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Boys Rackets

HEAD IG Speed 21 Inch Junior Tennis Racket
Black/White

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Why it’s important

A poorly sized tennis racket can both increase risk of injury and impede the growth of technical skills, so it’s vital for junior tennis players to find the right racket during the key stages of development.

By age/height

The easiest way to tell what size will fit best is to simply use this chart to find the right racket length for a certain age or height. This should give a good indication of the general sizes to look for, but keep in mind that outliers who are particularly tall, short, strong or weak for their age may need to size up or down. If the junior player in question falls below these ranges for age or height, consider a 17-inch racket.

HEAD IG Speed 21 Inch Junior Tennis Racket

Play faster with the HEAD IG Speed Jr. 21 tennis racket in Black/White, endorsed by the non-stop bundle of energy that is Novak Djokovic.

Designed to bring the quick-fire style of the Speed range to junior players, the HEAD IG Speed Jr. 21 boasts a supercharged black and white colour scheme, just like the racket Djokovic uses on court.The junior Speed range features Innegra technology, providing greater stability and reduced vibration (up to 17%!), while also lightening the frame to make it more comfortable for youngsters to swing.A DAMPPlus insert, meanwhile, stops vibrations from travelling up the grip into the arm, giving an accurate feel and further upping the comfort factor – it’s all about making hitting the ball enjoyable and fun.At 200 grams unstrung, the Speed 21 is suitable for four to six-year-olds and features a closed 16/17 string pattern to assist in the generation of power.

HEAD

A brand with a reputation for innovation, HEAD trace their tennis origins back to the late 60s and the creation of the first aluminium-based tennis racket, the brainchild of company founder Howard Head.

Head, a former aeronautics engineer, began a racket revolution with his idea for light yet strong frames. Attracted by the durability of a metal racket, American icon Arthur Ashe stepped in to give a player’s point of view, assisting with development of the original aluminium frame in 1969. A few years later, a HEAD racket was in the hands of a champion, with Ashe famously wielding his signature Competition to win Wimbledon in ’75.

Since then, HEAD have continued to push the boundaries of racket design, utilising all kinds of space-age materials in the quest for ultimate performance. They’ve had many more champion players using their frames, too, from Agassi and Muster in the 90s to Murray, Djokovic, Sharapova and Stephens in the 21st century.

Their modern range has options for every type of play. There’s the ever-popular Prestige, providing absolute precision since 1987, the versatile Radical with its vibrant paintjobs, and the super-fast Speed, which remains Novak’s racket of choice. More recent additions include the aggressive Gravity, endorsed by Sascha Zverev, the spin-focused Extreme, recommended by Matteo Berrettini, and the explosive Boom, a power-focused frame endorsed by US prodigy Coco Gauff. Whichever you choose, you’ll perform at your best with a HEAD racket.

HEAD Speed

Designed for fast swings and all-court play, the HEAD Speed tennis racket provides a balance of power, control, spin, and touch. The Speed's versatility makes it ideal for anyone looking to dominate with a fast-paced style of tennis, especially aggressive baseliners who like to stay on the move and attack at every opportunity. That's why Novak Djokovic has endorsed the Speed series for so many years, showing off its high-performance materials and technologies on his way to trophy after trophy. A highly manoeuvrable racket, it's available in a range of weights and headsizes to suit your level.

Control Racket

Control rackets usually have closed string patterns – essentially, more strings per area – to increase ball contact and give you more control over your shots. They tend to have thinner beams to allow more flex and often utilise material technologies to make you feel more connected to the ball.

Features


• New paintjob for 2022
• Headsize: 590 sq cm / 91 sq in
• Weight (Unstrung): 200g / 7.1oz
• Balance: 250mm / 0.7 HL
• Beam: 20mm
• Length: 535mm / 21in
• String Pattern: 16/17
• Technology: Innegra, DAMPPlus
• Age: 4-6

Additional Information

  • Quick Ref: 257360
  • Man. Ref: 234032

How to choose the right tennis racket grip size? It starts right here.

Finding your perfect grip size isn't just about comfort - it's about unlocking control, confidence, and consistency on every swing. Whether you're ripping forehands with a Babolat Pure Drive or chasing control with the Wilson Blade, the right grip transforms your racket into a true extension of your arm.

This guide breaks it down step by step - from the "shake hands" test to the classic ruler trick - so you can dial in the grip that fits your game. We cover the difference between US and European grip sizes, how your playing style (spin vs control) affects your ideal fit, and why overgrips are the low-key MVPs when you're in between sizes. Plus, expert tips on injury prevention, grip maintenance, and when to switch it up.

Still unsure what tennis grip size to go for?

Start with our guide and shop confidently. Because when your racket feels right, everything else clicks into place.

👉 Read the full Tennis Grip Size Guide now at Pro:Direct Tennis

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