Demo Service


In-Store Demo Service Terms & Conditions

Available starting May 22, 2021

  • Test 2 racquets for 5 days
  • $10 per demo session
  • Demo fees applied to racquet purchase (In-store service only)

Apply up to a maximum of $30 credit in demo fees towards a purchase of a new racquet (within 60 days from first demo date, not applicable to online demo service fees).

Each customer must provide a credit card authorization of $200 for each frame, cash or debit deposit for the full amount of the racquet including stringing for each demo.

$3 non-refundable fee will be charged to your account per day late. (this fee does not go towards $30 credit for purchase of a racquet).

Customers must sign and agree to the demo program before each demo period.

Demo availability is on first-come, first- serve basis.

Racquets must be returned in the same condition they were loaned.

If the racquet(s) are not returned after 14 days, the full price for each racquet will be charged to your account. This charge is non-refundable.

All demos must be strung by Merchant of Tennis only. Do not remove broken strings from demo racquet, otherwise you will be charged for a re-stringing. 

Customers will not be charged for broken strings that occur during the demo period (unless the broken strings are removed from the racquet).

Merchant of Tennis reserves the right to refuse our demo service at any time.

Further conditions may apply. Ask in-store staff for more details.


Online Demo Service Terms & Conditions

You may demo up to 2 racquets at a time.

By using our Online Demo Service, you agree to the terms & conditions.

Online Demo Service is currently available to Canadian customers only.

How much does it cost?

The cost that you will incur to demo up to two racquets online is a $25 Demo Service Fee

  • The Online Demo Service Fee is non-refundable
  • The Online Demo Service Fee does not contribute to Free Shipping minimum threshold
  • The Online Demo Service Fee cannot be applied as purchase credits

How long does it take to get the demos & how long can I keep them?

Demos are shipped during regular business hours and can take anywhere from 1-14 business days to arrive depending on your location and the shipping service you select during checkout. You can keep the racquets for up to 7 days from the day that you receive them. The racquets must be dropped off at a Canada Post location on the 7th day from when you received them 

How do I return demos to Merchant of Tennis?

We will provide you with a pre-paid Canada Post return label that you place over the existing label on the box that you receive the demo racquets in. Take the racquets to any staffed Canada Post shipping station. Click here to find the closest Canada Post station. You will not be charged any additional fees when you return the demos through Canada Post with the pre-paid return label.

What if I forget to return them?

We want as many people as possible to have a chance to demo these racquets, so it’s important that they are returned to us on time. If you ship them late, there is a late fee of $3.00 per racquet per day. If you are more than 7 days late and we are unable to reach you, we will charge you full price of the strung racquets.

What do I do if I break a string?

If you break a string while you have a demo please do not re-string it. Please simply ship the racquet back to us using the method above. You will not be charged for breaking a string (unless the broken strings are removed from the racquet).

Can I re-string the demo?

All demos must be strung by Merchant of Tennis only. Do not remove broken strings from demo racquet, otherwise you will be charged for a re-stringing. 

What happens if I damage the racquet?

Racquets must be returned in the same condition as they were loaned. If the frame of racquet is damaged during the demo period, the customer must pay to replace the frame.

Can I put a demo on hold?

Demos cannot be put on hold, they are made available on a first come first serve basis.

Can I pay with PayPal?

We are unable to accept payment for demo racquets via PayPal. If you proceed with the checkout via PayPal you will be contacted by our Customer Service department and will be asked to provide credit card information along with government issued photo ID.

Can I pick up Online Demos In-store?

Store pickup options are not available for online orders containing demos. Please visit one of our store locations to use the in-store demo services.

How do I begin?

Click “Demo this racquet” on a racquet's product page, or view our currently available demos from the list below.


