Kids' tennis racket size calculator
Junior rackets are sized by length. Enter a child's height and get the length that fits.
Junior racket size chart
| Height | Typical age | Racket length |
|---|---|---|
| Under 102 cm (3 ft 4 in) | 4 and under | 19 in |
| 102 to 113 cm (3 ft 4 in to 3 ft 8 in) | 4 to 5 | 21 in |
| 114 to 125 cm (3 ft 9 in to 4 ft 1 in) | 6 to 8 | 23 in |
| 126 to 138 cm (4 ft 2 in to 4 ft 6 in) | 8 to 10 | 25 in |
| 139 to 150 cm (4 ft 7 in to 4 ft 11 in) | 10 to 12 | 26 in |
| 151 cm and over (5 ft and over) | 12 and up | 27 in (adult) |
Go by height, not age. Children of the same age can differ by a full racket size, and brands vary a little, so treat the chart as a starting point.
The quick check in the shop
Have the child stand up straight and hold the racket by the grip with their arm relaxed at their side, racket pointing at the floor. The tip should sit just above the ground. If it touches or drags, the racket is too long. If there is a big gap, they can handle the next size up.
If they are between sizes
A racket that is too long is harder to swing and control, and it encourages awkward technique. When in doubt, choose the shorter one. A confident, strong player who has been playing a while can usually move up early; a beginner will learn faster with the smaller size.
Which ball goes with which racket?
- 19 to 23 in: red stage, with larger, slow red balls on a small court.
- 23 to 25 in: orange stage, with orange balls on a three-quarter court.
- 25 to 26 in: green stage, with green balls on a full court.
- 27 in: full adult racket with standard yellow balls.