Most Beginner Rackets Make Racket Sports Harder. We Fixed That.
If you’ve ever watched a young child try to play tennis or pickleball with a full-sized racket or paddle…
you’ve probably seen big, wild swings… short rallies… and growing frustration.
We saw it too.
Over and over again.
That’s why we created the SMART Racket™ — a patent-pending training tool designed to help kids enjoy the learning process from day one.
It’s not just smaller or softer.
It’s an entirely new way to introduce kids to tennis, pickleball, and racket sports in general —
safely, successfully, and in a way that makes them want to keep playing.
The Problem: Most Rackets Aren’t Built for Young Learners
Even junior-size rackets and paddles are often:
- Too stiff
- Too dangerous indoors or in groups
- Too fast off the strings (or paddle face)
They’re unforgiving.
And worse… they limit what young players can actually do.
That means:
- Less control
- More mishits
- Shorter rallies
- A quick path to giving up
Racket sports like tennis and pickleball already have a steep learning curve.
The wrong equipment just makes it harder.
Our Mission: Make Racket Sports Accessible, Fun, and Scalable
We didn’t want kids to spend months just swinging and missing.
We wanted them to actually play the game — and build skills naturally along the way.
So we flipped the model:
Play first. Learn through action. Let the joy come early.
To make that happen, we needed a racket that could:
- Slow the rebound
- Catch the ball safely
- Scale with the child’s stage of development
- Be safe for indoor use, gyms, or classrooms
So… we built it.
What Makes the SMART Racket™ Different?
Adjustable Rebound Settings
The SMART Racket™ is the only racket with built-in Catch Mode and Racket Mode settings:
- Catch Mode: Slows the rebound, allowing kids to trap or catch the ball mid-rally
- Racket Mode: Mimics a traditional bounce when they’re ready for longer rallies
This gives kids:
- Instant success
- The ability to play, not just drill
- A smoother transition into both tennis and pickleball
Soft, Flexible Frame
No more banged-up shins or dented drywall.
The outer frame is made from a durable, soft-touch material designed for:
- Indoor use
- Small spaces
- Group environments
- Gym class, PE, or driveway play
Built for Kids (Ages 3–10)
This is not a mini adult racket.
It’s built specifically for the way young kids learn movement, coordination, and control.
- Lightweight
- Scaled grip
- Less rebound force
- More intuitive feedback
And because it feels different than a traditional racket or paddle, kids use it differently — with more control, better technique, and fewer bad habits.
That feeling of success early on creates motivation that sticks.
It’s Not Just a Racket — It’s a Learning System
The SMART Racket™ is part of our full teaching approach:
SMART Tennis™ = Strategy, Movement, Angles, Rallying, Technique
And while the word “Tennis” is in the name…
the skills your child develops with this system apply directly to tennis, pickleball, and all racket sports.
When paired with our SMART Tennis Makes SMART Kids Book
or the SMART Start Bundle,
you’ve got everything you need to help your child learn at home, grow their confidence, and start playing in real game settings.
From Our Founder
“I didn’t just want kids to ‘hit balls’ — I wanted them to actually play.
The SMART Racket™ lets them experience success early, and then grow into the game — whether that’s tennis, pickleball, or both.
It’s like training wheels… but smarter.”
Ready to Help Your Child Rally with Confidence?
Don’t let the wrong gear slow down your child’s love for the game.
- Explore the SMART Start Bundle
- Book a Free Trial Class to experience SMART Tennis™ in action
