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A junior padel racket is shorter and much lighter than an adult frame, usually around 280 to 340 grams. That lets kids swing with proper technique instead of muscling the ball, which is exactly how good habits start. Soft cores and forgiving faces keep young arms safe through long practice sessions.
As soon as they play weekly. An adult racket forces a child to swing from the shoulder with a stiff wrist, and those habits are hard to unlearn. Junior frames from Wilson and the other big brands are real rackets scaled down, not toys.
Weight matters more than length. Under ten years old, stay near 280 to 310 grams. From ten to about fourteen, 310 to 340 grams works for most kids. When they can comfortably swing a 350 gram frame with control, they are ready for the lightest adult beginner rackets.
Roughly ages six to fourteen, by size rather than age. When a teenager handles a light adult racket comfortably, move them up.
It saves money now and costs technique later. The extra weight teaches armless, blocky swings. A proper junior frame is the better spend.
Yes, more than adult rackets. Kids scrape frames on the glass and the court constantly. A protector strip is cheap insurance.
