PadelTestLab

Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo

Score7.8/10

The Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Red is a performance-oriented junior padel racket designed for competitive young players aged 8–12. Junior-specific grip, carbon surface and Drilling Pattern give it genuine reactive performance for developing competitors.

Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo
Price range
from 112.95€ – 136€

Description

Brand
Babolat
Level
intermediate
Style
all-court
Shape
teardrop
Balance
even balance
Hardness
medium
Weight
360-375g
Season
2025

Score

Power
7/10
Control
8/10
Ball exit
7/10
Maneuverability
9/10
Sweet spot
8/10

Who this racket is for

The Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo suits intermediate players who already have a technical base and want to progress without jumping to a too-demanding paddle. Its teardrop shape shifts the sweet spot slightly upwards, striking a balance between control and power. The medium balance keeps a balanced behaviour between baseline shots and volleys. The medium hardness offers a reasonable compromise between impact absorption and shot response. Its 360-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Pros

  • Junior-specific grip size perfectly matches smaller hands for natural, confident control
  • Carbon surface delivers reactive performance and improved power for junior-level attacking
  • Drilling Pattern increases tolerance on off-centre hits — forgives developing technique
  • Lightweight construction enables outstanding maneuverability during fast court exchanges
  • Well-balanced design suits all-court play during technical skill development

Cons

  • Weight and dimensions are exclusively appropriate for junior players aged 8–12
  • Power output may feel insufficient for advanced competitive juniors at higher tournament levels
  • Intermediate specification — stronger junior players will outgrow this racket relatively quickly

In the brand's lineup

Within Babolat's lineup, the Alioth Pro Junior occupies the mid-range starting at €112.95, offering highly competitive value for its segment. With an overall score of 7.8/10, it's a solid choice within its price range.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo for?

The Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo fits the intermediate level. Suited to players with a technical base who want to progress without jumping to a competition racket.

How much does the Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo weigh?

The Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo weighs 360-375g according to the manufacturer's stated specs.

What's the Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo's PadelTestLab score?

The Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo scores 7.8/10 in our review, based on power, control, ball exit, maneuverability and sweet spot.

How much does the Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo cost?

Current price of the Babolat Alioth Pro Junior Rojo is 112.95€ – 136€, comparing 3 shops in our finder.