Used tennis rackets in the UK typically sell for £15 to £110 (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 the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £110 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £94 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £72 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £50 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £28 | 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
- Recent frames from recognised makers
- No cracks at the throat or hoop
What pulls it down
- Frames more than a decade old, which lose stiffness
- Broken or missing grommets
Selling a tennis racket in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Second-hand demand peaks in January, in the weeks before Christmas, and at the start of the academic year in September.
Working out what yours is worth
- Inspect the throat and hoop closely for hairline cracks
- Check the grommet strip is complete
Getting it ready
- Press the strings and check whether they still have tension, and note when they were last strung if you know.
- 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.
Light and easy to post in a long box or racket bag. Protect the frame edges, which is where transit damage happens.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £110 a buyer pays is the £110 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 the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for tennis rackets.
Common questions
Where can I sell a tennis racket in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Is the frame cracked?
Check the edges and around the grommets carefully. A hairline crack ends the racket’s life and must be disclosed.
Do tennis rackets wear out?
Yes. Graphite frames lose stiffness over years even without visible damage, which is why age matters as well as condition.
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 the United Kingdom.