Fun & Friendly Red Balls for Little Players
The HEAD T.I.P. (Tennis Instruction Program) is a junior ball series developed in partnership with the ITF's "Tennis Play and Stay" campaign to help children learn tennis progressively at the right pace for their age. Each stage uses a pressureless, low-compression ball that is softer, larger, and slower than a standard adult ball — reducing the physical demand on young players so they can focus on developing technique, confidence, and a feel for the game. All three stages use the same durable rubber moulded construction with no internal pressure to lose, making them longer-lasting than pressurized balls and well-suited to repeated coaching sessions.
Key Features
- Stage-Appropriate Speed Reduction — Red is 75% slower, Orange is 50% slower, Green is 25% slower than a standard ball — giving young players more time to react, move, and swing correctly.
- Pressureless Construction — No internal gas pressure means the bounce stays consistent over time and the balls don't go "dead" the way pressurized balls do — ideal for repeated coaching sessions and club use.
- Larger, Softer Ball — Slightly oversized and softer than adult balls — easier to see, less intimidating on impact, and more forgiving of imperfect contact for young beginners.
- Clear Progression Path — Red → Orange → Green maps directly to the ITF Play and Stay court stages, helping coaches and parents track development and know when to move a child to the next stage.
- ITF Play and Stay Approved — All three stages are certified under the ITF's official junior development program, used by tennis federations and academies worldwide.
Who Should Choose These Balls?
Specifications
Construction: Pressureless / Rubber Moulded Pack size: 3 balls per can (all variants) ITF Program: Play and Stay Approved Stage 3 – T.I.P. Red (578433): Speed: 75% slower than standard Age group: 5–8 years Court: Red mini court Stage 2 – T.I.P. Orange (578423): Speed: 50% slower than standard Age group: 8–9 years Court: Orange mid court (18m) Stage 1 – T.I.P. Green (578413): Speed: 25% slower than standard Age group: 9–10 years / starter adults Court: Full-size court
