Racket & Equipment

Rackets and balls are always provided!

Many drills involve running and quick changes of direction.

  • Important Note: All players should wear athletic shoes with laces and avoid crocs and sandals when on the tennis court.

Players are certainly  encouraged to have their own equipment as time goes on.

  • Please Note: Appropriately sized rackets are more important than brand new expensive equipment during the learning process so there is so need for anything fancy.

Proper racket size recommendations will vary by individual and depend on size, strength, and ability level, but generally will follow...

  • 4-6 yrs old: 21- 23" racket
  • 6-7 yrs old: 23" racket
  • 8-11 yrs old: 25" racket
  • 11-13 yrs old: 26" racket
  • 13 and Up: 27" racket (adult size)

There are changes in grip size, mainly at the 25" through 27" racket, but those are determined by comfort in having a larger handle or smaller handle.