Current List of Demo Racquets Available Online

Babolat EVO Aero
Babolat Pure Aero 2023 - Currently Out Of Stock
Babolat Pure Aero 98 2023
Babolat Pure Aero Lite 2023
Babolat Pure Aero Team 2023
Babolat Pure Drive 2021 - Currently Out Of Stock
Babolat Pure Drive 98 2023
Babolat Pure Drive Lite 2021
Babolat Pure Drive Plus 2021 - Currently Out Of Stock
Babolat Pure Drive Team 2021 - Currently Out Of Stock
Babolat Pure Drive VS - 2 Pack
Babolat Pure Strike 100 2024 - Currently Out Of Stock
Babolat Pure Strike 97 2024
Babolat Pure Strike 98 16/19 2024 - Currently Out Of Stock
Babolat Pure Strike 98 18/20 2024 - Currently Out Of Stock
Babolat Pure Strike Team 2024
Dunlop CX 200 2024
Dunlop CX 200 Tour 16x19 2024
Dunlop CX 200 Tour 18x20 2024 - Currently Out Of Stock
Dunlop CX 400 2024
Dunlop CX 400 Tour 2024 - Currently Out Of Stock
Dunlop FX 500 2023 - Currently Out Of Stock
Dunlop FX 500 Tour 2023
Dunlop FX 700 - Currently Out Of Stock
Dunlop FX 700 2023
Dunlop SX 300 2022
Dunlop SX 300 Lite 2022 - Currently Out Of Stock
Dunlop SX 300 LS 2022
Dunlop SX 300 Tour 2022
Dunlop SX 600 2022
Head Boom MP 2024
Head Boom MP 2024 - Alternate
Head Boom MP L 2024
Head Boom Pro 2024
Head Boom Team 2024
Head Boom Team L 2024 - Alternate
Head Extreme Pro 2024
Head Gravity MP 2023
Head Gravity Pro 2023
Head Gravity Team 2023
Head Instinct MP 2022
Head Instinct PWR 110 2022
Head Instinct PWR 115 2022
Head Instinct Team L 2022
Head Prestige MP 2021 - Currently Out Of Stock
Head Prestige MP L 2023
Head Prestige Pro 2023
Head Prestige Tour 2021 - Currently Out Of Stock
Head Prestige Tour 2023
Head Radical MP 2021 - Currently Out Of Stock
Head Radical MP 2023
Head Radical Pro 2021 - Currently Out Of Stock
Head Radical Pro 2023
Head Radical Team 2023
Head Speed MP 2022 - Currently Out Of Stock
Head Speed MP 2024 - Currently Out Of Stock
Head Speed Pro 2022 - Currently Out Of Stock
Head Speed Pro 2024
Head Speed Team 2024
Prince Legacy 110
Prince O3 Ripstick 100 300g
Wilson Blade 100 v9
Wilson Blade 100L v9
Wilson Blade 100UL v9
Wilson Blade 104 v9
Wilson Blade 98 16x19 v9
Wilson Blade 98 18x20 v9
Wilson Burn 100LS v5
Wilson Burn 100ULS v5
Wilson Clash 100 Pro v2
Wilson Clash 100 v2
Wilson Clash 100L v2
Wilson Clash 100UL v2
Wilson Clash 108 v2
Wilson Clash 98 v2
Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14 - Currently Out Of Stock
Wilson Pro Staff 97UL v14
Wilson Pro Staff X v14
Wilson RF 01
Wilson RF 01 Future
Wilson RF 01 Pro
Wilson Shift 99 Pro v1 - Currently Out Of Stock
Wilson Shift 99 v1 - Currently Out Of Stock
Wilson Shift 99L v1 - Currently Out Of Stock
Wilson Ultra 100 v4
Wilson Ultra 100L v4
Wilson Ultra 100UL v4
Wilson Ultra 108 v4
Yonex EZONE 100 7th gen. - Currently Out Of Stock
Yonex EZONE 100L 7th gen.
Yonex EZONE 100SL 7th gen.
Yonex EZONE 98 7th gen.
Yonex EZONE 98 Tour 7th gen.
Yonex EZONE 98L 7th gen.
Yonex Percept 100L
Yonex Percept 97
Yonex Percept 97D
Yonex Percept 97H
Yonex Percept 97L
Yonex VCORE 100 7th gen. - Currently Out Of Stock
Yonex VCORE 100L 7th gen. - Currently Out Of Stock
Yonex VCORE 95 7th gen.
Yonex VCORE 98 7th gen. - Currently Out Of Stock
Yonex VCORE 98L 7th gen. - Currently Out Of Stock