Choosing a Junior Tennis Racket
Start with the player, then compare the racket specifications. A junior model’s length, weight and grip size are more useful buying details than its colour or the name of an adult model it resembles.
What to check before choosing
- Length: check the length in inches against the player’s current racket and the manufacturer’s guide.
- Weight: notice whether the listed weight includes strings. Compare like with like.
- Grip: confirm the exact grip size supplied; a supplier’s full range does not mean every size is available here.
- Playing experience: a player moving up from a smaller racket may need a fit check before changing length and weight together.
Age guides are a starting point
Manufacturer guides can differ. For example, HEAD lists the IG Gravity Jr 26 with a 9–11 age guide, while Yonex’s junior range pairs ages with height ranges. Use the guide for the specific model and ask for help if the player falls between sizes.
A 26-inch option to compare
HEAD IG Gravity Jr 26 Junior Tennis Racket (2025) has a listed length of 26 inches and unstrung weight of 250 g. Open the product page for its current availability and specifications. Confirm the supplied grip size before ordering.
Ask Kim before ordering
Share the player’s height, current racket length and playing experience with kimjonescoaching@outlook.com. If you can bring the current racket to a lesson, arrange a fit discussion with Kim.
Manufacturer references: HEAD IG Gravity Jr 26 and Yonex junior racket guide.