Wilson US Open Jr 21 Tennis Racket

The Wilson US Open Jr 21 is a fantastic, highly approachable entry-level tennis racket specifically designed for very young children who are taking their first swings at the sport. As an official licensed product of the US Open Grand Slam, it boasts a fun, eye-catching color scheme—featuring a bright blue frame with vibrant yellow and red accents—to get kids excited about stepping onto the court.

Constructed from a lightweight, high-grade alloy, this 21-inch racket is designed with ultimate durability in mind, ensuring it can withstand the drops, scrapes, and enthusiastic play common with younger kids.

Key Performance Profile

1. Featherlight AirLite Alloy: Weighing a mere 6.6 ounces strung, this racket is exceptionally easy for a child to pick up, carry, and swing. It prevents wrist and shoulder fatigue, allowing them to focus entirely on coordination and fun.
2. Proportionate Sweet Spot: The 92-square-inch head size matches the shorter 21-inch length perfectly, offering a stable and forgiving hitting zone that helps young players connect with the ball more consistently.
3. Virtually Indestructible: Because 5-to-7-year-olds are naturally tough on their toys, the high-grade aluminum frame is built to resist bending, denting, or cracking when dropped on the court or scraped along the ground.
4. Tiny Ergonomic Grip: The handle is wrapped in a soft, padded grip that is scaled down specifically for smaller hands, making it comfortable to hold and preventing the racket from twisting out of their grasp.
5. Top Bumper Protection: Fitted with a robust plastic guard at the top of the hoop to protect the frame and strings from early wear and tear during low-bouncing rallies.

Best Suited For

1. Young Players Aged 5 to 6: Sized specifically for kids who are roughly 40 to 44 inches (101 to 112 cm) tall.
2. Beginners and Playgroups: Perfect for early-childhood tennis clinics, kindergarten physical education classes, or hitting balloons/slow balls in the driveway.
3. Red Transition Balls: This racket is optimized to play with lower-compression Red dot balls (which are larger, slower, and bounce 75% lower than standard yellow balls). Red balls are designed to be played on a smaller 36-foot court, matching the physical limits of a 21-inch racket beautifully.

Note: The Wilson US Open Jr 21 comes pre-strung directly from the factory, making it completely ready for action the moment your little champion is ready to play.

Specifications

• Length: 21.0 in / 53.3 cm (Ideal starter length).
• Head Size: 92 sq in / 594 sq cm.
• Weight (Strung): ~186 g / 6.6 oz (Featherlight swing).
• Balance (Strung): Even balance.
• Frame Composition: AirLite Alloy (Aluminum).
• String Pattern: 16 Mains / 18 Crosses.
• Grip Size: 3-1/2" (Ultra-small grip for tiny hands).