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This is a page for junior squash rackets. Click any of these links to jump to a particular brand, or just scroll down to see them all.

Brands: Black Knight | Dunlop | Harrow | Head | Karakal | Oliver | Prince | Tecnifibre | Wilson

What exactly are junior squash rackets, anyway? I consider them to be any squash racket shorter than the standard adult racket length of 27 inches. Generally, junior squash rackets are used by young children as they are learning the game. A shorter racket is just a little easier to operate.

All the rackets on the page below are of the shorter kind.

Personally, when my own son was 8 and had taken a few squash lessons, I discussed the racket question with the pros at my club and they recommended that juniors start out with one of the shorter rackets because the shorter length makes it a bit easier to make contact when you are first training your brain to judge the distance between yourself and the ball.

At some point, juniors will graduate to a full-size adult squash racket. There’s no set age for this, it just happens whenever the player feels more comfortable with a full-sized racket, which will give them more power. As a rough guideline, that transition will occur between 8 and 11 years old.

So, what’s a good full-size racket for a child? I would think the best option is something that’s not too heavy, since they are usually not strong yet and are still working on technique. “Too heavy” is a bit subjective but I recommend something with a frame weight of 130 or less.

Another factor is the price. I would go for something not too expensive, because hey, they’re a child, but also a junior may be prone to breaking rackets, and may also not stick with playing squash. “Too expensive” is also subjective. Personally, I would look for something under $120.

In order to get an inexpensive, not-too-heavy racket, I think the best thing to do is look at rackets that are a couple years old. The latest rackets are going to be more expensive, but retailers often discount the rackets that are a couple years old just to get them out of stock.

You can check out my list of best (full-size) squash rackets here, which includes some good deals.


Black Knight Junior Squash Rackets

Spotted this one in November 2017. 22-inch length, “ideal for new players up to 8 years of age”.

Black Knight Junior Squash Racket

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Here’s a 25-inch model, also spotted November 2017:

Black Knight Junior 25 Inch

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Here’s an older one that’s called the Black Knight Jr. Graphite.

black-knight-junior-squash-racket


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Advertised Specs

Weight: Medium (135 grams)
Head Size: 440 sq. cm.
String Pattern: 16 x 19
Length: 24 inches

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Here’s another color; I think it’s the 2015 version:

Black Knight Graphite Junior 2015

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Dunlop Junior Squash Rackets

The Dunlop Fun Mini Red, 22 inches long and apparently for 3-6 year olds:

dunlop-fun-mini-red


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This one’s called the Dunlop Play Mini squash racket. 24 inches long and advertised as appropriate for 7-10 year olds.

dunlop-play-mini-squash-racket


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The Dunlop Compete Mini is 27 inches long — which is the length of standard adult squash rackets. Dunlop suggests this is for ages 10 and above.

dunlop compete mini green

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Dunlop Hyperfibre XT Revelation Junior

This is the 2019 version of Dunlop’s “advanced juniors” frame:


Harrow Junior Squash Rackets

Harrows. These are 24 inches long, so 3 inches shorter than a typical “adult” squash racket.


The Harrow Junior 130 came out in 2023. Here’s the blue version:

Product Info

Release year: 2023
Price: $55

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And the pink version:

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Here’s a cosmetic that came out in 2019:

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Release year: 2019

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Another 2019 cosmetic in Carolina Blue:

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Release year: 2019

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Head Junior Squash Rackets

Head Extreme Junior:

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The Head Radical Ti Junior, 25 inches and 175 grams:

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The previous version is the Head Xenon Ti Junior:


Karakal Junior Squash Rackets

The Karakal CSX Junior is 23.6 inches (600 mm) long and 180 grams.

Karakal Junior Squash Racket

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Oliver Junior Squash Rackets

There’s just this one:


Prince Junior Squash Rackets

This Prince Rebel Junior 25 is 25 inches long and 190 grams.

prince rebel junior 25

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Tecnifibre Junior Squash Rackets

These are 25 inches long I believe. This is the junior version of the X-Top:

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Wilson Junior Squash Rackets

Wilson Blade Junior:

Wilson Blade Junior Squash Racket

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This one’s called the Wilson Ripper. PDH Sports says:

This is brilliant starter squash racket which will help to get your little ones hooked on squash! It is easy to pick up and use and one of our favourite beginner squash rackets. Superb value for money and a great gift idea.

Wilson Ripper Junior Squash Racket

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Comments

  1. Mina says

    (September 5, 2016)

    why y consider the The Dunlop Compete Mini is 27 inches long , as a Junior Racket ?
    and the 27″ is for adult !

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  2. michel goulche says

    (February 1, 2015)

    I dont understand why junior racket are so heavy ?

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    • Yousef Idiòt says

      (February 4, 2015)

      A heavier racquet encourages good technique because of the required swing, also helps them get a bit of force behind the ball because they are only juniors

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      • Pierre Bastien says

        (February 4, 2015)

        Yep, and I’d bet also because then they can use cheaper materials (so they can make the rackets inexpensive).

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        • Yousef Idiòt says

          (February 8, 2015)

          Ah thank-you for correcting my name pierre! Pesky auto-correct!!!

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        • Pierre Bastien says

          (February 8, 2015)

          🙂

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