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Gopher Oversized Aluminum Tennis Racquets

A giant tennis racquet with an oversized head creates a larger hitting area for increased success.
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Featuring an oversize head, connecting on shots is going to be easier and more rewarding for brand new players looking to get the hang of tennis. A larger sweet spot, lightweight racquet construction, and precise control make this a must-have for younger PE classes looking to teach the basics of tennis early on.

Specifications

  • Oversize Head, Wide Body
  • Reinforced Aluminum
  • Synthetic Leather Grip
  • Nylon or Steel-Coated Strings
  • 27”L, 12 oz or 14 oz

Great for Beginners

Sporting a massive 110” sq head and 25 mm beams, a larger surface area will instill confidence and success in younger players. This 27”L racquet also features a synthetic leather grip that keeps students in control at all times. Lightweight aluminum construction allows for a quick swing.

Two string variations give you the opportunity to pick an option that’s suited for your class’ age and proficiency as you teach them the fundamentals of hitting.

  • Nylon strings are lighter weight and offer great playability when struck.
  • Steel-coated strings provide reduced reverberation and longevity, making them a more stable option for your youngest players.

 

15 Engaging Activity Ideas Using Gopher Oversized Aluminum Tennis Racquets

The Gopher Oversized Aluminum Tennis Racquets feature an extra-large head that increases the hitting surface and sweet spot, making them ideal for beginner and developing players. Their larger surface area boosts confidence, enhances success rates, and provides more forgiveness on off-center hits—especially helpful when teaching younger students or those new to racquet sports. These activity ideas are tailored to maximize the unique benefits of the oversized racquets while helping students practice a variety of fundamental movement skills in fun and dynamic ways.

1. Big Hit Blitz: Students pair up and rally using oversized racquets and foam balls, focusing on striking and hand-eye coordination with the forgiving oversized surface.

2. Sweet Spot Smash: Students try to hit a target on a wall using only the center of the racquet, teaching aim, power control, and precision striking.

3. Racket Run Relay: Teams take turns sprinting while balancing a ball on their oversized racquet, combining locomotor running and dynamic balance.

4. Balloon Bounce Battle: Using balloons instead of balls, students keep the balloon in the air as long as possible using their racquet, practicing tracking, timing, and swinging.

5. Catch Me If You Can: One student tosses a ball underhand, and another tries to catch it using the oversized racquet like a basket—teaching catching, twisting, and tracking.

6. Paddle Tap Tower: Students tap the ball upward continuously, counting hits. The large surface encourages success in developing hand control and coordination.

7. Giant Juggle Jam: In small groups, students juggle multiple balls using their racquets, focusing on reaction time and coordination sequences.

8. Target Tap Tournament: Tape large targets on walls or fences; students aim for them from different distances using foam balls and racquets, improving accuracy and power.

9. Cone Zone Serve-Off: Set up colored cones as targets. Students serve foam balls from a start line, aiming to knock over the cones, working on striking power and targeting.

10. Paddle Pyramid Pass: Teams try to pass balls in a triangle formation using only racquets—building manipulation, communication, and reaction.

11. Oversized Overhand Olympics: Practice overhand swings with racquets and try to land foam balls inside hula hoops placed at various distances—developing overhand striking and spatial judgment.

12. Rainbow Racket Round Robin: Organize students into rotating partners to play short rallies. The large head helps all skill levels succeed, building confidence and striking fluency.

13. Precision Paddle Pop: Students must strike balls to land them on specific poly spots marked with numbers—encouraging math integration, accuracy, and striking control.

14. Return Rocket Races: Students return served foam balls and sprint to retrieve another ball and return to the striking zone—practicing agility, striking, and speed.

15. Air Strike Alley: Students strike balls in the air and attempt to land them in assigned “alleys” made with cones combining accuracy, power, and coordination.