Kids’ Tennis Racquet Buying Guide
Whether you’re child is new to the game of tennis, or you are considering a new racquet for your child, finding the best tennis racquet for kids, both beginners and advancing players, can be a daunting task. That’s why we have assembled this guide to assist you in selecting the proper tennis racquet for your child.
To get started, there are two key items to consider when shopping for a junior version of a tennis racquet for your child.
1. Find your kid’s tennis racquet size.
2. Determine your price range based on your child’s interest in tennis.
What Size Tennis Racquet Do I Need for My Child?
Trying to determine what size tennis racquet should I buy for my child isn’t as confusing as you might think. The tennis racquet size for a child is entirely dependent on their height.
The height chart below is a perfect way to determine what size to buy. For example, if a child is 3 feet 3 inches tall, they should play with one 21 inches long. If they are 4 feet 4 inches tall, she should play with one 23 inches in length.
Having the correct length makes a significant difference in how your child will experience success. A racquet that is too long will be cumbersome and difficult to swing. Experts note that one of the best ways to determine a young player’s comfort with a length is to see where they tend to hold it. A player’s grip should be right at the end, but if a player keeps choking up on it, that’s a good sign it is too long.
Kids will stay with tennis if they have some early success. Having a racquet that is too long and/or too heavy will inhibit their success and possibly cause them to want to drop out or worst case, get injured. This is the same rationale for teaching kids with low compression (lower bouncing) red, orange and green balls: hitting is easier; success follows; kids enjoy tennis and want to continue in the sport.
At Wessen, we have a wall of junior pre-strung racquets available for purchase. You can also purchase a junior racquet through our online pro shop, where you will find a complete selection manufacturer’s brands and sizes to choose from.
