This may not come as a total shock, but I have some preferences when it comes to rackets. While the Pure Drive may be my personal racket of choice, that doesn't mean that it's the only option out there. Today, we will get into some of my personal recommendations for junior rackets. If you're looking for more detailed information about junior rackets in general, check out this post.
This is my go-to racket for 2 and 3 year old kids. I love that it is light, easy to swing, and the grip is small. The other feature that stands out is the two-tone grip, making it easy to coach children and remind them that their dominant hand needs to hold the bottom of the grip. Love this racket for young beginners.
Yonex has done a great job with its junior rackets. I love this 19-inch frame because the string pattern is not as tight as some other brands. For rackets that are primarily used with red balls and foam balls, a wider string pattern (14x15) creates a launch angle and spin production that resembles yellow ball play. In short, good habits can be reinforced. These Yonex junior rackets also come in a bright blue color option.
As a 21-inch racket, the Babolat B Fly checks a lot of boxes. It's light, easy to swing, and the head size is relatively large compared to other 21-inch rackets. Much like the 17-inch Babolat, the two-tone grip makes it easy to coach children and remind them that their dominant hand needs to hold the bottom of the grip. Similar to the Yonex, the B Fly has different colors, tailored to either boys or girls.
There is really only one 23-inch racket that I would recommend on the market currently: the Babolat Drive 23. This is a huge step up from all the other 23-inch rackets out there. Most importantly, this frame is a single-piece mold, meaning the performance of the racket will be significantly stronger than the other two-piece frames (more details on the differences here). It is also made from graphite instead of aluminum. This frame is a step up in price, but you will definitely see a difference in the quality of construction from the racket.
25-inch and 26-inch rackets
25-inch and 26-inch rackets
There are many great 25-inch and 26-inch junior rackets out there. Two things to consider when picking are the composition of the racket and the color scheme. Most of these performance rackets will play similarly, whether you go for Head, Wilson, Babolat, or Yonex. Look for a racket that is a single-piece mold and a color scheme that your junior player will enjoy. If they like the way the racket looks, they'll be more likely to play more. Some recommendations are below, but this is by no means an exclusive list of 25- and 26-inch rackets.
25-inch rackets
26-inch rackets
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