A 26 in junior version of HEAD's best-selling Speed — light enough for a young player to swing properly, but built to feel like the adult frame rather than a toy.
At 255 g on a 100 in² head, it lets an ambitious junior play fast and still feel the ball, which is the point: a racket that is too heavy teaches bad habits that are hard to unlearn. The 26 in length is the last step before a full-size frame, so this is typically the racket a player finishes their junior years on.
Who it's for
Ambitious juniors ready for the 26 in stage
255 g — light enough to swing correctly, heavy enough to feel the ball
100 in² head with a 16×19 pattern, like the adult Speed
The last step before a full-length frame
Specifications
Head size: 100 in² / 645 cm²
Weight (unstrung): 255 g / 9.0 oz
Balance: 320 mm (0.4 in head light)
String pattern: 16 × 19
Beam: 24 mm
Length: 26 in
Grip sizes: 0 (4")
Buying a new frame? Stringing labour is free at The Racket House — you pay only for the string you choose.
