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Joma Game Junior Negro/Verde 2025

Score8.4/10

Joma's Game Junior in black and green is a 330–340 g round beginner padel racket with a head-light balance and soft EVA core. A 10/10 maneuverability score alongside 9/10 on control, ball exit, and sweet spot makes it one of the most complete junior entry-level frames in the market.

Joma Game Junior Negro/Verde 2025
Price range
from 44.99€

Description

Brand
Joma
Level
beginner
Style
control
Shape
round
Balance
head-light
Hardness
soft
Weight
330-340g
Season
2025

Score

Power
5/10
Control
9/10
Ball exit
9/10
Maneuverability
10/10
Sweet spot
9/10

Pros

  • 10/10 maneuverability — the maximum — achieved through the 330–340 g weight range combined with a head-light balance, enabling young players to swing the racket freely from the first session without fighting frame resistance or developing arm fatigue
  • 9/10 ball exit is the highest secondary metric alongside control and sweet spot — the soft EVA core provides a particularly lively elastic rebound that generates useful pace from developing junior swings without requiring adult physical force
  • Round shape earns a 9/10 sweet-spot score, maximizing the forgiving central contact zone so that imprecise junior timing still produces controlled, usable ball direction during practice rallies
  • Soft EVA core paired with a head-light balance absorbs vibration at every contact point, protecting small developing hands and wrists from the repetitive impact shock that can cause discomfort during learning sessions
  • Black and green colorway is bold and appealing for juniors — a motivational aesthetic detail that helps young players feel connected to their equipment

Cons

  • Power is rated 5/10 — the lowest possible score — the 330–340 g weight, head-light balance, and soft construction together deliver the minimum pace generation in the Joma junior lineup, appropriate for children but quickly limiting as physical game develops
  • Fiberglass construction lacks carbon's structural durability — the face wears more quickly under the floor drops and heavy contacts typical of junior practice, affecting both aesthetics and face performance over time
  • Head-light balance with soft construction offers virtually no stability against hard incoming shots — this frame is designed exclusively for the beginner learning environment, not competitive junior play against stronger opponents