{"title":"Junior Tennis Racquets 21\" (Ages 5-7)","description":"\u003cp\u003e21 inch junior tennis racquets — the next step up from 19\", designed for kids aged 5-7 progressing through the Tennis Australia Hot Shots Red stage. Sturdy Racquets stocks 21\" tennis racquets from Wilson, Babolat, Tecnifibre, Dunlop and Head — pre-strung and ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a 21\" junior tennis racquet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e21\" tennis racquets weigh approximately 180–200g — slightly heavier than 19\" frames to suit growing children. They're designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eHot Shots Red stage\u003c\/strong\u003e on Mini Red courts (11m x 5.5m), pairing with Stage 1 Red foam balls. The size delivers more control and reach than 19\" racquets while remaining manageable for small hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 21\" picks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePopular options include the \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Intrigue Jr 21\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Slam Jr 21\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat B'Fly 21\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat Comet Junior 21\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDunlop FX Jnr 21\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTecnifibre TFight Club 21\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTecnifibre Tempo Iga 21\u003c\/strong\u003e (Iga Świątek's junior signature line), and \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat Carlitos Jr 21\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your child outgrows 21\", move up to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/junior-tennis-racquets-23-inch\"\u003e23\" tennis racquets\u003c\/a\u003e (ages 6-8). Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stage-1-red-tennis-balls\"\u003eStage 1 Red balls\u003c\/a\u003e initially, then transition to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stage-2-orange-tennis-balls\"\u003eStage 2 Orange\u003c\/a\u003e as technique develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is a 21\" tennis racquet for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately ages 5-7. Some advanced 4-year-olds and smaller 8-year-olds may also use 21\". Height and hand size matter more than exact age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre 21\" racquets pre-strung?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — all 21\" junior tennis racquets ship pre-strung. Ready to play immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Tennis Australia's Hot Shots Red stage work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHot Shots Red is the entry-level stage for ages 4-7, played on Mini Red courts (smaller than full-size) with red foam or felt balls. The smaller court and slower ball lets kids develop full strokes and rallies. 21\" racquets are the standard for this stage as kids progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy a 19\" or 21\" for a 5-year-old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost 5-year-olds suit 21\" — the slightly larger frame and weight gives better control as their strokes develop. Smaller 5-year-olds may still suit 19\" if the 21\" feels too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the Babolat Carlitos Jr?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA signature junior line for Carlos Alcaraz, Babolat's Spanish star. 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