Here are a few facts that can assist you in making the right junior racquet decision:

All junior racquets come in lengths of 19, 21, 23, 25 and 26 inches.

17 & 19 in. racquets are generally for kids up to 3 years.

21 in. racquets are generally for kids ages 4-6.

23 in. racquets are generally for kids ages 7-8.

25 in. racquets are generally for kids ages 9-10.

26 in. racquets are generally for kids ages 11-12, who have played tennis for a few years or are able to handle swinging a longer racquet.

If the junior is above the age of 12, we recommend that you look at purchasing an adult racquet ranging in length between 27 - 27.25 inches.

Please remember to purchase a racquet that the child will not outgrow in 6 months.

If the child is 9 years old, but turning 10 within a couple of months, we recommend that you look at a 25 or 26-inch racquet. The child can always hold the grip a little higher up on the racquet until he/she is developed enough to use the whole 25 or 26 inches.

Since kids have a tendency to bang their racquets into poles and fences, moms and dads will be happy to learn that many Junior Racquets are made of a very durable titanium alloy material.

Each junior racquet only has one grip size (as opposed to adult racquets that have 5-6 sizes). These grip sizes are based on the age of the child and the size of their hand at that age.

The weight of a junior racquet can range from 6 oz. to 9.5 oz. The heavier racquets tend to be for older the children, and lighter racquets tend to be for younger children.