Babolat
Babolat Drive Junior 25" Tennis Racket 140516
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Babolat Drive Junior 25" Tennis Racket 140516
TestColour / One Size
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Unit 1,The Quadrant,Summer Hill Rd
Birmingham B1 2PE
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The Babolat Drive Junior 25" is a junior tennis racket for advancing players aged 9-10 who have mastered the basics and are ready for more. It blends power and control in a lightweight aluminium frame, giving more reach than a 23" racket at a weight developing players can manage.
Services & Advice
- Professional fitting service in store
- Part of our junior tennis progression programme
- Expert stringing service available
Special offer: visit our Birmingham store for a free racket consultation with our tennis specialists. We'll make sure your junior player gets the right fit for their playing style and stage of physical development.
Payment options: all major credit cards accepted (Visa, Mastercard, American Express); school purchase orders accepted.
Need advice? Our experienced team can help you choose between the 23" and 25" models based on your child's age, height and playing level.
Key Features
- 25" length – sized for players aged 9-10 years.
- Lightweight aluminium construction – easy manoeuvrability.
- Intermediate-friendly grip size – suited to growing hands.
- Robust frame – built for developing players.
- Enhanced sweet spot – better power delivery.
- Babolat build quality – reliable construction throughout.
Performance Overview
The 25" Drive Junior gives more reach and power than smaller junior rackets while keeping a manageable weight. Its balanced design helps young players improve shot accuracy and power without losing control, making it a good choice for competitive juniors.
Who Is It For?
- Advancing junior players
- Regular tournament participants
- Intensive training sessions
- Players moving up from 23" rackets
- School tennis team members
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat |
| Model | Drive Junior 25" (140516) |
| Length | 25 inches (63.5 cm) |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Grip size | Junior |
| String pattern | 16/19 |
| Weight | Approximately 240g |
| Recommended age | 9-10 years |
Why Buy from Central Sports?
- ✅ 100% Genuine & Authorised Babolat Products
- 🎾 Trusted Racket Sports Specialist
- 📦 Secure Packaging & Fast Processing
- 🤝 Reliable Customer Support
- 🆕 Access to Latest Releases & Collections
- ✍️ Free personalised autograph
Final Verdict
The natural step up for 9-10 year olds: more reach and power than a 23" racket, still light enough to swing with good technique.