HEAD Radical 2023 Junior Tennis Racket

Orange/Navy

Andy Murray is a renowned British tennis player, celebrated for his relentless fighting spirit and tactical prowess. Born in Scotland in 1987, Murray emerged as a force in professional tennis in the mid-2000s. He won his first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2012, and in 2013, he famously ended Britain's 77-year wait for a male Wimbledon champion. He repeated this feat in 2016, the same year he won his second Olympic gold. Known for his exceptional return game and defensive play, Murray held a position in the "Big Four" of tennis.

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.

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 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.

• Headsize: 645 sq cm / 100 sq in
• Weight (Unstrung): 245g / 8.6oz
• Balance: 325mm / 0.2 HL
• Beam: 24mm
• Length: 660mm / 26in
• String Pattern: 16/19
• Technology: Auxetic, Graphene Inside
• Grip size: 0-2
• Recommended for ages 9-11
• Please note this racket will come strung unless the image displays otherwise