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BabolatBabolat Alioth Junior
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Babolat Alioth Junior

The Babolat Alioth Junior is defined by its lightweight, forgiving character — the head-light balance and foam core combine to deliver a smooth, vibration-dampened feel that keeps young arms comfortable through long sessions.

Best price£79
Balancehead-light
Babolat Alioth Junior padel racket — round shape
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Value
Good68
The verdict

The Babolat Alioth Junior is defined by its lightweight, forgiving character — the head-light balance and foam core combine to deliver a smooth, vibration-dampened feel that keeps young arms comfortable through long sessions. Junior beginners who prioritize consistency and easy swing speed over pace will find it intuitive and confidence-building, though the fibreglass surface and foam core leave serious pop on the table. At its price point it faces stiff competition from brands offering more racket for the money, making it a solid but unremarkable choice best suited to kids just starting out who benefit from the Babolat name and reliability.

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What we loved
Exceptional maneuverability (90/100) lets juniors move the racket freely and develop proper swing mechanics
Outstanding comfort (90/100) with head-light balance reduces arm fatigue during extended practice sessions
Strong control profile (80/100) reinforces technical play and shot consistency for beginners
Worth knowing
Power rating of 60/100 is noticeably low—this racket won't generate pace for aggressive play or keep up with intermediate opponents
Round shape offers limited sweet spot compared to teardrop alternatives, requiring more precise shot-making from junior players
Inside the frame

What's inside

Corefoam

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeRound · head-light

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

Surfacefibreglass

The texture and finish of the outer face.

LevelBeginner

Target player level for this racket.

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72/100
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Price history
Price history
£78.9current best
£78.9
Current
£71.9
Lowest
£79
Average
£98.9
Highest
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£78.9£95.9
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Full specification
ShapeRound
BalanceHead-light
Core materialFoam
Surface textureFibreglass
Player levelBeginner
Playing styleControl
Year2026
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