Mantis: Play is Progress
Mantis was founded for the obsessed—the ones who show up early, stay late, and find joy in the process of getting better.
We are an independent tennis brand, built for those who see the sport not just as a game, but as a lifelong pursuit. From coaches shaping the next generation to amateurs grinding through late-night training, we exist to serve the heartbeat of the sport.
With roots in British engineering, we create precision-crafted racquets, balls, and gear—not for the mainstream, but for those who demand quality without compromise. More than equipment, Mantis is a community, championing mentorship, excellence, and inclusivity.
Because every serve, every rally, and every setback is part of something bigger.A game that never ends. A journey of progress.
A Different Kind of Tennis Brand
Tennis has long been defined by prestige, exclusivity, and sponsorship-driven marketing. But outside the spotlight of the Grand Slams, the real sport thrives—on park courts, in local clubs, and in quiet, determined moments between coach and player.
That’s where Mantis comes in.
Founded in London in 2000, Mantis was built on a singular belief: progress is the true essence of sport. We exist for the dedicated amateur, the club coach, and the athlete who finds beauty in the grind.
We craft high-performance racquets, balls, and gear that reflect our values—mentorship, inclusivity, and uncompromising quality. Unlike the brands that dominate the pro circuit, Mantis is rooted in craftsmanship, not marketing hype.
Committed amateurs
Every time you walk on court we want you to enjoy that game because you’re improving and having the right racket, balls, bags, grips is critical to our focus.
You probably won’t see Mantis sponsoring a Grand Slam winner but you will definitely see dedicated club coaches using Mantis balls, because that’s where our passion lives. On a floodlight court, in the middle of winter, working hard to improve our topspin second serve because come the summer when the club league starts up again we want to be winning Division C instead of finishing second.
Our products
Developed in the UK. Designed in New York. Made in the same factories of Taiwan, Thailand and China who’ve worked with the biggest brands for over 50 years.
The quality of our products, offered to you at affordable prices, is where our daily focus thrives. We’re committed amateurs just like you and we’ve obsessed over every minute aspect to ensure the performance of our products is worthy of the efforts we all give when on court.
Play is Progress
25 Years of Obsession
2025 heralds the rebirth of Mantis under a new ownership team but with the original founder still on board.
Based on our tried and tested range of tennis equipment, you’ll see a completely redesigned look to all our products but with the same playability and fair prices as have featured throughout the life of this cherished brand.
For us, helping you enjoy your Saturday morning doubles that bit more is what we live for.
