Used tennis rackets in Australia typically sell for A$29 to A$210 (about $20 to $150). Rackets sell on head size, weight and grip, and the detail that decides it is whether the strings are still live or need replacing.
What tennis rackets are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$211 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$179 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$137 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$95 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$53 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- No cracks at the throat or hoop
- Cover included
What pulls it down
- Cracks at the throat, which end the frame
- Broken or missing grommets
Selling a tennis racket in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Inspect the throat and hoop closely for hairline cracks
- Note the head size, weight and string pattern
Getting it ready
- Find the head size in square inches, the unstrung weight and the grip size, usually printed on the frame or butt cap.
- Check the frame for cracks and the grommets for wear, and clean or replace the overgrip.
Photograph
- The racket flat, whole, strings visible
- The strings close up, showing wear or notching
- The frame edges and grommets, plus any chip or crack
Put in the description
- Brand, model and head size in square inches
- Unstrung weight and balance if marked
- Grip size, and whether an overgrip is fitted
Brand, model, head size and grip: “Wilson Pro Staff 97, 4 3/8 Grip, Strung”. Grip size is essential and printed on the butt cap. Say whether the strings are fresh, playable or dead — restringing is a known cost buyers factor in.
April through August, peaking around the summer tournament season. Recognised models sell within days in season.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$211 a buyer pays is the A$211 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for tennis rackets.
- Selling a tennis racket in Sydney
- Selling a tennis racket in Melbourne
- Selling a tennis racket in Brisbane
- Selling a tennis racket in Perth
- Selling a tennis racket in Adelaide
- Selling a tennis racket in Gold Coast
- Selling a tennis racket in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a tennis racket in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Do the strings need replacing?
Press them and be honest. Dead strings are normal on a used racket and buyers accept the cost when told, but not when surprised.
What is a grommet strip?
The plastic strip protecting the string holes. Broken grommets cut strings and need replacing, though it is a cheap job.
Should I restring before selling?
Usually not. Most buyers have a string and tension preference, so let them choose.
More: how to sell a tennis racket, what tennis rackets are worth, or Sports & Outdoors across Australia.