Babolat B Fly 23 Junior TennisRacket
Overview
The Babolat B Fly 23 Junior Tennis Racket is a beginner-friendly junior tennis racquet designed for children around 125 cm to 135 cm tall (roughly ages 7–9). It features lightweight aluminium construction, a 23″ frame, and visual teaching aids on the grip and frame to help young players get started with correct hand placement and technique.
Features
- Lightweight aluminium frame (~200g unstrung) for easy maneuverability.
- Large head size (619cm² / ~96in²) providing forgiving sweet spot.
- Length 584mm / 23″ — ideal for junior players of the recommended height.
- Balanced design (balance ~285mm) for stability and control.
- 16×16 string pattern, strung from factory.
- Grip and frame include visual educational tools to help kids learn where to place their hands and how to hold the racquet correctly.
- Colourful, engaging design aimed to appeal to young players and make learning fun.
Design and Materials
The B Fly 23 features an aluminium “Ballfighter” style frame — deliberately chosen for juniors to make the racquet lighter, more forgiving and easier to handle. The visual teaching aids integrated into the grip and along the frame help young players learn the basics of grip positioning and stroke mechanics in a playful and intuitive way. The aesthetic is vibrant and child-friendly, helping engage beginners and make tennis more accessible and fun.
Key Technologies
Teaching?Grip & Visual Aids: Special grip shape and printed frame graphics help kids learn where to place their hands and how to hold the racquet correctly.
Aluminium?Ballfighter Frame: Lightweight and durable aluminium construction gives young players easier handling and a larger sweet spot to build confidence.
Large?Head & Junior Balanced Geometry: The large 96?in² head size combined with a junior appropriate balance (~285mm) helps deliver stable, forgiving shots while learning.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Length |
584 mm / 23″ |
| Weight (unstrung) |
200 g ±10 g |
| Head size |
619 cm² / ~96 in² |
| Balance (unstrung) |
285 mm ±10 mm |
| Stringing pattern |
16 × 16 |
| Beam width |
19/19/19?mm |
| Material |
Aluminium |
| Recommended player height |
125-135cm (approx ages 7-9) |
VKS Review
For a young beginner, this racquet offers an excellent balance of fun and functionality. Its light weight makes it easy to swing, the large head gives more forgiveness on off-centre hits, and the visual teaching aids really help a child grasp the right way to hold and use the racquet. The aluminium frame doesn’t have the premium feel of high-end junior composite racquets, but for its price and purpose it hits the mark: it’s well suited for young kids stepping onto the court for the first time and building confidence.
Q&A Section
Q: Is this racquet strung or unstrung?
A: It comes factory strung, so the racquet is ready to use.
Q: What size grip does it come with?
A: The typical grip for this junior racquet is 5X0.
Q: Up to what height is this racquet recommended?
A: The manufacturer recommends it for players roughly 125cm to 135cm in height (approximately ages 7-9).
Q: Could a taller or older child use this racquet?
A: Technically yes, but as they grow beyond ~135cm height the racquet will become proportionally smaller in length and potentially less suited in power and reach. It may be wise to move to the next size up (such as a 25″ junior racquet) when the child grows.
