich, daughter of Galina Vishnevskaya and her husband Mstislav Rostropovich, great cellist and conductor. Not only best young opera singers perform here, but also world music stars do; chamber and symphonic concerts, theatrical productions and musical festivals take place here. You can see what is on the program here http://opera-centre.ru/theatre . Unfortunately “booking tickets online” is available in Russian only. If you need help, you can contact us at and we can book a ticket for you. 

Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and The Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory

These are two major concert halls for symphonic music in Moscow. Both feature excellent acoustics, impressive interior, various repertoire and best performers. You can check the program here http://meloman.ru/calendar/ . You need just to switch to English. Booking tickets online is available only for owners of Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian phone numbers. If you need help, you can contact us and we can book a ticket for you. 

Moscow International Performing Arts Center (MIPAC)

This modern and elegant concert hall houses performances of national and foreign symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, solo instrumentalists, opera singers, ballet dancers, theatre companies, jazz bands, variety and traditional ensembles. Actually, it has three concert halls placed on three different levels and having separate entrances. The President of MIPAC is People’s Artist of the USSR Vladimir Spivakov, conductor of “Virtuosy Moskvy” orchestra. You can see pictures of the concert halls here http://www.mmdm.ru/en/content/halls . The program is impressive in its variety but is not translated into English. You can contact us at and we can find a performance for you.

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Moscow-City: 7 surprising facts about the Russian capital’s business center

1. Guinness World Record in highlining

The record was set in 2019 by a team of seven athletes from Russia, Germany, France and Canada. They did it on September 8, on which the ‘Moscow-City Day’ is celebrated. The cord was stretched at the height of 350 m between the ‘OKO’ (“Eye”) and ‘Neva Towers’ skyscrapers. The distance between them is 245 m. The first of the athletes to cross was Friede Kuhne from Germany. The athletes didn't just walk, but also performed some daredevil tricks. Their record is 103 meters higher than the previous one set in Mexico City in December 2016.

2. Domination of Europe's top-10 highest skyscrapers

7 out of 10 Europe’s highest skyscrapers are located in Moscow-City. Earlier, the  ‘Federation Tower’ complex’s ‘Vostok’ (“East”) skyscraper was the considered the tallest in Europe.

Left to right: the lower of the ‘Neva Towers’ (296 m), Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt (300 m), Gorod Stolits (“City of Capitals”) Moscow tower (302 m), Eurasia tower (309 m), The Shard’ skyscraper in London (310 m), Mercury City Tower (339 m), Neva Towers (345 m).

However, in 2018, the construction of the 462 meter tall ‘Lakhta Center’ in Saint-Petersburg was completed, pushing ‘Vostok’ (374 m) into 2nd place. The 3rd place is taken by OKO’s southern tower (354 m).

3. The unrealized ‘Rossiya’ tower

If all the building plans of Moscow-City were realized, the ‘Lakhta Center’ in St. Petersburg wouldn't have a chance to be Europe's highest skyscraper. Boris Tkhor, the architect who designed the concept of Moscow-City, had planned for the ‘Rossiya’ tower to be the tallest. In his project, it was a 600 meter tall golden cylindrical skyscraper ending with a spire that was inspired by traditional Russian bell towers. Then, the project was reinvented by famous British architect Sir Norman Foster. He had designed ‘Rossiya’ as a pyramid ending with a spire. The skyscraper itself would have been 612 meters tall, and the height including the spire would have reached 744,5 meters (for comparison, the ‘Burj Khalifa’ in Dubai, UAE, would have been just 83,5 meters taller). Unfortunately, the investors faced a lot of economic problems, due to the 2008 financial crisis, so the ‘Rossiya’ skyscraper was never built. A shopping mall and the ‘Neva Towers’ complex was constructed at its place in 2019.

4. Changed appearance of ‘Federation Tower’

In its first project, the ‘Federation Tower’ was designed to resemble a ship with a mast and two sails. The mast was to be represented by a tall glass spire with passages between the towers. It was planned to make a high-speed lift in it. The top of the spire was going to be turned into an observation deck. But the ship lost its mast in the middle of its construction. Experts at the Moscow-city Museum based in the ‘Imperia’ (“Empire”) tower say, that the construction of the spire was stopped, firstly, due to fire safety reasons and secondly, because it posed a threat to helicopter flights – the flickering glass of the spire could potentially blind the pilots. So, the half-built construction was disassembled. However, an observation deck was opened in the ‘Vostok’ tower.

5. Open windows of ‘Federation Tower’

We all know that the windows of the upper floors in different buildings don’t usually open. Experts say that it’s not actually for people’s safety. Falling from a big height is likely to be fatal in any building. The actual reason is the ventilation system. In a skyscraper, it’s managed with a mechanical system, and the building has its own climate. But in the ‘Zapad’ (“West”) tower of the ‘Federation Tower’ complex, the windows can open. The 62nd and last floor of the tower are taken up by a restaurant called ‘Sixty’. There, the windows are equipped with a special hydraulic system. They open for a short period of time accompanied by classical music, so the guests can take breathtaking photos of Moscow.

6. Broken glass units of ‘Federation Tower’

The guests of the ‘Sixty’ restaurant at the top of the ‘Zapad’ tower can be surprised to see cracked glass window panes. It is particularly strange, if we take into consideration the special type of this glass. It is extremely solid and can’t be broken once installed. For example, during experiments people threw all sorts of heavy items at the windows, but the glass wouldn’t break. The broken glass units of ‘Zapad’ were already damaged during shipment . As each of them is curved in its own way to make the tower’s curvature smooth, making a new set of window panes and bringing them to Russia was deemed too expensive . Moreover, the investors had financial problems (again, due to the 2008 financial crisis), so the ‘Vostok’ tower even stood unfinished for several years. Eventually, the cracked window panes were installed in their place.

7. The highest restaurant in Europe

‘Birds’, another restaurant in Moscow-City, is remarkable for its location. It was opened at the end of 2019 on the 84th floor of the ‘OKO’ complex’s southern tower. Guests at the restaurant can enjoy an amazing panoramic view at a height of 336 meters. On January 28, the experts of ‘Kniga Recordov Rossii’ (“Russian Records Book”) declared ‘Birds’ the highest restaurant in Europe, a step toward an application for a Guinness World Record.

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