The best kids tennis rackets 2024

Suitable for tennis beginners or starters, this kid's tennis racket will help your child develop tennis skills more effectively. The set includes a high-quality racket that's available in a range of sizes so you can find the right one for your mini tennis pro. Parent reviewers agreed this is a great first racket, with one dad saying he'd "recommend it for beginners." Parents also felt it was good value with one commenting "my son loved it. A great tennis racquet for the price." And it was a hit with professionals too, with one buyer saying "his coach was pleased with it too."

Who doesn't like the Minions? This fun tennis racket comes in a cute Minions-inspired design and there are various accessories available including bags, nets and bottles. The pre-strung racket includes a bumper guard along the top of the frame to help prevent damage to the surface edge. It's recommended for ages 9-10 and is 25" in length. As it's made from AirLite Alloy, it's lightweight and durable, while QuadriForm Technology adds stable control throughout the swing for better consistency.

Suitable for children up to five years old and up to 40 inches tall, the C-Beam construction of this racket adds stability. The AirLite alloy construction creates a lightweight frame which ensures power and durability. One reviewer said: "I wanted a racket for my daughter who is actually petite and is not very strong. I wanted a racket which she can use without being heavy. This racket is the perfect fit and very easy to use."

It comes in a range of colours a many of the reviewers have mentioned this as a selling point, particularly for their kids who loved the bright colours! "My son loves this. He likes the colours and it looks very cool," said one mum reviewer.

This colourful racket is suitable for children who are three to five years old or are up to around 105cm in height. It has O-beam construction, with an oversized head in high-grade aluminium, quality strings and comfortable PU grips, making it easy for little hands to hold. One reviewer said: "A great size and the proportions are perfect for a little kid; it's a decent quality racquet. A good balance of toughness too as kids do tend to step on things, use them to hit stuff that isn't a tennis ball etc, and it is holding up very well!"

If you're looking for something for young children to ease them gently into tennis, this is the set for you. It's lightweight and fun, and comes in a choice of colours and reviewers thought it was a good way to get kids into sports, "a very nice play set for younger children, my granddaughters who are 3 and 7 yrs old are getting a lot of enjoyment from it and it is a good introduction to racket games. They are lightweight and easy to handle rackets for little beginners" said one buyer. Not only does it an include tennis ball, but it also comes with a shuttlecock too so little ones can try out two games. With two rackets, they'll be able to have a fun game with a friend. The soft material wrapped handle and anti-slip design ensure the rackets are comfortable for kids.

With two rackets, a ball and a shuttlecock, it's great value for money but some reviews mention it does feel quite lightweight and flimsy so may not last as long as metal rackets. But that being said, the soft edges and lightweight nature make it more suitable for younger toddlers.

This lightweight, easy-to-handle racket has three coloured markings on the handle to help children place their hands in the right position for forehands, backhands and serves. It even has several markings encourage proper play. The larger head makes it easier for kids to hit the ball which reviewers appreciated, saying "it is a very good children's racket, especially the length, head size and the weight. We highly recommend it."

A 2-year guarantee should provide peace of mind in case of faults, and it has a bumper to protect the top from scratches. It's recommended for 2-4 year olds so is perfect for beginners.

Follow in the footsteps of a champion with a frame that offers plenty of lightweight power and stability for young junior players. The racket includes bumper guard along the top of the frame to help prevent damage to the surface edge.

The 23 is ideal for 7-8 year olds and has Wilson's signature AirLite alloy for more power, lightness and durability. Reviewers described it as "sturdy and lightweight" and thought it was "an excellent entry level product for those approaching this sport for the first time."