Your Child and Tennis - How to Choose the Right Racket for Your Child?

Are you looking for a Tecnifibre racket for your child but aren't sure which one to choose? This guide is for you!

To ensure your child enjoys playing from the very first shots and progresses without getting discouraged, keep in mind that the racket must meet two criteria: size and skill level. Age is often used as a general guide but doesn’t predict how much your child will grow.

SIZE: KEY FACTOR #1

The size of a racket refers to its length, measured in inches. It should be proportional to your child’s height, regardless of their age.

The simplest way to determine whether or not the racket is the right size is as follows. Ask your child to stand upright, holding the racket by the end of the handle with their arm at their side.

If the top of the head reaches their ankle without touching the ground, the racket is the right size.
If, on the other hand, the racket touches the ground or doesn’t reach their ankle, it won’t be suitable for their play.

Size/ Height	Racket size
Less than 95 cm	17"
95 – 105 cm	19" (mini-tennis)
105 – 115 cm	21"
115 – 126 cm	23"
126 – 140 cm	25"
141 – 155 cm	26"

KEY ELEMENT #2: THE CHILD’S SKILL LEVEL

Even if they’re the same height, a beginner and a young competitor don’t need the same racket: the racket's performance and feel are different.

That’s why our new Junior line is organized into three levels:

Beginner > Level Up line
Competition > Tempo Iga line
Performance > T-Fight Team line

The goal: to support each child’s progress, from their first ball to their first tournaments.

Now choose the Tecnifibre racket that’s right for them!

Level 1: Beginner

Who is it for? Children just starting out in tennis, from mini-tennis to their first rallies: ages 4 to 7, 17 to 23 inches depending on their height.

At this age, maneuverability and forgiveness are the two key factors to consider when choosing a racket. It should be lightweight, easy to handle, and durable, with a head large enough to prevent off-center hits (when the ball hits the edges of the head). The goal is to help the child return the ball as easily as possible, thereby building confidence and, above all, having fun.

At Tecnifibre, the Level Up line encourages little ones to develop a love for the sport, all with designs and colors that are sure to delight them.

The Level Up Line > Explore

For younger players, our rackets are typically used with foam balls, which are slower and gentle on the joints.

Training Balls > Explore

Niveau 2 : Compétition

Who is it for? Children enrolled in tennis lessons who have mastered the basics and are playing their first matches and tournaments (approximately ages 7 to 11, 24 to 26 inches).

At this age, your child is gradually gaining precision and hitting the ball farther. As their skills develop, so does their equipment.  

The Tempo Iga line is designed to support this progression: it helps your child’s tennis development by refining their technique and giving them the tools to improve during matches.

At Tecnifibre, the Tempo Iga line, designed by Iga Świątek, is crafted to support a player’s development all the way to junior competition. 

The Tempo Iga Line > Discover

Niveau 3 : Performance

Who is it for? The experienced young player who competes regularly, aims high, and is nearing the transition to an adult racquet (approximately ages 11 to 14, starting with a 26-inch racquet and then moving to their first adult model).

Here, we’re looking for the most advanced junior racquet—one designed for young players who want to gradually move toward adult-sized frames. It will deliver superior performance for your child while retaining the attributes of a junior racquet: forgiveness, maneuverability, playability, and comfort.  

At Tecnifibre, the T-Fight Team line prepares players for the transition to the adult models in the T-Fight series. 

The T-Fight Team line > Discover

WHEN SHOULD YOU SWITCH RACKETS?

There are two factors to consider:

growth (if the racket head touches the ground or extends past the ankle, it’s too small)
progress (regular play, tennis lessons, first matches).

The transition is based on skill level, not age, up until the first lightweight adult racket around 1m55.

And, of course, the coach’s advice.
The coach is the one who watches the child play: they know the child’s skill level and body type, and will be able to tell if it’s time to change the size or frame. In the store, have the child try out several models.

IN A NUTSHELL

The right racket = the right size (based on the child’s height, not their age) + the right skill level

When in doubt, trust the child’s own feelings and their coach’s advice, and only move up a size if their skill level truly warrants it. Now it’s up to them!