Racquet Sports: Tennis Racquets

Junior tennis racquets are sized by length, from about 19 inches for the smallest players to 26 inches for twelve-year-olds; the child should be able to hold the racquet at their side without the head touching the ground.

Adult racquets differ in head size, weight and grip. A larger head is more forgiving for beginners, and the right grip size leaves about a finger's width between the fingertips and palm.