Babolat Drive JR 23

The Babolat Drive JR 23 tennis racket is suitable for intermediate to advanced tennis players, especially for children with a height of 120-130 cm. The junior racket is lighter and shorter compared to the adult racket. Thanks to the superior head size, a large sweetspot and thus high comfort during playing is provided. The racket was developed in collaboration with experts in child biology and motor skills, so it matches the physical abilities of children and helps them gain more power and depth in their strokes without excessive effort. Inspired by the racquets of the pros, the design will give your child confidence at every stroke.

Benefits for young players

The Babolat Drive JR 23 tennis racket was designed with the needs of children in mind in collaboration with experts from the Interuniversity Biology and Motor Laboratory in Lyon. This makes the racquet lightweight, easy to handle and its 0000 grip helps children learn the right techniques from the start. The graphite-aluminium frame is lightweight but also impact resistant, and together with the 16/17 open weave it delivers the ideal combination of power and control. The soft 120-thick knit also reduces vibration, contributing to greater comfort and joint protection during play.

Weave pattern:
16 × 17

Frame section:
20/20/19 mm

Material:
Composite graphite

Recommended knitting:
Addixion / Son of Gut Force

Recommended splice tension:
19-23 kg

Recommended grip:
Syntec Uptake