Few games get people out of their chairs as quickly as beach tennis. The rules take about a minute to explain, the first rally starts immediately, and adults and children can play the same point, which is exactly what a company event needs.

The VINGA Miro set includes two rackets and two rubber balls in a cotton bag. The rackets measure 35 by 21 centimetres and are made from high quality FSC certified plywood, so the wood comes from responsibly managed forests and the frames have the stiffness needed for a clean return. The whole set packs down to 40 by 26 by 3 centimetres, light enough to carry to a beach, a park or a back garden. It is not intended for use in the water.

As a gift it suits summer and outdoor campaigns: family days, holiday season presents for employees with children, resort and campsite guest activities, sports club sponsorships and beach activations where branded rackets stay visible in use for hours at a time. Travel operators, sunscreen and beverage brands and sports retailers all use games like this to put their name into a leisure setting rather than an office.

The flat plywood face of each racket is a large, unobstructed branding area, and the cotton bag can carry a print as well. MerchRepublic handles the artwork, quotes bulk quantities for full campaigns and ships across the European Union.