HEAD Speed Jr.25 Junior Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Speed Jr. 25 is built for ambitious junior players aged 8 to 10 years (height around 127–141 cm / 50–55.5 inches) who play a fast, aggressive game. Embodying the sleek black-and-white aesthetic endorsed by HEAD tour ambassador Jannik Sinner, it scales down the features of the bestselling adult Speed MP into a lightweight, highly maneuverable frame.

Weighing 230 grams (unstrung) with a 25-inch length and a 100 square-inch head size, it provides developing competitors with an easy-to-swing platform that balances speed, control, and touch on Green Stage (Stage 1) or standard yellow tennis balls.

Performance Profile

1. Maneuverability (10/10): Superior. At an ultra-light 230 g unstrung with an even balance, it swings effortlessly, encouraging fast wrist acceleration and proper stroke mechanics.
2. Control & Ball Feedback (9.0/10): High. Equipped with Auxetic technology in the frame and Hy-Bor construction in the shaft, it delivers a solid impact feel and precise feedback.
3. Forgiveness & Sweet Spot (9.0/10): Generous. The 100 sq. in. hoop offers an expansive hitting zone that helps keep off-center contacts deep in play.
4. Spin Access (8.5/10): Natural. The open 16x19 string layout facilitates main-string movement, making it simple for rising stars to generate topspin.

Key Technologies

1. Auxetic Technology: Integrated into the frame to optimize real-time ball feedback, offering dynamic flexibility and a connected feel at impact.
2. Hy-Bor Construction: Incorporates a state-of-the-art aerospace material mix into the shaft to maximize structural stability and signature solid impact feel.
3. Full Graphite Composition: High-grade graphite construction that ensures power transfer, frame longevity, and feel over basic aluminum junior frames.

Best Suited For

1. Rising Junior Competitors (Ages 8–10): Kids standing between 127 cm and 141 cm tall who are learning aggressive baseline play and fast net transitions.
2. Green Ball (Stage 1) & Yellow Ball Hitters: Youngsters stepping up from 23-inch frames to full-court play.
3. Speed Series Enthusiasts: Juniors looking to match the tour-level performance look of HEAD's flagship Speed frames.

Specifications

• Head Size: 100 sq. in. / 645 cm²
• Length: 25.0 in. / 63.5 cm.
• Unstrung Weight: 230 g / 8.1 oz.
• Strung Weight: ~245 g / 8.6 oz.
• Unstrung Balance: 315 mm / Even.
• Beam Width: 24 mm Constant Beam.
• Composition: Full Graphite (with Auxetic & Hy-Bor).
• String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses.
• Recommended Ball Stage: Stage 1 (Green) / Standard Yellow.
• Target Player Height: 127 cm – 141 cm (8–10 years).