{"title":"Junior Tennis Racquets 23\" (Ages 6-8)","description":"\u003cp\u003e23 inch junior tennis racquets — designed for kids aged 6-8 progressing through the Tennis Australia Hot Shots Orange stage. Sturdy Racquets stocks 23\" tennis racquets from Wilson, Babolat, Tecnifibre, Dunlop and Head — pre-strung and ready for serious learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a 23\" junior tennis racquet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e23\" tennis racquets weigh approximately 200–215g — the right size for kids transitioning from the smallest Hot Shots Red stage into the Hot Shots Orange stage on Mini Orange courts (18m x 6.4m). Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stage-2-orange-tennis-balls\"\u003eStage 2 Orange tennis balls\u003c\/a\u003e for the matched playing experience. The 23\" frame delivers more power and reach than 21\" frames while remaining easy to swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 23\" picks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePopular 23\" frames include the \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Intrigue Jr 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Slam Jr 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat B'Fly 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat Comet Junior 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat Ballfighter 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTecnifibre TFight Club 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTecnifibre Tempo Iga 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDunlop FX Jnr 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBabolat Carlitos Jr 23\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your child outgrows 23\", move up to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/junior-tennis-racquets-25-inch\"\u003e25\" tennis racquets\u003c\/a\u003e (ages 8-10). This typically coincides with the move from Orange stage to Green stage with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stage-3-green-tennis-balls\"\u003eStage 3 Green balls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is a 23\" tennis racquet for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately ages 6-8. Some smaller 9-year-olds may also use 23\" before progressing to 25\". Check fit by holding the racquet at the side — the head should reach roughly the child's hip-height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the Hot Shots Orange stage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTennis Australia's structured progression for ages 7-10. Played on a Mini Orange court (smaller than full-size) with Stage 2 Orange balls — slightly faster than Red but still much slower than yellow. Designed to develop full-stroke technique on age-appropriate courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre 23\" racquets pre-strung?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — all 23\" junior tennis racquets ship pre-strung. Many include a protective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat balls go with a 23\" racquet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStage 2 Orange tennis balls are the recommended pairing for Hot Shots Orange stage play. Some clubs use Stage 1 Red for younger 23\"-using players. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stage-2-orange-tennis-balls\"\u003eStage 2 Orange balls\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Wilson Intrigue Jr and Slam Jr?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth are entry-level Wilson juniors at similar prices. Intrigue Jr has a slightly more modern frame design; Slam Jr uses a classic profile. 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