Gannon Sports
Your go-to for top-tier sports gear and world-class racket stringing in Edinburgh!
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If you're in Edinburgh and passionate about racket sports or looking to kit yourself out for fitness, you've got to check out Gannon Sports on Colinton Road, right within the Craiglockhart Leisure Centre complex. These guys are seriously knowledgeable, especially their racquet department, which offers expert advice and a 'world-class' stringing service – a real hidden gem for tennis, badminton, pickleball, and squash players. You'll find everything from the latest rackets and footwear from top brands like Head, Wilson, and Babolat to gear for running, rugby, and hockey. Plus, it's super convenient with parking and wheelchair accessibility!
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Gannon Sports is Scotland's leading sports retailer with stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, North Berwick, and Gullane. They cover a wide range of sports including tennis, badminton, running, fitness, rugby, and hockey, offering fast shipping across the UK. Their racquet department provides expert advice and a world-class racket stringing service.
Badminton
Gannon Sports offers badminton equipment and provides a world-class racket stringing service for badminton and other racquet sports.
Pickleball
Gannon Sports offers pickleball equipment, including the Head Boom Team EX Pickleball Paddle.
Squash
Squash racket stringing services are available at this venue, which is located within a building that includes a gym and sports halls, and is part of Edinburgh Leisure.
Full Description
Gannon Sports is a sports retailer located at 177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ, United Kingdom. They have additional sport stores in Glasgow, North Berwick & Gullane, positioning them as Scotland's leading sport retailer. The store covers a wide range of sports including tennis, badminton, running, fitness, rugby, and hockey. They offer fast shipping across the UK. Their racquet department provides expert advice and a world-class racket stringing service, which is highlighted by customer reviews, with one reviewer specifically praising Steve, the stringer, for his helpfulness and knowledge with squash rackets. Gannon Sports also offers a price match promise. Featured products include the Head Boom MP Neon Tennis Racket (2025) for £188.99, Wilson Ultra V5 Tour Backpack for £63.00, Babolat Jet Tere 2 Ladies Tennis Shoe for £80.00, and the Head Boom Team EX Pickleball Paddle (2024) for £90.00. Popular brands available include Adidas, Babolat, Berghaus, Canterbury, Head, K-Swiss, New Balance, Ronhill, Victor, and Wilson. The store is wheelchair accessible and has parking available. It operates Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, remaining closed on Sundays. The contact number is +447733108536 and their official website is http://www.gannonsports.co.uk/. Gannon Sports has a user rating of 4.6 based on 23 reviews. An EV charging station operated by POD Point (UK) is available at the Craiglockhart Leisure Centre site, where Gannon Sports is located, at 177 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh. This charging unit has 7 points, all Type 2 (Socket Only) with 7 kW power, and operates on an AC (Single-Phase) current at 230V and 32 amps. The usage cost has a complicated tariff structure, including £0.45/kWh and £0.75/kWh. It is a public charging unit with membership required for use, and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.