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Boys Rackets

HEAD IG Speed 23 Junior Tennis Racket
Black/White

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HEAD IG Speed 23 Junior Tennis Racket

Step up your young athlete’s speed-based game with the HEAD IG Speed Jr. 23 in Black/White, the tennis racket designed for players aged six to eight who are looking to harness their speed and improve their control on court.
Updated with a sleek, modern look and carefully crafted with lightweight and durable graphite, the HEAD IG Speed Jr. 23 delivers unmatched manoeuvrability and superb playability. Ideal for budding young players, this racket strikes an optimal balance between weight and manoeuvrability, facilitating their play and promoting their performance.

Integrated Innegra technology provides young players with excellent shock absorption and improved stability upon impact with the ball, with Damp Plus technology enriching their play with a better feel by absorbing impact vibrations for an improved sensation. Its open string pattern helps to generate topspin, while the lightweight frame improves playability, allowing them to focus on refining their skill.

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic, born in Serbia in 1987, is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Known for his intense physicality, flexibility, and exceptional return game, Djokovic has dominated men's tennis since the late 2000s. He has achieved multiple Grand Slam victories, and in 2016, became the third man in history to hold all four major titles at once, a testament to his consistent excellence. His extraordinary defensive abilities, combined with his precise and powerful groundstrokes, have earned him a distinguished place among the "Big Four" of men's tennis.

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 Radical

The HEAD Radical tennis racket is a versatile and innovative choice for players seeking a perfect blend of power and manoeuvrability. With its unique design and cutting-edge technology, the Radical offers enhanced control and spin potential. The racket's graphene composition ensures optimal stability and power transfer, enabling explosive shots with minimal effort. The Radical's larger head size provides a forgiving sweet spot, amplifying power on off-center hits. With its comfortable and responsive feel, the racket allows for precise shot placement and confident net play. Whether you're an aggressive baseline hitter or an all-court player, the HEAD Radical tennis racket empowers you to take your game to the next 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

• Headsize: 95 sq in / 615 sq cm
• Length: 23 in / 585 mm
• Unstrung weight: 215 g / 7.6 oz
• Composition: Graphite
• Beam width: 20 mm
• Balance: 275 mm / 0.7 in HL
• String pattern: 16x18
• Innegra technology for shock absorption and stability
• Damp Plus technology for better feel
• Modern design
• Age: 6 to 8
• Please note this racket will come strung unless the image displays otherwise
• Please note that all HEAD Speed rackets come without a protective head cover

Additional Information

  • Quick Ref: 1011804
  • Man. Ref: 230024
Choosing the Right Grip Size for your Tennis Racket

One often overlooked, but crucial, aspect when selecting a tennis racket is the grip size. The grip size is the measurement around the handle's circumference, and choosing the right one can significantly impact your comfort, control, and potential to prevent injury. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the right tennis racket grip size.

Importance of Choosing the Right Grip Size

A correctly sized tennis grip ensures you have optimal control over your racket and helps prevent injuries. Too small a grip may cause your hand to shift during play, reducing accuracy and increasing the risk of developing tennis elbow due to overuse of the forearm muscles. Conversely, a grip that's too large can make the racket hard to turn and manipulate, and it could also lead to hand, wrist, or shoulder injuries due to overgripping.

Measuring Your Grip Size

There are two common methods to measure your grip size:

  1. The Ruler Method: Open your dominant hand and extend your fingers. Align a ruler with the bottom lateral crease of your palm, measuring to the tip of your ring finger. The measurement in inches correlates with your grip size.

  2. The Finder Test: Hold the racket with a standard Eastern forehand grip, where the base knuckle of your index finger is on bevel #3. You should be able to fit the index finger of your other hand in the space between your ring finger and the palm that's gripping the racket. If there's not enough room for your finger, the grip is too small. If there's too much space, the grip is too large.

Grip Sizes: U.S. vs. European

In the U.S., grip sizes range from 4 inches to 4 ¾ inches, increasing in increments of 1/8 inch. European grip sizes use a different naming system, L0 to L5, each correlating to their U.S. counterparts as follows:

European Grip Size US Grip Size
L0 or G0 4 Inches
L1 or G1 4 1/8 inches
L2 or G2 4 1/4 inches
L3 or G3 4 3/8 inches
L4 or G4 4 1/2 inches
L5 or G5 4 5/8 inches

Choosing the Right Grip Size

When choosing the right grip size, consider the following points:

  • Go for the smaller size if you're in between: It's easier to increase the size of a grip than decrease it. You can always add an overgrip (which usually adds about 1/16 inch) to a smaller handle to increase its size, but shaving down a larger handle is not recommended as it can compromise the racket's structural integrity.

  • Consider your style of play: Players who rely on spin might prefer a smaller grip size, which allows for more wrist action. In contrast, players seeking control may benefit from a larger grip size.

  • Test it out: If possible, try before you buy. Visit a local sports store, hold the racket, and mimic your swing to see how it feels. Remember that comfort is key - if it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.

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