HEAD Speed Jr. 26

Name: HEAD Speed Jr. 26
Brand: HEAD

100 in² · 26 in · 250 g unstrung · 16x19

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Who it is for

Juniors typically 10–12 years old and about 140–152 cm who are not yet ready for a full-length frame.

Why it works

A 26-inch, 250 g graphite frame gives real racket-head speed without the reach and mass a growing player cannot yet control.

Watch-outs

This is a junior-length frame: once a player is physically ready for 27 inches it costs reach, stability and plow-through. Transition timing is a coach/parent decision, not an age rule.

Strengths

Light and quick
Real graphite construction

Trade-offs

Limited stability against adult pace
Outgrown quickly by tall or strong juniors

Compatible player profiles

Beginner players
Intermediate players
Advanced players
Juniors on manufacturer height guides for this length
Transition and lighter adult players

Talk to a person too. Junior racket transitions, persistent pain and injury concerns should be discussed with a qualified coach, stringer or medical professional as appropriate. Demo before buying.

Specifications

Exact where published; “not verified” where not. Reviewed 2026-09.

Length: 26 in (junior)
Head size: 100 in²
Unstrung weight: 250 g
Strung weight: not verified
Balance (unstrung): not verified
Swingweight: not verified
Stiffness: not verified
Beam: not verified
String pattern: 16x19
Intended level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Ideal player: Junior roughly 140–152 cm tall developing full swings before moving to 27 inches
Generation: 2024
Sizing guide: Manufacturer guides place 26-inch frames around 140–152 cm; height, strength and swing shape matter more than age.

Editorial ratings

1–10, derived from published specs and category norms — not user reviews.

Power6/10
Control6/10
Spin6/10
Comfort7/10
Manoeuvrability10/10
Stability4/10

Where this data comes from

Verified facts: Length, size, published weights, materials and other specs shown as exact values are taken from the linked page. Anything the brand does not publish is shown as “not verified”, never estimated.
Editorial assessment: The 1–10 ratings, “who it is for”, “why it works” and “watch-outs” are our own reading of the published specs and category norms. They are not manufacturer claims, user reviews or test-lab measurements.
Source: HEAD
Reviewed: 2026-09 · Current — listed in the brand's current range at the last review
Not verified for this variant (5): Strung weight, Balance (unstrung), Swingweight, Stiffness, Beam

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