Tennis Equipment
The Tennis page brings together adult and junior rackets, pressurized or training balls, surface-specific shoes, strings, clothing, nets and accessories, from Head, Wilson, Tecnifibre, Dunlop, or Prince. From the child discovering mini-tennis to the club player competing in team matches, everyone can find equipment suited to their level and court.
From the municipal court to the club, whether playing singles or doubles, the complete equipment for the tennis player.
What racket length according to the child's age
A junior racket is chosen based on its length, measured in inches: about 19 inches for under four years, 21 inches for around five and six years, 23 inches for seven and eight years, 25 inches for nine and ten years, and then 26 inches before moving to an adult racket. The best reference is the child's height: with arms stretched down by their side, the head of the racket should just touch the ground without hitting it. An adult racket measures 27 inches, which is 68.5 centimetres, like the Head Speed MP, and usually weighs between 270 and 310 grams. A rapidly growing teenager usually starts with a light frame before adopting a heavier weight.
The selection
Tennis is organised by type:
Pressurised balls, pressureless or colour-coded
Pressurised balls, sold in airtight tubes, offer a lively bounce but lose their pressure a few weeks after opening. Pressureless training balls, which are harder and more durable, are sold in large bags, like the bag of seventy-two Head Trainer balls intended for coaches' carts and machines. For children, the Play and Stay programme by the International Tennis Federation features three slower balls: red, orange, and then green. The green ball, which Dunlop offers in a pack of three, is about a quarter slower than a regular ball and supports the transition to a full-size court, around nine or ten years old.
Other sports
The other sports on the site, swimming, padel, badminton, handball, basketball, golf, fitness, climbing, camping, fishing, motorbike, gymnastics, athletics, are brought together on the other sports page.
Endure, Revolt, Sprint: Head shoes for every player
Tennis shoes Head are divided based on the player's profile. The Endure Pro, designed for durability, relies on an abrasion-resistant sole and is available with a BOA dial closure. The Revolt Pro, lower and more responsive, targets baseline players who frequently change direction, and the Revolt Court captures the spirit in a more accessible version. For children, there is the Sprint, available with laces or Velcro. In each range, the sole varies depending on the surface: herringbone for clay, thicker rubber for hard courts. A tennis shoe worn out at the heel or forefoot loses its grip and needs replacing.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a consistent pattern: Black Friday in late autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and back-to-school sales.
Frequently asked questions
How to hold a tennis racket?
For serving and volleying, use the continental grip, with your hand positioned as if holding a hammer. For forehand, the semi-western grip, with the palm slightly under the handle, helps lift the ball, and the backhand can be played with one or two hands.
Which racket to choose in case of tennis elbow?
A fairly heavy and flexible racket absorbs shock better than a light and stiff frame. Pair it with a multifilament string set at moderate tension and check the grip size, as a grip that is too tight can strain the elbow.
What string tension to choose?
Most rackets indicate a recommended range, often between 22 and 26 kilos. A lower tension provides power and comfort, while a higher tension offers control but tires the arm more.
What are the dimensions of a tennis court?
A court measures 23.77 metres long by 8.23 metres wide for singles and 10.97 metres for doubles. The net height is 0.914 metres at the centre, supported by a strap, and slightly higher at the posts.
What is the Grand Slam in tennis?
It refers to the four major tournaments: the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Achieving a Grand Slam means winning all four in the same year, a feat accomplished notably by Rod Laver in 1962 and 1969, and by Steffi Graf in 1988.
