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HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT TENNIS RACKET FOR CHILDREN?
Beginners should be able to move the racket easily. Usually the shorter children's rackets are made of aluminium (17-23 inch long). These have the advantage that they are relatively light and children can handle them well. Longer children's rackets (25-26 inch) are available in both aluminium and graphite (ideal for ambitious children and teenagers).
TENNIS RACKETS FOR CHILDREN
  • When the child stands upright and lets the racket hang down in the hand, the frame of the racket should be about 3 cm from the floor. If the frame of the club touches the ground, it is too large and will hinder the child in playing. Basically, the smaller of two possible tennis rackets should always be chosen.
  • The racket grip should be thin enough for the child to surround it well. If the grip is too thick or too thin, the child will be tempted to hold the club too tight, which will prevent the club from moving smoothly and can lead to injuries.
  • Beginners should be able to move the racket easily. Usually the shorter children's rackets are made of aluminium (17-23 inch long). These have the advantage that they are relatively light and children can handle them well. Longer children's rackets (25-26 inch) are available in both aluminium and graphite (ideal for ambitious children and teenagers).
  • Tennis rackets with a composite frame are somewhat harder and more comfortable. These have a fibreglass or graphite reinforcement on the shaft and heart.
  • Children's rackets are generally strung ex works. This string is sufficient to test the racket. The racket should be re-strung to ensure long lasting play. The ex-works string may have been on the racket for several months and had to withstand different storage conditions.
Important:  When choosing the best tennis racket for children, individual playing ability should always be taken into account. The following overview can be used for orientation:
  • Leistungsniveau Stufe 3 – rote Bälle
  • Leistungsniveau Stufe 2 – orangene Bälle
  • Leistungsniveau Stufe 1 – grüne Bälle
  • Schlägergröße: 43-58 cm (17-23 inch)
  • Schlägergröße: 58-66 cm (23-26 inch)
  • Schlägergröße: 63-66 cm (25-26 inch)
Body Size
RECOMMENDED AGE
SIZE IN INCHES OF RACKET
80-91 cm
up to 4 years
17 Zoll
100-110 cm
5-6 years
19 Zoll
110-120 cm
6-7 years
21 Zoll
120-130 cm
7-8 years
23 Zoll
130-137 cm
9-10 years
25 Zoll
137-148 cm
10-12 years
26 Zoll