Carlitos Jr 2024

The racquet that teaches while they play. Built with Carlos Alcaraz — Carlitos himself — this is the frame a kid actually wants to pick up, in the same grey and fluo yellow as the Pure Aero he wins Slams with. But the good part is under the paint: a teaching grip with visual and tactile markers that shows small hands exactly where to hold, and stroke guides printed right on the frame. Ultra-light aluminum keeps it swingable for arms that are still growing, and an oversized head with an open string pattern means the ball goes over the net on day one — which is the only thing that keeps a six-year-old coming back next week. Junior frames aren't shrunken adult racquets. Each length in this line is weighted and balanced for a specific stage of growth, so pick by your child's height first and age second. Key Features Teaching Grip — Molded visual and tactile cues guide correct hand placement, so grip changes become habit instead of a correction every lesson. On-Frame Stroke Guides — Printed visual aids that help young players learn proper stroke execution and contact points on their own. Ultra-Light Aluminum Construction — From 165g at 19″ up to 230g at 25″. Light enough to swing correctly, tough enough for dropped racquets and fence contact. Oversized Head & Open String Pattern — A big, forgiving sweet spot with easy power — miss-hits still clear the net, which builds confidence fast. Strung and Ready to Play — Every size ships pre-strung. Open the box, go to the court. Alcaraz-Inspired Design — The aerodynamic Pure Aero design language in grey / fluo yellow. It looks like the real thing because it's meant to. Size Guide & Specifications   19″ 21″ 23″ 25″ Recommended Age 4–6 yrs 5–7 yrs 7–9 yrs 9–11 yrs Recommended Height 95–110 cm (3’1″–3’7″) 110–125 cm (3’7″–4’1″) 125–135 cm (4’1″–4’5″) 135–145 cm (4’5″–4’9″) Head Size 81 in² / 523 cm² 86 in² / 555 cm² 92 in² / 594 cm² 100 in² / 645 cm² Weight (unstrung) 165 g / 5.8 oz 180 g / 6.3 oz 200 g / 7.1 oz 230 g / 8.1 oz Balance (unstrung) 230 mm ±10 257 mm ±10 285 mm ±10 305 mm ±10 String Pattern 14 × 14 14 × 15 16 × 16 16 × 17 Item Number 140548 140549 140550 140551 All sizes: Aluminum composition · ships strung · Grey / Fluo Yellow colorway · Babolat Carlitos Junior collection. How to Choose Measure your child's height and match it to the chart above — height is a far better predictor than age. If they fall between two sizes, size down: a racquet that's too long forces a shortened, cramped swing and slows technique development, while a slightly short frame just means a bit less reach. A good on-court check — standing with the racquet held at their side, the head should hover just above the ground without them tilting or reaching. Who It's For First-time players through developing juniors, roughly ages 4 to 11. Ideal for beginner group lessons, red/orange/green ball stages, school programs and backyard rallies — and for any young fan who wants to swing what Carlitos swings. Juniors 11+ or taller than 145 cm should move to the Carlitos Junior 26″ or a lightweight adult frame.