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Choosing the right children’s tennis racket for your child is essential for them to thrive in the sport. The racket is the most important part of a tennis player’s kit, so choosing the right racket is something to think about. If your child has decided to take up tennis or simply needs a new racket, follow our guide to find out which size tennis racket to choose for your son or daughter. To make this choice easier and to select a racket that will allow your child to shine on the court, you will need to know two important pieces of information: your child’s height and his or her level of tennis play.
JUNIOR TENNIS RACKET SIZES
The first criterion to take into account when choosing a junior tennis racket is the size of your child. A racket that is too big will be a real hindrance to progress and a racket that is too small will lack power. In both cases, it could discourage your child and take away his or her enjoyment of the game. To help your future champion flourish on the tennis court, follow the chart below to find the right size junior racket for your child.
| Child's height | Age | Racket |
|---|---|---|
| 80 to 89 cm | 2 to 3 years old | 17 inches |
| 89 to100 cm | 3 to 4 years old | 19 inches |
| 101 to112 cm | 4 to 6 years old | 21 inches |
| 113 to 125 cm | 6 to 8 years old | 23 inches |
| 126 to 140 cm | 8 to 10 years old | 25 inches |
| 141 to 165 cm | 10 to 12 years old | 26 inches |
If your child’s height does not match the age indicated in the second column, which may be the case if he or she is shorter or taller than the average child of his or her age, look for the racket that matches your child’s height without taking the age into account. A tennis racket that is the right size will provide more comfort and will make it easier for your child to progress and, most importantly, to have fun playing tennis.
Choosing the right tennis racket for your child is a crucial step in protecting your child. A racket that is too big or too heavy can pose risks to your child, such as injury, slowed progress or poor learning.
YOUR CHILD’S LEVEL OF PLAY
After the size of your child, the level of play of your child is also very important when choosing a junior racket. A child with several years of tennis experience will not choose the same type of racket as a child of the same age and size who has never played tennis in his or her life. A child’s level of play can be separated into two distinct categories:
BEGINNER
Your child is just starting out in tennis and will need manoeuvrability to make it easier to learn tennis strokes. The racket will need to be durable in order to withstand the blows and shocks it will receive. You should therefore look for an aluminium racket. These rackets are offered at attractive and affordable prices.
CONFIRMED AND EXPERT
Your child has the technical basics of tennis and participates in tournaments, so he or she needs a quality racket that will allow him or her to progress. Choose a graphite racket that will give your child the power, forgiveness and comfort they need.
JUNIOR TENNIS RACKETS BY BRAND
BABOLAT JUNIOR TENNIS RACKETS
The French brand offers three ranges for junior beginners, intermediates and competitors. In the competition range, you will find the Pure Aero, Pure Drive and Pure Strike in junior versions in sizes 25 and 26. They are made of 100% graphite. The intermediate range is made up of the Drive, Strike and Aero models in composite graphite from size 23 to 26. Finally, for young beginners, you will find the Ballfighter, Nadal and B’Fly ranges which are made of aluminium.
HEAD JUNIOR TENNIS RACKETS
Head also offers three juniors for every type of young player. A 100% graphite competitive range with the Extreme and Gravity, an intermediate range with the IG Speed, Radical and Gravity composite graphite rackets ranging from size 19 to 26, and then the beginner rackets with the Coco and Novak which range from size 17 to 25.
TECNIFIBRE JUNIOR TENNIS RACKET
Tecnifibre has simplified its range of junior rackets by renaming its beginner rackets “Bullit”. They are available from size 17 to 25. The T-Fight range is available in Team version for graphite/aluminium rackets and Tour for full graphite competition rackets.
WILSON JUNIOR TENNIS RACKET
Wilson divides its children’s rackets into two ranges, performance and beginner. The performance range includes junior rackets with the same name as the adult range (Ultra, Blade, Clash and Pro Staff) and is aimed at young competitors. The beginners rackets are named after Federer to allow the younger players to identify with the Swiss champion.
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