23 Inch Rackets - 6-8 years

Kids' tennis rackets in the 23 inch size, which suits most children aged 6 to 8. Junior frames are sized by length rather than age, and length is the number that matters. Too long and they cannot swing it; too short and it is outgrown within a season. Most children move up to a 25 inch frame once they can swing through the ball without the head dropping.

A bigger head is more forgiving on off-centre hits; a heavier frame is more stable against pace but slower to swing. Both figures are on every listing. See also junior tennis balls and tubes and junior tennis bags and backpacks.