Junior racquet size by height
Height matters more than age. Enter the child's height and the tool gives the racquet length coaches would reach for.
Enter the height to see the racquet length.
| Length | Height | Typical age | Ball stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 in | under 100 cm | 2–4 | Red |
| 21 in | 100–114 cm | 4–6 | Red |
| 23 in | 115–129 cm | 6–8 | Red / Orange |
| 25 in | 130–144 cm | 8–10 | Orange / Green |
| 26 in | 145–155 cm | 10–12 | Green / Yellow |
| 27 in (adult) | 156 cm and over | 12+ | Yellow |
Confirm it with the arm-hanging test
Have the child stand upright holding the racquet by the handle with the arm hanging straight down. The tip should sit roughly at the ground. A few centimetres of clearance is fine and leaves room to grow. Well off the ground means too short; having to lift it means too long.
Between sizes?
Under eight, lean to the shorter racquet. Over ten, the longer one, because the technique can usually cope and the child will grow into it within a season. Never move up because a tournament is coming; a new racquet costs a few weeks of timing.
Length is only the first question
Two racquets of the same length can feel completely different. Weight, balance and strings are covered in the junior racquet guide, which also names three frames coaches keep recommending. For a personal shortlist that takes level, style and arm history into account, the racquet finder uses this same sizing table.
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