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Dunlop FX Junior Padel Racket (2026)

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  • Hybrid head
  • 335 g (+/-10 g)
  • Medium, even balance

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Dunlop FX Junior Padel Racket (2026)

£51.99

The Dunlop FX Junior padel racket is a lightweight hybrid for young players and beginners: about 335 g, a medium even balance, a soft EVA core, a lightweight graphite frame and a thin 36 mm profile. Tennisnuts lists it for juniors and beginners and says the soft core helps reduce arm fatigue.

The listing does not give an age range, a height guide, an overall length or a face material, which are the details a parent most wants. We set out what is stated and what to check before you buy.

  • Hybrid head
  • 335 g (+/-10 g)
  • Medium, even balance
  • Soft EVA core
  • 36 mm profile
  • Junior and beginner

A junior racket, for ages 5 to 14

Which level is the Dunlop FX Junior 2026 Padel Racket for?

  1. 1First gamesPlaytomic 0 to 1.4 · LTA 1 to 2
  2. 2BeginnerPlaytomic 1.5 to 2.4 · LTA 2.5 to 3
  3. 3ImprovingPlaytomic 2.5 to 3.4 · LTA 3.5 to 4
  4. 4IntermediatePlaytomic 3.5 to 4.4 · LTA 4 to 4.5
  5. 5AdvancedPlaytomic 4.5 to 5.4 · LTA 5 to 5.5
  6. 6CompetitionPlaytomic 5.5+ · LTA 6 to 7

Junior rackets sit outside the adult ladder: see kids padel rackets.

By Tushan Das, Owner, Padel Depot · Updated

What the FX Junior is

Tennisnuts describes a hybrid head that balances power and control, a lightweight graphite frame, a soft EVA core for comfort and less vibration and a straight holes system for shot precision. At 36 mm it is a slimmer frame than the 38 mm of most adult rackets, which keeps the weight down.

It sits in Dunlop's 2026 FX range next to the adult FX rackets, and it carries the same counter-attacking label as them. For a child that mostly means it is built for an attacking style, not that it needs one.

Table of what the Dunlop FX Junior listing states and leaves out: hybrid shape, 335 g, 36 mm, soft EVA stated, with age guide, overall length and face material not given

Is it the right size for your child?

Tennisnuts gives no age or height guidance, so match the racket to the child rather than the label. A racket that is too heavy ends up swung with the shoulder, and a child that cannot control the head will not enjoy the court. If you are unsure, have them swing it for a minute before deciding, and look at our kids' padel rackets page for lighter options.

Our own fitting guide puts a racket of 320 to 340 g in the 11 to 13 band, for children about 140 to 155 cm tall. That is our guide, not Dunlop's, and no governing body sets one. Dunlop's 2025 Galactica Junior is listed at 330 g, and Head, Bullpadel and Babolat all make junior rackets in our range.

Table comparing the Dunlop FX Junior 2026 and Galactica Junior 2025 on weight, shape, balance, core and level
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Dunlop junior rackets, 2026 and 2025
SpecFX Junior 2026Galactica Junior 2025
Weight335 g (+/-10 g)330 g
ShapeHybridHybrid
BalanceMedium, evenMedium
CoreSoft EVAEVA, not specified
LevelBeginner and juniorJunior

Five grams and one season apart.

FX Junior or another Dunlop

The Galactica Junior is last season's version. Some shops sell this FX Junior under a gun metal and cyan colour name; it is the same racket. For an adult beginner, the FX Start is the entry FX racket, and the Nanomax Lite is a light hybrid at about 350 g.

Dunlop entry and junior rackets
RacketWeightPick it if
FX Junior (this page)335 gYou want a 2026 Dunlop for a young player
Galactica Junior330 gYou want last season's junior racket
FX StartSee its pageAn adult beginner wants an FX racket
Nanomax LiteAbout 350 gAn older teenager wants a light adult hybrid

Weights from retailer listings and our research record.

Who should skip the FX Junior

Very young children who need a mini or shorter racket, and anyone who wants a published age range before buying. Pair the racket with fresh padel balls, an overgrip from our padel grips range and proper padel shoes with good grip for the turf.

Our guide to choosing a padel racket explains weight and shape, and the full padel racket range covers every age.

Not for you if

Your child is very young or small and needs a shorter, lighter racket. The listing gives no age or length guidance.

Dunlop FX Junior Padel Racket (2026): questions people ask

What age is the Dunlop FX Junior padel racket for?

Tennisnuts gives no age or height range. It lists the racket for junior players and beginners, so match it to your child.

How heavy is the Dunlop FX Junior?

Tennisnuts lists 335 g with a 10 g tolerance.

Is the Dunlop FX Junior the same as the Galactica Junior?

No. The Galactica Junior is last season's racket at 330 g, while the FX Junior is the 2026 model at 335 g.

Can an adult beginner use the Dunlop FX Junior?

It is listed for juniors and beginners, but an adult will usually want a full-size racket such as the FX Start.

What is the Dunlop FX Junior made of?

A lightweight graphite frame with a soft EVA core. The face material is not stated on Tennisnuts.

More from the Dunlop family

Still comparing? The full range of padel rackets sits on one page, sorted by level, shape and weight, and the kids padel rackets page narrows it to your level.

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