As a young tennis player begins covering more of the court, racquet length becomes an increasingly important part of the fit. The Yonex JUNIOR 26 Ocean Blue offers a 26-inch frame for children roughly 135-145 cm tall. Yonex lists ages 10-11 as a guide, but actual height and comfortable swing control matter more than the birthday. The racquet has a nominal weight of 240 g and an aluminium construction.


One more learning step before adult size


Its 100-square-inch head and ISOMETRIC geometry aim to make the useful contact area more generous, including when the ball meets the strings away from the exact centre. Those proportions can support exercises in preparation, placement and rally consistency. Yonex keeps playful visual cues on the frame too, encouraging children to remember simple movements and a ready position as their tennis grows more structured. The priority remains sound habits and enjoyment rather than quick promises about performance.


Ocean Blue and Coral Orange share identical technical specifications. If you are comparing 26-inch racquets, pay close attention to the name: JUNIOR 26 is made from aluminium, while the separately sold EZONE JUNIOR 26 uses a graphite-hybrid build. This version belongs with players ready to control a 26-inch swing who do not yet need a standard adult-length frame.

Technologies

ISOMETRIC

Yonex ISOMETRIC uses a more squared-off head geometry that optimizes main and cross string intersections. Yonex reports an approximately 7% larger sweet spot than a comparable conventional round head, supporting a more forgiving response when contact is off centre.

Visual Learning Tools

Playful visual cues on the racquet help beginners remember simple tennis rules and movements. Icons on the shaft offer prompts during learning, while a character on the outer frame helps children recognize the ready position. This is an educational design feature, not a frame material or performance measurement.

Generation
2025
Head Size (cm²)
645
Head Size (in²)
100
Length (in)
26
Length (mm)
660
Level of Play
Beginner
Recommended Height (cm)
135-145
Stringing
Strung
Unstrung Balance (mm)
310
Unstrung Weight (g)
240
Sport
Tennis
Product Type
Tennis racquet
Series
JUNIOR
Colour
Blue
Composition
Aluminium
String Pattern
16/18
Recommended Age
10-11

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Yonex JUNIOR 26 Ocean Blue Tennis Racquet
€43.90