Head IG Gravity Jr. (23) blue

Junior rackets are chosen by height, and this 23-inch one is meant for children of 113-125 cm, roughly 6 to 8 years old. At 215 g it is light enough to hold without strain, leaving time to prepare the swing.

The frame is a light graphite-based composite with Innegra and DAMPPlus, and it is easy to control. The look follows the adult Gravity. Buying a size up to grow into is a mistake: a racket that is too long gets in the way of learning technique. Once your child outgrows it, the next racket in the series is 25 inches and 240 g.