Top Sporting Goods Stores In Las Vegas

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 16, 2014 7:00 am EST

Las Vegas is a mecca for everything outdoors. With its temperate climate and diverse landscapes, the valley is home to some of the best rock climbing, biking and golfing in the world. But buying sporting goods on the internet can be a hit or a miss. The best way to get your hands on the right gear you need for your outdoor activities is to see it in person. Next time you're in the market for sporting goods, check out one of these local sport shops.

McGhie's
4035 S. Fort Apache Road
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 252-8077
www.mcghies.com

McGhie's is a family-owned sports store that has been in Las Vegas since 1964. What began as a small ski apparel store is now a bustling local chain that sells everything related to skiing, biking and snowboarding. The company has three locations around Las Vegas and also rents equipment and offers guided bicycle tours. McGhie's has an extensive bicycle department offering repairs, fittings and bike rides along with a full-service ski and snowboard service department.

The Jock Shop
5785 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 871-4910
www.jockshopssports.com

The Jock Shop has been a competitive sports staple in Las Vegas for more than 25 years. If you need personalized uniforms for football, basketball, baseball or soccer, The Jock Shop is the place to go. From headbands to socks, it has you covered from head to toe. The shop also sells a range of football helmets in every color and size. Get your letterman (or woman) a customized jacket from The Jock Shop's in-house embroidery facility.

Sportco Sporting Goods
2580 E. Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 739-9750
www.sportcolv.com

Sportco is a family owned and operated sports equipment and uniform store located near McCarran Airport. Since 1989, Sportco has been supplying athletes of all ages with custom uniforms, equipment and apparel. With a 3,000-square-foot showroom and a 4,100-square-foot production facility, Sportco has the size and the ability to supply what your team needs. Sportco focuses on baseball, soccer, football and softball for youth sports, high school and adult recreational leagues.

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Tucker's Tennis
10740 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 105
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 912-2000
www.tuckerstennis.com

Tucker's Tennis is the only locally owned and operated sports store dedicated exclusively to tennis. Tucker's carries apparel, shoes, racquets and accessories for men, women and children. Brands carried include Babolat, Wilson, Head, Asics, New Balance, Lucky in Love for Women and Girls and K-Swiss. Tucker's Tennis is also the place to get your hands on KT Tape, a kinesiology tape made for treating and preventing injuries.

Las Vegas Golf & Tennis
4711 Dean Martin Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 892-9999
www.lvgolf.com

If you're one of the thousands of residents in Las Vegas that spends time on a golf course, you might want to take a trip to Las Vegas Golf & Tennis. Established in 1974, Las Vegas Golf & Tennis opened to supply Vegas' need for a place to locally purchase golf and tennis equipment. The company has two locations, each staffed with experienced professionals to help guests find equipment suited to their level of play. The newest superstore location has over 18,000 square feet of equipment and apparel, club repair and racquet restringing services.

Christa Emmer is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in broadcast journalism. She has experience as a news writer, editor and producer in television news. Christa has been a Las Vegas resident for more than 20 years. Follow her on twitter @ChristaEmmer. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.