Choosing Racket Lengths
The main feature you should consider when buying a
racket for your junior player is the length of the racket. Do not choose
a racket that is too long that he or she cannot handle. It is better to
fit a racket to a child based on his or her height, rather than
according to the age of the child. The ability of the child is another
factor to consider when choosing a racket. If your child has good
hand-eye coordination, then he or she may have no trouble adapting to a
longer frame. However, if your child has not yet developed this
coordination, then a shorter racket will be more appropriate. Also, make
certain that your child is learning the game through a professional who
can teach the proper strokes and techniques.
Height (ft)
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up to 3'10
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3'11 - 4'5
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4'6 - 4'11
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5' or taller
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Height (cm)
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up to 118cm
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119 - 135cm
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136 - 150cm
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151cm or taller
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Racket length (in)
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21"
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23"
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25" or 26"
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27" or longer
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Racket length (cm)
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53.3cm
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28.4cm
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63.5cm
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68.6cm or longer
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