HEAD T.I.P. Red 3 Tennis Balls Single Can

The HEAD T.I.P. Red (Tennis Instruction Program) is HEAD’s Stage 3 beginner tennis ball, specially designed for children aged 5 to 8 who are taking their first swings on the court. Developed in partnership with the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) "Tennis Play & Stay!" campaign, it is engineered for play on the smaller Red court format (11 m X 5–6 m).

Performance Profile

1. Compression & Speed: 75% Slower. The ball is pressureless and significantly softer than standard tennis balls. It moves 75% slower through the air, giving young beginners ample reaction time to prepare their stroke.
2. Low Bounce Height: Kid-Friendly Zone. Produces a much lower bounce height, keeping the ball in the strike zone (between waist and chest level) for young children.
3. Over-Sized Dimensions: Easier Contact. Designed larger in size than standard balls, making it considerably easier for beginners to track and make clean contact.
4. High-Visibility Two-Tone Felt: Visual Tracking. Wrapped in a bright Red and Yellow two-tone felt that makes it easy for young eyes to pick up spin and flight trajectory.

Best Suited For

1. Player Age & Level: Children aged 5 to 8 years just starting tennis instruction.
2. Court Setup: ITF Stage 3 Red Courts (11 m x 5–6 m) with smaller net heights.
3. Equipment Pairing: Designed to be used with junior rackets sized between 19 inches and 23 inches.

Specifications

• Pack Count: Single tube containing 3 balls.
• Stage & Compression: Stage 3 (Red) — 75% slower than standard balls.
• Ball Type: Pressureless Junior Training Ball.
• Felt Color: Red / Yellow two-tone high-visibility felt.
• Target Age Range: 5 to 8 years old.
• Approval: ITF (International Tennis Federation) approved for Stage 3 play.