Babolat Carlitos Junior 21 2026 Tennis Racket Strung 180g - Grey/Yellow

The Babolat Carlitos Junior 21 is a starter tennis racket for young players aged 5 to 7 years, or between 110cm and 125cm tall. Inspired by Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz, this lightweight junior tennis racket is designed to help children develop proper technique, build confidence and enjoy learning the game from their very first lesson.

Made from durable aluminium and weighing just 180g, it is easy for smaller players to manoeuvre. Integrated educational aids, a forgiving string pattern and a larger head help young players learn correct stroke mechanics while finding easy power and consistent contact. Supplied pre-strung and ready to play in Grey/Yellow.

Key Features

• Designed for ages 5–7 – sized and weighted for children between 110cm and 125cm tall, encouraging proper skill development and enjoyment from an early age.
• Inspired by Carlos Alcaraz – styling inspired by one of the world’s top players, to help motivate young players and make learning fun.
• Lightweight 180g aluminium construction – easy to swing and control, reducing fatigue in lessons and helping coordination develop; durable for regular use.
• Junior-specific grip – sized for smaller hands for comfort and control, helping children develop correct grip habits.
• Power and forgiveness – a larger 555cm² head gives an expanded sweet spot, and the open 14x15 string pattern helps generate easy power and consistency on off-centre shots.
• Integrated teaching aids – educational grip markings teach hand positioning and visual guides assist stroke development, supporting faster progress.
• Better ball contact – a forgiving string bed helps children find depth and control and enjoy longer rallies.
• Pre-strung and ready to play – factory strung with no set-up needed; suits coaching sessions, school programmes and recreational play.
• Durable aluminium frame – resistant to everyday knocks and built for regular court use.

Performance Overview

The Carlitos Junior 21 makes tennis easier and more enjoyable for young children. The light aluminium frame lets juniors swing comfortably while developing coordination and proper stroke mechanics, and the larger head and open string pattern give a forgiving hitting surface for cleaner contact and more power with less effort.

What sets the Carlitos Junior range apart is its integrated teaching system: visual guides and grip-learning aids help young players learn the right fundamentals from the start, making lessons more productive. Together with the comfortable grip and light weight, it creates a positive learning experience that encourages long-term enjoyment of the sport.

Who Is It For?

• Children aged 5–7 years old
• Junior players between 110cm and 125cm tall
• Beginners learning tennis fundamentals
• Young players attending coaching sessions and tennis academies
• Parents looking for a quality first tennis racket
• Children inspired by Carlos Alcaraz and professional tennis

Technical Specifications

Why Buy from Central Sports?

• ✅ 100% Genuine & Authorised Babolat Products
• 🎾 Half-price string upgrade
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• 🆕 Access to Latest Releases & Collections – the latest junior tennis equipment
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Final Verdict

A light, forgiving first racket with built-in teaching aids – it helps young children learn proper technique while having fun on court.