“The Galactica Junior is Dunlop's young-player frame done sensibly: 355 g, head-light, with an EVA core and fibreglass face scoring maneuverability 75 and comfort 73 as the numbers that matter for developing bodies.”
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
73PRR Score
Inside the frame
Galactica Junior Specs
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight355g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceHead-light
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
62/100
Padeful
85/100
Our verdict
The Galactica Junior is Dunlop's young-player frame done sensibly: 355 g, head-light, with an EVA core and fibreglass face scoring maneuverability 75 and comfort 73 as the numbers that matter for developing bodies. Control 68 and power 70 give juniors real shots without real consequences (tolerance 74). Value 78 respects the growth-spurt economics. The junior-frame checklist is fully ticked: light enough to swing correctly, kind enough to survive mistakes, cheap enough to replace at the next size up. A straightforwardly correct purchase for developing players.
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This does everything a young player's frame should: genuinely correct head-light swings from day one, kind terms throughout comfort and tolerance for young arms, and respectful growth-spurt economics on price. Dunlop's approach here is sensible rather than gimmicky. Serious teen players will eventually graduate to adult frames, power stays modest by design, and the fibreglass face mutes feedback more as skills develop past the basics.
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What level of player is the Galactica Junior designed for?
The Dunlop Galactica Junior is built for Intermediate players, scoring 73/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the Galactica Junior and what does that mean on court?
The Dunlop Galactica Junior has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
How much does the Galactica Junior weigh and what's its balance?
The Dunlop Galactica Junior weighs 355g with a Head-light balance.
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