Trade In Your Tennis Racket: An Easy Way to Upgrade Your Game

Thinking about upgrading your tennis racket? Our Tennis Racket Trade-In Programme lets you exchange your old full graphite racket for store credit towards a new one. Skip the hassle of selling privately, request an online estimate before you visit, and let our team help you find the perfect upgrade for your game.


By Sam Gibbons
3 min read

Trade In Your Tennis Racket: An Easy Way to Upgrade Your Game

If you've been thinking about upgrading your tennis racket, you might be wondering what to do with your old one. Rather than leaving it in the garage or at the back of the cupboard, why not trade it in?

Our Tennis Racket Trade-In Programme makes it easy to upgrade your equipment while getting value from your current racket. Whether you're moving to a lighter frame, looking for more power, or simply treating yourself to the latest model, trading in your old racket can help reduce the cost of your new one.

Why Upgrade Your Tennis Racket?

Even if your current racket is still in good condition, racket technology has evolved significantly over the years. Newer frames can offer:

  • Improved power and spin
  • Better comfort and vibration dampening
  • Increased stability on off-centre shots
  • Lighter weight without sacrificing performance
  • Better control to suit your playing style

If your racket is more than five years old or you've noticed changes in your game, an upgrade could make a real difference.

Why Trade In Instead of Selling Privately?

Selling a racket online can be time-consuming. You'll need to photograph it, create a listing, answer messages, negotiate a price, and arrange postage or collection.

With our trade-in programme, the process is simple:

  • Bring your racket into our store for an assessment.
  • Our team will inspect its condition and offer a trade-in value.
  • Accept the offer and use the credit towards your new racket on the same day.

If you'd like an idea of what your racket might be worth before visiting, you can also complete our Trade-In Enquiry Form. Simply provide a few details about your racket, and we'll send you an estimated trade-in value. The final value will be confirmed once we've inspected the racket in-store.

What Rackets Can Be Traded In?

We currently accept: Full graphite adult tennis rackets in good, playable condition.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept:

  • Composite or aluminium rackets
  • Junior rackets
  • Rackets with cracks, broken frames or structural damage

Our team carefully assesses every racket based on its overall condition, age and resale potential.

Is Trading In Worth It?

For many players, absolutely.

Trading in your racket saves time, removes the hassle of selling privately, and gives you instant store credit towards your next purchase. It's a convenient way to upgrade while ensuring your old racket continues to be used by another player rather than sitting unused at home.

Need Help Choosing Your Next Racket?

Upgrading isn't just about buying the newest model, it's about finding the racket that's right for your game.

Our experienced team can help you compare different rackets based on your ability, playing style and budget. We'll make sure you leave with a racket that helps you get the most from every match.

Ready to Upgrade?

If you're ready for a new racket, bring your current one into store for a trade-in assessment, or complete our Trade-In Enquiry Form to receive an estimated trade-in value before you visit.

It's never been easier to turn your old racket into your next one.