{"title":"Junior Tennis Racquets 19\" (Ages 4-5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e19 inch junior tennis racquets — the smallest junior size, built for the youngest beginners aged 4-5. Sturdy Racquets stocks 19\" tennis racquets from Wilson, Babolat, Tecnifibre, Dunlop and more — lightweight pre-strung frames perfect for kids learning the game on Mini Red courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a 19\" junior tennis racquet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e19\" tennis racquets are the smallest junior frames — typically 175–185g unstrung, scaled for tiny hands and young players just discovering tennis. They pair with the Tennis Australia \u003cstrong\u003eHot Shots Red stage\u003c\/strong\u003e on Mini Red courts (11m x 5.5m) using larger, slower red foam balls. The combination of small frame, small court, and slow ball makes the game accessible to absolute beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 19\" picks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Intrigue Jr 19\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Slam Jr 19\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat B'Fly 21\u003c\/strong\u003e (very small juniors), \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat Comet Junior 19\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDunlop FX Jnr 19\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat Carlitos Jr 21\u003c\/strong\u003e (cover included) are popular options. All are pre-strung and ready to play out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere 19\" fits in our junior range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your child outgrows 19\", move up to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/junior-tennis-racquets-21-inch\"\u003e21\" tennis racquets\u003c\/a\u003e (ages 5-7). For the broader junior range, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/junior-tennis-racquets\"\u003ejunior tennis racquets\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stage-1-red-tennis-balls\"\u003eStage 1 Red tennis balls\u003c\/a\u003e for the proper learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is a 19\" tennis racquet for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately ages 4-5, or until your child can confidently rally on a Mini Red court. Some smaller 6-year-olds also use 19\" racquets before stepping up to 21\". Height matters more than exact age — when the racquet looks proportionally right in their hand, it's the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre 19\" racquets pre-strung?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — virtually all 19\" junior tennis racquets ship pre-strung with a child-friendly synthetic gut at moderate tension. Ready to play out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat balls should we use with a 19\" racquet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStage 1 Red tennis balls are the recommended pairing — large, slow, foam-cored balls designed for absolute beginners on Mini Red courts. They give kids more time to hit and bigger margins for off-centre contact. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stage-1-red-tennis-balls\"\u003eStage 1 Red balls\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will a 19\" racquet last my child?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTypically 1-2 years of casual play. Children grow quickly and outgrow racquets faster than they wear out. Most kids move from 19\" to 21\" between ages 5 and 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can my child take lessons?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLook for Tennis Australia's Hot Shots Red program at local clubs — designed specifically for ages 4-7 on Mini Red courts with 19\" and 21\" racquets. The structured progression matches our racquet sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wilson-tennis-junior-racquet-slam-jr-19-175g-sturdyracquets","title":"Wilson Tennis Junior Racquet Slam Jr 19","description":"Wilson Slam Jr 19 is a junior tennis racquet designed for junior players developing timing and confidence. Key specs include 80 sq in head size and 175 g unstrung weight, making it suitable for developing clean swings and easier handling.","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"TennisRacquet-Junior19","offer_id":51955154911413,"sku":"097512859417","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9309\/2533\/files\/Wilson-Tennis-Junior-Racquet-Slam-Jr-19.jpg?v=1782396298"},{"product_id":"dunlop-junior-tennis-racquet-fx-jnr-19-175g-sturdyracquets","title":"Dunlop Junior Tennis Racquet FX Jnr 19","description":"Dunlop FX Jnr 19 is a junior tennis racquet designed for junior players developing timing and confidence. Key specs include 83 sq in head size, 175 g unstrung weight and 16x17 string pattern, making it suitable for developing clean swings and easier handling.","brand":"Dunlop","offers":[{"title":"TennisRacquet-Junior19","offer_id":51955163332789,"sku":"045566185624","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9309\/2533\/files\/Dunlop-Junior-Tennis-Racquet-FX-Jnr-19.jpg?v=1782396760"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sturdyracquets.com.au\/collections\/junior-tennis-racquets-19-ages-4-5.oembed","provider":"SturdyRacquets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}