HEAD Stage 3 Tennis Ball Can (Red, 3 Balls)

HEAD Stage 3 Tennis Ball 

Description

The HEAD Stage 3 RED pressureless ball represents an optimal introductory apparatus for nascent players aged five to eight, engineered to mitigate the formidable challenges inherent in initial court engagement. Its construction is characterized by a significantly augmented diameter and a markedly subdued internal pressure, resulting in a kinematic profile approximately 75% reduced in velocity compared to a conventional tennis ball. This deliberate attenuation of speed profoundly increases temporal windows for reaction, thereby deconstructing the sport's technical barriers and transforming initial skill acquisition into a more accessible and gratifying endeavor. The ball's distinctive two-tone red and yellow felt covering provides a high-contrast visual signature against varied playing surfaces, directly addressing developmental visual tracking capabilities in the target demographic. The product is the direct result of a synergistic design philosophy, incorporating rigorous input from professional coaches and the end-users themselves—young players. It is specifically calibrated for competitive and training use on the International Tennis Federation's designated "Small Red" court dimensions of 11 by 5-6 meters, ensuring a congruent scale between equipment and environment.

This product is an integral component of the HEAD Stage Program, a comprehensive pedagogical framework conceived to systematically cultivate athletic competencies in youth tennis. The initiative exists in formal partnership with the International Tennis Federation’s "Tennis Play and Stay" campaign, a global effort aimed at promoting sustained participation through the strategic implementation of scaled equipment and modified court dimensions to foster immediate success and long-term player retention.

Features

• The Stage 3 RED ball is perfect for kids (5-8 years old) just starting to play. It is bigger, softer, and moves much slower than a regular tennis ball. This gives children more time to see the ball and hit it, which makes learning to play much easier and a lot more fun. Its bright red and yellow colors also make it simple to see. This ball is the best choice for children taking their first steps on a small red court.

• The ball is engineered to travel 75% slower than a standard tennis ball, dramatically increasing a child's reaction time and making it far easier and more enjoyable to hit; this is further enhanced by its high-visibility red and yellow two-tone felt, which creates a stark visual contrast against the court, allowing young players to track and see the ball with greater ease.

• Developed in direct collaboration with professional coaches and young athletes themselves, the STAGE 3 RED is the ideal, purpose-built ball for the ITF's small red court, and it forms an integral part of the HEAD Stage Program—a unique, skill-focused initiative designed to help children develop their abilities, which is executed in partnership with the International Tennis Federation's "Tennis Play and Stay!" campaign.