HEAD Boom Alternate Junior 26" Tennis Racket + Cover - 2026

Name: HEAD Boom Alternate Junior 26" Tennis Racket + Cover - 2026
Brand: HEAD
SKU: WH6143
Price: 99.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

HEAD Boom Alternate Junior 26" Tennis Racket + Cover - 2026

£99 ~~£110~~

Head Size - 100 Sq Inches

Weight - 245g

Balance - 320mm

Length - 26 Inches - Best suits age 9-11 years

String Pattern - 16x19

Description;

The BOOM ALTERNATE JR TENNIS RACQUET, which has a striking purple design, will supercharge ambitious juniors’ power and confidence.

Purple is Coco Gauff’s favorite color and the tonal purple design of the BOOM ALTERNATE JR – which is endorsed by Gauff and Lorenzo Musetti – offers a striking and progressive look that matches the racquet’s explosive feel. Ambitious juniors aged from 9 to 11 can make a powerful statement with a racquet that combines explosive power with the touch to play delicate drop shots, letting them play modern tennis. The introduction of Hy-Bor, a state-of-the-art material mix that is mainly used in the high-tech aerospace industry, to the racquet’s shaft has improved the perceived stability and power. This model has a construction that is based on the adult MP and MP L racquets in the BOOM series, with smaller dimensions to suit up-and-coming juniors. With the power, confidence and fun that comes from playing with the BOOM ALTERNATE JR, juniors don't have to think about anything else but enjoying the moment and hitting their next shot.

Explosive power for ambitious juniors from 9 to 11
Hy-Bor enhances perceived stability and the solid impact feel
Auxetic 2.0 technology for a more connected feel to the ball
Construction based on the adult models BOOM MP L and BOOM MP
Smaller dimensions to suit the needs of up-and-coming juniors
Endorsed by Coco Gauff and Lorenzo Musetti
Tonal purple design – purple is Coco’s favorite color – for a striking and progressive look

Head Size - 100 Sq Inches
Weight - 245g
Balance - Head Light
String Pattern - 16x19
Length - 26 inches
Construction - Graphite
Product code - WH6143

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What head size should I choose?

Larger heads of 105 square inches and up give a bigger sweet spot and more free power, which suits improvers and anyone who does not generate their own pace. Mid-size heads around 95 to 100 square inches give more control and a cleaner feel, but you have to swing properly to get anything out of them. Most club players sit between 98 and 105.

Does racket weight matter more than head size?

They matter in different ways. Weight determines stability: a heavier frame holds its line against a hard ball and transmits less shock to the arm, while a lighter one is easier to swing but gets pushed around. Head size determines forgiveness. A light racket with a big head is the most beginner-friendly combination; a heavy racket with a small head is the least.

What is racket balance and which should I pick?

Balance is where the weight sits along the frame. Head heavy rackets are usually lighter overall and add power for players with shorter swings. Head light rackets are usually heavier overall and suit players who generate their own pace and want manoeuvrability at the net. Even balance is the safe middle.

Should I buy a strung or unstrung racket?

Frames sold unstrung are aimed at players who want a specific string and tension, and the cost of stringing needs adding. Strung rackets come ready to play with a factory string that is fine to start with. If you do not yet know what string you like, buy strung.

How often should a tennis racket be restrung?

The old guideline is to restring as many times per year as you play per week. Strings lose tension from the moment they go in, whether you play or not, so a racket strung two years ago is well past its best even if nothing has broken. If you are breaking strings regularly, a polyester will last longer.

When does a junior move up to an adult racket?

Junior frames are sized by length, not age. Most players move to a 27 inch adult frame at around 11 or 12, but the test is whether they can swing the racket through the ball without the head dropping. Moving up too early builds bad habits that take longer to undo than waiting.