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Whether you are a complete beginner or an ambitious tennis kid, choosing the right tennis racket for children is an important factor in enjoying tennis. Until children are ready to switch to an adult racket, there is a suitable children's tennis racket for every age and playing level.
When buying a children's tennis racket, it is important to pay particular attention to the correct length and grip size, as well as the appropriate weight. In addition, the child's individual playing level plays an important role. For example, experienced children with good technique and trained tennis muscles need different characteristics than beginners of the same age.
While adult rackets usually start at a length of 27 inches (68.5 cm), children's rackets range from 17 to 26 inches (43 to 66 cm). This is easy to recognize by the suffix “17,” “19,” “21,” etc.
The correct length can be determined as follows: When the child is standing upright and holding the tennis racket downwards, the frame of the tennis racket should be about 3 cm from the ground. If it touches the ground, the tennis racket is too big and more difficult for the child to maneuver. A racket that is too small can have a negative effect on the child's stroke technique.
A grip that is too large or too small can cause the child to hit the ball incorrectly and tense their arm, which can lead to tennis elbow in the long term. The racket grip should be thin enough for the child to wrap their hand around it comfortably.
As a rule of thumb, if the little finger of the other hand fits exactly between the fingertips and palm of the hitting hand, the children's racket has the correct grip thickness.
Weight also plays an important role when choosing a children's tennis racket. It influences how well the child can control, swing, and swing their racket. A tennis racket that is too light often offers too little stability and power. A racket that is too heavy can have a negative effect on swing technique and put too much strain on the shoulder or wrist – keyword: tennis elbow.
The following table provides an overview of the recommended size and weight of children's tennis rackets according to age and height.
Most tennis rackets for children are made of aluminum or graphite. For beginners, it is particularly important that they can maneuver the tennis racket easily. Therefore, shorter children's tennis rackets (17-23 inches) are usually made of aluminum. This offers the advantage that they are relatively light and children can handle them well. They are also usually cheaper than graphite rackets.
Longer children's tennis rackets (25-26 inches) are available in both aluminum and graphite. Graphite rackets are ideal for ambitious children and teenagers because they offer the optimal combination of lightness, stability, and feel. Tennis rackets with a composite frame are slightly harder and more comfortable. This type of racket is made from a combination of materials to take advantage of the benefits of each individual material and compensate for the disadvantages.
Children's tennis rackets are generally strung at the factory. However, sometimes the tennis strings have been on the racket for several months and have had to withstand varying storage conditions, which can significantly reduce their quality. You should therefore check the strings immediately after purchase and replace them if necessary.
Most children start playing with adult rackets around their teenage years. Until your child reaches this stage, you should be prepared to change rackets regularly. From a child's perspective, a racket that is getting smaller and smaller becomes increasingly difficult to handle and can significantly dampen their enjoyment of the game.
The same applies to a racket that is much too large, which is why it is not advisable to switch directly from a children's racket for four-year-olds to a model for young professionals. It is best if the child, their skill level, and their racket grow together.
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