It's important that you choose the proper junior tennis racquet for your youngster. The junior tennis racquet shouldn't be any longer than what the child can handle comfortably. The reason being is that with the proper length junior racquet, the child will learn to develop smooth strokes and proper techniques. If the junior tennis racquet is too small, the youngster will use excess wrist and elbow action which will hurt both their tennis strokes and possibly lead to tennis elbow. The transition time from a junior tennis racquet to an adult racquet is totally dependant upon the growth of the child.
The following are some general and basic guidelines to help you regarding junior tennis racquets. If your 7 year old is the size of a 10 year old child, then choose a junior tennis racquet for a 10 year old child. An extremely strong child will need to move up one or 2 sizes in junior tennis racquets to adjust for their strength. Modern junior racquets are extremely light, and even a total couch potato should be able to wield the racquet designed for her age. You should also take into account whether or not they have any playing experience. The chart assumes a beginner player. A junior who is experienced playing the game will probably do better with a size or 2 bigger than what is indicated on the chart.
There are some overlaps in the chart, but as a general rule, when in doubt, go with the bigger racquet.
If a junior is just barely big enough for an adult racquet, go with a standard sized adult length 27" racquet.
Although your junior will probably outgrow their junior tennis racquet fairly quickly, junior tennis racquets are on the whole are a rather inexpensive investment. You can get away with spending $15-$50 on a fairly decent junior tennis racquet. Bang the strings of the racquet on your hands to see if it's a solid feeling junior tennis racquet. Avoid racquets that seem lighter or more flexible than the others in the bottom end of the price range.
The earlier that you get your child playing the game the better off they will be. It's easier to learn proper technique when younger, and they will have a lifetime of tennis enjoyment to come.
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