RACQUET RECOMMENDATIONS
Starter Racquets (Children)
For children just beginning to play tennis, all major racquet manufacturers offer a line of starter racquets. Starter racquets are lightweight, inexpensive, and come in several different lengths. Expect to pay between $15.00 and $30.00 depending on the racquet. I would recommend one with a wider frame ¾ of an inch or more for better stability.
Graphite/Composite Racquets
A graphite/composite racquet is superior to an aluminum starter racquet and should be purchased once your child can start hitting the ball back and forth over the net. Graphite/composite frames are usually double the price of a starter racquet, but the materials these frames are made of will add power and pop on all of their shots. Expect to pay between $50.00 and $125.00 for a graphite/composite frame.
Graphite/Composite racquets can be difficult to find in smaller length version frames, but children can adjust by choking up on the grip.
10 & Under Tennis Racquet Size Recommendations
Racquet Length: Child’s Age: Child’s Height:
19” 4 years & up 35”-39”
21” 6 years & up 40”-44”
23” 8 years & up 45”49”
25” 10 years & up 50”-55”
26” or 27” 11 years and up
Junior Racquets come in one grip size only, so do not worry about selecting a grip size when buying a racquet.