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Junior padel rackets

A racket that is too heavy teaches bad habits. Juniors need a lighter racket they can swing properly, then a light adult racket from about 12.

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Junior padel rackets: key specs
Racket Shape Face Core Weight Balance Level Price
Pip Junior Round Glass fibre Soft foam 280 to 300 g Low Junior £39
Lark Round 3K carbon Soft EVA 335 to 345 g Low Beginner, Improver £79
RoundBig, low sweet spot. Control and comfort.TeardropRaised sweet spot. All-round play.DiamondHigh sweet spot, head heavy. Power.

Guides that help you choose

Two club players on a blue outdoor court, one in green returning low by the glass and one in the foreground waiting with his racket.GuideJunior padel rackets: what size and weight a child needs, and when to move upMost children aged about 7 to 12 play best with a junior padel racket of around 280 to 300 g, with a round head, a soft core and a slightly shorter handle. A female padel player leans back to hit an overhead near the glass wall in a full indoor arena.GuideHow to play padel: the serve, the walls and the first ralliesTo play padel, two pairs face each other on a 10 by 20 metre walled court. A player leaps sideways off the ground to reach a low ball by the side glass while three others wait across the net.Buying guidePadel gifts: useful ideas for every budget, for him, for her and for juniorsThe best padel gifts are things players use up or replace often: overgrips (£5.99 for three), tubes of balls (£4.49 to £5.49), a ball pressuriser (£14.99), a thermal racket cover (£12.99) or a bag (£29 to £69). A woman in pink lunges into a one-handed backhand on a blue outdoor court with empty white stand seats behind the glass.GuidePadel rules: every rule you need for doubles, from the serve to the fencePadel rules come from the International Padel Federation.

Questions about junior padel rackets

What age is a junior padel racket for?

Roughly 7 to 12, or until a child is about 1.50 m tall. After that a light adult racket such as Lark fits better.

Can children use an adult padel racket?

Older children can use a light adult racket. Younger children usually struggle with the weight and end up pushing the ball from the shoulder.

Is the junior racket legal for matches?

Junior rackets are made for coaching and junior play. Check the rules of any competition your child enters.