18 Best Rafael Nadal Gifts for Rafa Fans and Players

For a young player who wants to hit like Rafa, the Pure Aero is the racquet family he made famous. This 26-inch junior version is sized for roughly 9 to 12 year olds and built for spin, so those looping forehands come naturally.

Players who idolize Nadal want spin, and RPM Blast is Babolat's best-known topspin string. A set of this in the bag is a practical, affordable gift that a serious player will notice on the first restring.

Twelve of the thin, tacky Babolat overgrips that touring pros have used for decades. Anyone who plays weekly goes through overgrips fast, so this pack lasts a season and gets used every match.

A small upgrade that every player appreciates: three dampeners that lock into the strings and soak up the ping off stiff poly strings like RPM Blast. Ideal as a stocking stuffer for a Rafa fan who plays.

Fresh balls are a gift no tennis player refuses. These Extra Duty balls hold up on hard courts, which is where most of us play even if Rafa's heart was on clay.

Rafa preferred a headband, but for a player grinding out baseline rallies in the summer sun, a light mesh visor is the smarter choice. This adidas one wicks sweat and barely feels like it is there.

A relaxed vintage tennis tee for the fan who wants to wear their love of the sport off court. Pair it with one of the books below for an easy birthday gift.

Long clay-court rallies are hard on feet. Six pairs of cushioned, moisture-wicking crew socks are the gift a regular player will use most, even if it is the least glamorous on the list.

A headband and two wristbands in white terry: the kit every young fan wanted to wear after watching Rafa. It works on court, at the gym or as part of a costume for a final-day watch party.

Rafa wore Nike for his whole career, and a wide headband was part of his look from the start. This Dri-FIT one keeps sweat and hair out of the eyes and gives any player that instant Nadal silhouette.

The most Rafa gift on this list. This is Babolat's Pure Aero Rafa edition backpack, the navy, yellow and pink colorway from his signature line, and it holds three racquets plus shoes, balls and a laptop. A club player will carry it to every match.

Rafa famously spent hours drilling with his uncle Toni. This rebound trainer lets a fan groove strokes alone in a driveway or park when no hitting partner is around, which makes it great for kids.

Keeps an open can of balls bouncing for weeks instead of days. A clever, practical gift for the weekly player who hates hitting with dead balls.

A small racquet-and-ball charm for a fan's keys or tennis bag. It is a great add-on to a card or stocking for a Rafa fan, and it costs less than a can of balls.

Written by a fan for fans, this little book of verses walks through Rafa's matches, rivalries and refusal to give up. It is light and sweet, and an inexpensive add-on for someone who followed his whole career.

The story of the 2008 Wimbledon final, when Nadal beat Federer in near darkness after almost five hours. Jon Wertheim tells it point by point, with the background of both players woven through. Every Rafa fan should own it.

Fourteen French Open titles made the red clay of Roland Garros Rafa's home. This minimal terracotta court print is a quiet tribute that looks good in an office or living room, not just a teenager's bedroom.

For the Rafa fan who has to wear a suit to the office or a wedding. Small silver racquets on the cuffs are a subtle nod to their favorite sport, and they arrive in a gift box.