Good plan. Fenders only get in the way docking in a tight spot. They bind, roll up, or bounce you back away from the dock.
My favorite dock fendering is old-fashioned fire hose. Even better if you can attach it like a sideways "S" pattern; screw in a spot, then bunch it up to stick out a bit before screwing in the next spot.
But of course the marine stores are full of other, albeit pricier, options. The goal is to avoid scratching or other damage while docking, so in many places a strip with a "P" shaped profile works great. You can spend even more and get the little wheels for the corner of the dock or finger if you tend to use that as a pivot point.
What I don't like to see is a row of regular fenders or balls. I already mentioned the "bounce" factor, but they'll also get marine growth on them which can leave marks or scratches on the boat.
That's all just one person's opinion. You might want to walk the docks and see what works for others in your marina.
