The Yonex JUNIOR 17 Coral Orange is made for the very beginning: holding a racquet, tracking a slowly moving ball and celebrating that first clean contact. At 17 inches long, it is sized for the youngest newcomers. Yonex recommends it as a guide for ages 2-3 and children under 90 cm tall. Its compact aluminium frame has a nominal weight of 155 g, making far more sense for early coordination games than a full-size adult racquet.
At this stage, technique starts with curiosity rather than power. The ISOMETRIC head shape is designed to provide a more generous effective hitting area than a conventional round frame, which is useful when a child is still learning where the ball will meet the strings. Playful markings on the shaft and frame also give beginners visual reminders they can recognise during simple court games. Those details support learning; they do not replace patient practice or the right training ball.
Coral Orange gives the racquet a cheerful identity without suggesting different playing characteristics from Ocean Blue. Choose the length by height, reach and comfort rather than birthday alone. A successful first session is the one that leaves a child eager to play again.
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