The adidas Arrow Hit Junior 2026 is a round, fiberglass-faced junior racket that weighs 310 to 330 g. On paper it leans towards control, comfort and easy handling, with low power. That suits a young player learning the game. The catch: no reviews exist yet, and the balance in millimetres and the head size are not published.
RBy Ruud Caris · facts checked 9 October 2026Choose it if
- your child is new to padel and needs a light racket that is easy to swing
- you want a round shape for defensive shots and a forgiving hitting area
- you prefer a soft fiberglass face and EVA core to keep the racket gentle on the arm
Skip it if
- your child already hits hard and wants a racket with real power, because the adult adidas Arrow Hit 2026 has a High power profile
- you want a published balance in millimetres to compare against other rackets, as the Babolat Alioth JR lists 250 mm
- you need independent test results before buying, since none exist for this racket yet
How it plays
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On paper this is a gentle, easy-to-handle junior racket, and the specs point one way.
- Control High, helped by the soft EVA core, the round shape and the even balance.
- Power Low, because the soft core, the fiberglass face, the round shape and the light weight all hold it back.
- Comfort High, as the soft core, the fiberglass face and the low weight keep vibrations down.
- Handling High, thanks to the round shape, the light weight and the even balance.
- Forgiveness High, since the soft core and the round shape make for a forgiving hitting area.
Specifications
Not published by the brand: head size, handle, frame
Specs from the brand's own site · checked 23 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →
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The adidas Arrow Hit Junior 2026 weighs 310 to 330 g. Its adult siblings start at 345 g, and most sit at 360 g or more. That gap tells you what this racket is: not a shrunken pro model, but a different build for a young player.
No review of it exists yet. Everything below comes from the brand's specs and the brand's own pitch, and the text says where that matters.
Same name as the adult Arrow Hit, a different racket
The Arrow Hit name covers a whole family. The adult versions are listed at the Professional level. Most are diamond-shaped, and several are head-heavy. This Junior is round, has an even balance and is listed at the Beginner level.
So do not read the adult pages as a guide to this one. The Arrow Hit 2026 and the Arrow Hit Carbon 2026 are diamonds at 360 to 375 g with a 38 mm profile. They are built for power. The Junior goes the other way.
310 to 330 g, round, 36 mm: the junior build in full
The weight range is 310 to 330 g. That is light for a padel racket, and it is the main reason a young player can swing it without tiring early. The racket is 36 mm thick, slimmer than the 38 mm adult siblings.
The shape is round. A round head makes a racket predictable and easy to place. The balance is listed as even, so the weight does not pull towards the head. Together, that points to quick hands at the net and little effort in defence.
The brand does not publish the balance in millimetres, the head size, the frame material or the handle details. You get the label "even" and nothing more precise.
Fiberglass over soft EVA: why power reads Low and comfort High
The face is fiberglass. The core is EVA Soft Performance, and a retailer lists the core density as soft. Fiberglass is softer than carbon. Combined with a soft core and a light frame, it absorbs shock and sends less energy back into the ball.
That explains the meters. Power is low: a soft, light, round racket does not launch the ball. Comfort is high: less shock should reach the wrist and elbow. Control and sweet spot are both high, because the soft core and round shape forgive off-centre hits.
Is low power a flaw? For a beginner, not really. Young players build technique first, and power comes with strength. If your child outgrows the racket on that front, the next step is a heavier model, not a harder swing.
A wrist cord and carbon nerves: what adidas claims for young players
The product page makes several claims. It says the racket combines learning and performance, and that the lightweight design allows quick, fluid strokes. It also describes an Exoskeleton structure with carbon nerves in the frame and core, meant to raise stiffness and torsion resistance.
Treat these as the brand's words. The listed face is fiberglass, and no carbon spec is published for it, so it is unclear how much the carbon nerves change the feel.
The page also calls an adjustable rope cord a major new feature this year, meant to give a better grip on the wrist. For a junior racket that sounds practical. It is a claim, not a tested result.
The page says the Smart Holes Curve design promotes spin. Maybe. With low power and a soft face, expect modest spin from a young player.
No review, no balance in millimetres: what you cannot check
No reviewer has published a test of this racket. So no one has confirmed how it behaves on court beyond the specs. The meters are calculated from the listed materials, shape and weight. They are a good guide, but they are not a play test.
Two specs are also missing: the balance in millimetres and the head size. If either matters to you, ask a shop to let your child try it first.
Arrow Hit Junior or Babolat Alioth JR: picking a junior racket
The closest alternative in the index is the Babolat Alioth JR. It has the same 310 to 330 g weight range, a round shape and a fiberglass face over a soft EVA core. Its meters read the same as this racket's.
The differences are small and concrete. The Babolat is 34 mm thick against 36 mm here. Its balance is head-light at 250 mm, while the adidas is labelled even with no figure published. A head-light balance usually makes the head feel lighter in the hand, though that is a general pattern, not a measured result for either racket. You can compare the two side by side.
If your child is heading towards harder hitting, look at the adult adidas Arrow Hit. Its power profile is High, it is a head-heavy diamond, and it is built at 360 to 375 g at Professional level. That is a big step up in weight, and likely too much for a young beginner.
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Questions before you buy
Is the adidas Arrow Hit Junior 2026 the same racket as the adult Arrow Hit?
No. It shares the name, but it is round, 310 to 330 g and 36 mm thick, with a fiberglass face. The adult Arrow Hit 2026 is a diamond at 360 to 375 g and 38 mm.
What level is it meant for?
adidas lists it at the Beginner level. The soft core, the round shape and the light weight all fit a young player who is learning the basics.
How does it compare with the Babolat Alioth JR?
On paper they are close. Both weigh 310 to 330 g and are round, with a fiberglass face and a soft EVA core. The Babolat is thinner at 34 mm and head-light at 250 mm, while the adidas is 36 mm and labelled even.
Is it gentle on the arm?
The specs suggest so. A soft EVA core, a fiberglass face and a light frame all point to high comfort. No reviewer has tested it yet, so this comes from the build, not from play.
Is the Arrow Hit Junior 2026 worth the money right now?
Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours.
See all pricesWhat is the closest alternative?
The Babolat Alioth JR plays most alike. Differences: control +1.5, power -1.5. Today: € 64.90.
Compare side by side →Who should not buy it?
Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 2.5/10).
How heavy is it really?
The brand gives 310 to 330 g. That counts as light. Each racket can differ within that range.
Why a range? →