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HEAD Speed Junior (2025)

Editorial assessment · 2025 model

The Speed Junior 2025 is for young players who need less weight than a typical adult racket. HEAD lists 310 g, a 265 mm balance and a soft feel, with a fibreglass face and Power Foam. It is aimed at competitive juniors. We would compare it for an older child who is developing their game and can prepare this racket comfortably on both sides.

Best for
Older juniors who practise regularly and are ready for a 310 g racket.
Main trade-off
It saves weight against adult rackets, but the oversized head and 38 mm thickness still need to suit the child.
HEAD Speed Junior 2025 padel racket
  • ShapeOversized teardrop
  • Weight310 g (nominal; manufacturer tolerance unverified)
  • BalanceMedium balance (265 mm)

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Our assessment

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The useful question is whether the child can prepare the racket on time and keep a relaxed grip through a normal session. Have them try forehands, backhands, volleys and an overhead. A racket that looks manageable for one swing may feel different after repeated shots.

Adult Speed models have different weights and constructions. Moving to one should follow the child's handling and development; sharing the Speed name does not make it the automatic next purchase.

Consider an alternative if: The child struggles to move it through a normal swing or needs a smaller starter racket.

Strengths

  • Its 310 g nominal weight is 40 g below the adult Vibe 2026.
  • HEAD classifies the fibreglass and Power Foam construction as Soft.
  • The Integrated Protector System is built into the design.

Drawbacks

  • It can still be too substantial for a smaller child starting padel.
  • The smooth face offers no raised texture.

Specifications

Shape
Oversized teardrop
Balance
Medium balance (265 mm)
Weight
310 g (nominal; manufacturer tolerance unverified)
Surface
Fibreglass
Core
Power Foam
Surface texture
Smooth
Hardness
Soft
Technologies
Innegra, Integrated Protector System, 38 mm thickness, 525 cm² head surface
Manufacturer code
226715
Barcode (EAN)
0726423386025
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FAQ

What age is Speed Junior suitable for?
Specialist listings generally recommend it from age 10, and HEAD aims it at competitive juniors. Treat that as a starting point. An older child who can handle 310 g may be a good fit; a smaller child who struggles to prepare it should try a lighter or smaller junior racket.
Is Speed Junior lightweight?
Yes compared with adult rackets: its nominal 310 g is 40 g below Vibe 2026 and 60 g below Radical Pro. For a child, 310 g can still feel substantial. It makes most sense for a junior who has outgrown a smaller starter racket and can move this one comfortably throughout a session.

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Researched 2026-09-07 · Last updated 2026-09-07 · How we assess gear

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