One racquet recommendation cost my son a year of tennis.
When my son was 11, a tennis store told us a popular adult racquet with stiff polyester strings would be fine for a kid his age. It's a common, well-meaning recommendation — and it's exactly why this app exists.
At first it was just a sore shoulder that would come and go. We thought it was normal growing pains. It wasn't. The stiff frame and poly string combination was too demanding for a developing junior arm, and the strain slowly built until it took a real toll on his shoulder.
He missed an entire year of competitive tennis. A year of tournaments, ranking points, and confidence — gone, because the one piece of advice we trusted wasn't actually built for him.
JuniorCourt Advisor exists so no other family has to learn this the hard way.
The right racquet for your child. Not just what's in stock.
Junior racquets aren't just smaller adult racquets — length, weight and string type change what a young player can do. Answer four quick questions and we'll narrow it to three choices worth trying, matched to your child's age, skill and style.
Every racquet we recommend for under-12s comes in under 295g — because young shoulders shouldn't carry more.
Why parents trust JuniorCourt Advisor
Buying junior gear is full of conflicting advice. We cut through it with a simple, age-aware process.
Right-sized every time
Exact-age matching means the frame length actually fits your child — no overgrown or stumpy racquets.
Gentle on young arms
We weight string type and tension toward comfort, so developing players stay injury-free.
Know when to upgrade
Log progress check-ins and get a nudge the moment they've outgrown their current gear.
Try before you buy
Find local Aussie shops with demo programs so you can hold the racquet first.
Four questions. Real picks.
No jargon, no endless scrolling. Just a clear recommendation you can act on today.
Tell us their age
Exact age, not a bracket — we size the frame precisely.
Pick a skill level
Unsure? Our skill guide helps you place them in 60 seconds.
Choose what matters
Power, comfort, spin or control — we match the strings.
Get your picks
Ranked racquets and strings, plus where to try them nearby.
More than a racquet finder
The finder is where it starts. JuniorCourt Advisor follows your child through the whole season — gear, progress, matches and the next tournament.
Guided racquet & string finder
Answer four questions and get ranked picks sized to your child's exact age, level and playing style.
Progress tracker
Log skill check-ins over time and see the trend — plus a nudge when their gear is holding them back.
Match & tournament log
Record every result, opponent, score and surface to build a season record you can actually see.
Restring log
Track when each racquet was last strung and get reminded before dead strings cost them a match.
Age-matched tournament alerts
We watch Tennis Australia events for their age group and your state, then flag the ones worth entering.
Coach dashboard
Coaches can manage a roster of players, follow every child's progress, and leave feedback for parents.
Coaching a squad? There's a dashboard for that
The same app that helps parents also runs your roster — so you can see every student's progress and tournament schedule without chasing spreadsheets.
Student roster
Add every player you coach, or let their check-ins build the list for you. Each student gets a card with their level, latest score and rally length.
Coach dashboard
See the whole squad at a glance — sort by skill or recent activity, spot who has outgrown their gear, and follow their upcoming tournaments.
See it, hold it, demo it — near you
We list trusted tennis shops across Australia, flagging the ones with racquet demo programs so your child can actually hit with a frame before you commit.
Tennis Warehouse Australia
Heidelberg West
Tennis Only Richmond
Richmond
Tension24
Mt Waverley
Tennis Click
North Melbourne
Loved by parents
Real feedback from Australian families using JuniorCourt Advisor.
"I'd bought three wrong racquets before. The quiz nailed the right length for my 8-year-old on the first try."
"The upgrade nudge came just as my son was complaining his racquet felt small. Spot on."
"Being able to find a shop that demos racquets saved us a costly guess. Brilliant idea."
Free tennis guides for parents & coaches
Learn how to pick the right racquet, know when to upgrade, and find junior tournaments — written in plain English.
Best Junior Tennis Racquets by Age: A Parent's Guide
Racquet length, head size and weight all change as kids grow. Here's how to match a racquet to your child's age so they learn good technique without strain.
ReadWhen to Move Up a Racquet Size for Your Child
Kids outgrow racquets faster than parents expect. Learn the signs that it's time to size up — and why playing too long with a small frame holds back progress.
ReadJunior Tennis Tournament Age Groups Explained (Australia)
10/u, 12/u, 14/u — what the age groups mean, how your child qualifies, and how to find upcoming junior tournaments across Australia.
ReadEverything you need, one low price
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- Unlimited racquet & string recommendations
- Side-by-side racquet comparisons
- Progress tracking with upgrade nudges
- Coach dashboard — all linked students at a glance
- Coach feedback notes for parents on every check-in
- Email progress reports to parents or coaches
- Monthly progress summary emails
- Role-tailored weekly updates for parents & coaches
- Age-matched junior tournament alerts (your state)
- Add tournaments to your Google Calendar in one tap
- Local store directory (Australia-wide)
- Accredited coach finder (Australia-wide)