The Babolat Aero Junior Tennis Racket
The Babolat Aero Junior 26 is a 26 inch junior tennis racket built for developing players stepping into full court tennis. It suits kids roughly 9 to 11 years old who are ready to build proper technique and start generating topspin. Ideal for club play, school competitions, and regular coaching sessions across New Zealand.
Inspired by the adult Aero range used by pros such as Carlos Alcaraz, this racket helps young players learn to shape the ball and control rallies from the baseline.
Built to Help Juniors Develop Topspin
The lightweight, aerodynamic frame makes it easier for juniors to accelerate the racket head. That extra speed through contact helps create natural topspin, which is critical as kids move to full court and standard yellow balls.
Topspin gives young players better net clearance and more control, especially in windy outdoor conditions common around NZ clubs. It also supports proper stroke mechanics rather than pushing the ball flat.
The 26 inch length matches Tennis New Zealand guidance for players transitioning from 25 inch frames to full size rackets.
Key Features
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26 inch junior tennis racket for full court play
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Lightweight frame for easier swing speed
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Aerodynamic beam design to support topspin development
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Junior specific grip size for smaller hands
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Inspired by the Babolat Pure Aero performance range
Who Is It Best For?
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Juniors aged approximately 9 to 11 years
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Players moving into full court tennis
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Club and school competition players
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Kids learning to generate topspin and rally consistently
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the Babolat Aero Junior 26 suitable for?
The 26 inch length generally suits children aged 9 to 11 years, depending on height and strength. If your child is under 140 cm tall, a 25 inch racket may be more appropriate.
Is the Aero Junior 26 good for beginners?
Yes. It suits beginner to intermediate juniors learning full court tennis and developing topspin. It is not designed as a high performance adult frame.
When should my child move from a 26 inch racket to an adult racket?
Most players transition once they are physically strong enough to control a full size 27 inch racquet and can maintain proper technique over a full match.
*This Babolat racket comes factory strung inclusive in the price.
However, customised string selection and tension requests are available once this racket is added to the cart. Simply select your string and we will do the rest! Or if you do not wish to have your racket custom strung (receive ‘as is’ strung with factory strings) just click the ‘NO THANKS’ tab.
As a guide only, please allow for 3 – 5 working days for custom stringing to be completed.
For assistance, please email info@playerssports.co.nz*
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Head Size: 100in².
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Weight: 240g.
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Beam: 23mm – 26mm – 23mm.
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Material: Graphite Composite.
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Balance Point: 315mm.
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String Pattern: 16 x 17
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Stringing Advice: 42 - 50lbs.
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